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Kimmich made Germany captain after retirements

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich was appointed captain of Germany’s national team on Monday after his predecessor Ilkay Gündogan was among a string of senior players to retire from international duty after Euro 2024. Kimmich will be backed up by two vice-captains, Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger and Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, when he takes up the captaincy for upcoming Nations League games against Hungary on Saturday and the Netherlands…

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September 3, 2024

Man United horror show piles pressure on new arrival Ugarte already

Manuel Ugarte will never forget his first day at Old Trafford. It began with Manchester United’s new £50 million midfielder narrowly avoiding being soaked by sprinklers on the pitch as he was introduced to the crowd before the game with Liverpool and ended with manager Erik ten Hag warning it will take time for him to get the best from Ugarte because: “I’m not Harry Potter.” In between his prematch…

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September 3, 2024

Ten Hag on integrating signings: Not Harry Potter

Erik ten Hag has said that it is difficult to effectively integrate new signings into his team so early in the season following his side’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, adding: “I’m not Harry Potter.” During a fierce defence of his record in what was at times a tense news conference after the game, the Dutchman assured fans his team “will be fine” and have a…

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September 2, 2024

Mbappé brushes off pressure: ‘Here to be Kylian’

Kylian Mbappé said he hadn’t felt under pressure to score his first LaLiga goal after grabbing a brace in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday. Mbappé scored twice in the second half at the Santiago Bernabeu — the first after Federico Valverde’s back-heel assist, and the second from the penalty spot — after three league games without finding the net. “The pressure I have is to adapt…

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September 2, 2024

Chelsea are the biggest losers of the transfer window; Arsenal and Atlético win it

For Europe’s biggest clubs and leagues, the time for transfers in 2024 has come and gone. The transfer window closed at 11 p.m. BST (6 p.m. ET) in England and Spain on Friday, an hour earlier in France and even earlier in Italy and Germany. It remains open in select countries such as the Netherlands, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, but there’s little room for any more major deals. All parties…

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September 1, 2024

Wrexham move joint-top of League 1 after 2-0 win

Wrexham continued their positive start in League 1 with a 2-0 victory away to Peterborough on Saturday that left them joint-top with Stockport and Birmingham City after four matches. A pair of first-half goals from Jack Marriott and Max Cleworth helped the side to a comfortable victory — their third of the season so far which also maintained their unbeaten start. Paul Mullin and Steven Fletcher came off the bench…

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September 1, 2024

Flick accepts Barça transfer woe on deadline day

Hansi Flick accepts that Barcelona’s financial situation will prevent them from signing a replacement for the injured Marc Bernal as the transfer window looks set to close without any further additions at the Catalan club. Barça have signed Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor this summer but ideally would also have brought in a holding midfielder, a left winger and another defender if they could do so while complying with LaLiga’s…

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August 31, 2024

What Man United can expect from new midfielder Ugarte

One of the striking things about Manchester United’s poor performance in the 2023-24 season was how open they were in midfield, and how easy it was for opponents to play through the lines of manager Erik ten Hag’s team. The lung power of Fred was no longer there, age appeared to have caught up with Casemiro, and Sofyan Amrabat was something of a disappointment — a reminder that players who…

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August 31, 2024

Have Kompany, Bayern addressed the frailties of last season?

If you watched only the first half of Bayern Munich’s 3-2 victory at VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday with us on ESPN+, you’ll rightly wonder how on earth the Rekordmeister got itself into deep trouble. Why, in coach Vincent Kompany’s first Bundesliga match in charge, was there such a genuine risk of dropping points after a first-half stroll that saw domination to the tune of eight shots to one? The answers…

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August 30, 2024

Salah: Focusing on fun, not Liverpool contract

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has said he is focusing only on enjoying his football and not the fact that his contract with the club expires at the end of the season. Salah, 32, has scored in both of Liverpool’s Premier League wins this season but has been linked with a move away from the Merseyside club, with interest from the Saudi Pro League in particular. “I just came for a…

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August 30, 2024

Slot: ‘Hunger’ not the issue in Liverpool cup lossMarch 17, 2025
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot dismissed the idea Newcastle United’s players were “hungrier” in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, but admitted Eddie Howe’s side were deserved winners. The Premier League leaders were beaten 2-1 in the showpiece fixture at Wembley, with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak finding the back of the net for Newcastle before substitute… Read more: Slot: ‘Hunger’ not the issue in Liverpool cup loss
The wait is over: Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 70-year domestic trophy droughtMarch 17, 2025
LONDON — Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy on Sunday at Wembley as Liverpool followed this past week’s UEFA Champions League round-of-16 exit with a dismal Carabao Cup final performance in a 2-1 defeat against Eddie Howe’s team. Boyhood Newcastle supporter Dan Burn put his team ahead with a stunning long-range… Read more: The wait is over: Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 70-year domestic trophy drought
Man City’s European hopes hit by draw vs. BrightonMarch 16, 2025
Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday, dropping points in a blow to their hopes of playing in Europe next season.
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs defender Cristian RomeroMarch 16, 2025
Real Madrid are eyeing a move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, while Newcastle United are interested on-loan Juventus striker Randal Kolo Muani as a potential Alexander Isak successor. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs defender Cristian Romero
Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard PiquéMarch 15, 2025
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué was questioned by a judge on Friday as part of a judicial probe into the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia. Neither Piqué nor his lawyer spoke to reporters gathered outside the courthouse. The probe is examining suspicions of corruption and money… Read more: Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard Piqué
Liverpool’s Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase historyMarch 15, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England — When Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addressed the media ahead of the Premier League clash with Southampton last weekend, he described the fixture as “the first of three finals.” It was a rallying cry to both players and fans, setting the stage for a week that looked destined to define Liverpool’s season.… Read more: Liverpool’s Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase history
Amorim ‘in a hurry’ to win trophies at Man UtdMarch 14, 2025
Ruben Amorim has said he is “in a hurry” to win trophies at Manchester United while also admitting that the club hierarchy recognise he needs time to deliver success at Old Trafford. The Portuguese manager has struggled to turn around United’s fortunes since taking over from Erik ten Hag in November. The club are 14th… Read more: Amorim ‘in a hurry’ to win trophies at Man Utd
Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSGMarch 14, 2025
Well, the Champions League round of 16 concluded on Wednesday night with some unforgettable second legs and plenty of penalty shoot-out drama. Not only did Paris Saint-Germain eliminate Liverpool on spot-kicks at Anfield this week, but Real Madrid emerged from a trip to rivals Atletico Madrid with a similar victory after 120 tension-packed minutes to… Read more: Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG
The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?March 13, 2025
On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, ESPN’s Emily Keogh, Tom Hamilton and Jeff Kassouf ask whether Chelsea’s dominance in the Women’s Super League shows the league has a competitiveness problem? Chelsea have won 16 of their 14 games and remain unbeaten in the WSL this season under head coach Sonia Bompastor as… Read more: The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy SanéMarch 13, 2025
Arsenal are considering a move to sign Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané, while Manchester United prefer a move for Harry Kane over Jean-Philippe Mateta. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Man Utd CEO:… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern winger Leroy Sané