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Transfer rumors, news: Man United’s Garnacho a target for Aston Villa

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is attracting interest from Aston Villa, while Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s summer window grades – Sources: Chelsea’s $57m Gittens bid rejected – Utd woes to Brazil call-up: Antony hit ‘rock bottom’ – Man City…

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June 12, 2025

Lia’s Switzerland: How Euro 2025 hosts’ captain is pushing the women’s game on

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June 12, 2025

Greenland rejected for Concacaf membership

Concacaf “unanimously rejected” Greenland’s application for membership on Monday. The governing body made the decision at its extraordinary congress before June’s Gold Cup. “Furthermore, based on a thorough assessment conducted by the Concacaf administration and Council, and in accordance with the Concacaf Statutes, the Member Associations reviewed the membership application submitted by the Greenlandic Football Association and unanimously rejected it,” Concacaf said in a news release. The decision deals a…

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June 11, 2025

Real Madrid’s Huijsen didn’t want ‘any other team’

Dean Huijsen said he wanted to be at Real Madrid “from day one” as he was presented as the club’s first summer signing on Tuesday, saying that “since Madrid called me, I didn’t have eyes for any other team.” Madrid announced the signing of defender Huijsen, 20, last month on a five-year contract, after the club activated the Spain international’s £50 million ($67.5m) release clause at AFC Bournemouth. Huijsen starred…

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June 11, 2025

After Copa America ‘disaster,’ FIFA is using Club World Cup to be ready for 2026

When the United States hosted the Copa América — a prestigious competition featuring the best national teams from North and South America — last summer, it was expected to be an appetizer before the main course, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted alongside Mexico and Canada. But instead of inspiring excitement, the competition left behind concerns over the quality of pitches available stateside, with players decrying “disaster” fields and organizer…

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June 10, 2025

Tuchel says he won’t ‘sugarcoat’ England criticism

Thomas Tuchel has warned his England squad he will not “sugarcoat” his public assessment of performances after criticising aspects of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Andorra. Harry Kane’s 50th-minute close-range finish was enough to maintain a 100% record in World Cup qualifying from three matches under Tuchel. However, England were booed off by a section of the 7,000-strong travelling support at both half-time and full-time, before Tuchel questioned the team’s attitude…

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June 10, 2025

Lewandowski boycotting Poland after captain snub

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has announced he will not play for the Poland national team for as long as coach Michał Probierz remains in charge. Lewandowski, 36, cited “physical and mental tiredness” at the end of a long season with Barça as the reason for making himself unavailable for his country during the current international window. As a result, Probierz opted to replace Lewandowski as Poland captain, with Internazionale’s Piotr…

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June 9, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle could end Grealish’s Man City exile

Real Madrid could thwart Arsenal’s hopes of signing Martín Zubimendi right at the last minute, while Jack Grealish could find a way off of the Manchester City bench by completing a loan move to Newcastle United. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s summer window grades – Sources: Ramsey set for shock move to Pumas –…

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June 9, 2025

Ronaldo ‘almost certain’ not to play at CWC

Al Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday he did not plan to play at the Club World Cup in the United States, despite being courted by clubs participating in the expanded 32-team tournament. Speculation over the 40-year-old’s future intensified last month when FIFA president Gianni Infantino said discussions were underway about Ronaldo, who is out of contract at the end of the month, playing in the Club…

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June 8, 2025

Portugal’s Neves: NL final not Ronaldo vs. Yamal

Portugal midfielder João Neves says Sunday’s UEFA Nations League final is not just Lamine Yamal against Cristiano Ronaldo. The showdown between Spain and Portugal at the Allianz Arena is the first time Barcelona teenage sensation Yamal will play against former Real Madrid star Ronaldo, who is the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football with 137 goals. “I don’t look at the game like that [Cristiano Ronaldo vs Yamal],” Neves…

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June 7, 2025

LaLiga to get new refs after Madrid controversyJune 27, 2025
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is making sweeping changes after deciding on Thursday to part company with the head of VAR and the president of the Technical Committee of Referees. Luis Medina Cantalejo had been in charge of Spain’s Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) since December 2021 while former referee Carlos Clos Gómez was responsible… Read more: LaLiga to get new refs after Madrid controversy
5 questions the USMNT must answer in Gold Cup knockouts (and before 2026 World Cup)June 27, 2025
The Gold Cup group stage is over. And with a team of mostly MLS players and fringe starters from elsewhere, the U.S. men’s national team is perfect through three matches. It has scored eight goals and conceded just one. It beat the only team that beat Argentina at the last World Cup. And a bunch… Read more: 5 questions the USMNT must answer in Gold Cup knockouts (and before 2026 World Cup)
New Boston coach promises ‘passion,’ pressJune 26, 2025
New Boston Legacy FC head coach Filipa Patão wants to make this known: Her teams play with passion. Patão, who spent the past five years coaching Portuguese side Benfica, was officially announced on Wednesday as the first head coach of Boston’s 2026 NWSL expansion team, as ESPN previously reported. She promised an aggressive style of… Read more: New Boston coach promises ‘passion,’ press
Rodri’s return for Man City is just what Pep Guardiola & Co. neededJune 26, 2025
ATLANTA — If Rodri has come to the Club World Cup to send a message to Pep Guardiola that he’s ready to be thrust back into action, he wasted no time in delivering it. Ahead of Manchester City’s first session on their first day at their Florida training base, it was Rodri who was out… Read more: Rodri’s return for Man City is just what Pep Guardiola & Co. needed
Embrace the chaos of Concacaf: ‘It’s a different football’June 25, 2025
The Dominican Republic had never qualified before for the Gold Cup, Concacaf’s continental championship, and certainly had never scored a goal. When the moment came, however, something seemingly straightforward took on a different tone. As Peter Gonzalez took possession of a throw-in and wriggled past Mexico defenders to get into the box, an El Tri… Read more: Embrace the chaos of Concacaf: ‘It’s a different football’
What the Club World Cup can tell us about comparing MLS to the Premier League and moreJune 25, 2025
Here is what we’ve learned from the Club World Cup thus far: The Bundesliga is a lot better than the Northern League of New Zealand. The Portuguese league is also better than New Zealand’s league, but not by as much — and it’s also worse than MLS. But MLS is worse than the Tunisian league.… Read more: What the Club World Cup can tell us about comparing MLS to the Premier League and more
Chelsea feel no pressure to win $130M CWC prizeJune 24, 2025
Enzo Maresca said Chelsea are not under any financial pressure to lift the Club World Cup despite the £97 million ($130 million) on offer to the winner. The Blues face a scramble to qualify for the round of 16, needing to avoid defeat against Esperance de Tunis in Philadelphia on Tuesday to secure second place… Read more: Chelsea feel no pressure to win $130M CWC prize
NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City, San Diego clear at the topJune 24, 2025
It’s Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings. Who’s climbing the table? Who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 13 to come up with this week’s order of all 14 teams in the league. Let’s dive in. Previous… Read more: NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City, San Diego clear at the top
Rashford: Hope to play alongside Yamal one dayJune 23, 2025
Marcus Rashford has revealed his desire to one day play in the same team as Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. Rashford, 27, spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after falling out of favour at Manchester United and sources have told ESPN that United are listening to offers for the England… Read more: Rashford: Hope to play alongside Yamal one day
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to rival Juventus for Kolo Muani dealJune 23, 2025
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, while Arsenal and Manchester City lead a host of clubs chasing Martim Fernandes. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s summer window grades – André Onana is keen… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to rival Juventus for Kolo Muani deal