As is usually the case for Real Madrid, the January transfer window this season was a quiet one for the LaLiga giants. Young striker Endrick joined Lyon on loan for the rest of the season, but the biggest moves in and out of the Bernabéu last month involved coaches, with Xabi Alonso being fired and Álvaro Arbeloa being promoted from the club’s B team to replace him. But despite that…
Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl has revealed that he “definitely” wants to play for Real Madrid at some point in his career, calling the Spanish giants his “dream club.” Karl, 17, has already made history this season, becoming Bayern’s youngest every goalscorer in the Champions League as well their youngest player to score and assist in a Bundesliga game. “FC Bayern is a very big club. It’s a dream to…
Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez nears a move to Liverpool, while Premier League sides Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all potential destinations for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Rosenior frontrunner to replace Maresca at Chelsea – Amorim on January transfers at Man United: ‘No conversations’ –…
Manchester United are interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta while Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is on the radar of Liverpool and AS Roma will wait until the summer to move for Mohamed Salah. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s grades – Chelsea confirm Maresca exit amid poor Premier League run –…
Another year in the books, another chance to look forward and imagine what can be. The World Cup will dominate 2026 the way only the biggest sporting event in the world can, but there are plenty of other things to hope for. These are my 30 wishes for football in the new year. And, of course, No. 30 is ever present — at least for me. 1. That the 2026…
FIFA said Friday that it had received 5 million ticket requests in the first 24 hours of the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, despite widespread backlash from supporter groups to the latest prices. World soccer’s governing body said the figures showed that “demand from around the world reached extraordinary levels,” as fans were able to request tickets for specific matchups for the first time following…
Vincent Kompany shrugged off talk linking him with Manchester City ahead of Bayern Munich’s DFB Pokal clash with Union Berlin. The Bayern boss was asked about comments from former president Uli Hoeness saying Pep Guardiola has informed Kompany he will be his successor as City manager. Speaking at a news conference, former City defender Kompany said: “I’ve often said, I’m not here to comment on Uli Hoeness’ statements. “I have…
The Premier League is back in overdrive! After a packed weekend, the teams are back in action again midweek. The last round saw 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal to a 1-1 draw, Manchester United encapsulate their current situation with a Jekyll and Hyde performance against Crystal Palace, Liverpool find a way to get back to winning ways with Mohamed Salah on the bench, Sunderland continue their remarkable season with a late…
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has said he has “no doubt” about the quality of teammate Florian Wirtz following his impressive display in Sunday’s 2-0 victory over West Ham United. Liverpool returned to winning ways at the London Stadium, with Wirtz delivering arguably his best performance since joining the club in an initial £100 million ($132m) move from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. The 22-year-old has been heavily criticised for…
What a weekend of soccer fun across Europe’s top five leagues! The Premier League’s big game involved two title-chasing London sides and it played out to a fiery, tempestuous 1-1 draw that should leave Chelsea and Arsenal fans happy … even though it won’t. In Spain, Xabi Alonso continues to make heavy work of evolving Real Madrid into his style, as they dropped yet more points in a draw with…