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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid spark Premier League battle for £50m Huijsen

Dean Huijsen is set for a move to one of the Premier League’s big clubs with Real Madrid declining to follow up their interest, while Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund would be receptive to transfer talks with Juventus. 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 – Salah signs contract extension…

Star exits, coaching changes, lawsuits: After awful 2024, San Diego is rebounding

Still reassessing and rebuilding the remnants left from a stormy 2024, new San Diego Wave coach Jonas Eidevall was honest after suffering his first loss in the NWSL. “Like I said before the season, I think we need to have a really developing mentality. We need to grow stronger every week physically, technically, mentally, and this is no exception to that,” Eidevall told ESPN following a 2-1 away defeat against…

Work comes first as Australian Sailor Wright accepts role as Sydney’s party pooper

SINGAPORE — As a self-declared “proud Australian” who has represented the Socceroos at two FIFA World Cups, Bailey Wright will always want the best for his country. But on Wednesday evening, and for another 90 minutes in six days’ time, the 32-year-old can live with his role as someone plotting the demise of an Australian team. Ever resolute as the anchorman in defence, Wright was a key figure in Lion…

Transfer rumors, news: Zirkzee to aid Man United’s Ndoye move?

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee could help his club land Bologna’s Dan Ndoye, while Manchester City are monitoring Tijjani Reijnders ahead of a big summer rebuild. 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 grades – Source: Salah edging closer to new Liverpool deal – Real Betis CEO ‘cautiously optimistic’ of signing…

Miami boss: Messi gives us ‘big advantage’ in CCC

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi’s mentality provides the club with a “big advantage” heading into the second leg of its Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals series against LAFC on Wednesday at Chase Stadium. LAFC enters the game with the 1-0 lead after Nathan Ordaz scored the only goal of the first match at BMO Stadium, forcing Miami to find the back of the net at home. “This…

Barça’s Gavi lashes out at critics doubting him

Barcelona midfielder Gavi lashed out at critics who have doubted his talent as a footballer, saying they have “no f—— idea” ahead of his side’s Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The 20-year-old has been acclaimed for his tenacity, energy and work rate, but he feels his ability on the ball gets ignored. “It’s true what you are saying,” Gavi responded to a journalist in a news conference…

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want Semenyo and Kerkez

Liverpool are looking at Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, while Ansu Fati wants to leave Barcelona. 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 grades – Sources: Man United to rival Chelsea for Ipswich striker Delap – Van Dijk reveals progress with Liverpool contract – Man United boss Amorim…

Manchester derby shows City and United flaws, Real Madrid and Liverpool lose, more

Another weekend in Europe’s top soccer leagues brought plenty for us to talk about. (When doesn’t it?) Sunday’s Manchester derby promised a lot but delivered little, while Real Madrid lost ground in LaLiga’s title race with a stunning home defeat to Valencia — Los Che’s first away win of the 2024-25 season. (Don’t stress too much, Madrid fans: Barcelona drew with Real Betis this weekend.) Oh, and Liverpool’s slow crawl…

Liverpool not complacent despite shock loss – Slot

Arne Slot has insisted Liverpool were not complacent in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Fulham but warned they must produce “constant effort” in their final seven games to win the Premier League title. Liverpool fell to only their second league defeat of the campaign at Craven Cottage despite Alexis Mac Allister giving the visitors a 13th-minute lead with a fine long-range strike. Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi and Rodrigo Muniz all scored…