The Netherlands announced Wednesday they hired former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez to coach the national team through the 2030 World Cup. The Dutch had been without a coach since Ronald Koeman stepped down following the team’s elimination from this summer’s World Cup by Morocco in the round of 32. “We proudly present our new head coach,” the Netherlands posted on social media. “Welcome, Xavi Hernández!” The hiring marks the second…
Hull City have signed Senegal defender Nobel Mendy from Spanish side Rayo Vallecano for what the newly promoted Premier League club said was a club-record transfer fee. The Tigers have not disclosed the fee for the 21-year-old but it exceeds the reported £20 million they paid for Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis last week. – Premier League transfers: All confirmed ins, outs – Premier League preseason friendlies 2026-27 – Premier League…
Everton under-21 forward Martin Sherif has been charged with breaching Football Association betting rules. The Liberian-born 20-year-old, who joined the Toffees academy at the age of 13, is accused of placing 61 bets over a 16-month period. “It’s alleged that the player breached FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 61 bets placed on football matches between 20 November, 2024 and 12 February, 2026,” said an FA statement. “Martin Sherif has…
Inter Milan are progressing talks with Tottenham over a deal to sign Djed Spence, sources have told ESPN. Sources suggest no deal has been agreed as yet but negotiations are continuing over a transfer which could be worth in the region of €30 million ($34.6 million/ £25.6 million.) Tottenham are open to selling the contract of the 26-year-old as sources have told ESPN that head coach Roberto De Zerbi does…
COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland — Youri Tielemans has said that FIFA’s shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun‘s red card helped inspire Belgium‘s performance against the United States in their World Cup knockout tie. Balogan was granted permission to play in the last-16 despite being sent off in the round of 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. It followed an intervention from Donald Trump who asked FIFA to review the ban. Days of…
Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille, the club have confirmed. The Argentina international has moved to the Etihad Stadium in a deal worth up to €2 million or which €1.75m is fixed. He has signed a two-year contract. The 34-year-old, who had a brief spell at City between 2016 and 2017, replaces James Trafford and will act as understudy to No.1 Gianluigi Donnarumma. “This is an amazing…
Mason Mount is a doubt for Manchester United‘s preseason friendly against Leeds United in Dublin on Wednesday as he continues his recovery from a foot injury, sources have told ESPN. Mount was substituted after 20 minutes of the 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Saturday after picking up a knock. – Martínez joins Rashford, Utd teammates at training – One U21 player to watch from each Premier…
John McGinn is confident Aston Villa are going to continue challenging the elite in the Premier League and Europe despite their latest summer shake-up. Villa have had to transfer three of their key players in Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne — the latter to Wednesday’s Super Cup final opponents Paris Saint-Germain. But skipper McGinn said the “hunger and desire” which took them to Europa League glory last season…
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has returned to Sheffield United on loan after an injury-affected spell last season. The 30-year-old former England international moved to Bramall Lane in February but managed just three appearances after sustaining a knee injury. He was also sent off in a derby game against Sheffield Wednesday. “My time was spoiled by my last game [getting sent off in the Sheffield derby] and the injury after…