We still have some time before the summer transfer window reopens in Europe, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip is swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
LONDON — Mauricio Pochettino’s stoppage-time celebration felt pointed for a reason. As Carney Chukwuemeka slotted in a low 92nd-minute finish to finally break Leicester City’s resistance, the Chelsea coach turned to shake his right arm in the direction of those Blues supporters located near the dugout. Noni Madueke later added gloss to the score line with a fine strike, sealing a 4-2 FA Cup quarterfinal victory (stream a replay on…
Fans of Turkey’s Trabzonspor stormed the pitch and brawled with security forces and players from visiting Fenerbahce after their team lost 3-2 on Sunday, in the latest incident in a league that has been marred by controversy this season. Brazilian midfielder Fred scored twice in the first period to give Fenerbahce, who are second in the Super Lig two points behind rivals Galatasaray, a half-time lead over Trabzonspor. Macedonian midfielder…
FIFA raised president Gianni Infantino’s base salary by 33% last year to make his total pay package worth more than $4.67 million, world football’s governing body said in its financial report released Friday. Infantino was re-elected unopposed in March 2023 to extend his presidency to 11 years before FIFA staged the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, and picked preferred candidates to host two future men’s World Cups,…
It was 15 years ago today that Neymar scored the first goal of his professional career, striking for Santos against Mogi Mirim in the Sao Paulo State Championship. A decade and a half later, he is the top goalscorer in the history of the Brazil national team, overtaking Pelé and flying past great names such as Ronaldo, Romario, and Zico. And even though he does plenty besides scoring, he is…
LONDON — Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou said on Friday that people who label supporters of Premier League clubs living outside of the UK as “plastic fans” are being “really harsh” and “disrespectful.” Last Wednesday, Spurs announced a 6% rise in the price of season tickets from next season and a removal of concessions for new season ticket holders aged 65 or over, prompting a backlash from fan groups such…
With the first international break of the year imminent and two major tournaments just beginning to appear on the horizon, Adidas has unveiled a whole raft of the home and away kits that will be worn by their various partner federations at both the 2024 Copa América and European Championship. There is a common design thread running through all of the kits that have been unveiled across both continental tournaments,…
The 2023-24 Champions League round of 16 is all wrapped up with plenty of drama, two penalty shootouts and historic moments. Barcelona’s youngsters made all the difference, Arsenal reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010, and Harry Kane rescued Bayern Munich to keep his hopes of a trophy this season alive. Friday’s quarterfinal draw will feature plenty of European heavyweights such as defending champions Manchester City and LaLiga…
New Fenway Sports Group (FSG) Football Chief Executive Michael Edwards, who will run Liverpool’s football operation, has not asked Jürgen Klopp if he will remain as manager after this season because “he is not dumb,” the club’s German boss said Wednesday. Edwards’ new role at FSG, Liverpool’s American owners, was announced on Tuesday and his appointment is seen as a major step forward for the club as they look towards…