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Who’s leading the Golden Boot races in Europe’s top leagues?

With club football returning to the fore after the first international break of the year, the final stretch of the 2024-25 domestic season lays before us. So now seems as pertinent time as any to check in on the Golden Boot races as they stand across Europe’s top five leagues. With goals aplenty raining in all over the continent this season, the battles to be crowned the top marksman in…

LME’s World Cup Onside/Offside: Argentina repeat? Will Spain win? USA look bad

The 2026 men’s World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada kicks off in 442 days on June 11, 2026. It may seem a lot of days remaining but trust me, time goes fast and before you know it, the largest and most ambitious World Cup in history will kick off in Mexico City. As a result, here’s a special Onside/Offside where I give my top 11 contenders…

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal to rival Liverpool for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato

Ajax defender Jorrel Hato is a target for Arsenal, while Atlético Madrid have their sights set on Tottenham Hotspur’s World Cup winner Cristian Romero. 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 – Inter Miami signs Ecuador striker Obando on loan – Boehly suggests Chelsea owners could split over stadium plans…

Ronaldo: Penalty miss? Knew Portugal would win

Cristiano Ronaldo has said had no doubt that Portugal would progress to the UEFA Nations League semifinals even after missing a penalty on Sunday. The Portugal captain saw his early spot-kick saved by Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, but his side still managed to claim a 5-2 win after extra-time in Lisbon. The outcome saw Portugal progress 5-3 on aggregate to set up a semifinal clash with Germany. “I felt that…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United to let 10 leave, sign Akcicek

Manchester United fans can ready themselves for a big summer, while Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is close to an agreement to join Real Madrid in the summer. 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: Chelsea can return Sancho to Man United for £5m – Boehly suggests Chelsea owners could…

Rodrigues reelected to lead Brazil federation

Ednaldo Rodrigues was elected to head the Brazil football federation (CBF) for a second term on Monday days after his main rival, football great Ronaldo Nazário, announced he would quit the race due to the lack of support from local federations. Rodrigues used a loophole in the CBF statutes to bring the election forward a year from the scheduled date of March 2026, taking advantage of Ronaldo’s abandoned leadership bid.…

Real Madrid beat Barcelona at 19th time of asking; Chelsea sink Man City

Following a brief hiatus for two cup weekends in England, we’re back with the talking points from a busy weekend across Europe. In the Women’s Super League (WSL), it was Groundhog Day for Chelsea and Manchester City as they clashed for a third time in nine days, with the Blues claiming a late 2-1 victory thanks to Erin Cuthbert’s stoppage-time header. Elsewhere, Arsenal hit Liverpool for four — including a…

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Bayern favorites to sign Cherki

Marcus Rashford has no future at Manchester United once his loan at Aston Villa expires at the end of the season, while Liverpool and Bayern Munich are circling Lyon star Rayan Cherki. 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 – Haaland not afraid of City punishment amid 115 charges –…

Ball boy hailed as hero as Germany oust Italy

Germany’s 5-4 aggregate win over Italy on Sunday earned them a spot in the Nations League last four and also created an unlikely new hero: a rookie ball boy. Fifteen-year-old Noel Urbaniack was the focus of post-match attention with interviews and a signed football from the Germans after his lightning quick ball delivery for captain Joshua Kimmich in the 36th minute led to their second goal. Kimmich took the corner…

Rice hails Lewis-Skelly: Fearless, hungry, asset

Myles Lewis-Skelly has already made himself an asset for England and has a long career ahead of him, midfielder Declan Rice said after the 18-year-old left back became the youngest player to score on his senior debut for the national team on Friday. Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring for England in the 20th minute of their 2-0 victory over Albania in their World Cup qualifying Group K opener at Wembley. A…