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Manchester United have been met with a backlash from a number of supporter groups after some fans had their online season-ticket accounts restricted. The club’s official fans’ forum, Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST), The 1958 and The Red Army are among the groups to hit back at United, who are aiming to crack down on the illegal resale of tickets. However, the club’s approach has been criticised for being too…

MEXICO CITY — Guillermo Ochoa, widely considered among the greatest Mexican goalkeepers in history, announced his retirement from elite soccer on Tuesday, bringing an end to a distinguished 22-year professional career. Ochoa, who turned 41 last week, said before the 2026 World Cup that it would be his last tournament, though speculation had swirled about whether he might sign with a new club to extend his playing days. He put…

CHICAGO — Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed striker Hugo Ekitike and defender Conor Bradley are still “way off” a return to full fitness, with both players continuing their rehabilitation from long-term injuries. Ekitike is unlikely to feature for Liverpool this year after rupturing his Achilles’ tendon in April, while Bradley remains sidelined with a serious knee injury he sustained during the Reds’ 0-0 draw with Arsenal in January. Both…

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has said the club have “obvious” areas to address in the transfer market as he seeks to bolster his squad ahead of the new season. Liverpool have already completed the signings of defender Jérémy Jacquet and forward Víctor Muñoz. However, Iraola’s squad still requires reinforcements following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konaté. “I think it is difficult to say a number.…

New signing João Gomes made his Aston Villa debut in a comfortable 5-0 win at Walsall to start their preseason campaign. Unai Emery deployed both regulars and new talent in his squad, and made 10 changes at half-time. 17-year-old Brian Madjo stood out in the first half as he notched a brace, including a smart finish for the opener after he got on the end of a cross from Kosta…

Aston Villa have made a bid to sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a possible obligation to buy, sources have told the Press Association. The 22-year-old has been told he can leave Stamford Bridge after a poor first season following his move from Manchester United, during which he failed to significantly impact the team’s fortunes, and it is understood the player is eager to depart. He did not…

Elijah Upson has signed a professional contract with Arsenal after deciding to leave Tottenham. The 18-year-old centre-back, son of former Gunners and England defender Matthew, had been in Spurs’ academy and is reported to have been offered terms to stay on after his scholarship contract finished at the end of June. “It is a great feeling, really proud to be here,” England youth international Upson said on the Arsenal website.…

West Ham have agreed a £68 million ($91m) deal to send Crysencio Summerville to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, sources have told the Press Association. The fee is a sizeable increase on the £39m ($52.2m) reportedly bid by Serie A side Roma, with Manchester United and Aston Villa also understood to have been interested in signing the 24-year-old. Summerville has three years remaining on his deal at the London…