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Man City add to Liverpool’s woes, Lewandowski lifts Barca, Arsenal give up goals, more

We’re heading into the final international break of 2025, in which several more nations will punch their tickets to the 2026 World Cup, but before we get there, Europe’s top leagues gave us plenty to talk about. In the big game of the weekend, Manchester City deepened Liverpool’s seasonlong malaise with a comprehensive 3-0 win at the Etihad that showed the best of Jérémy Doku and capped Pep Guardiola’s 1000th…

Tuchel’s asst. Barry: England coach ‘like a UFO’

England’s assistant head coach Anthony Barry has likened Thomas Tuchel to a “UFO” with the “stardust” to bring World Cup glory. Barry is a loyal disciple of the German after first working under him at Chelsea, following him to Bayern Munich before jumping at the chance of being part of Tuchel’s backroom staff with England — where the mission is to win next summer’s World Cup. Barry, aged 39, who…

Irish federation to call on UEFA to ban Israel

DUBLIN — Ireland’s soccer federation voted Saturday to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from competitions organised by the European governing body. The motion — proposed by Irish club Bohemians — required support from 50% of the federation’s delegates and it passed with a clear majority, according to a Football Association of Ireland statement. It cited two alleged violations of UEFA statutes by the Israel Football Association. The…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Arsenal battle for ‘next Toni Kroos’

Hertha Berlin teenager Kennet Eichhorn has been dubbed the “next Toni Kroos” and is on the radar of Manchester United and Arsenal, while Real Madrid striker Endrick is keen to join Lyon on loan. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Christian Pulisic fit to return from injury for AC Milan – Man United’s…

Inter chief warns Italy over San Siro deadline

Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta expressed concern on Friday that slow Italian bureaucracy could delay the 2030 completion date for the new San Siro stadium. Inter and AC Milan completed their purchase of the 99-year-old stadium and surrounding area from the city on Wednesday. The financing deal clears the way for the Serie A clubs to tear the stadium down and jointly build a new 71,500-seat arena. The idea is…

Sir Alex Ferguson welcomes Pep to 1,000 club

Sir Alex Ferguson has congratulated Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ahead of his 1,000th match as a manager. Guardiola will reach the landmark when City, whom he has led to six Premier League titles and Champions League glory, host Liverpool on Sunday. Speaking on behalf of the League Managers Association, former Manchester United manager Ferguson, who oversaw more than 2,000 games in his storied career, said: “Pep! I am absolutely…

Pochettino ‘missing’ PL, eyes return after USMNT

United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he is “missing” the Premier League and plans to return to return to work in England in the future. Pochettino was appointed as head coach of the United States in September 2024, four months after parting ways with Chelsea. He is preparing to lead the USMNT into the 2026 World Cup which is hosted jointly between the U.S., Canada…

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs star Van de Ven

Barcelona’s Eric García is a target for Paris Saint-Germain, while Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is of interest to Real Madrid. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Wilcox: Man Utd not building ‘Globetrotters’ team – Wrexham CEO: Eriksen wanted no part of TV doc – Sources: Ten Hag interest in Wolves…

USWNT big board: Girma, Rodman injuries cloud 2027 World Cup plans

The group of players that will lead the U.S. women’s national team at the 2027 Women’s World Cup is coming into focus. Head coach Emma Hayes had said prior to the recent October window that the group she called up would likely be the one she sees most ready to contribute on the road to World Cup qualifying. That young, inexperienced squad got battle-tested in a surprising 2-1 loss to…

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid plot Vinícius Júnior exit

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is attracting interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur, while Vinícius Júnior’s days at Real Madrid could be numbered. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Wilcox: Man Utd not building ‘Globetrotters’ team – Wrexham CEO: Eriksen wanted no part of TV doc – Sources: Ten Hag interest in…