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Chelsea feel no pressure to win $130M CWC prize

Enzo Maresca said Chelsea are not under any financial pressure to lift the Club World Cup despite the £97 million ($130 million) on offer to the winner. The Blues face a scramble to qualify for the round of 16, needing to avoid defeat against Esperance de Tunis in Philadelphia on Tuesday to secure second place in Group D. They will receive in the region of £40m just for participating in…

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June 24, 2025

NWSL Power Rankings: Kansas City, San Diego clear at the top

It’s Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings. Who’s climbing the table? Who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 13 to come up with this week’s order of all 14 teams in the league. Let’s dive in. Previous ranking: 1 Next match: Friday, Aug. 1 vs. Racing Louisville, 8 p.m. ET Angel City…

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June 24, 2025

Rashford: Hope to play alongside Yamal one day

Marcus Rashford has revealed his desire to one day play in the same team as Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. Rashford, 27, spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after falling out of favour at Manchester United and sources have told ESPN that United are listening to offers for the England forward this summer. There has been interest from Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus and Bayern Munich…

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June 23, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to rival Juventus for Kolo Muani deal

Chelsea have entered the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, while Arsenal and Manchester City lead a host of clubs chasing Martim Fernandes. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s summer window grades – André Onana is keen to stay at Manchester United despite interest from AS Monaco. — Rob Dawson Read –…

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June 23, 2025

Nuno extends Nottingham Forest deal until 2028

Nuno Espírito Santo has extended his contract with Nottingham Forest until the summer of 2028 after helping the club qualify for a European competition for the first time since 1995-96, the Premier League club said on Saturday. Portuguese Nuno, who previously managed Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur, joined Forest in December 2023 and helped the team avoid relegation before guiding them to a seventh-place finish in 2024-25, their best top-flight…

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June 22, 2025

Ranking the Premier League’s £100m transfers after Wirtz

Liverpool have signed 22-year-old midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a blockbuster transfer worth an initial £100 million, with £16m in potential add-ons. While the British transfer record remains the £106.3m that Chelsea paid Benfica up front to sign Enzo Fernández in 2023, Wirtz will become only the fifth player to move to (or within) the Premier League for over £100m. Though Wirtz’s fee is a long way shy…

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June 22, 2025

Maresca: Jackson in ‘bad moment’ after costly red

PHILADELPHIA — Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson apologised to his teammates and the club’s fans after picking up his second red card in four matches as the Blues lost 3-1 to Flamengo at the Club World Cup. Pedro Neto gave Maresca’s side a 13th-minute lead in Philadelphia but six second-half minutes changed the game as Bruno Henrique equalised before Danilo put the Brazilian side in front. Jackson, on moments earlier as…

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June 21, 2025

‘He can do anything’: Why Liverpool spent big to sign Wirtz

Even Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso couldn’t believe it. After watching Florian Wirtz dance through a crowd of SC Freiburg defenders in October 2023 to give his side a precious lead on their way to the Bundesliga title, the former Spain international simply raised his eyebrows on the touchline. It was a quiet acknowledgment of Wirtz’s brilliance, and Alonso’s sentiments were echoed after the match by Freiburg coach Christian Streich,…

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June 21, 2025

Tottenham fined for anti-gay chants vs. United

Tottenham Hotspur were fined £75,000 ($100,710) by the Football Association on Thursday for crowd misconduct after the club’s supporters were heard making anti-gay chants during their Premier League match at Manchester United in September. The club condemned the incident at the time and said they were working with local police and stadium security to identify their supporters who participated in “abhorrent homophobic chanting” at Old Trafford. Spurs were charged in…

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June 20, 2025

Is the Club World Cup important? Yes, just ask the South American teams

The videos keep rolling across your social feeds: Boca Juniors fans on the beach in Miami, while Palmeiras fans light up Times Square. You’ll hear it in the stands and see it in the scenes, too: River Plate fans belting out songs in Seattle and Flamengo supporters roaring during the individual player introductions. The FIFA Club World Cup may be a global tournament, but in the United States, it feels…

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June 20, 2025

Back in black! Man City’s new away kit inspired by club’s first known jerseyJuly 19, 2025
While it’s common for football clubs to delve into the archives in search of inspiration, Premier League side Manchester City have harked back a little further than usual to find the creative stimulus for their new 2025-26 away kit. In fact, City have quite literally gone all the way back to their original formation 145… Read more: Back in black! Man City’s new away kit inspired by club’s first known jersey
Spain win first Euros knockout game, but still have work to do after beating SwissJuly 19, 2025
BERN, Switzerland — Spain are into the semifinals of the women’s European Championships after winning a knockout game at the tournament for the first time. It sounds remarkable and unbelievable, but it’s true. La Roja, the current world champions and favorites to lift the Euros trophy in Basel later this month, had never previously managed… Read more: Spain win first Euros knockout game, but still have work to do after beating Swiss
Argentina to allow away fans after 12-year banJuly 18, 2025
Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday. The ban, imposed in 2013 following violent incidents, including the death of a spectator, has now been lifted as part of a staged reintroduction ahead of the next round of fixtures in the current league campaign.… Read more: Argentina to allow away fans after 12-year ban
The Next Episode: Snoop invests in Swansea CityJuly 18, 2025
SWANSEA, Wales — Snoop Dogg has become a “co-owner and investor” of Welsh soccer club Swansea. The former Premier League club, which plays in the English second division, didn’t disclose financial details in Thursday’s announcement. The investment shines a spotlight on yet another unheralded team from Wales after Wrexham’s well-documented journey. “My love of football… Read more: The Next Episode: Snoop invests in Swansea City
Ter Stegen trains alone, Barça future in doubtJuly 17, 2025
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has been training on his own since the club’s return to preseason on Sunday amid continued uncertainty over his future. Barça’s players underwent medical tests on Sunday before Hansi Flick held the first team session on Monday, with the club informing that Ter Stegen trained alone in the gym. The… Read more: Ter Stegen trains alone, Barça future in doubt
Poland hire new coach after Lewandowski falloutJuly 17, 2025
Jan Urban has been appointed as the coach of Poland, the country’s football association (PZPN) said on Wednesday, with the 63-year-old replacing Michal Probierz. Probierz resigned in June following a row over his decision to replace Robert Lewandowski as captain. Urban becomes Poland’s fifth coach since 2021, with Probierz lasting the longest having taken charge… Read more: Poland hire new coach after Lewandowski fallout
Henderson joins Brentford on two-year contractJuly 16, 2025
Jordan Henderson has signed for Brentford on a two-year contract after leaving Ajax on a free transfer. Brentford coach Keith Andrews highlighted the 35-year-old’s experience as a key factor in the decision to sign him. “When we became aware of Jordan’s availability, it was a pretty simple decision,” Andrews said. “We did our due diligence… Read more: Henderson joins Brentford on two-year contract
How Norway’s nine-tournament wonder Mjelde overcame injury to reach Euro 2025July 16, 2025
ZURICH — Maren Mjelde had sung Norway’s anthem 180 times before, but as she lined up for her country’s Euro 2025 opener against hosts Switzerland on July 2, this rendition of “Ja, vi elsker dette landet” (Yes, We Love This Country) was poignant. It marked her ninth major tournament, but also provided a moment of… Read more: How Norway’s nine-tournament wonder Mjelde overcame injury to reach Euro 2025
Euro 2025 group games draw record crowdsJuly 15, 2025
The group stage of the Women’s European Championship which finished on Sunday had record-breaking attendances with close to half a million fans attending games, and 22 of the 24 of them sold out. As well as 461,582 fans attending matches, there were several individual game records as well, according to European football’s governing body UEFA.… Read more: Euro 2025 group games draw record crowds
Club World Cup triumph shows Chelsea can win the Premier LeagueJuly 15, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Chelsea have “won it all,” but can the newly crowned world champions now win the Premier League? As Enzo Maresca’s team head back to London with a shiny new cup to place in the Stamford Bridge trophy cabinet, big Club World Cup performers such as Cole Palmer, João Pedro and Moisés… Read more: Club World Cup triumph shows Chelsea can win the Premier League