Roberto De Zerbi has said that any Tottenham player who is not “happy or proud” to be at the club “has to leave,” amid doubts over Lucas Bergvall‘s future with the north London side. Spurs have spent around £237m ($319m) as part of a big rebuild this transfer window and departures are also expected, with head coach De Zerbi revealing he will part ways with players who don’t wish to…
Lee Kang-in has joined Atlético Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal. The 25-year-old midfielder arrives at the LaLiga side from PSG on a contract running until June 30, 2031. Lee began his career with Valencia and made his first-team debut for the Spanish side in October 2018 in the Copa del Rey, going on to make 62 appearances for the club. He joined Mallorca in August 2021 and…
Manchester City have agreed terms on a new contract for Abdukodir Khusanov, the club have confirmed. The defender has signed a new deal until 2031, with the option of another year. It replaces his existing contract, which was due to expire in 2029. “I am really happy to extend my stay at City,” said Khusanov. “I’ve enjoyed every minute since I arrived in Manchester and I feel I am growing…
Allegations that FIFA president Gianni Infantino breached Olympic rules on political neutrality in his dealings with U.S. President Donald Trump will not be investigated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Human rights group FairSquare announced earlier this month it had submitted a complaint to the IOC regarding Infantino, which included reference to FIFA’s decision to defer a World Cup suspension for United States striker Folarin Balogun after Trump personally asked…
Enzo Maresca has said it’s a “privilege” to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Maresca has taken over at the Etihad Stadium after Guardiola’s highly-successful 10-year spell at the club. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, the Italian — formerly Guardiola’s assistant at City — acknowledged the difficulty faced by both Manchester United and Arsenal in trying to replace legendary managers. Maresca, however, insists he’s not daunted by the…
CHICAGO — Andoni Iraola opened up on the importance of his backroom staff at Liverpool, with the club’s coaching setup having undergone a significant revamp this summer. Liverpool confirmed earlier this month that four new coaches would be joining Iraola at Anfield following the departure of Arne Slot and his assistants Sipke Hulshoff and Giovanni van Bronckhorst, as well as lead physical performance coach Ruben Peeters. Tommy Elphick and Shaun…
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente never had any doubts that Manchester City midfielder Rodri would be a major asset for the team at the World Cup despite concerns about his recent injuries. Rodri, who had a 93.4% passing accuracy during the World Cup, was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player after helping Spain defeat Argentina in Sunday’s final. The Spain captain came under scrutiny early in…
Jürgen Klopp has been named Germany‘s head coach, following the national team’s disappointing World Cup and the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann. Klopp has not worked in management since leaving Liverpool in 2024. He was named Red Bull’s Head of Soccer in January 2025 and has been working as an analyst at the World Cup for Magenta TV. Germany’s exit in the round of 32 against Paraguay marked a third successive…
Nottingham Forest are monitoring Zimbabwe winger Tadiwa Chakuchichi — the youngest player at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — a well-placed source told ESPN. Chakuchichi previously went on trial in April at Red Bull Salzburg. Neither Forest nor Salzburg can bring him in from Zimbabwe’s Scottland FC until he turns 18 on June 1, 2027. At AFCON 2025, Chakuchichi came on as a late substitute for Jonah Fabisch…
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Néstor Lorenzo will continue as Colombia coach after the national team conceded only one goal in five games at the recent World Cup. The length of his contract extension with the Colombian Football Federation was not disclosed. Lorenzo, a 60-year-old Argentine, was initially hired in 2022 on a four-year contract. The federation’s executive committee confirmed the extension on Thursday after a meeting in Bogotá. Under Lorenzo, Colombia…