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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…

Neville criticises ‘ageing’ Man United ‘spine’

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville insists senior players including Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Harry Maguire “should be doing a lot better” for the club. United appear to have turned a corner in recent weeks, having won three successive matches for the first time under Ruben Amorim before Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest. However, Neville appeared on The Overlap and Betfair’s Stick to Cricket show and had some criticism…

Transfer rumors, news: Napoli ‘aggressively pushing’ for Man United’s Mainoo

Manchester United are preparing a January bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, while United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo remains in Napoli’s sights. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Ten Hag interest in Wolves talks – Neymar: Santos confident of new contract – Ex-USWNT coach Sundhage out of Switzerland job – Manchester United…

Sources: Prem chief Scholes to lead top-tier USL

The USL has hired English Premier League chief football officer Tony Scholes to head up the organization’s new Division One league, which will likely begin play in 2028, sources confirmed to ESPN. Scholes will officially begin his new role in the summer of 2026 after finishing up his duties for the current EPL season. An official announcement is expected as early as Monday. The USL announced its intention to create…

Transfer rumors, news: Kane considering shock Barcelona move

Liverpool are keeping tabs on recent Fulham signing Kevin after his impressive start to the season, while Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is considering a shock move to Barcelona. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Trent: Anfield reception won’t change love for Liverpool – Wolves sack Pereira after winless start to season –…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye loan deal for Real Madrid’s Endrick

Real Madrid’s Endrick is a loan target for Premier League rivals Manchester United and Aston Villa, while Barcelona need Marcus Rashford to lower his wage demands to make his stay at Camp Nou permanent. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Trent: Anfield reception won’t change love for Liverpool – Wolves sack Pereira after…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United target Sporting’s Hjulmand

Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand is on Manchester United’s transfer shortlist, while N’Golo Kanté is being targeted for a return to Europe. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Amorim expects Man Utd transfer requests in Jan. – Madrid’s Alonso on Vini Jr. Clásico furore: ‘Subject closed’ – Liverpool’s Arne Slot refuses to give…

Why so serious? Man City’s Haaland spooks locals as The Joker for Halloween

The nights are closing in, darkness is falling all around and spooky season is underway once again with the world of football being dragged into the netherworld of Halloween. As usual, many soccer stars have celebrated in style, and the social media landscape was suddenly awash with images of players and their families going all-out for the occasion. – The chaos of the U.S. Open Cup: Why Sharktopus gets a…

Ex-Tottenham player retires, 27, to direct movies

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman announced his retirement from football to pursue a career as a film director and photographer. Whiteman, 27, joined Spurs aged 10 and spent 16 years at the club until his contract ended last summer. In that time, he made just one appearance for the first team, replacing Joe Hart after 82 minutes in a Europa League victory over Ludogorets on 5 November 2020. Having been…