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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool in talks to sign De Jong from Barcelona

Liverpool have opened discussions with Barcelona over a move for Frenkie de Jong, while Chelsea are making progress in their pursuit of Sporting CP’s Dário Essugo. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Guardiola denies City spend due to embargo fear – Man United loanee Antony scores first Betis…

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February 10, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Leão’s agent pushing for Barça move

Super-agent Jorge Mendes wants to take AC Milan winger Rafael Leão to Barcelona, while Newcastle United intend to offer Alexander Isak an improved contract. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Source: Madrid, Vini Jr. open early extension talks – Guardiola denies City spend due to embargo fear –…

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February 9, 2025

Real Madrid in the UCL? Right now, Man City struggle to beat Leyton Orient

As introductions to English football go, this was about as unceremonious as it gets. Two of Manchester City’s four midseason signings made their debuts in Saturday’s 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win (stream a replay on ESPN+,U.S. only) at League One minnows Leyton Orient. Nico Gonzalez lasted 22 minutes before injury struck and Vitor Reis was taken off at half-time. It was in part a testament to Orient’s tenacity and defiance…

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February 9, 2025

Women’s Champions League draw: The Man City vs. Chelsea show

The road to Lisbon has reached its first big turn with the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinal ties now confirmed. The headline fixture is Manchester City vs. Chelsea, but the others — Wolfsburg vs. Barcelona, Bayern Munich vs. Lyon, and Arsenal vs. Real Madrid — are pretty good. Though you might be sick of watching City vs. Chelsea by the second leg. (Find out why below.) The quarterfinal first legs…

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February 8, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal star Saliba now Real Madrid’s ‘priority’

Real Madrid will make a move for Arsenal centre-back William Saliba when the transfer window reopens in the summer, while the release clause for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been revealed. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Fulham re-sign Willian six months after exit – Man United…

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February 8, 2025

Amorim: Rashford had to leave as he didn’t adapt

Ruben Amorim has said Marcus Rashford had to leave Manchester United because he could not get the forward to buy into his ideas. Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season after falling out of favour under Amorim. And the United head coach has hinted that, because he couldn’t get through to the 27-year-old England international, he had to be exiled. “What I say is I…

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February 7, 2025

Louzan wins appeal to stay as RFEF president

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan’s seven-year ban from holding public office has been overturned by the country’s Supreme Court on Thursday. A provincial court had in 2022 ruled against Louzan for misconduct during his tenure as president of the Pontevedra Provincial Council. Louzan appealed to the Supreme Court which allowed him to run in the RFEF presidential election in December 2024. According to Thursday’s ruling by the…

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February 7, 2025

January transfer takeaways: Why Man City spent, the odyssey of Joao Felix, more

Another winter transfer window has come to a close, which means another chance for some takeaways … It’s the age-old maxim whereby you don’t get a good deal in the January window, and there’s more than a little truth to it. You tend to pay a premium for midseason transfers because the club whose player you’re taking has to find a replacement in double-quick time. (And their replacement’s old club…

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February 6, 2025

Kerr feared for her life in taxi, court hears

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr said she feared for her life when “trapped” in a taxi before she was alleged to have caused racially aggravated harassment to a police officer, a court heard. The Australia captain gave evidence at her trial on Wednesday, saying she was “terrified” and her partner, West Ham United and United States midfielder Kristie Mewis, was “crying and scared.” Kerr, 31, who is one of the top…

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February 6, 2025

Ronaldo on GOAT debate: I’m most complete ever

Cristiano Ronaldo said he is “the most complete player to have existed,” saying he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but arguing that statistics back up his claim. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, 39, has broken a host of records during his career and is the highest men’s goal scorer in football history with 923 goals, the latest coming in a brace in Al Nassr’s 4-0…

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February 5, 2025

Preston forward Osmajic charged for alleged racismMarch 18, 2025
The English Football Association (FA) have charged Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic after he was accused of allegedly racially abusing Burnley forward Hannibal Mejbri. The incident took place during a February Championship clash between Burnley and Preston, where Mejbri said he suffered “disgusting abuse” from Osmajic. The Tunisia international promptly reported the matter to… Read more: Preston forward Osmajic charged for alleged racism
Slot: ‘Hunger’ not the issue in Liverpool cup lossMarch 17, 2025
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot dismissed the idea Newcastle United’s players were “hungrier” in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, but admitted Eddie Howe’s side were deserved winners. The Premier League leaders were beaten 2-1 in the showpiece fixture at Wembley, with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak finding the back of the net for Newcastle before substitute… Read more: Slot: ‘Hunger’ not the issue in Liverpool cup loss
The wait is over: Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 70-year domestic trophy droughtMarch 17, 2025
LONDON — Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy on Sunday at Wembley as Liverpool followed this past week’s UEFA Champions League round-of-16 exit with a dismal Carabao Cup final performance in a 2-1 defeat against Eddie Howe’s team. Boyhood Newcastle supporter Dan Burn put his team ahead with a stunning long-range… Read more: The wait is over: Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 70-year domestic trophy drought
Man City’s European hopes hit by draw vs. BrightonMarch 16, 2025
Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday, dropping points in a blow to their hopes of playing in Europe next season.
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs defender Cristian RomeroMarch 16, 2025
Real Madrid are eyeing a move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, while Newcastle United are interested on-loan Juventus striker Randal Kolo Muani as a potential Alexander Isak successor. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs defender Cristian Romero
Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard PiquéMarch 15, 2025
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué was questioned by a judge on Friday as part of a judicial probe into the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia. Neither Piqué nor his lawyer spoke to reporters gathered outside the courthouse. The probe is examining suspicions of corruption and money… Read more: Super Cup probe: Judge questions Gerard Piqué
Liverpool’s Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase historyMarch 15, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England — When Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addressed the media ahead of the Premier League clash with Southampton last weekend, he described the fixture as “the first of three finals.” It was a rallying cry to both players and fans, setting the stage for a week that looked destined to define Liverpool’s season.… Read more: Liverpool’s Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase history
Amorim ‘in a hurry’ to win trophies at Man UtdMarch 14, 2025
Ruben Amorim has said he is “in a hurry” to win trophies at Manchester United while also admitting that the club hierarchy recognise he needs time to deliver success at Old Trafford. The Portuguese manager has struggled to turn around United’s fortunes since taking over from Erik ten Hag in November. The club are 14th… Read more: Amorim ‘in a hurry’ to win trophies at Man Utd
Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSGMarch 14, 2025
Well, the Champions League round of 16 concluded on Wednesday night with some unforgettable second legs and plenty of penalty shoot-out drama. Not only did Paris Saint-Germain eliminate Liverpool on spot-kicks at Anfield this week, but Real Madrid emerged from a trip to rivals Atletico Madrid with a similar victory after 120 tension-packed minutes to… Read more: Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG
The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?March 13, 2025
On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, ESPN’s Emily Keogh, Tom Hamilton and Jeff Kassouf ask whether Chelsea’s dominance in the Women’s Super League shows the league has a competitiveness problem? Chelsea have won 16 of their 14 games and remain unbeaten in the WSL this season under head coach Sonia Bompastor as… Read more: The Football Reporters: Do Chelsea prove WSL has competitiveness problem?