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Mourinho reception at Stamford Bridge shows how far Maresca needs to go with Chelsea

LONDON — Jose Mourinho suggested there are many Chelsea managers who live in his shadow, and Chelsea’s unconvincing 1-0 win…

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October 1, 2025

Man United’s Amorim running out of excuses: the numbers don’t lie

Football management is ultimately a numbers game and none of them are adding up for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.…

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September 30, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Xavi keen on Man United if Amorim departs

Saudi Pro League clubs are once again targeting Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, while struggling Manchester United could be set…

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September 30, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool to rival Man United for Branthwaite

Jose Mourinho could be reunited with Karim Benzema at Benfica, while Liverpool and Manchester United are both weighing up a…

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September 29, 2025

Liverpool pay tribute to Matt Beard on return to WSL action

ST HELENS, England — Among the sea of flags decorating St Helens’ Stadium during Liverpool’s Women’s Super League (WSL) clash…

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September 29, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Man United eye cut-priced Vlahovic

Chelsea and Manchester United will try to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in January, while a takeover could see Tottenham…

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September 28, 2025

Wrexham ‘improving’ but remain winless at home

Phil Parkinson felt his Wrexham side could have taken all three points after they were denied a maiden home victory…

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September 28, 2025

Spain great Busquets to retire after MLS season

Inter Miami CF midfielder Sergio Busquets announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.…

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September 27, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool look to Bayern’s Upamecano

Barcelona have added Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy to their shortlist, while Liverpool are looking to strengthen their defense with…

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September 27, 2025

Ex-Arsenal youth player dies from brain injury

Former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar has died from a significant brain injury suffered during an incident in an English…

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September 26, 2025

Football Association of Wales withdraws support for Gianni Infantino re-electionAugust 3, 2026
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his bungled effort to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino announced last week he was shelving the widely-denounced plan that was rejected by three confederations but his decade-long reign at the head… Read more: Football Association of Wales withdraws support for Gianni Infantino re-election
Wrexham end pre-season with defeat to Sunderland in PhiladelphiaAugust 3, 2026
Wrexham ended their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland in Philadelphia. The only goal of the game came through Nordi Mukiele near the half-hour mark, after he finished into the bottom corner following neat hold-up play from Brian Brobbey. The Welsh side had the ball in the back of the net minutes later… Read more: Wrexham end pre-season with defeat to Sunderland in Philadelphia
Andy Burnham: Gianni Infantino isn’t the right man to lead FIFA – we can’t ‘move on and forget’ World Cup planAugust 3, 2026
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has doubled down on his call for change at the top of FIFA, insisting football cannot “move on and forget” Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino was forced into a backdown on Friday over his controversial plans to sell World Cup profits… Read more: Andy Burnham: Gianni Infantino isn’t the right man to lead FIFA – we can’t ‘move on and forget’ World Cup plan
Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid ‘scar’ has healed, Chelsea situation ‘not as bad as it looked’ last seasonAugust 3, 2026
Xabi Alonso said the “scar” he suffered from his short tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to fully focus on taking Chelsea into the new Premier League season. The Spaniard took charge at the Santiago Bernabéu after a hugely successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, but lasted just over seven months in Madrid and… Read more: Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid ‘scar’ has healed, Chelsea situation ‘not as bad as it looked’ last season
Argentina’s Valentín Barco joins Chelsea from StrasbourgAugust 3, 2026
Argentina international Valentín Barco has joined Chelsea from Strasbourg, the London club have announced. Barco, who can play at left-back or in midfield, enjoyed a stellar season in France then represented his country at the World Cup where they lost in extra-time of the final to Spain. Barco played only 19 minutes, against Jordan in… Read more: Argentina’s Valentín Barco joins Chelsea from Strasbourg
Kai Havertz on Arsenal’s ambitions for new season: ‘Want all the trophies’August 3, 2026
Kai Havertz has underlined Arsenal‘s ambitions for the upcoming season by saying the club wants to win “all the trophies” on offer. After three consecutive second-place finishes, the Gunners clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years last season. They were one missed penalty away from making a succesful campaign a historic one, after… Read more: Kai Havertz on Arsenal’s ambitions for new season: ‘Want all the trophies’
Real Madrid thank UEFA for ‘protecting football’ after FIFA abandon private equity proposalAugust 2, 2026
Real Madrid have praised UEFA for helping protect football “at a decisive moment” after FIFA abandoned plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. Opposition from three confederations prompted FIFA to drop the controversial proposal, dealing a significant setback to president Gianni Infantino. UEFA had pledged to boycott FIFA competitions until… Read more: Real Madrid thank UEFA for ‘protecting football’ after FIFA abandon private equity proposal
Barcelona’s Hansi Flick as Marcus Rashford returns to Man United: ‘I will miss him’August 2, 2026
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has said he will “miss” Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United forward returned to his parent club following a successful loan in Spain. Rashford is preparing for a new Premier League season with United after Barcelona opted against signing him permanently. Sources told ESPN in June the Catalan club were still… Read more: Barcelona’s Hansi Flick as Marcus Rashford returns to Man United: ‘I will miss him’
Liverpool’s Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz to play preseason clash vs LeedsAugust 2, 2026
The Liverpool trio if Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch are set to feature in the club’s final United States preseason tour match against Leeds United. The three players have been easing their way back into preseason after the World Cup and have yet to play in the U.S, with Liverpool beating Sunderland and… Read more: Liverpool’s Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz to play preseason clash vs Leeds
Endrick scores as Real Madrid get draw in Mourinho’s returnAugust 2, 2026
Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Fiorentina in a preseason friendly on Saturday, in new coach José Mourinho’s first game in charge. Endrick and youngster Alexis Ciria put Madrid 2-0 up in the first half at the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, Austria, before goals from Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean levelled the match. – Sources: Madrid… Read more: Endrick scores as Real Madrid get draw in Mourinho’s return