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Turkey bans 102 players amid betting scandal

Turkish football temporarily banned 102 top-tier club players on Thursday over a widening betting scandal. The Turkish Football Federation suspended…

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November 14, 2025

Gyökeres, Isak, Sesko have struggled. What happened to the summer of strikers?

The Premier League’s summer of strikers is threatening to turn into a winter of woe. English clubs spent big on…

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November 14, 2025

Euro 2028: England set to kick off in Manchester

England will play their first match of Euro 2028 at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium if they qualify directly, with fellow co-hosts…

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November 13, 2025

Portsmouth fans banned for posing as stewards

Two Portsmouth fans who posed as stewards to watch the South Coast derby against Southampton in September have been banned…

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November 13, 2025

Are you not entertained? Barca aren’t Europe’s best, but they’re the best watch

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick didn’t come out for his postmatch news conference at Celta Vigo on Sunday sword in hand,…

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November 12, 2025

Turkey betting probe: 1,024 players suspended

More than 1,000 players were suspended by the Turkish Football Federation in a widening betting scandal, including national team defender…

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November 12, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool’s Szoboszlai wanted by Man City, Real Madrid

Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh could replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, while Dominik Szoboszlai’s Liverpool contract situation is…

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November 11, 2025

Man City add to Liverpool’s woes, Lewandowski lifts Barca, Arsenal give up goals, more

We’re heading into the final international break of 2025, in which several more nations will punch their tickets to the…

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November 11, 2025

Tuchel’s asst. Barry: England coach ‘like a UFO’

England’s assistant head coach Anthony Barry has likened Thomas Tuchel to a “UFO” with the “stardust” to bring World Cup…

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November 10, 2025

Irish federation to call on UEFA to ban Israel

DUBLIN — Ireland’s soccer federation voted Saturday to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from competitions organised by…

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November 9, 2025

Liverpool reignite Bradley Barcola talks with PSG – sourcesAugust 26, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool restarted discussions over the transfer of Bradley Barcola on Tuesday, as the Premier League club makes a renewed attempt to complete a deal before the close of the transfer window, sources told ESPN. A first offer, believed to be around £90 million ($122.3m), was rejected by PSG earlier this month, with… Read more: Liverpool reignite Bradley Barcola talks with PSG – sources
Leeds beat Nottingham Forest for second time in three days in League CupAugust 26, 2026
Leeds United produced a second win at Nottingham Forest in three days as they booked their spot in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday. Daniel Farke’s side took the three Premier League points home on Saturday and earned a 2-0 victory in the League Cup thanks to goals from Dan James and James Justin.… Read more: Leeds beat Nottingham Forest for second time in three days in League Cup
France forward Nkunku rejoins RB Leipzig on loan from MilanAugust 26, 2026
LEIPZIG, Germany — French forward Christopher Nkunku returned on a loan deal Tuesday to RB Leipzig where he had the most prolific seasons of his career. Leipzig said the 28-year-old Nkunku joined on a season-long deal that will include a Champions League campaign with an option to sign him permanently from AC Milan. Nkunku scored… Read more: France forward Nkunku rejoins RB Leipzig on loan from Milan
Man United’s Bruno Fernandes named PFA men’s player of the year to complete award hat trickAugust 26, 2026
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named the men’s player of the year by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA). Fernandes picked up the award at the PFA’s annual awards ceremony on Tuesday in Manchester, seeing off competition from Arsenal‘s Declan Rice and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. Voted for by his fellow professionals, Fernandes… Read more: Man United’s Bruno Fernandes named PFA men’s player of the year to complete award hat trick
Chelsea’s Liam Delap set for £50M Nottingham Forest move as deal reached – sourcesAugust 26, 2026
Nottingham Forest have reached a deal to sign Chelsea forward Liam Delap, sources have told ESPN. Delap is set to join Forest in a move worth an initial £45 million ($61m) plus £5m ($7m) in add-ons, sources added. The 23-year-old has failed to flourish at Stamford Bridge since joining Chelsea from Ipswich Town in 2025.… Read more: Chelsea’s Liam Delap set for £50M Nottingham Forest move as deal reached – sources
Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze: Need to ‘protect’ football for fansAugust 26, 2026
LONDON — Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze said she wants to “protect [football] for the fans” after joining a collective statement criticising FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the “current leadership’s ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football.” Bronze was one of several former and current players, including Emmanuel… Read more: Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze: Need to ‘protect’ football for fans
Man City’s Nico González to join Newcastle for £52 million – sourcesAugust 26, 2026
Nico González‘s transfer from Manchester City to Newcastle United has been agreed, sources told ESPN. The Spanish midfielder is set to move to St James’ Park in a £52 million deal ($70.9m), sources said. Newcastle will pay an initial £48 million ($65.4m) with another £4 million ($5.5m) in potential add-ons. He becomes the fourth senior… Read more: Man City’s Nico González to join Newcastle for £52 million – sources
Man United confirm signing of Carlos Baleba from BrightonAugust 25, 2026
Manchester United confirmed the arrival of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year contract on Tuesday. United will pay a fee of £65 million ($88.7m) plus £5 million ($6.8m) in possible add-ons, sources told ESPN. The deal includes an option to extend Baleba’s contract for a further year. Baleba, 22, has… Read more: Man United confirm signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton
Arsenal’s Bruno Guimarães: Chance to ‘make a dynasty’ under Mikel ArtetaAugust 25, 2026
Bruno Guimarães is relishing being part of Mikel Arteta’s quest to “make a dynasty” at Arsenal. Having swept past Manchester City in the Community Shield, the Gunners opened the defence of their Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry at the Emirates Stadium. Guimaraes missed the chance to make his… Read more: Arsenal’s Bruno Guimarães: Chance to ‘make a dynasty’ under Mikel Arteta
Morgan Rogers teases ‘more to come’ after scoring on Chelsea debutAugust 25, 2026
Morgan Rogers promised there is more to come after he marked his Chelsea debut with a goal in Monday’s 3-2 win over Fulham. The club’s £117 million ($157.28m) buy from Aston Villa got the Blues’ second goal at Craven Cottage to restore their lead late in the first half, and contributed to a scintillating attacking… Read more: Morgan Rogers teases ‘more to come’ after scoring on Chelsea debut