Soccer Sport

Concacaf prez blasts 64-team World Cup plan

Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has joined other confederations in opposing the proposal of CONMEBOL leader Alejandro Domínguez to expand the…

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April 15, 2025

Extreme mind games! Goalie turns his back on Sergio Ramos penalty. Does it work?

Sergio Ramos may have moved to Liga MX side Monterrey, but the notorious former Real Madrid and Spain defender is…

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April 15, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eyeing move for Cherki

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Lyon’s Rayan Cherki despite interest from Liverpool, while Chelsea are willing to…

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April 14, 2025

Ipswich’s first XI vs. Chelsea cost less than Cole Palmer, but they almost won

Chelsea are the Premier League’s big spenders, having splashed over €1.5 billion on players in the last few years under…

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April 14, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United want €60m for Højlund deal

Manchester United are looking for a fee of €60m from clubs looking to land striker Rasmus Højlund, while Arsenal target…

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April 13, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Tottenham keen on Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman

Manchester United are looking for a fee of €60m from clubs looking to land striker Rasmus Højlund, while Arsenal target…

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April 13, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid spark Premier League battle for £50m Huijsen

Dean Huijsen is set for a move to one of the Premier League’s big clubs with Real Madrid declining to…

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April 12, 2025

Star exits, coaching changes, lawsuits: After awful 2024, San Diego is rebounding

Still reassessing and rebuilding the remnants left from a stormy 2024, new San Diego Wave coach Jonas Eidevall was honest…

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April 12, 2025

Work comes first as Australian Sailor Wright accepts role as Sydney’s party pooper

SINGAPORE — As a self-declared “proud Australian” who has represented the Socceroos at two FIFA World Cups, Bailey Wright will…

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April 11, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Zirkzee to aid Man United’s Ndoye move?

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee could help his club land Bologna’s Dan Ndoye, while Manchester City are monitoring Tijjani Reijnders…

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April 10, 2025

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
Bournemouth announce the signing of Antonio Silva from BenficaAugust 2, 2026
Bournemouth have announced the signing of António Silva from Benfica for a fee believed to be in the region of £25 million ($33.7 million.) The 22-year-old defender becomes new boss Marco Rose’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Álvaro Rodríguez earlier this week. Silva made 235 senior appearances for Benfica and collected… Read more: Bournemouth announce the signing of Antonio Silva from Benfica