Soccer Sport

Liverpool title push continues, Napoli lose again, Modric magic for Madrid

What a weekend of action in Europe’s top soccer leagues! The Premier League’s title race feels like it’s taken a…

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February 25, 2025

Marseille slammed for corruption claims after loss

The French football federation (FFF) president has joined forces with the country’s referees after Marseille president Pablo Longoria accused them…

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February 24, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool look at Wesley to replace Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool want to sign Micky van de Ven as a partner for Netherlands compatriot Virgil van Dijk and could move…

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February 23, 2025

Barça’s Flick: LaLiga ref-bashing unbelievable

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick launched an impassioned defence of referees in Spain on Friday, criticising how they have been treated…

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February 22, 2025

Fener-Gala: Mou requests and gets foreign ref

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will officiate Monday’s Süper Lig derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) agreed…

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February 22, 2025

Grading Ineos’ first year at Man United: Squad, budget, fans, success and more

Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 27.7% purchase of a minority stake in Manchester United — a…

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February 21, 2025

Bellingham red ref cleared of wrongdoing by RFEF

Spanish referee José Luis Munuera Montero has been cleared of any wrongdoing after the country’s football federation (RFEF) looked into…

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February 21, 2025

Yamal: I love Barça, it’s ‘impossible’ to leave

Lamine Yamal has said it would be “impossible” for him to leave Barcelona and that he never hears about offers…

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February 20, 2025

Nunez’s latest costly miss vs. Aston Villa could yet harm Liverpool’s title push

BIRMINGHAM, England — With the goal at his mercy, Darwin Núñez took aim and fired a shot well wide of…

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February 20, 2025

Referee who sent off Bellingham in RFEF probe

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has confirmed that it has “begun an analysis” of media reports regarding referee José Luis…

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February 19, 2025

Atlético Madrid won’t negotiate Julián Álvarez transfer with BarcelonaAugust 27, 2026
Atlético Madrid insist they will not negotiate the transfer of Julián Álvarez to Barcelona before Monday’s deadline despite the player’s desire to move to the Spanish champions. Barça president Joan Laporta said Wednesday that the club’s first offer — worth over €100 million ($116m) — will remain on the table should Atlético change their mind… Read more: Atlético Madrid won’t negotiate Julián Álvarez transfer with Barcelona
Barcelona confirm signing of Croatia goalkeeper Dominik LivakovicAugust 27, 2026
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Turkish club Fenerbahçe Barça said Thursday that the 31-year-old Livakovic signed a contract until 2030. Livakovic is set to play a reserve role in a squad that already has Joan García — the team’s regular starter — and veteran Wojciech Szczęsny. Barça, earlier this… Read more: Barcelona confirm signing of Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic
Man City’s Enzo Maresca keen to sign a ‘captain’ before transfer window shutsAugust 27, 2026
MANCHESTER, England — Enzo Maresca has said he hopes to add “a captain” to his Manchester City squad before the end of the transfer window. City have lost the experience of Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Nathan Aké and Rodri this summer. Maresca fielded the club’s youngest opening day XI since 2008 in the 2-1 win… Read more: Man City’s Enzo Maresca keen to sign a ‘captain’ before transfer window shuts
Jamal Musiala ‘doing well’ after collapses but to miss season opener – Vincent KomanyAugust 27, 2026
Jamal Musiala is still working toward a comeback after a change to his medication for a neurological issue, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Komany said Thursday. Musiala hasn’t played since collapsing in successive preparation games this month and will not take part in Friday’s Bundesliga opener against Stuttgart. But he was to be a full participant… Read more: Jamal Musiala ‘doing well’ after collapses but to miss season opener – Vincent Komany
Everton eye £20m move for Sunderland’s Trai Hume – sourcesAugust 27, 2026
Everton are attempting to seal a £20 million ($27m) deal for Sunderland defender Trai Hume before the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN. The Northern Ireland international, an ever-present as Sunderland qualified for the Europa League in their first season back in the Premier League, is under contract until 2030 at the Stadium of Light.… Read more: Everton eye £20m move for Sunderland’s Trai Hume – sources
Julián Álvarez misses Atlético Madrid training for second day running amid transfer sagaAugust 27, 2026
Julián Álvarez missed Atlético Madrid training for the second consecutive day on Thursday, as the row over a possible move away from the club for the star forward continues. The Argentina international, 26, was whistled by Atletico fans during their 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Sunday after a summer in which he made public his… Read more: Julián Álvarez misses Atlético Madrid training for second day running amid transfer saga
Nottingham Forest confirm transfer of Liam Delap from ChelseaAugust 27, 2026
Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Liam Delap from Chelsea. Sources told ESPN that Delap will join Forest in a move worth an initial £45 million ($61m) plus £5m ($7m) in add-ons, sources added. “I really can’t wait to get started, this is a massive club with a big history,” the forward said in… Read more: Nottingham Forest confirm transfer of Liam Delap from Chelsea
Liverpool closing in on Bradley Barcola signing in deal worth around £120 million – sourcesAugust 27, 2026
Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, sources told ESPN. Barcola has been Liverpool’s top target throughout the summer and the final details are now being ironed out on a deal worth around £120 million, of which at least £100m is guaranteed.
Ipswich Town near deal for Argentina World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios – sourcesAugust 27, 2026
Ipswich Town are closing in on the signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder and World Cup-winner Exequiel Palacios, sources have told ESPN. Ipswich are to pay an up front fee of €22.5 million (£19.3m) for Palacios, with the deal potentially worth up to €27.5m. The signing is a sizeable coup for Ipswich, with Palacios part of… Read more: Ipswich Town near deal for Argentina World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios – sources
David Moyes ‘would like more’ from Thierno Barry after first Everton hat trickAugust 27, 2026
Thierno Barry scored the first hat trick of his Everton career in the 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Preston, but manager David Moyes still wants more from the striker. Barry took his tally to four in two games — he managed just eight in his first season — with new signing Brennan Johnson scoring his… Read more: David Moyes ‘would like more’ from Thierno Barry after first Everton hat trick