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Postecoglou reveals ‘vile’ abuse in Tamworth win

Ange Postecoglou has said he was subjected to “vile and detestable” abuse during Tottenham Hotspur’s FA Cup third-round win at…

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January 15, 2025

Inter Miami signs Allende on loan from Celta Vigo

Inter Miami CF signed Tadeo Allende from Celta Vigo Tuesday on a one-year loan through the end of the 2025…

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January 15, 2025

European soccer weekend review: Atleti are Spain’s ‘Winter Champions’

There was no Premier League fixtures as the FA Cup took center-stage in England this weekend, with Manchester United’s thrilling…

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January 14, 2025

Welsh Cup proposal could see Wrexham in Europe

Plans have been revealed for a revamped Welsh League Cup that could hand Wrexham a way into Europe, if the…

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January 14, 2025

Barça’s Supercopa win delivers the drama the Saudis wanted

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — In the historic centre of Jeddah, in the old heart of the city, there’s a football…

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January 13, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man City make firm offer for Marmoush

Manchester City are on the verge of signing striker Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt, while Paris Saint-Germain look set to…

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January 13, 2025

Pedri denies Spain boycott over Olmo fiasco

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has denied that the club’s players considered boycotting the Spain national team over the row surrounding Dani…

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January 12, 2025

Mbappé doesn’t need offside advice – Valverde

Federico Valverde said he “won’t give any lessons” to Kylian Mbappé on how to beat Barcelona’s offside trap ahead of…

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January 12, 2025

Source: Vinícius Jr mulls buying Portugal club

Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior is considering buying a football club in Portugal’s second division, a source has told ESPN.…

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January 11, 2025

Lewandowski: Barça must improve mentality

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said the team still need to improve their mentality to win the big trophies this season…

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January 11, 2025

Aston Villa sign striker Nicolas Jackson from ChelseaAugust 29, 2026
Aston Villa completed the signing of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but it is reportedly worth a total package of £65 million ($88m), with Villa paying an initial sum of about £47.5m ($64.3m) to secure the 25-year-old’s services. Jackson, who spent last season on loan… Read more: Aston Villa sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea
Al Hilal closing in on deal for Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli – sourcesAugust 28, 2026
Al Hilal are closing in on the signing of Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli in a deal potentially worth up to €65 million ($76m), sources have told ESPN in Brazil. Martinelli has been offered a four-year contract with the Saudi Pro League club, with an agreement now at the stage of exchanging draft documents. Mikel Arteta… Read more: Al Hilal closing in on deal for Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli – sources
Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins’ Aston Villa legacy untarnished by refusal to playAugust 28, 2026
Unai Emery confirmed Ollie Watkins will become the latest player to join the Aston Villa exodus and says his impending exit left him in tears. The Spaniard also insisted the England international’s legacy at the club is not tarnished after refusing to play last week. Watkins will follow Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and… Read more: Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins’ Aston Villa legacy untarnished by refusal to play
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi hopeful of ‘one player more’ after ‘bomba’ Sávio, Marmoush arrivalsAugust 28, 2026
Roberto De Zerbi is delighted Tottenham pulled off two “bomba” signings in Sávio and Omar Marmoush, but has said he believes one more could follow before the summer window closes on Tuesday night. Spurs completed a double swoop on Manchester City this week, with long-term target Sávio secured for an £85 million ($115m) package before… Read more: Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi hopeful of ‘one player more’ after ‘bomba’ Sávio, Marmoush arrivals
Michael Carrick: Man United signing Baleba unlikely to play for ‘a couple of weeks’August 28, 2026
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is not expecting to be able to pick new signing Carlos Baleba for “a couple of weeks” while he recovers from an ankle injury. The midfielder was sidelined during preseason while at Brighton, before his £70 million ($95m) move to Old Trafford. United are looking to bounce… Read more: Michael Carrick: Man United signing Baleba unlikely to play for ‘a couple of weeks’
Rafael Leão free to leave AC Milan amid Galatasaray, Aston Villa links – Ruben AmorimAugust 28, 2026
AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim believes it will be better for Rafael Leão “to move on” and leave the club in this transfer window. The Portuguese forward, who is a reported target of Galatasaray and Aston Villa, is on Milan’s transfer list and was left out of the squad for Friday’s Serie A game against… Read more: Rafael Leão free to leave AC Milan amid Galatasaray, Aston Villa links – Ruben Amorim
Entire Nigeria FA board resigns after World Cup (x2), WAFCON flopsAugust 28, 2026
Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Musa Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and the entire NFF executive committee resigned Thursday, amid mounting public pressure following a series of failures by the country’s national teams. Gusau was elected in September 2022 and his resignation comes just 34 days to the end of his four-year term. The NFF… Read more: Entire Nigeria FA board resigns after World Cup (x2), WAFCON flops
New Liverpool vice-chair Amit Bhatia: Club involvement ‘stuff of dreams’August 28, 2026
New Liverpool vice-chairman Amit Bhatia has described his involvement in the club as “the stuff of dreams” but acknowledged he is taking on an “enormous responsibility” at Anfield. Earlier this month, it was announced that a consortium led by Bhatia — named 1892 Holdings — had acquired a minority stake in Liverpool. The consortium also… Read more: New Liverpool vice-chair Amit Bhatia: Club involvement ‘stuff of dreams’
Julián Álvarez sits out latest Atlético Madrid training session amid transfer linksAugust 28, 2026
Julián Álvarez missed yet another training session for Atlético Madrid on Friday due to a reported illness amidst ongoing transfer speculation. Atlético said earlier this week that Álvarez, whose desire is to leave the club and join rivals Barcelona before the transfer window closes, was “unwell” on Wednesday. The Argentina international also missed Thursday’s session… Read more: Julián Álvarez sits out latest Atlético Madrid training session amid transfer links
When does the 2026 summer transfer window open and close?August 28, 2026
The 2026 summer transfer window promises to be another busy period, after a record £9.49 billion ($13.08bn) was spent on international transfers in the men’s game in 2025, according to FIFA’s Global Transfer Report. This summer the FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, but that won’t stop clubs signing players throughout. As ever, clubs… Read more: When does the 2026 summer transfer window open and close?