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Ange: New UCL format makes transfers harder

Ange Postecoglou has suggested the extended format of European competitions will make signing players in the January transfer window more…

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December 26, 2024

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern Munich short list Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens

Manchester United weigh-up a January move for Victor Osimhen, while Bayern Munich short list Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens. Join us…

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December 25, 2024

Transfer rumors, news: Man United considering Osimhen swoop

Manchester United weigh-up a January move for Victor Osimhen, while Bayern Munich short list Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens. Join us…

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December 25, 2024

Atletico’s Barcelona heist, Liverpool thump Spurs, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

The final weekend before Christmas brought plenty of gifts for us across Europe’s Big Five leagues. In LaLiga, Atlético Madrid…

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December 24, 2024

Man City’s star loyalty sees prodigies leave — and flourish

Manchester City might have the most productive academy in football right now, but as Pep Guardiola’s side lurches from one…

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December 24, 2024

Flick on late Barça defeat: We need the break

Hansi Flick said Barcelona need a break after Atlético Madrid inflicted a third straight home league defeat on them to…

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December 23, 2024

Kompany, Rose in shock after Magdeburg incident

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and RB Leipzig counterpart Marco Rose struggled to discuss Bayern’s 5-1 victory on Friday and…

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December 22, 2024

Transfer rumors, news: Saudi trio ready to make Rashford deal

Three Saudi clubs have expressed their interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, while Juventus are keen to try…

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December 22, 2024

Alli confirms Everton exit amid Como interest

Dele Alli has confirmed his future lies away from Everton despite having continued training at the club since his contract…

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December 21, 2024

FIFA hails all-female crowd of 45K at game in Iran

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has offered “heartfelt gratitude” to Iranian authorities for allowing tens of thousands of women and girls…

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December 21, 2024

Man City’s Enzo Maresca hails ‘complete’ Rayan Cherki after Crystal Palace winAugust 29, 2026
LONDON — Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said Rayan Cherki put in a “complete” performance as his double helped them to a commanding 4-1 win at Crystal Palace on Friday evening. The victory means City have started life under Maresca with back-to-back wins after they defeated Bournemouth 2-1 last weekend, and then backed that up… Read more: Man City’s Enzo Maresca hails ‘complete’ Rayan Cherki after Crystal Palace win
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