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Ange won’t rush Moore amid Neymar comparison

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes promising teenager Mikey Moore is ready to start a Premier League game but vowed not…

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October 26, 2024

Williamson relishing England duty amid Arsenal run

England captain Leah Williamson has admitted it is “refreshing” to be back with the Lionesses ahead of their two friendlies…

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October 25, 2024

Foden: Still trying to recover from ‘burnout’

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has admitted feeling burnt out at the end of last season has contributed to his…

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October 25, 2024

Vinícius on Madrid future: Want to stay ‘forever’

Vinícius Júnior has made the declaration that he wants to stay at Real Madrid “forever” amid ongoing reports linking him…

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October 24, 2024

Madrid or Baku to host 2027 Champions League final

UEFA has confirmed that Madrid or Baku will stage the 2027 Champions League final after the capital cities of Spain…

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October 24, 2024

Iniesta: Miami right place for Messi’s ‘happiness’

Spain legend Andres Iniesta said he believes Inter Miami is the right fit for former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi. In…

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October 23, 2024

Italy legend Totti open to Serie A return at 48

Roma legend Francesco Totti has claimed that Serie A teams are still calling him to see if he would return…

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October 23, 2024

Women’s stars urge FIFA end Saudi Aramco deal

A group of over 100 professional women’s footballers on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing…

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October 22, 2024

Transfer Talk: Shock as Zirkzee already wants out of Man Utd

The winter transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the…

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October 22, 2024

Ligue 1 condemns PSG fans for homophobic chants

Ligue 1 has condemned anti-gay chants made by some Paris Saint-Germain fans during the home game against Strasbourg on Saturday.…

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October 21, 2024

RB Leipzig eyeing Chelsea striker Marc Guiu – sourceAugust 29, 2026
RB Leipzig are keen on signing Chelsea ‘s Spanish striker Marc Guiu, a source has confirmed to ESPN. The Bundesliga side are hopeful of completing a deal before next week’s deadline and are working on a permanent transfer, with the fee likely to be under €20 million ($23.2m / £17.1m). – Aston Villa sign striker… Read more: RB Leipzig eyeing Chelsea striker Marc Guiu – source
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’