Karim Benzema is exploring his options in the January transfer window after six underwhelming months at Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN. The 36-year-old striker is not happy with how his stint in Saudi Arabia…
Ivan Martin’s stoppage-time goal earned Girona a dramatic 4-3 home victory versus Atletico Madrid on Wednesday that kept them level on points with Real Madrid at the LaLiga summit. Atletico striker Alvaro Morata had grabbed a hat-trick as they fought…
Al Hilal striker Neymar underwent surgery on his left knee on Thursday to repair anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries in his left knee that he sustained while playing in Brazil’s World Cup qualifying loss to Uruguay in October. Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar, surgeon for the…
Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi has collected the Ballon d’Or for a record eighth time, fending off competition from Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after leading Argentina to the World Cup last year. Messi, 36, becomes the first MLS-based player to claim the coveted prize, although…
Gareth Southgate has admitted his frustration at the “complex political aspects” of picking an England squad after keeping Jordan Henderson for next month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers versus Ukraine and Scotland. Raheem Sterling was left out despite making himself available following fitness…
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory at Sheffield United on Sunday after Rodri scored an 88th-minute winner to secure their third win of the season. With the scores level at 1-1 and the…
In-form Robert Lewandowski scored again to give Barcelona a 1-0 win at Mallorca in LaLiga on Saturday. The hosts were the better side, creating several good chances but goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was flawless, making brilliant saves to deny Jaume Costa, Antonio Sanchez and Lee Kang-In. Barcelona,…
Former Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani will join Valencia on free transfer, the Spanish club announced on Monday. The Uruguay team forward, 35, was available after his contract expired earlier in summer after spending the last two seasons at Old Trafford. Cavani has agreed…
Erik ten Hag said Cristiano Ronaldo still has a future under him at Manchester United despite dropping the striker for the victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday. Ronaldo was left on the bench as United stunned Jurgen Klopp’s side…
Pep Guardiola stated Erling Haaland will “not solve all our problems” and claimed he wants to make the 22-year-old a better player after the £51 million summer signing marked his Premier League debut with both goals…
Bayern Munich have signed defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus, it was announced on Tuesday. The 22-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Bundesliga champions. Juventus stated the centre back was signed for a…
Xavi Hernandez has said Barcelona’s financial situation ruled them out of the running for Erling Haaland, with sources telling ESPN that Manchester City hope to announce the signing of the Borussia Dortmund striker later this week. ESPN have reported on Barca’s…
Arsenal are willing to listen to offers for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January, sources have told ESPN. The 32-year-old was stripped of the captaincy last week after a series of disciplinary issues and has been training away from his teammates. Sources…
Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 due to a heart condition. Aguero has not played since the end of October, when he was taken off during the first half…
Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Brazil and a record-equaling 15th Copa America crown. Argentina’s triumph was a particular triumph for Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, who…
Spain’s new team struggled with the familiar problems on Monday as a string of missed possibilities allowed Sweden to hang on for a goalless draw in their Euro 2020 opener in Seville. Alvaro Morata wasted…
Sergio Aguero will join Barcelona on a free transfer from Manchester City when his contract expires next month, the Spanish club revealed Monday. Aguero, 32, has agreed to a two-year deal with a €100 million buyout clause after announcing earlier…
Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering sprained ligaments in his right knee, the German champions stated on Tuesday. “Robert Lewandowski has strained a ligament in his right knee. The FC Bayern striker…
In a span of two short weeks, Canadian soccer striker Deanne Rose went from getting ready for the second half of her senior year at the University of Florida, to being chosen in the first…
Diego Costa has left Atletico Madrid after the striker’s contract was terminated by mutual agreement. The club informed on Tuesday that Costa’s deal — which only had six months left to run, until June 2021 — had been…
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has agreed a deal with the club to end his contract and settled on personal terms with Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain on Monday. The Catalans’ third top scorer…
Barcelona’s attempt to cut ties with Luis Suarez could get messy. With the two sides at an impasse over the player’s contract, some Barcelona officials are considering banishing Suarez to the stands this season if the dispute…
FC Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has an offer to leave the club for the MLS, according to a report. Now 33, the Uruguayan is in his last years of elite soccer and like most players…
Barcelona have had their eye on the Inter Milan striker for months and hold a firm advantage over Real Madrid in a potential clash to sign him. Lautaro Martinez has become one of the most sought-after…
Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose is pushing for a move to London and has a €70 million buy-out clause in his contract, but Tottenham are negotiating a much lower fee. The negotiations have started around the €20-30m…
Man United’s Cavani receives three-match ban for Instagram post
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been handed a three-match ban and fined £100,000 after he chose not to contest a charge relating to a post made on his Instagram account. Cavani, 33, reposted a message to a…