Marcus Thuram’s two goals were not enough for Inter Milan to start their title defense with a win, as a late penalty allowed Genoa to draw 2-2 in their Serie A opener on Saturday. Thuram…
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Bayer Leverkusen wins the German Supercup on penalties after scoring another late goal to force a draw
Bayer Leverkusen is continuing its trend of scoring late goals into the new season. Patrik Schick scored an equalizer in the 88th minute to make it 2-2, and Leverkusen then won 4-3 on penalties against…
Robert Lewandowski scores twice to lead Barcelona to a 2-1 victory over Valencia in Hansi Flick’s coaching debut
Robert Lewandowski scored late in the first half and early in the second half to give Barcelona a winning start in coach Hansi Flick’s Spanish league debut. Lewandowski’s goals helped Barcelona secure a 2-1 victory…
Zirkzee scored on his debut for Manchester United in their 1-0 victory over Fulham on the first night of the Premier League season
Joshua Zirkzee made an impressive debut for Manchester United by coming off the bench and scoring in the 87th minute to secure a 1-0 win over Fulham on the first night of the Premier League…
Liverpool’s new era under Slot starts with a victory at Ipswich and a scoring record set by Mohamed Salah
Liverpool’s new era under Arne Slot kicked off with a 2-0 win against promoted Ipswich on Saturday, with Mohamed Salah scoring the second goal to set a Premier League scoring record. Salah scored from close…
Bayern Munich easily advances in the German Cup, while 3 Bundesliga teams just escape upsets
Bayern Munich easily defeated second-tier Ulm 4-0 in the German Cup on Friday. Thomas Muller scored two goals in the first 15 minutes, and later, Kingsley Coman and substitute Harry Kane added two more goals,…
Slot reveals Liverpool’s attempt to sign Zubimendi was unsuccessful and downplays worries over lack of new signings
Liverpool manager Arne Slot revealed that the club’s attempt to sign Spain midfielder Martín Zubimendi was unsuccessful. He also downplayed concerns about Liverpool being the only Premier League team not to make a new signing…
Conor Gallagher has returned to Chelsea and is awaiting a “solution” to finalize his $42.5M transfer to Atletico Madrid
England midfielder Conor Gallagher has returned to Chelsea and is training on his own at the club after problems came up with his move to Atletico Madrid. Atletico shared a message on social media last…
Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri is coming back to Basel 12 years after departing from his childhood club
Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri returned to Basel on Friday, 12 years after leaving the club where he started his career. Basel announced in a statement titled “Welcome home, Shaq” that Shaqiri signed a three-year contract.…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2027
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027. The Portugal midfielder has been an important player for the Red Devils since he joined…
Kylian Mbappé scores on his debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup
Kylian Mbappé scored on his debut for Real Madrid. The France captain fired a shot into the top corner from Jude Bellingham’s pass in the 68th minute, giving Madrid a 2-0 lead against Atalanta in…
Man City winger Oscar Bobb is expected to miss the start of the season due to an injury
Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb is expected to miss the start of the Premier League season after reportedly breaking a bone in his leg. British media say that the Norway international got the injury during…
The father of Spain forward Lamine Yamal has been hospitalized after being stabbed near Barcelona
Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia reports that the father of 17-year-old Spanish soccer star Lamine Yamal has been hospitalized after being stabbed near Barcelona. The paper, citing unnamed official sources, said that Mounir Nasraoui was stabbed…
Sandro Tonali will be available to play for Newcastle again starting August 28, following his suspension for breaking betting rules
Italy international Sandro Tonali will be back for Newcastle starting August 28 after serving a ban for breaching betting rules. The midfielder has been suspended for 10 months by the Italian federation for betting on…
Tottenham has suspended Bissouma for the Premier League opener following a video that shows him inhaling nitrous oxide
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma will miss the start of the Premier League season after being suspended by the club. This comes after an investigation into a video showing him appearing to inhale nitrous oxide, also…
Soccer Star Lamine Yamal’s Season Uncertain After Father’s Stabbing Outside Barcelona
Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old soccer prodigy, is facing a difficult situation after his father, Mounir Nasraoui, was stabbed in a parking lot outside Barcelona. Reports from Spain indicate that Nasraoui sustained multiple injuries and was…
Man United signs De Ligt and Mazraoui following the sale of Wan-Bissaka, completing their defensive overhaul
Manchester United signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich on Tuesday. De Ligt, a 25-year-old center back from the Netherlands, signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. Mazraoui,…
Kylian Mbappé is set to make his debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup match against Atalanta
Kylian Mbappé seems set to make his debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on Wednesday. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti mentioned that the French striker looked fit after the European Championship…
Cole Palmer has signed a new contract with Chelsea that will keep him at the club until 2033
England forward Cole Palmer has signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea, keeping him with the club until 2033, the Premier League team announced Tuesday. Palmer moved from Manchester City to Chelsea last September. He…
Olivier Giroud makes his debut for Los Angeles FC as a substitute in the Leagues Cup match
Olivier Giroud made his debut for Los Angeles FC on Tuesday night during a Leagues Cup Round of 16 match against the San Jose Earthquakes. The 37-year-old French striker entered the game as a substitute…
Mbappé makes Madrid a strong favorite to win the Spanish league title for the first time in 17 years
Real Madrid was a top team in Europe last season, easily winning the Spanish league and adding another Champions League trophy to their collection. Things have only improved for the 2024-25 season, as French star…
Anson Dorrance retires as the North Carolina women’s soccer coach after setting an NCAA record with 21 national titles
Anson Dorrance, who has the most NCAA championships by a head coach in any Division I sport with 21 titles, is retiring after 45 seasons leading the women’s soccer program at North Carolina. The Tar…
Man City is experiencing a challenging season as they strive to maintain their position as the top team in the Premier League
Manchester City’s dominance in the Premier League is unmatched in the 136-year history of England’s top division. The club, owned by Abu Dhabi, is aiming for a record-extending fifth consecutive title under Pep Guardiola and…
Tottenham has acquired striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in a deal valued at around $83 million
Tottenham finalized the transfer of striker Dominic Solanke from Premier League team Bournemouth on Saturday. The deal is worth around 65 million pounds ($83 million). Solanke, who has made one appearance for England, has agreed…
As the Scottish league season approaches, Rangers manager Philippe Clement has extended his contract until 2028
Rangers manager Philippe Clement has extended his contract at Ibrox until 2028 just before the new Scottish league season begins. The 50-year-old Belgian’s original contract was set to end in 2027. Rangers’ season starts with…
Samuel Chukwueze scores in the 55th minute as AC Milan defeats Real Madrid 1-0 at Soldier Field
Samuel Chukwueze scored in the 55th minute, leading AC Milan to a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday night at Soldier Field in an international friendly. Chukwueze, left unmarked as he sprinted down the…
Borussia Dortmund signs Pascal Gross from Brighton after his seven-year stint in the Premier League
Champions League finalist Borussia Dortmund signed German midfielder Pascal Gross from Brighton on Thursday, adding more experience to their midfield. Gross leaves the English Premier League after seven years and 228 matches, which is the…
Following his transfer to Chelsea, US defender Caleb Wiley is aiming to win a medal at the Paris Olympics
Chelsea will have to wait. Caleb Wiley’s main goal for the next two and a half weeks is to win a medal at the Paris Olympics. The American defender has already secured a move to…
The Paris Olympics kick off with soccer games featuring Spain and Argentina
The Paris Olympics started with soccer matches featuring Spain and Argentina on Wednesday. Spain played against Uzbekistan at Parc des Princes in western Paris, the former home of Kylian Mbappé when he played for Paris…
Messi and Suárez to Miss MLS All-Star Game Due to Injuries, Impacting Inter Miami’s Lineup
Inter Miami announced that Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez will not be playing in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday. Messi is injured with an ankle problem, and Suárez has knee pain. Their chances of…