Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifiers due to an injury. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on September 5 and Colombia five…
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Bayern Munich will be without Croatia defender Josip Stanišić for several weeks due to a knee injury
Bayern Munich and Croatia defender Josip Stanišić will miss the start of the Bundesliga season due to a knee injury, the club announced on Tuesday. Stanišić tore a ligament in his right knee during a…
Monaco has signed Netherlands defender Jordan Teze from PSV Eindhoven as they prepare for their return to the Champions League
Monaco signed Netherlands defender Jordan Teze on Tuesday, bringing in Champions League experience as they get ready to return to the competition. Teze signed a five-year contract with Monaco, which reportedly will pay PSV Eindhoven…
Haaland scores in his 100th appearance as Manchester City defeats Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League
Erling Haaland now has 91 goals in 100 games for Manchester City. In his 100th match for City, Haaland scored the first goal in a 2-0 victory at Chelsea on Sunday, starting City’s quest for…
Chelsea coach Maresca defends his choice to make Fernandez the captain following a racist chant incident
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca defended his choice to make midfielder Enzo Fernandez the captain for the team’s first Premier League game of the season, despite Fernandez being filmed singing a racist chant during the offseason.…
Conte has challenges ahead after Napoli “melted like snow in the sun” against Verona
Antonio Conte has a lot of work ahead of him. Conte, who became Napoli’s fifth coach in just over a year when he was hired in June, saw his new team suffer a 3-0 defeat…
Rennes defeats big-spending Lyon 3-0 in the French league
Rennes achieved a strong 3-0 win over big-spending Lyon in the French league on Sunday. Benjamin Bourigeaud scored first in the 19th minute with a free kick that was deflected. A little over a minute…
Kylian Mbappé did not score in his Spanish league debut as Real Madrid played to a 1-1 draw with Mallorca
Defending champion Real Madrid could only manage a 1-1 draw at Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s first Spanish league match on Sunday. In his second game with Madrid after his midweek debut, Mbappé did not score.…
Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer retires from international football after 94 appearances
After ten years as Switzerland’s top goalkeeper, Yann Sommer announced his retirement from the national team on Monday at the age of 35. He will now focus on his career with Inter Milan. The Swiss…
A late penalty helps Genoa secure a 2-2 draw against defending Serie A champion Inter, despite a double from Thuram
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…
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…
Manchester United Signs Promising Center-Back Leny Yoro for $76.2 Million
Manchester United’s latest acquisition, Leny Yoro, has been a high-profile signing due to his considerable transfer fee of $76.2 million. As a young French center-back, Yoro’s recruitment mirrors the template of other promising young defenders,…
Alex Morgan Faces Career Challenges Amid San Diego Wave’s Struggles
Alex Morgan, a key player for both the USWNT and San Diego Wave, is experiencing a challenging period in her career. Recently, the 35-year-old, who had just recovered from a significant injury, faced the disappointment…
Chicago Fire are providing vouchers to fans in case Messi does not appear for Inter Miami on August 31
On Friday, the Chicago Fire announced that they will give vouchers to fans if Lionel Messi does not participate for Inter Miami when they face off at Soldier Field on August 31. Messi injured a…
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel joins Brendan Rodgers at Celtic, reuniting with his former manager
Scottish team Celtic signed goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to a one-year contract on Thursday. The 37-year-old Schmeichel played a key role in Leicester City’s victories in the Premier League in 2016 and the FA Cup in…
Manchester United has signed 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro from Lille
Manchester United announced on Thursday that they have signed 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro from Lille. The French Under-21 center-back reportedly cost 62 million euros ($68 million), with an additional 8 million euros based on his…
Bayer Leverkusen completes the signing of French striker Martin Terrier from Rennes
Bayer Leverkusen, the current Bundesliga champion, recently acquired French forward Martin Terrier from Rennes. The 27-year-old has committed to the German club until June 2029, as announced by Leverkusen. Terrier has accumulated 202 appearances in…
Chelsea Condemns Racist Behavior by Enzo Fernández and Argentina Teammates After Copa América Final
Chelsea Football Club issued a strong condemnation of racist behavior exhibited by their player Enzo Fernández and his Argentina teammates after the Copa América final against Colombia. The club emphasized its commitment to diversity and…
Assan Ouédraogo describes his reasons for turning down Bayern Munich
Assan Ouédraogo is a rising star in German football. He had an impressive season with FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga in 2023/24 and caught the attention of several top clubs. Among them was…
Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney, and journalist Willow Bay are set to become the new owners of Angel City FC
Angel City FC announced on Wednesday that Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Company, and Willow Bay, dean for communication and journalism in Southern California, will become the new majority owners of what the team…
Real Madrid has prolonged Luka Modric’s contract until the conclusion of the 2025 season
Real Madrid extended Luka Modric’s contract on Wednesday, ensuring the Croatia midfielder will return for his 13th season with the club. Madrid announced that they reached an agreement with Modric to extend his contract until…
Rookie Federico Redondo nets his first two goals, igniting Inter Miami to a 3-1 win against Toronto
Rookie Federico Redondo scored his first two career goals in the second half, after setting up Diego Gómez for a goal in the first half, helping Inter Miami secure a 3-1 win over Toronto FC…