Australia’s leading footballers have entered a busy transfer period following the World Cup, with Nestory Irankunda and Lucas Herrington expected to join prominent European clubs this week. Only 18, Herrington is poised to complete a transfer from Colorado Rapids to newly promoted Premier League side Hull City. The agreement could surpass the Australian transfer record […]
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Lionel Messi revealed on Wednesday that he is uncertain about carrying on with his career after losing his father last week. His father, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68 following a prolonged illness at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina. “I do not know how life will be without you or how I […]
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The Korea Football Association has issued an apology over several controversies, including allegations that money was spent on sexual services for international match officials. The country’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism completed a report into the claims in 2016. It became public last week after being obtained by a South Korean broadcaster. The ministry […]
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Each of the 12 Scottish Premiership clubs will field a team of former stars in a legends edition of the popular indoor Tennent’s Soccer Sixes tournament later this year. Supported by the SPFL, the returning competition will be staged at Braehead Arena on 3 and 4 October, with Premier Sports providing live coverage. Saturday will […]
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Youri Tielemans says adapting to Michael Carrick’s approach at Manchester United has felt completely natural for the seasoned £35m midfielder, describing the process as simply “sensing the game”. The 29-year-old moved from Aston Villa last month, having made his senior Anderlecht debut at just 16. Over the past 10 days, he has been settling into […]
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As several areas of England prepare for a fifth heatwave in 2026, Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Janina Leitzig understands the difficulties faced by anyone trying to keep a garden healthy. “You’re not accustomed to having so little rain, are you?” she says. Following her summer switch to Manchester, the former Germany youth international does not […]
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Barcelona have submitted a higher offer worth approximately €60m (£51m) to Manchester City for Rodri. The revised proposal comes after City immediately turned down Barça’s opening bid of €45m. The latest figure is closer to the English club’s assessment of the 30-year-old, who led Spain to World Cup success and claimed the Ballon d’Or in […]
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These additional fees can quickly become substantial. Manchester United provide a useful example. In the club’s financial results for the third quarter of 2024-25, published on 6 June, United stated on page 45 of the 47-page report that agreements with other clubs and agents could require further transfer-related payments beyond the sums already recorded as […]
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Although Mohamed Salah will not feature when the new Saudi Pro League campaign begins on Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo could still command much of the attention as the competition moves beyond its reliance on ageing superstars. The 41-year-old needs another 24 goals to reach 1,000 in his career. Having struck 102 times in 107 league appearances […]
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With John McGinn set to lead Aston Villa on one of European football’s grandest stages, the Scottish Football Podcast celebrates the career of one of Scotland’s finest modern players. How did a young talent from St Mirren develop into a Europa League champion, Premier League skipper and key figure for Scotland? What qualities make him […]
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