Anyone who viewed Uefa’s decision to abandon a proposed boycott of Fifa competitions as a retreat from efforts to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa president was quickly proved wrong. In a dramatic development that eclipsed one of the most important dates in Europe’s football calendar, as federation officials and club executives assembled in Monte Carlo […]
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There they were once more, their familiar expressions, voices and studio setting confirming the arrival of another Premier League campaign. On Friday afternoon, followed by Saturday and Sunday morning, Rebecca Lowe welcomed viewers across the United States to NBC’s 14th season of broadcasting the world’s most watched sports league. As usual, she was joined by […]
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Today’s podcast covers convincing Carabao Cup victories for Tottenham and Newcastle against two in-form Championship teams. Sávio marked his debut with a goal and appeared delighted, while Newcastle brought in Nico González as part of their midfield overhaul. The two winning sides will meet on Saturday evening. The panel also examines the difficulties facing Manchester […]
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Aston Villa’s transfer strategy remains complicated, with Ollie Watkins nearing an exit and Nicolas Jackson expected to join. Crystal Palace are attempting to disrupt Villa’s pursuit of Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez, having opened negotiations for the Ecuador international. That development has prompted Unai Emery’s side to explore other options, including West Ham defender Jean-Claire […]
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Average predicted finish: 3rd (This ranking reflects the combined forecasts of several writers rather than one individual prediction) Previous season’s finish: 3rd Prospects Following 10 years of dominance in domestic football and a memorable treble in 2024-25, Chelsea ended last season with only the League Cup, an outcome below the club’s customary expectations. Significant changes […]
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Rangers have agreed to sign striker Kevin Kelsy from Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers, according to a source familiar with the transfer. The source spoke anonymously because they did not have permission to discuss the agreement publicly. The move is valued at $13m (£9.5m), with the total potentially rising if Kelsy achieves specified performance […]
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Uefa appears ready to withdraw its threatened boycott of international competitions after securing firm assurances that the world governing body will not revive Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell interests in the World Cup. European teams are now expected to receive permission to take part in the forthcoming Women’s Under-20 World Cup and later tournaments. This […]
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What significance can a name carry? Apparently plenty, based on the conversation at Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham press conference on Tuesday. The discussion came shortly after Spurs completed the £75m transfer of Savinho from Manchester City, with the Brazilian winger confirming that he now wished to be known as Sávio. That name will appear above […]
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“Today, I feel as though I am entering football’s university.” That was how Xavi Hernández began his first appearance as Netherlands head coach on Tuesday. He explained that Dutch football had taught him a great deal throughout his playing and coaching career, adding that he has long-standing ties to the country. Those links began when […]
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Four Women’s Super League academy teams will enter the third tier of the women’s football pyramid beginning with the 2027-28 season after the Football Association board approved the disputed plan. The move is part of a wider reform package for the Women’s National League intended to reinforce the women’s football structure, improve league standards and […]
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