Chelsea are looking to bring in England defender John Stones on a free transfer after he departed Manchester City. The club from west London, along with Inter Milan, are weighing up a move for the 32-year-old, who became unattached after his deal with City ran out at the end of June. Chelsea are also negotiating […]
Continue ReadingMiddlesbrough have reached an agreement to sign Tottenham forward Will Lankshear, with the total fee potentially rising to a club-record £20m. The deal is structured with an initial payment of around £10m and a further £10m in add-ons linked to various performance targets. The 21-year-old has yet to finalise personal terms, with other clubs reportedly […]
Continue ReadingEverton have brought in Holly McNamara on a free transfer following the expiration of her contract with Melbourne City. The 23-year-old forward has twice claimed the A-League Women’s Golden Boot. Everton stated they beat “a broad spectrum of elite clubs from Europe and the United States” to secure McNamara’s signature. She becomes the fourth summer […]
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Burnham has never been reluctant to challenge the Premier League or football’s governing bodies. In 2023, he sent a letter to the Premier League arguing that Everton’s 10-point deduction for violating profit and sustainability regulations should be ruled “invalid”. The independent football regulator established by Nandy appears to have a secure future as its new […]
Continue ReadingArgentina’s goalkeeper Emi Martinez has admitted he is pondering whether it might be the right moment to retire from international duty following his team’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final. The 33-year-old has earned 67 appearances for his nation, featuring in every moment of Argentina’s eight matches at the tournament, where he […]
Continue ReadingAvailable for over a year Norway, led by Erling Haaland, saw their World Cup journey end in the quarter-finals – yet across social platforms, he has arguably emerged as the tournament’s most notable figure. From hunting for a cowboy hat in Texas to returning with a stuffed raccoon, Haaland’s stateside escapades have sent his online […]
Continue ReadingAll kick-off times GMT. Sunday, 26 July Group A: Algeria versus Senegal, Olympic Stadium, Rabat, (17:00 GMT) Group A: Morocco versus Kenya, Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, (20:00 GMT) Monday, 27 July Group B: South Africa versus Tanzania, Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca, (17:00 GMT) Group B: Ivory Coast versus Burkina Faso, Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca, (20:00 […]
Continue ReadingAston Villa have secured the signing of Japanese goalkeeper Akane Okuma, pending the necessary visa documentation. The 21-year-old moves to the Women’s Super League team from INAC Kobe Leonessa in Japan, where she had been playing since 2024. Okuma launched her professional journey at JEF United Chiba. Having played for Japan’s youth sides, she was […]
Continue ReadingPast attempts to cultivate football in Nauru have not gained much traction. The nearest the nation has gotten to competing internationally was a pair of exhibition games—against a Solomon Islands diaspora squad in 1994 and a team of refugees in 2014. The country’s turbulent history partly accounts for why the globe’s favorite sport has had […]
Continue ReadingWhen the final whistle sounded in New Jersey, several Argentina players – Lionel Messi among them – dropped to the ground in exhaustion and disappointment. The rest stood frozen while Spain’s players dashed across the pitch in wild celebration. Rodri, replaced during extra time, sprinted from the bench to celebrate with his fellow squad members. […]
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