Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Friday that key transfer target Martin Zubimendi had “decided not to come” to Anfield from Real Sociedad. The Euro 2024 winner had been identified as the man best placed to fill a defensive midfield role for Liverpool in what would have been its first major signing since Slot succeeded…
Indian club Mohun Bagan Super Giant was on Friday drawn alongside Al-Wakrah SC of Qatar, Iran’s Tractor FC and FC Ravshan of Tajikistan in Group A of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Two. The draw was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. Mohun Bagan SG qualified for the newly rebranded second tier men’s…
The European Championship is over, the Copa America is over, and pre-season is almost over. Soon, club football will return in full glory as teams across Europe begin their battle to reign supreme. Will Kylian Mbappé cement his legacy in the Royal White? Will Harry Kane finally win a trophy? The 2024-25 season has plenty…
Caretaker England men’s manager Lee Carsley said Thursday he aimed to help the Three Lions take the “next step” as they bid to end a 60-year span without a major trophy. Carsley was promoted last week from his role as England Under-21 manager to take temporary control following Gareth Southgate’s resignation. Southgate stepped down as…
Two years ago, Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche was playing in the fifth division of Spanish soccer. On Thursday, he scored in his debut with top-tier club Getafe on the opening day of La Liga. Uche netted with a firm header from near the penalty spot after a corner kick in the 64th minute to help…
It took Ajax 34 penalties to beat Panathinaikos 13-12 in a marathon shootout on Thursday, setting a UEFA competition record after their Europa League third qualifying round tie ended 1-1 over two legs and extra time. Ajax, who won 1-0 at Panathinaikos last week, conceded in the 89th minute in Amsterdam, leading to the shootout…
Lifelong Ipswich fan Ed Sheeran has bought a small stake in the club ahead of its return to the Premier League. Ipswich said Thursday that the British musician has acquired a 1.4 ownership stake, but will be a passive investor and not part of the club’s board of directors. The club did not disclose the…
Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take over as coach of the United States men’s team, according to multiple reports from the United States. The Argentine, whose last managerial stint was with Chelsea in the Premier League side, would lead the team into the 2026 World Cup being co-hosted by the United States,…
Manchester United’s newly acquired centre-back Matthijs de Ligt said his long playing partnership with Noussair Mazraoui will be a big boost to United’s back line, an area that was decimated last season by injuries. The defenders signed contracts on Tuesday from Bayern Munich making United their third team together, and they could both feature in…
German attacking midfielder Marco Reus signed for LA Galaxy on a two-and-a-half-year deal, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club said on Thursday. Reus, 35, left Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season after 12 years with the Bundesliga club and will join the American side as a free agent. His final game for the…
