At just 22 years old, England defender Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football. This decision comes after earning an impressive 54 caps for his country. Trippier’s retirement was confirmed shortly before interim manager Lee Carsley was about to announce the England squad for upcoming Nations League matches against Ireland and Finland. An
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Despite Erik ten Hag’s recent statement expressing his contentment with the England forward Jadon Sancho staying at Old Trafford, sources close to Manchester United have confirmed that negotiations with Chelsea are still ongoing. This news indicates that there is still a possibility of Sancho leaving the club, despite the manager’s apparent desire for him to
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has made the decision to include Cristiano Ronaldo in the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches despite the veteran forward’s lackluster performance at the European Championship. Ronaldo, who holds the record for 130 international goals, failed to find the back of the net in all five of Portugal’s Euro 2024
The upcoming 2026 World Cup is set to take place in North America, marking an ambitious expansion of the field by 50% and encompassing 16 cities across three countries. The partnership between FIFA and turf experts at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University aims to develop the best surfaces for the tournament. With
Barcelona’s financial constraints have been highlighted as a key factor in their inability to secure a replacement for the injured Marc Bernal. Despite their desire to sign a holding midfielder, a left winger, and another defender, the club has been limited by LaLiga’s financial regulations. This limitation has forced them to accept the reality of
Crystal Palace has recently made a significant announcement regarding the signing of striker Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal. This move comes after negotiations with Nottingham Forest fell through due to issues with personal terms. The 25-year-old forward, who initially showed promise at Arsenal with 38 goals in 168 appearances, expressed his excitement about joining Crystal Palace
Manchester United has successfully secured a deal to bring in midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain, for a reported initial fee of €50 million with potential add-ons of €10 million. This move adds another key player to United’s squad, enhancing their midfield options. Ugarte, a Uruguay international, has signed a five-year contract with the Red
Arsenal is intensifying their efforts to secure the loan signing of Raheem Sterling from Chelsea, as indicated by sources close to the situation. The potential move is said to be connected to growing interest in talented youngster Reiss Nelson from multiple Premier League clubs. The Gunners believe that Sterling would serve as an upgrade over
Germany defender Jonathan Tah has put an end to all speculation surrounding his future, confirming on his Instagram account that he will be staying at Bayer Leverkusen. Despite interest from top clubs such as Bayern Munich and Barcelona, Tah has decided to commit his immediate future to the Bundesliga champions. In a statement directed towards
Rebecca Welch, known for being the first woman to referee a Premier League match in 2023, has announced her retirement from refereeing to take on a new role with the PGMOL. Her groundbreaking achievements include also being the first woman to officiate a game in the English Football League in 2021. Welch’s impact on the
Barcelona recently made a late attempt to sign Stefan Bajcetic from Liverpool, but unfortunately, their continued financial struggles prevented them from guaranteeing the player’s registration with LaLiga. This ultimately led to Bajcetic opting to join RB Salzburg on loan instead. Sources close to the player mentioned that Bajcetic also felt a sense of loyalty towards
Barcelona has been in talks with Bayer Leverkusen defender, Jonathan Tah, for a possible move in the current summer transfer window. While negotiations are ongoing, a deal has not yet been finalized. Leverkusen is rumored to be open to parting ways with Tah for €30 million, but Barcelona has only offered €20 million so far.
Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, made his long-awaited return to group training with Inter Miami CF after a six-week absence due to a badly sprained ankle suffered during the Copa América final. The return of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner raised hopes among fans and teammates that he would soon be back on the
Following the completion of the playoff round on Wednesday, the pots for Thursday’s UEFA Champions League draw have been finalized. This draw will mark the first time it takes place under the new format, where all 36 teams will be placed in one league table. The draw is set to begin at 5 p.m. UK