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At the time of writing, the latest edition of the Club World Cup is getting ready to kick-off, with the 2025 tournament being the first of a newly-formatted version of the competition. Taking place in America, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revamped the Club World Cup, something that has sparked mass amounts of debate amongst … Read more
The brand-new iteration of the FIFA Club World Cup is finally upon us and it got underway over the weekend. The first match, between Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Al Ahly failed to deliver, with the pair drawing 0-0 in the competition’s opener, but the next game up saw Bayern Munich take on New Zealand’s … Read more
Manchester United are among a host of Premier League clubs closely monitoring Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio this summer, according to O Jogo (via Sport Witness). The Red Devils are reportedly aware of the Portuguese centre-back’s developing situation, as he is aiming to leave Sporting for a new challenge ahead of his contract expiry in … Read more
Manchester United have looked at a potential summer move for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, journalist Ben Jacobs has told The United Stand. The Red Devils have reportedly earmarked the French starlet as a potential alternative in their striker search, alongside their top target Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon. Ekitike has no shortage of Premier … Read more
Wolves are eyeing a move to sign Barcelona sensation Gerard Martin as a replacement for Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to Sport. Vitor Pereira’s side had a terrific second half of the season as they moved away from the relegation zone, with the Portuguese coach earning a nomination for manager of the season for his role in … Read more
Two of international football’s heavyweights, Spain and Portugal, locked horns in pursuit of UEFA Nations League glory – and it was the latter who reigned victorious after a 2-2 draw meant penalties ensured. In the shootout, it was Ruben Neves’ spot kick that won it all inside the Allianz Arena. Unlikely goalscorer Martin Zubimendi pounced … Read more
Liverpool are showing interest in a summer move for promising Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, according to CaughtOffside. The Premier League winners are reportedly monitoring the highly-rated 20-year-old’s situation in Spain closely, as he is attracting a great deal of interest amid his impressive La Liga campaign. Mosquera shone for Valencia this season and was a cornerstone of … Read more
Chelsea made history on Wednesday night by becoming the first English club to win all three major European honours, clinching the 2025 Europa Conference League title. Quickfire goals from Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson, one from Moises Caicedo, and another off the bench from Jadon Sancho, were enough to secure silverware in Enzo Maresca’s maiden … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a blockbuster summer move to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, according to ESPN FC. The Lilywhites overcame their worst domestic season in decades as they finished 17th in the Premier League to secure Champions League football by winning the Europa League, ending their 17-year trophy drought in the process. Now … Read more
Thierry Henry has criticised Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for failing to sign a number nine, while suggesting Julian Alvarez could fill that role. WHAT HAPPENED? The Gunners legend has hit out at manager Arteta for not bringing in an out-and-out centre-forward last summer, something he had “time” to do. The Frenchman also thinks Atletico Madrid’s … Read more