Football news
6717 stories
-
Ten Real Madrid academy players ready to follow Arbeloa to his next club
Alvaro Arbeloa's departure from Real Madrid this summer has opened an unexpected opportunity: up to ten academy players he promoted during the 2025-26 season are monitoring where the 43-year-old lands next, with the club open to selling them permanently.
Football -
Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 years with WSL move to London City Lionesses expected
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has confirmed she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, 38 trophies and a record 232 goals. The 32-year-old Spain international is strongly linked with a move to Women's Super League side London City Lionesses.
Football -
Glasner urges Palace to win Conference League final as his perfect farewell
Oliver Glasner has told Crystal Palace's players that lifting the Conference League trophy against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on Wednesday would be the ideal send-off — opening the door to Europa League football he hopes to watch from afar next season.
Football -
Ibrahimovic, Henry and Dempsey headline Fox Sports' star-studded 2026 World Cup punditry panel
Fox Sports has unveiled its broadcast team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thierry Henry, Clint Dempsey and Thiago Alcantara among the pundits joining presenter Rebecca Lowe for a tournament spanning 104 games across the host nation.
Football -
Glasner relaxed before Crystal Palace's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano
Oliver Glasner says Crystal Palace are fully prepared and in good spirits ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in what will be his last match as manager. Doubts over Adam Wharton and Chris Richards appear to have eased after both trained normally on Tuesday.
Football -
PFA chief says Phil Foden is a 'victim' of football's relentless schedule
PFA chief executive Maheta Molango has attributed Phil Foden's decline and World Cup omission to fixture congestion, warning that the 2025 tournament in North America could be decided by fitness rather than talent.
Football -
Barcelona can re-sign Jan Virgili for €7m after Mallorca's La Liga relegation
Mallorca's relegation from La Liga has dropped Jan Virgili's release clause from €30m to €12m, allowing Barcelona to exercise a 40% sell-on clause and re-sign the winger they sold last summer for as little as €7m.
Football -
Glasner urges Palace to win Conference League final as his parting gift in Leipzig
Oliver Glasner has told his Crystal Palace players that winning Wednesday's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano would be the best farewell gift they could give him, with a place in next season's Europa League on the line.
Football -
Bardsley backs Fernandes as 'elite' amid ongoing feud with Roy Keane
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has praised Bruno Fernandes as 'elite' and 'a joy to watch', defending the captain's work rate and leadership as his public dispute with Roy Keane continues.
Football -
Saudi billionaire Alalshikh in Derby County talks after Man United takeover claim
Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi government official and billionaire who claimed last October that Manchester United were close to a sale, is now in advanced discussions about backing Championship club Derby County, according to reports.
Football -
Slovenia manager criticises Man United over Benjamin Sesko's fitness management
Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar has publicly questioned Manchester United's handling of Benjamin Sesko, after the striker missed the club's final three matches of the season with a shin injury and will now miss upcoming internationals against Cyprus and Croatia.
Football -
Gundogan open to future City coaching role as he urges fans to back Guardiola's successor
Ilkay Gundogan has said he cannot rule out returning to Manchester City in a coaching capacity and asked supporters to give Pep Guardiola's replacement the space to do things their own way.
Football -
Bowen vows to fire West Ham back up after Hammers' relegation confirmed
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has publicly committed to staying at the club and helping them return to the Premier League, despite being linked with Manchester United following the Hammers' relegation on the final day of the season.
Football -
Roma lead race for Greenwood as United's sell-on clause nears a £21m windfall
Mason Greenwood is closing in on a summer exit from Marseille, with Roma emerging as frontrunners after making contact with the forward's father. Manchester United hold a sell-on clause worth up to 50 per cent of any transfer fee, potentially netting them around £21m from a £43m deal.
Football -
Arteta vows Arsenal will be champions of Europe ahead of PSG Champions League final
Mikel Arteta told Arsenal players and fans at a Mayfair celebration dinner that the club will win the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday, days after lifting the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.
Football -
Five Guardiola backroom staff leave Man City alongside departing manager
Manchester City have confirmed that five members of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff will depart alongside him this summer. Manel Estiarte, Lorenzo Buenaventura, Xabi Mancisidor, Pep Lijnders, and Kolo Toure are all leaving the Etihad after Guardiola's ten-year tenure ends.
Football -
Carrick signs two-year United deal and says managing Old Trafford 'feels pretty natural'
Michael Carrick, 44, has signed a two-year contract as Manchester United head coach. In his first interview since the appointment, the former midfielder said the role feels like 'a natural step' despite limited managerial experience.
Football -
Robertson targets World Cup success as Scotland end 28-year absence from the tournament
Andy Robertson has spoken about Scotland's ambitions at the 2026 World Cup in North America, their first appearance at the tournament since France 98. The Liverpool captain says the squad's recent experience at two European Championships will help them compete rather than simply make up the numbers.
Football -
Liverpool and PSG both pursue RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande as Salah successor
Liverpool face direct competition from Champions League holders PSG in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, who is also weighing a contract extension at his current club. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says the decision rests with the player.
Football -
Arsenal make aggressive £100m-plus move for Julian Alvarez as PSG rivalry intensifies
Arsenal are preparing an aggressive player-plus-cash offer for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, worth in excess of £100m, as they look to strengthen following their first Premier League title in 22 years. PSG are also in the running, but Alvarez is said to be open to joining either Champions League finalist.
Football
