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Bayern Munich’s search for more defensive depth this transfer window continues as they look to pursue Villareal center-back Pau Torres. Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Napoli center-back Kim Min-jae is progressing, but it hasn’t halted their search for defenders. The German champions are also interested in Villarreal’s Pau Torres and would need to pay approximately half […]

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey could be the latest to move to the Saudi Pro League. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Gunners and the Ghanaian’s representatives are working on potential exit solutions for the central midfielder. There is interest from a number of clubs in the Saudi Pro League and Arsenal are very much […]

Atlanta United and New York City FC meet in the MLS! Catch the MLS odds series here, featuring our Atlanta United-New York City FC prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Atlanta United (7-7-4) continues to pick up some steam as it remains unbeaten in the last six games. The Five Stripes got […]

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo gets ultimate praise from Guinness World Records for earning 200 international caps for Portugal. The iconic Portuguese footballer, currently representing Al-Nassr, reached the historic milestone of earning 200 international caps during Portugal’s Euro 2024 Qualifiers match against Iceland on June 20. In recognition of this remarkable feat, Ronaldo received an official certificate […]

West Ham United has turned down a second bid from Arsenal for their captain winger Declan Rice this summer transfer window. According to sources, the Gunners’ most recent offer for the 24-year-old midfielder could have reached a total value of £90M for West Ham. However, Arsenal’s initial proposal suggested a £75M fee for Rice, divided […]

Benfica are closing in on a deal to sign Angel Di Maria this summer transfer window despite links to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. The negotiations are in the final stages and only a few details need to be finalized, per Fabrizio Romano. The contract will be until June 2024. EXCLUSIVE: Benfica are closing in […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is the first men’s football player to have 200 caps with their country. Ronaldo started Portugal’s European Championship qualifier against Iceland on Tuesday, his 200th appearance with the team. It is the latest internaional accomplishment in Ronaldo’s storied career, after he acheived World Cup fame back in November, becoming the first men’s player […]

Soccer superstar Luis Suarez is retiring. After 18 years, five countries, 524 goals, and three bites heard ‘round the world, one of the greatest footballers of a generation and the all-time leading scorer for Uruguay is walking away from the game. Suarez, 36, currently plays for Grêmio in Brazil this season, making 25 appearances in […]

Lionel Messi shocked the world when he announced he would be leaving Europe to play with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer — and team owner Jorge Mas made a bold claim about the future of the sport in North America. “I think there will always be a before and after Messi when we talk […]

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has addressed speculation surrounding his future at the club, revealing his intention to stay at Tottenham and dismissing rumors of a potential move to Saudi Arabia, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The South Korean international, who has had a somewhat underwhelming season, expressed his commitment to the Premier League and his […]

Manchester City is edging closer to securing a deal for Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic, with an agreement between the two clubs appearing imminent, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The transfer is said to be a matter of finalizing the details, and City is confident of completing the move this week. Personal terms between Mateo Kovacic and […]

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has made it clear that he will not be accepting an offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq after carefully considering their proposal, reported by goal.com. Gerrard, who is currently a free agent following his sacking from Aston Villa in October, remains on the lookout for the right opportunity to relaunch his […]

Inter Miami is gearing up for Lionel Messi‘s highly anticipated debut in Major League Soccer (MLS), reported by ESPN. According to owner Jorge Mas, the club is planning for Messi to make his first appearance on July 21 in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul. While Messi, 35, has expressed his intention to join […]

In a major transfer announcement, Chelsea Football Club has officially completed the signing of forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, reported by ESPN. The French international has committed to a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, marking the end of his four-year stint in the Bundesliga. Expressing his delight, Nkunku stated, “I am incredibly happy to […]

Arsenal want Kai Havertz more for his ability to link up with the midfield rather than just scoring goals upfront. That’s according to former Arsenal player and Invincible Jeremie Aliadiere. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the disgruntled Chelsea forward and are looking to seal a deal for £60 million. That […]

Arsenal is making significant progress in their pursuit of Roméo Lavia, with advanced talks ongoing between the Gunners, Southampton, and the player’s representatives, reported by Fabrizio Romano. Although no official bid has been submitted yet, negotiations are intensifying as Arsenal aims to secure the talented young midfielder. Southampton, Lavia’s current club, is hopeful of receiving […]

Lionel Messi’s decision to join Inter Miami has the potential to elevate Major League Soccer (MLS) to new heights, according to Jorge Mas, the managing owner of the club, reported by goal.com. The Argentine superstar, who recently won the World Cup with his national team, has chosen to embark on a new chapter in his […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic forward who has already cemented his status as one of the all-time greats, is set to make history once again as he earns his 200th international cap for Portugal, reported by goal.com. While playing his club football in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, Ronaldo remains fully committed to his national team and […]

Iceland and Portugal meet in the Euro 2024 Qualifier! Catch the Euro 2024 Qualifier odds series here, featuring our Iceland-Portugal prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Having won just one out of five games in 2023, Iceland will set out for a much-needed second win in this tournament. Iceland hopes to bounce […]

In a surprising turn of events, Neymar‘s potential departure from PSG has taken a U-turn as former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is heavily linked to the Ligue 1 champions, reported by goal.com. The Brazilian forward had been the subject of transfer speculation, with Manchester United and Chelsea both expressing interest. However, Neymar’s stance has reportedly […]

Manchester United’s search for a top-class striker has led them to set their sights on 20-year-old Atalanta sensation Rasmus Hojlund, reported by goal.com.The Danish forward has drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland, and United fans are eager to know if he can live up to the hype. Since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, Manchester United have been in […]

Estonia and Belgium meet in the Euro 2024 Qualifier! Catch the Euro 2024 Qualifier odds series here, featuring our Estonia-Belgium prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Estonia will be playing its sixth game in 2023, winning just once in the previous five. The Blueshirts hope to get a turn of tides as […]

In their quest to bolster their defensive line, Arsenal have made a significant move by submitting an opening bid of $38 million for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, reported by goal.com. The talented Dutch international has already agreed to personal terms with the Gunners, setting the stage for a potential transfer. Timber showcased his exceptional abilities […]

Kylian Mbappe, the star forward for PSG and the French national team, believes that he deserves the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in 2023, reported by goal.com. Despite facing tough competition from players like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland, who had exceptional seasons with Argentina and Manchester City respectively, Mbappe feels he has made a strong […]

Austria and Sweden meet in the Euro 2024 Qualifier! Catch the Euro 2024 Qualifier odds series here, featuring our Austria-Sweden prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Austria remains unbeaten in five games in 2023. They had two wins over Italy and Andorra in friendly fixtures. Austria also garnered wins over Azerbaijan and […]

Moldova and Poland meet in the Euro 2024 Qualifier! Catch the Euro 2024 Qualifier odds series here, featuring our Moldova-Poland prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Moldova still maintains a five-game winless run, scoring one goal in two friendly games last year and one in this Euro Qualifying matches. The Tricolors have […]

Scotland and Georgia meet in the Euro 2024 Qualifier! Catch the Euro 2024 Qualifier odds series here, featuring our Scotland-Georgia prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Scotland tops the intense group that features Spain, Cyprus, Norway, and today’s visitors. The Scots have nine points in three games, scoring seven goals. Georgia comes […]

According to reports, West Ham United are preparing their first offer for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha as they seek to find a replacement for Declan Rice this summer transfer window. Palhinha is at the top of West Ham’s list to fill the void left by Rice’s departure, per Fabrizio Romano. Rice is rumored to leave […]

Arsenal’s former goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is facing charges of property damage and two counts of fraud after using a chainsaw to attack his neighbor’s garage. The incident stemmed from a dispute over an extension to the garage, which the 53-year-old claimed obstructed his view of Lake Starnberg from his £4.2 million ($5.3 million) residence, according […]

Norway and Cyprus meet in the Euro 2024 Qualifier! Catch the Euro 2024 Qualifier odds series here, featuring our Norway-Cyprus prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. The Norwegians are still winless in three group games in  Qualification Group A. The Vikings almost had their first win in the tourney against Scotland, but […]

Diego Cocca has been fired from his position as head coach of the Mexico men’s national soccer team after their 3-0 defeat to the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. The team announced the change on Twitter, expressing gratitude to Cocca and wishing him success in his future endeavors. Cocca’s tenure lasted only […]

News broke out of nowhere late Monday night that Arsenal were reported to be working on a £30 million deal for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber. As per The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Ajax want a figure closer to a fee of £50 million. However, there is optimism from the Gunners and manager Mikel Arteta that a […]

Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has expressed his strong views on the financial allegations imposed by the Premier League on the club, asserting that the seven-time league champions are efficiently managed. In February, Manchester City, who recently clinched their first Champions League title, faced charges from the Premier League relating to over 100 alleged […]

As the summer transfer window progresses into its second week, Manchester United and their manager, Erik ten Hag, find themselves grappling with frustration due to the lack of clarity surrounding the club’s ownership takeover process. The Glazer family, owners of the club, have chosen to remain silent on the matter, leaving potential buyers Sheikh Jassim […]

Inter Miami are progressing towards reuniting their new star Lionel Messi with two of his former teammates from Barcelona this transfer window. The Herons are close to signing Spanish internationals Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, according to reports. They are aggressively looking to add more familiar star power to the team, founded by Messi, who […]

Inter Milan vice president Javier Zanetti has dismissed rumors that the club is in talks with Chelsea over a potential transfer for star striker Lautaro Martinez. Zanetti said: “There’s nothing with other clubs for Lautaro, no negotiations,” per Fabrizio Romano. “I can guarantee that Lautaro’s very happy at Inter.” Martinez, 25, has been a key player […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are still interested in pursuing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, as he is their top target for this summer transfer window. The report states that PSG will “push again” to sign Silva, but that City are not willing to make any discount on his price tag. Silva has been linked with a move […]

Lionel Messi’s new contract with Inter Miami will reportedly pay him between $50-60 million annually, per Alex Silverman of Sports Business Journal. It is by far the largest annual contract value in MLS history. This is a 2.5 year deal, and that salary encompasses Messi’s signing bonus and his equity in Inter Miami. Messi will […]

A fan who attended the FA Cup final wearing a Manchester United jersey with the number “97” and the words “Not Enough” on the back was banned from attending matches for four years and fined 1,000 pounds on Monday. Despite the ban, James White “smiled and chuckled” after receiving his punishment, according to the Associated […]