Women’s Super League: Manchester United boss Marc Skinner steps down

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner has stepped down from his position before the start of the Women’s Super League season. The 43-year-old has been in charge of United for five years and led them to their first major trophy with victory in the Women’s FA Cup final in 2024. He helped them reach the Women’s … Read more

On the spot: 50 of the most famous – and infamous – Panenka penalties of all time | Football

It is 50 years since Antonin Panenka won the European Championship for Czechoslovakia with the most audacious penalty ever taken. His signature chip wasn’t instantly eponymous. A search of the British newspaper archives shows that it was barely mentioned until Francesco Totti dusted it off for the internet generation at Euro 2000. It was at … Read more

Liverpool: Andoni Iraola has plenty to ponder after tale of two halves in Leeds friendly

On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool‘s United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about. The first-half display was arguably the best since he took charge of Liverpool, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four times … Read more

Bucs Defense Steals The Show

Following a day off from practice, the Bucs resumed training camp on Sunday and practiced indoors due to inclement weather. While both sides had their moment, it was a huge day for the defense that had some highlight moment. Antoine Winfield Jr. had an incredible interception while David Walker continued his dominant training camp. Pewter … Read more

Leeds stage thrilling comeback to sink Liverpool in Chicago friendly | Friendlies

After 45 minutes at Soldier Field the tale of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the US was of three straight wins and Andoni Iraola’s ideas taking shape thanks in no small part to Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. After 90, with Liverpool’s expensive duo off the scene, it centred on a stirring Leeds fightback and the … Read more

Chelsea sign Argentina international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg | Transfer window

Chelsea have signed the Argentina international Valentín Barco from their sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal. The 22-year-old, who played seven times for Brighton including six Premier League appearances during the 2023-24 season, becomes the eighth arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso’s reign. A versatile player who can be used in central midfield as … Read more

Football gossip: Osimhen, Guimaraes, Grealish, Gakpo, Chavarria

Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs. Tottenham have made an initial approach worth up to £55m for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, 27, but the Turkish champions are looking for closer to £65m for … Read more

How Alfred Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge

Alfred Johansson appeared to have walked into an incredibly difficult job at Motherwell this summer. Motherwell finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership last season, playing some of the best football you could wish to see, and all on one of the top-flight’s lowest budgets. Not only was Johansson following in Jens Berthel Askou’s sizeable footsteps … Read more

A Blues Surprise: Veteran Striker Danny Welbeck Joins Chelsea

Chelsea has stunned the football world by announcing the signing of veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 35-year-old former England international arrives at Stamford Bridge on a deal that runs until 2028, adding significant experience to Xabi Alonso’s evolving squad. A surprise move for the veteran In a transfer that few … Read more