Football gossip: Tchouameni, Kone, Baleba, Stones, Konsa, Alajbegovic, Disasi, Diomande, Maeda, Harrison, Garner, Fernandez

Real Madrid open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, Arsenal eye John Stones and Ezri Konsa, Chelsea favourites for Kerim Alajbegovic, Yan Diomande back on radar of Premier League clubs and Daizen Maeda set for Ipswich Town move. La Liga giants Real Madrid are open to selling 26-year-old France defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to … Read more

Jermain Defoe: Former England striker leaves role as Woking manager after four months

Former England striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an “eye-opening experience” following his exit from National League side Woking after just four months and six league games in charge. The 43-year-old was named the replacement for Neal Ardley in March and won two of those six matches to guide the club … Read more

Will Lionel Messi Or Cristiano Ronaldo Play In The 2030 World Cup?: ‘Too Much Demand’

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are likely to have taken in their “last dance” at the World Cup finals, former France international Mikael Silvestre has told GOAL. Two all-time greats featured at the 2026 event, as their evergreen exploits thrill audiences across the globe, but Argentina and Portugal may be without their respective GOATs when … Read more

Italy In Talks With Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti To Coach National Team

The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team. It hopes to announce the new Italy coach within the week, with the Azzurri still reeling after failing for a third straight time to qualify for the World Cup. … Read more

From Popp to Diani: 10 women’s transfers you may have missed during the men’s World Cup | Transfer window

There were a host of big women’s football transfers which were hard to miss across June and July, despite the dominance of the men’s World Cup. Among them were Beth Mead’s move from Arsenal to Manchester City, Mary Earps and Georgia Stanway returning to the Women’s Super League with London City Lionesses and Arsenal, Sam … Read more

Real Madrid Contact Manchester City To Deny Rodri Transfer Reports

Real Madrid have reportedly contacted Manchester City to deny making an approach for Rodri following sensational reports of a pre-transfer agreement. The Spanish giants are fuming over claims that a deal has been struck for the World Cup Golden Ball winner, insisting that his style does not align with Jose Mourinho’s current tactical setup. Real … Read more

Robert Lewandowski Explains Why Lamine Yamal Did Not Perform His Best With Spain

Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has explained why Lamine Yamal was unable to produce his absolute best form during Spain’s triumph at the 2026 World Cup. The teenage prodigy entered the tournament following a lengthy injury layoff, but the Polish veteran praised his former team-mate’s crucial contribution to La Roja’s victory. Injury Hinders Teenage Prodigy … Read more

Chelsea paid Aston Villa £117m for Morgan Rogers. Is he the right fit? | Chelsea

It quickly became apparent this summer that Aston Villa would not be holding on to Morgan Rogers. Having helped the club finish fourth in the Premier League and win the Europa League, the 23-year-old was in demand. Arsenal looked like his likeliest next destination, with the champions eager to strengthen the left side of their … Read more

Antoine Griezmann Scores In MLS Debut For Orlando City

Antoine Griezmann scored in his MLS debut, David Brekalo and Ivan Angulo each scored his first goal of the season, and Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since before the World Cup break. Griezmann was acquired in March from Atlético Madrid — where … Read more