March 15 – Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has shaken up his under-performing squad before this summer’s European Championship, which the country is hosting, by naming six new players for warmups against France and the Netherlands. Nagelsmann (pictured) has also included 34-year-old Toni Kroos in his 26-man squad, confirming the Real Madrid star’s return from international retirement nearly three years since …

March 15 – Football Australia and the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) have been nominated as the recommended Host Associations for the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.  The decision, made at the second meeting of the AFC Women’s Football Committee in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, was taken a day before the Uzbeks host the final of the AFC …

Real Madrid Galatico Vini Junior is a big fan of West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta. The Brazilian winger sent the Hammers’ number 10 a one-word message of admiration following West Ham’s 5-0 Europa League thrashing over SC Freiburg on Thursday night. Shortly after Thursday night’s full-time whistle, Paqueta made a celebration post on his personal social media channels with the caption: …

Barcelona triumphantly advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals after enduring four tumultuous years of challenges and setbacks in the European stages. Earlier today, the Catalan giants discovered their opponents at this stage of the competition, with the fickle finger of fate pairing them up against PSG. Barça have crossed paths with the Parisians a great deal in their European endeavors …

March 15 – Holders Manchester City have yet again been drawn against Real Madrid in the heavyweight clash of the Champions League quarterfinals, a tie that sees the most recent winners of Europe’s premier club competition take on its most successful side. Kylian Mbappe and his Paris St Germain team take on Barcelona in what is expected to be his final …

Man United defender Raphael Varane wants to remain at the Premier League club for the rest of his career and is ready to negotiate a new deal at Old Trafford.  That is according to Todofichajes, who reports that the French star is willing to reduce his salary at Man United as he is happy to remain in England for many years. …

Riccardo Calafiori is having an amazing season on the books of Bologna as they fight for a top-four place, and this could be his last campaign with them. The defender is catching the eye of Juventus, who have been following him for some time. The Bianconeri will significantly improve their squad at the end of this season, and he is …

The UEFA Champions League and Europa League quarterfinal matchups have officially been revealed as a result of Friday’s draw. Typically, when big competitions get down to just eight teams, there are some mouthwatering matchups. Friday’s draw in the two tournaments was no exception. In undoubtedly the most anticipated contest in the top European competition, Manchester City will face Real Madrid. …

It’s no secret — West Ham need to sign a new attacker once the summer transfer window opens at the end of the season. Pablo Fornals was allowed to leave for Real Betis permanently in January, with Said Benrahma also joining Lyon on loan. The Hammers sanctioned both deals but failed to bring in any replacements. Consequently, now in need …

According to The Chronicle, teenage winger Trevan Sanusi has been invited to train with the first team after impressing Eddie Howe. As we revealed in an NUFC Blog exclusive last summer, Newcastle beat a host of ‘big six’ rivals to his signature, with the 16-year-old joining the club’s academy after rejecting a new deal at Birmingham City. Little over six …