Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has surprisingly announced his retirement from football, just two months after joining Como. Varane left United as a free agent at the end of last season after three years at Old Trafford, having endured an injury-hit 2023-24 campaign. He previously spent 10 years with Madrid, winning LaLiga three times and the …

Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images. Despite being one of the summer transfer window’s busiest teams, West Ham are continuing to pursue some of Europe’s biggest talents. The Hammers spent £132.5 million on transfers in the summer including bringing in Crysencio Summerville from Leeds United and Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund. However, following a disappointing start to the season which has …

Borussia Dortmund will look to bounce back from an embarrassing loss against Stuttgart by claiming all three points at home versus Bochum on Friday. We are only four games into the new Bundesliga campaign, but the pressure is already on head coach Nuri Sahin, especially with rumours of dressing room discontent doing the rounds. Match Preview Dortmund Recent Form Prior …

Dusan Vlahovic is struggling to score for Juventus as their leading striker, which is far from what the club expected at the start of the season. Juve initially believed they only needed to strengthen their midfield to resolve their issues, but they now find themselves struggling to get goals from Vlahovic. Last season was his best in a Juventus shirt, …

Manchester United attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been described as looking like a “big problem” due to his poor finishing so far this season. The Portugal international has mostly been a star performer during his time at Man Utd, regularly contributing goals and assists of the highest quality, though perhaps he’s starting to show signs of his powers waning now. …

La Liga leaders Barcelona were reportedly interested in Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili before he signed a permanent deal with Premier League giants Liverpool. Hansi Flick’s side had received good reports on the 23-year-old and thought he would be an excellent successor to Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Barcelona Held an Interest in Liverpool Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili Arne Slot’s Liverpool reached an agreement …

Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images. Mo Salah’s future has yet to be decided.  The Liverpool winger is into the final year of his contract, and although reports have suggested the club plans to open negotiations soon, confirmation the Egyptian will remain at Anfield beyond this season has yet to be communicated. Consequently, amid Salah’s continued links to the Saudi Pro …

Steve McClaren says Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was right to take on Cristiano Ronaldo and says the Dutch boss will succeed at Old Trafford. McClaren returned to United in 2022 to spend two years as Ten Hag’s assistant before he left to take charge of Jamaica last month. Ten Hag dropped five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo on several …

West Ham United might be starting to regret their decision to get rid of Nayef Aguerd this summer as he’s enjoying a superb start to life at his new club Real Sociedad. The Morocco international is on loan at the La Liga side and has earned rave reviews in various Spanish football news outlets after his commanding defensive displays. It’s …

According to Football Transfers, Real Madrid are interested in signing William Saliba from Arsenal next summer, but the Gunners have no intention of accepting any offers for the France defender. Real are still considering their options when it comes to adding a young, high-quality central defender to their ranks after losing the race for Leny Yoro to Manchester United. They …