Lee Carsley said he will “hopefully” be returning to his role with England’s Under-21s after a damaging and disappointing defeat to Greece at Wembley. September’s promising Nations League wins against the Republic of Ireland and Finland under interim manager Carsley were followed by boos from the crowd after seeing Greece seal a late, but thoroughly deserved, 2-1 victory. Vangelis Pavlidis …

According to former scout Mick Brown, Liverpool are desperate to agree a new contract with defender Virgil Van Dijk. The Dutch defender has entered the final year of his contract at the club and his future at Anfield remains uncertain. Along with his central defensive partner Ibrahima Konate, he has started the new season in fine form and shown once …

October 11 – It was a heavy day in Chicago at US Soccer headquarters as up to 30 employees were laid off ahead of the federation’s move to new headquarters in Fayetteville, Georgia, slated for early 2026. Every department in the Federation from refereeing, coaching, sporting, sales, and marketing felt the cuts according to sources who spoke on condition of …

As has already been reported, FC Barcelona have been working on renewing the contract of midfield gem Fermin Lopez. The 21-year-old signed a new deal just over a year ago but his market value and stature have skyrocketed since and as such, the Blaugrana are working to hand him a new contract which reflects his meteoric rise. Agreement done In …

Kai Havertz has been in top form throughout the opening phase of the 2024/25 campaign for Arsenal but that will not stop the Gunners from signing a new striker in 2025 should they feel they need one. The North London club were in the market for a proper number nine during the latest transfer window but the Premier League outfit …

October 11 – After a gap in which FIFA was left without a major partner in the esports arena following the licensing fallout with EA Sports over the EA Sports long-running FIFA series, the world governing body has agreed a collaboration with Konami Digital Entertainment Co. Two editions of the FIFAe World Cup will be played on the Konami platform, …

Football pundits Ian Wright and Roy Keane have criticised Liverpool for failing to agree a new contract with Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool right-back has entered the final year of his contract at the club and along with Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, he can leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season. The Reds …

According to GiveMeSport, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah could move to the MLS to join American side San Diego. The Egyptian attacker has entered the final year of his contract at Anfield and his future at the club remains uncertain. With no update of Salah signing a new contract at the Premier League club, he has been linked with an exit …

10 October 2024 – The Saudi Arabian bid team for the World Cup 2034 have made a point of expanding horizons and cultural connections. Their latest initiative takes them into world of comic books and a special edition manga, Japan’s iconic style of comic-book art. In a partnership with Saudi Research Media Group’s Manga Arabia the Saudi Arabian Football Federations …

According to Record, Liverpool manager Arne Slot is desperate to sign Benfica midfielder Orkun Kökçü. The midfielder played under Slot at Feyenoord and he is ready to reunite himself with the player who is off to a fine start this season. In nine appearances in all competitions, Kökçü has scored four goals and registered three assists. After making a stunning …