October 25 – France’s interior minister wants matches to be brought to a halt when fans are guilty of homophobic chanting. Bruno Retailleau announced on Thursday that Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches might be suspended or halted completely if there are any further incidents, and that they would follow the three-step FIFA protocol. This decision follows the latest homophobic …

(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) and (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Football pundit and former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has claimed that Liverpool manager does not trust Trent Alexander-Arnold defensively. Keane aimed a sarcastic dig at the Liverpool defender after he was substituted late in the game against Chelsea at Anfield when the Reds were winning 2-1 against Enzo …

In January 2022, Barcelona made headlines by securing Ferran Torres from Manchester City for a substantial fee of €55 million, with an additional €10 million in performance-based add-ons.  This high-profile transfer, initially finalised in late December 2021, saw Torres signing a five-year contract that will run until 2027, with a massive €1 billion release clause.  The move was seen as …

Newcastle have identified Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo as their ‘dream target’ for the January transfer window, according to reports. Mark Douglas at the i has stated that the right-wing position is the club’s biggest priority going into the market. After a disappointing start to the season, the Magpies are shifting their focus from defensive reinforcements to strengthening their attack. Mbeumo …

According to GiveMeSport, Manchester United are keen on adding more midfielders to their squad next year. Despite completing the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window, the Red Devils have made plans to make two signings, with one of the players expected to be signed in January while the other one to arrive at the …

October 25 – As Major League Soccer heads into the business end of their season with the play-offs, the league finds itself competing with the MLB World Series, NCAA College football, the NHL, the start of the NBA season and the big daddy of them all, the NFL. This has been a consistent issue with the league since its inception …

Barcelona’s pursuit of Alphonso Davies has become a key talking point following a recent report by Fabrizio Romano.  The journalist mentions that after the January transfer window this year, Barcelona held a meeting with people close to Davies, hinting at their interest in securing the Canadian’s services.  However, despite the initial discussions, no substantial progress has been made in bringing …

Erik ten Hag made a bizarre Antony decision against Fenerbahce. Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images Erik ten Hag’s managerial tenure at Man United has been littered with strange decisions and mistakes, but his latest really takes the biscuit. The Dutchman is beginning to look a little delusional, and his explanations in press conferences regarding some of the decisions he’s made …

October 25 – The horror stories from the disaster that was the Copa America final between Colombia and eventual winners, Argentina continue to emerge as lawsuits, and court records are released into the public domain. It has been over three months since the world watched parents, children, and security fight their way to safety as a crushing crowd of ticketed …

An intriguing report from Mundo Deportivo reveals that super-agent Jorge Mendes recently had dinner in Barcelona with the club’s president, Joan Laporta, and sporting director Deco.  The meeting reportedly covered various important topics, with several player names discussed during their conversation.  While the exact purpose of the gathering remains unclear, one key issue speculated to be on the table is …