Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo’s first targets of 2025 gave Al-Nassr an unconvincing 3-1 comeback win at dwelling to Al-Akhdoud as either side returned to motion following the winter break within the Saudi Professional League. Beginning 13 factors under their opponents and two away from security, the guests capitalised on calamitous defending to take a sixth-minute lead via Nigerian winger …

Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka waved an emotional goodbye to followers following their 2-0 victory over Arsenal within the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Nonetheless, regardless of an settlement reportedly in place for the veteran shot-stopper to hitch Saudi Arabian facet Al-Shabab, his future on the membership stays doubtful as supervisor Eddie Howe seems reluctant to sanction the transfer. The …

Ethan Horvath didn’t present any indicators of rust in his first Cardiff Metropolis begin in over 4 months. Horvath delivered a seven-save clear sheet because the Bluebirds ousted fellow EFL Championship facet Sheffield United 1-0 in FA Cup play Thursday. The 29-year-old earned Man of the Match honors for his stellar efficiency, serving to the Welsh membership advance to the …

January 9 – Monika Staab (pictured centre) has stepped down from her function as technical director of girls’s soccer in Saudi Arabia, bringing her function in constructing the nation’s girls’s staff to an finish. A veteran of the sport, the German spent three years in Saudi Arabia, first as supervisor of the ladies’s nationwide staff after which as technical director …

Not way back, Thiago Motta made an announcement suggesting that profitable will not be an obsession for him and that he would fairly play properly than focus solely on securing victories. This attitude has not been properly obtained by some pundits, former Juventus gamers, and followers. Juventus, essentially the most profitable membership in Italian soccer, has constructed its legacy on …

FC Barcelona is reportedly open to selling defender Ronald Araújo this January, despite previously stating their intention to retain his services. The club’s stance reflects the ongoing contract stalemate with the Uruguayan international, whose current deal expires in June 2026. With strong interest from Arsenal and Juventus, a transfer before the February 3rd deadline appears increasingly likely. Araújo’s representatives met …

(Photograph by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Pictures) / (Photograph by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC through Getty Pictures) Tottenham Hotspur have been suggested to contemplate a direct transfer for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to handle their ongoing goalkeeping points. With Guglielmo Vicario sidelined since November attributable to ankle surgical procedure, Spurs have relied on veteran Fraser Forster, whose contract expires on the …

The 2024/25 FA Cup third spherical started with three matches on Thursday, together with Everton’s first sport with out Sean Dyche. The Toffees sacked their supervisor hours earlier than kick-off towards League One strugglers Peterborough United at Goodison Park. Fellow Premier League aspect Fulham hosted Championship guests Watford, whereas second-tier groups Sheffield United and Cardiff Metropolis met at Bramall Lane. …

(Photograph by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Pictures) / (Photograph by Richard Pelham/Getty Pictures) Liverpool’s curiosity in Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has intensified, with experiences suggesting the Reds are exploring an formidable swap deal to safe the Georgian winger. Earlier, The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed that whereas Liverpool will not be actively pursuing Kvaratskhelia, they could make a transfer ought to …

January 9 – Elon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed curiosity in shopping for Liverpool, one of many world’s most prestigious footballing manufacturers. Liverpool is owned by Fenway Sports activities Group, which has not indicated it desires to promote however has accepted exterior funding previously. Now Errol Musk, in an interview with Instances Radio within the UK, claims the world’s …