Ligue 1

In the race for Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal have leapfrogged Premier League rivals Chelsea. After an incredible Serie A season, 22-year-old Calafiori gained international attention this summer. He represented Italy admirably at Euro 2024 until his team’s shocking exit in the round of 16. Having already signed Spanish goalkeeper David Raya in a permanent move this summer …

In a tense first half of their Copa America 2024 quarterfinal against Ecuador, Argentina broke the deadlock. Despite their potent offense, a defender put them ahead. Manchester United’s Lisandro Martínez scored from a corner kick, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead. Ecuador had managed to keep the game scoreless until then, but their inability to defend the set piece allowed Argentina …

Ecuador received a golden opportunity to level the scoring 1-1 against Argentina, as La Tri was awarded a penalty kick. Aston Villa star Emiliano Martínez went one-on-one with Ecuador captain Enner Valencia, who stepped into the box to take the shot. Valencia would beat Martínez as the Argentine goalkeeper went the wrong way. The reigning Copa America champions had luck …

After a tense few minutes, Argentina opened the scoring in their quarterfinal matchup against Ecuador in the 2024 Copa America. While the reigning FIFA World Cup champions have a lot of offensive power, a defensive player broke the scoreless deadlock. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez scored off a corner kick set piece to give Argentina a 1-0 lead. After Ecuador …

Leicester City had a remarkable campaign last season, as they earned promotion back to the Premier League as winners of the EFL Championship. However, the Foxes may face a challenging start to the next season. According to The Sun, the Foxes are certain to face a heavy points deduction due to a breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability …

Conor Gallagher has addressed his role in Gareth Southgate’s England squad at Euro 2024 so far. The Chelsea midfielder has featured in all four of the Three Lions’ games in Germany so far but has had to remain patient with only one of those outings coming from the start. Even in that match against Slovenia at the end of the …

Manchester City are on the verge of signing former Tottenham academy standout Han Willhoft-King. The 18-year-old midfielder, who recently left Spurs after the expiration of his contract, is set to join the Premier League champions. Manchester City has consistently kept an eye on Tottenham’s promising young players. Alongside Willhoft-King, the club has also shown interest in Mikey Moore. While earlier …

Tottenham are bracing for the potential exit of defender Emerson Royal, who is reportedly close to joining AC Milan. Former Spurs defender Alan Hutton has commented on the situation, indicating that the club is likely seeking defensive reinforcements. Emerson appears poised to leave North London, with personal terms reportedly agreed upon for a move to Italy. The expected deal includes …

Wayne Rooney has taken a tongue-in-cheek swipe at Gary Neville in regard to his managerial career. Rooney was recently appointed the new boss of Championship side Plymouth Argyle but will be under pressure to deliver following disappointing spells with Birmingham City and MLS side DC United. The former Manchester United and Everton striker has outlined some ambitious aims for the …

Chris Sutton has called for Cole Palmer to be brought into England’s starting XI for their quarter-final clash against Switzerland. Gareth Southgate is preparing his team to take on Murat Yakin’s men in Dusseldorf on Saturday following a narrow 2-1 comeback win over Slovakia in the last 16 — only made possible by a 95th-minute overhead kick by Jude Bellingham. …