Xabi Alonso seeks meaning of ‘Madridismo’ on return to chaotic and toxic Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso seeks meaning of ‘Madridismo’ on return to chaotic and toxic Real Madrid

Club World Cup offers new coach a first chance to measure task ahead at a club that has become angry and unmoored Of course he has been taking part in training.... »

Thomas Frank gave Brentford fans so much for so long – we will truly miss him | Natalie Sawyer

Thomas Frank gave Brentford fans so much for so long – we will truly miss him | Natalie Sawyer

Across nearly seven years, Frank achieved great things. His switch to Spurs feels like a break-up but we wish him well Don’t cry because it’s over, smile becaus... »

Raids and fear cast a large shadow over Club World Cup’s big launch

Raids and fear cast a large shadow over Club World Cup’s big launch

Governing body cannot avoid the dark political backdrop to its tournament opening as Trump’s authorities flex their muscles “When Donald Trump came in the laws ... »

Club World Cup wonderkids to watch: Real Madrid legend’s son teaming up with Lionel Messi, Africa’s next megastar and Brazil’s future No 9

Club World Cup wonderkids to watch: Real Madrid legend’s son teaming up with Lionel Messi, Africa’s next megastar and Brazil’s future No 9

Instead of watching exhausted players go through the motions, this tournament will be the platform for youngsters to take a decisive step in their careers. »

How one of football’s hardest men was humbled after he found himself behind bars: ‘I thought I was a man. I was a baby’

How one of football’s hardest men was humbled after he found himself behind bars: ‘I thought I was a man. I was a baby’

The ex-player made over 250 Premier League appearances, earning a fierce reputation thanks to his love for a scrap. However, he took it one step too far back in... »

Alvaro Morata admits he was ‘depressed’ and tried to ‘fake an injury’ to miss Spain’s Euro 2024 win – as he reveals legend helped him through ‘self-destructive’ era which left him fearing he would die

Alvaro Morata admits he was ‘depressed’ and tried to ‘fake an injury’ to miss Spain’s Euro 2024 win – as he reveals legend helped him through ‘self-destructive’ era which left him fearing he would die

In a searingly honest upcoming documentary, Morata says a torrent of abuse throughout his career rendered him ‘mentally broken’ and he is still piec... »

Auckland City aiming to do amateur football proud in Bayern Munich mismatch

Auckland City aiming to do amateur football proud in Bayern Munich mismatch

‘We represent 95% of footballers’ says assistant coach of team of barbers, teachers and students at Club World Cup Were you looking for a symbol to exemplify th... »

Ex-Liverpool and Man City star James Milner agrees new deal to play into his FORTIES – with Premier League record in his sights after recovering from potential career ending injury

Ex-Liverpool and Man City star James Milner agrees new deal to play into his FORTIES – with Premier League record in his sights after recovering from potential career ending injury

James Milner wants to keep playing into his 40s at Brighton and Hove Albion after fighting back from a knee injury and complications that threatened to end his ... »

“I’m led to believe…” – Sky reporter outlines new theory on why Zubimendi snubbed Liverpool

“I’m led to believe…” – Sky reporter outlines new theory on why Zubimendi snubbed Liverpool

Where Liverpool are about to succeed with Florian Wirtz this month, they fell short with Martin Zubimendi last summer. Cast your mind back to August, when it lo... »

Not Wirtz: Liverpool so close to full ‘verbal agreement’ on another transfer; player waiting for green light

Not Wirtz: Liverpool so close to full ‘verbal agreement’ on another transfer; player waiting for green light

Milos Kerkez is ‘not listening to any other calls’ amid ongoing talks with Liverpool over a summer transfer. Although things are somewhat timing dependent, it’s... »

David Beckham’s Inter Miami – serious players or a $1billion vanity project? JACK GAUGHAN finds out how the team that snagged Lionel Messi and sells bright pink kits in M&S became the home of celebrity soccer

David Beckham’s Inter Miami – serious players or a $1billion vanity project? JACK GAUGHAN finds out how the team that snagged Lionel Messi and sells bright pink kits in M&S became the home of celebrity soccer

A sprinkling of stardust emerged from the pink doors at Inter Miami’s smart training base early yesterday morning, the epitome of Sir David Beckham’... »

England must start taking international football more serious, warns Theo Walcott… as ex-Three Lions star outlines key trait U21s must show to break into Thomas Tuchel’s side

England must start taking international football more serious, warns Theo Walcott… as ex-Three Lions star outlines key trait U21s must show to break into Thomas Tuchel’s side

INTERVIEW: There is a wider point that Walcott extrapolates out beyond this current iteration of Lee Carsley’s Under-21s, who started their Euros title de... »

Morning report exposes sensational business Liverpool are set to complete imminently

Morning report exposes sensational business Liverpool are set to complete imminently

Liverpool have set the bar high for signings in the 2025 summer transfer window. The Merseysiders are due to complete a deal for Florian Wirtz shortly, with the... »

Liverpool would’ve been playing at inaugural Club World Cup but for four sliding-doors scenarios

Liverpool would’ve been playing at inaugural Club World Cup but for four sliding-doors scenarios

Liverpool have already secured one piece of silverware in 2025 and will have the chance of picking up another in August, but there’s one trophy being contested ... »

Forget Gyokeres: INEOS have ‘resumed talks’ with 151-goal tornado who favours Premier League move

Forget Gyokeres: INEOS have ‘resumed talks’ with 151-goal tornado who favours Premier League move

After Arsenal pipped their noses in front of Manchester United in the race for Viktor Gyokeres, INEOS chiefs have set their sights on an alternative option. Ind... »

Florida cops warn violent protestors will be ‘killed graveyard dead’ before Inter Miami open Club World Cup

Florida cops warn violent protestors will be ‘killed graveyard dead’ before Inter Miami open Club World Cup

A series of ‘No Kings’ marches against President Donald Trump’s perceived hardline stance are due to take place across Florida as the big socc... »

Romano: Liverpool are ‘very confident’ of securing long-term deal for ‘talented centre-back’

Romano: Liverpool are ‘very confident’ of securing long-term deal for ‘talented centre-back’

Fabrizio Romano has shared some good news on the contract front for Liverpool fans over the past 24 hours. In addition to the pursuit of prospective new additio... »

Bundesliga insider reveals crucial way United can beat LFC to Ekitike signing – as they sweat on Mbeumo’s change of heart

Bundesliga insider reveals crucial way United can beat LFC to Ekitike signing – as they sweat on Mbeumo’s change of heart

It was confirmed on Thursday evening that Manchester United had joined arch-rivals Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for Hugo Ekitike. The €100 million-valued (... »

Player hailed as ‘the best in the world’ by Messi is now ‘waiting’ for United’s call as £34m price tag set

Player hailed as ‘the best in the world’ by Messi is now ‘waiting’ for United’s call as £34m price tag set

Whilst not a priority, it’s thought Manchester United could pursue a shot-stopper this summer to finally rectify their 2023 acquisition of Andre Onana. A centre... »

Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT brutally mocked by Canada coach Jesse Marsch

Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT brutally mocked by Canada coach Jesse Marsch

Mauricio Pochettino and the United States men’s national soccer team were on the receiving end of a brutal dig from an American coach of a rival team surr... »

Why Florian Wirtz hasn’t had a Liverpool medical yet – Fabrizio Romano

Why Florian Wirtz hasn’t had a Liverpool medical yet – Fabrizio Romano

Florian Wirtz is set to become a Liverpool player ahead of the 2025/26 season. The German international opted to sign for the Reds after favouring Arne Slot’s p... »

Florida cops warn violent protestors will be ‘killed graveyard dead’ before Inter Miami open Club World Cup

Florida cops warn violent protestors will be ‘killed graveyard dead’ before Inter Miami open Club World Cup

A series of ‘No Kings’ marches against President Donald Trump’s perceived hardline stance are due to take place across Florida as the big socc... »

Arsenal dealt major blow as Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams holds talks with two European rivals ahead of potential summer transfer

Arsenal dealt major blow as Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams holds talks with two European rivals ahead of potential summer transfer

SIMON JONES: The Gunners are looking to bolster their attacking ranks ahead of next season, having seen a shortage of forwards derail their title charge last se... »

Ex-Chelsea boss ‘interested in signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek for Serie A side’ despite a difficult second season for the midfielder at AC Milan

Ex-Chelsea boss ‘interested in signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek for Serie A side’ despite a difficult second season for the midfielder at AC Milan

The 29-year-old is now plying his trade for AC Milan in the Serie A – leaving his boyhood club two years ago »

Liverpool are not done yet! Reds turn their attention to Premier League star after agreeing British record £116m deal for Florian Wirtz – with a No 9 and a defender also on their wishlist

Liverpool are not done yet! Reds turn their attention to Premier League star after agreeing British record £116m deal for Florian Wirtz – with a No 9 and a defender also on their wishlist

The Germany star will complete a switch to the Premier League champions for a club-record £100m, which could rise to a British-record £116m. »

Sky Sports: Man Utd now demanding an ‘immense package’ for 144-app star who’s ‘set to leave this summer’

Sky Sports: Man Utd now demanding an ‘immense package’ for 144-app star who’s ‘set to leave this summer’

Manchester United will not be accepting any low-balling proposals for their most sellable assets this summer. Namely, Alejandro Garnacho, who has now seemingly ... »

Ange Postecoglou ‘is lined up by top Saudi Arabia side’ – just a week after brutal Tottenham sacking

Ange Postecoglou ‘is lined up by top Saudi Arabia side’ – just a week after brutal Tottenham sacking

The 59-year-old Australian was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur last week, 16 days after he led the club to their first silverware since 2008 but could now be set fo... »

Premier League reveals the moment Micky van de Ven clocked the fastest speed last season against Man United – but it wasn’t for his amazing assist!

Premier League reveals the moment Micky van de Ven clocked the fastest speed last season against Man United – but it wasn’t for his amazing assist!

Van de Ven has become famed for his blistering pace during his two seasons at Tottenham to date, with the best example coming in their 3-0 win against Man Unite... »

Novak Djokovic reveals he felt like the ‘unwanted child’ in Big Three rivalry with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as he admits he was ‘never as loved’

Novak Djokovic reveals he felt like the ‘unwanted child’ in Big Three rivalry with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as he admits he was ‘never as loved’

Novak Djokovic has said he felt like an ‘unwanted child’ when he came along to interrupt the dominance of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal – and... »

Man United suffer blow with Champions League club ‘unlikely’ to sign £70m-rated Alejandro Garnacho over key stumbling block

Man United suffer blow with Champions League club ‘unlikely’ to sign £70m-rated Alejandro Garnacho over key stumbling block

The Argentine winger is set to leave United after being dropped from the starting line-up for the team’s Europa League final defeat by Tottenham last mont... »

Revealed: Leroy Sane’s STAGGERING Galatasaray salary which would be the Premier League’s second-highest – as Turkish giants confirm agreement

Revealed: Leroy Sane’s STAGGERING Galatasaray salary which would be the Premier League’s second-highest – as Turkish giants confirm agreement

Leroy Sane’s eye-watering Galatasaray pay packet will exceed that of every Premier League player besides Erling Haaland. Galatasaray have shared his salar... »

Alan Shearer takes aim at Ruben Amorim after Man United manager said missing Europe could benefit club

Alan Shearer takes aim at Ruben Amorim after Man United manager said missing Europe could benefit club

After United finished a worst-ever 15th in the Premier League, Amorim said that missing out on the Champions League could allow the club to better prepare for g... »

Liverpool agree British record £116MILLION Florian Wirtz transfer as breakdown of how fee will be paid is revealed

Liverpool agree British record £116MILLION Florian Wirtz transfer as breakdown of how fee will be paid is revealed

LEWIS STEELE: Wirtz has been telling people his move was a ‘done deal’ for some days now but Liverpool only achieved a definite breakthrough with Ba... »

The new and improved Elvis is in the building… and Steven Pressley says he’s returned to Scotland with a smaller ego but a determination to succeed at Dundee

The new and improved Elvis is in the building… and Steven Pressley says he’s returned to Scotland with a smaller ego but a determination to succeed at Dundee

‘I am very much a different person to the one who left Scotland with a big ego going down to conquer England,’ claimed new Dundee boss Steven Pressl... »

How Liverpool beat Man City and Bayern to Florian Wirtz: Arne Slot’s key role, what the star was telling his team-mates and how the club went ‘all out’ to secure British record £116m deal

How Liverpool beat Man City and Bayern to Florian Wirtz: Arne Slot’s key role, what the star was telling his team-mates and how the club went ‘all out’ to secure British record £116m deal

Florian Wirtz will soon become the 10th footballer to move for nine figures or more – but Liverpool are confident he will buck a trend set by the other £1... »

Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga takes a bizarre twist after ‘fake’ quotes from Sporting Lisbon star’s agent as war of words continues over £84m Man United and Arsenal target

Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga takes a bizarre twist after ‘fake’ quotes from Sporting Lisbon star’s agent as war of words continues over £84m Man United and Arsenal target

The 27-year-old is one of the most in-demand players this summer after scoring a staggering 97 goals in 102 matches for Sporting since joining in the summer of ... »

Bayern Munich chief makes blunt admission about Florian Wirtz transfer race – just hours before Liverpool strike £116m deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the Germany star

Bayern Munich chief makes blunt admission about Florian Wirtz transfer race – just hours before Liverpool strike £116m deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the Germany star

Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl lay out the red carpet for Liverpool to sign Florian Wirtz, just hours before the Reds agreed to pay a British record transfer f... »

Chelsea’s five pricey bosses, Liverpool’s gamble on Arne Slot… and Man United’s mid-season swoop for Ruben Amorim – where does Thomas Frank rank in the Premier League’s most expensive football managers?

Chelsea’s five pricey bosses, Liverpool’s gamble on Arne Slot… and Man United’s mid-season swoop for Ruben Amorim – where does Thomas Frank rank in the Premier League’s most expensive football managers?

Gone are the days when clubs would turn to assistant coaches to step up when the hot seat becomes available. Nor do they wait until one falls out of work and th... »

Your Guardian Sport weekend: Club World Cup, US Open golf, tennis and rugby finals

Your Guardian Sport weekend: Club World Cup, US Open golf, tennis and rugby finals

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading… »

Man City SLASH matchday ticket prices by significant amount in major win for fans – as club caves in to pressure after a decade of rises

Man City SLASH matchday ticket prices by significant amount in major win for fans – as club caves in to pressure after a decade of rises

Supporters led demonstrations around ticketing issues towards the end of last season, thousands remaining on the Etihad Stadium concourses at the start of two m... »

Tottenham sue Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos over broken five-year multi-million sponsorship deal… prompting Man United co-owner’s company to respond with punchy statement

Tottenham sue Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos over broken five-year multi-million sponsorship deal… prompting Man United co-owner’s company to respond with punchy statement

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly taken High Court legal action against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos. Court records show that Spurs filed a commercial claim ... »

Tottenham threaten to HIJACK Man United’s move for £60m Bryan Mbeumo with striker ‘intrigued’ by following Thomas Frank from Brentford after initial talks

Tottenham threaten to HIJACK Man United’s move for £60m Bryan Mbeumo with striker ‘intrigued’ by following Thomas Frank from Brentford after initial talks

Brentford have rejected a £55million bid from Manchester United for Mbeumo and are awaiting a second offer for the 25-year old who is valued around £70m. »

Real Madrid sign Argentine wonderkid, 17, in £38.5m deal… as Man United target’s arrival casts fresh doubt over Rodrygo’s future at the Bernabeu

Real Madrid sign Argentine wonderkid, 17, in £38.5m deal… as Man United target’s arrival casts fresh doubt over Rodrygo’s future at the Bernabeu

The 17-year-old attacking midfielder, who became Argentina’s youngest-ever player in a competitive match just last week, has signed a six-year contract th... »

Spurs finally have an unpredictable head coach – but Thomas Frank is efficient too

Spurs finally have an unpredictable head coach – but Thomas Frank is efficient too

Unlike José Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou, Frank is not wedded to one way of playing By Opta Analyst “We are finding our feet in the best league ... »

Blow for Man Utd as ‘overpaid’ star deemed ‘far too expensive’ for former employers

Blow for Man Utd as ‘overpaid’ star deemed ‘far too expensive’ for former employers

Manchester United will have to search deeper to find a solution for Jadon Sancho, as Borussia Dortmund cannot afford to sign him again. In the summer of 2021, t... »

Matheus Cunha reveals how Ruben Amorim persuaded him to join Man United after completing £62.5m move – and admits some ‘won’t understand’ his decision

Matheus Cunha reveals how Ruben Amorim persuaded him to join Man United after completing £62.5m move – and admits some ‘won’t understand’ his decision

Matheus Cunha has revealed how Ruben Amorim helped convince him to join Man United in his first interview after completing a £62.5million move from Wolves. »

Everton ‘plotting £15m move for former Man United star as David Moyes looks to strengthen midfield’

Everton ‘plotting £15m move for former Man United star as David Moyes looks to strengthen midfield’

The Toffees are looking to push on after an encouraging campaign in which they finished 13th in the Premier League, never under any threat of relegation. »

Plymouth appoint Tom Cleverley as new head coach on three-year deal

Plymouth appoint Tom Cleverley as new head coach on three-year deal

Former Watford manager back in the dugout in Devon Buckingham and Barry-Murphy in frame for Cardiff post Tom Cleverley has been handed a three-year deal as Plym... »

David Beckham makes surprise appearance at Inter Miami training with Lionel Messi and Co ahead of their Club World Cup opener

David Beckham makes surprise appearance at Inter Miami training with Lionel Messi and Co ahead of their Club World Cup opener

The club co-owner – and former England captain cut a relaxed figure in a grey T-shirt, white cap, and brown trousers as he watched the team train under th... »

Paul Pogba holds further talks with Champions League club over return to football after 18-month doping ban

Paul Pogba holds further talks with Champions League club over return to football after 18-month doping ban

SIMON JONES: The free agent World Cup winner is moving towards a return to the French league side with a two-year contract proposal on the table. »