Gareth Bale breaks his silence on bid to buy League One club as former Real Madrid star admits ownership would ‘be a dream come true’

Gareth Bale breaks his silence on bid to buy League One club as former Real Madrid star admits ownership would ‘be a dream come true’

The Wales legend spoke publicly for the first time about his bid to take over the League One club – as part of a consortium – at the European premie... »

Ilkay Gündogan keen to see out final year of Manchester City contract

Ilkay Gündogan keen to see out final year of Manchester City contract

Midfielder wants to play at highest level after brace at Club World Cup Former Germany international is a target for Galatasaray Ilkay Gündogan has stated he is... »

Forgotten Liverpool defender leaves Anfield two-and-half years after his last appearance for the Reds

Forgotten Liverpool defender leaves Anfield two-and-half years after his last appearance for the Reds

The 28-year-old made 29 senior appearances for the Reds in that time, with the majority of his tenure spent out on loan. Phillips has agreed to join the Champio... »

Chelsea training cut short due to ‘impossible’ heat in Philadelphia

Chelsea training cut short due to ‘impossible’ heat in Philadelphia

Maresca complains of 41C heat at Club World Cup Fifa has no new measures to deal with hot conditions Enzo Maresca said scorching conditions in Philadelphia have... »

Rico Lewis has ban EXTENDED after red card in Man City’s Club World Cup opener, despite Pep Guardiola insisting there was ‘no intent to hurt anyone’

Rico Lewis has ban EXTENDED after red card in Man City’s Club World Cup opener, despite Pep Guardiola insisting there was ‘no intent to hurt anyone’

JACK GAUGHAN IN ATLANTA: Pep Guardiola branded the red card as ‘unnecessary’ by Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti, whose “ref cam” footage ... »

Sesko stalemate sends Arsenal looking at striker options

Sesko stalemate sends Arsenal looking at striker options

Sesko remains their priority but the Gunners have eyes on Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke »

Wrexham cult hero Paul Mullin sends heartfelt 14-word message to fans after agreeing to join League One side on season-long loan

Wrexham cult hero Paul Mullin sends heartfelt 14-word message to fans after agreeing to join League One side on season-long loan

The 30-year-old, who joined Wrexham in 2021 and helped the club achieve back-to-back promotions, fell out of favour at the Racecourse Ground last term. »

Sampdoria avoid relegation to Serie C after chaotic playoff abandoned

Sampdoria avoid relegation to Serie C after chaotic playoff abandoned

Salernitana fans hurled smoke bombs and seats on pitch Samp awarded 3-0 victory to ensure survival in Serie B Sampdoria have pulled off a great escape as Serie ... »

We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t think we could overhaul Celtic, says new Rangers chairman Cavenagh

We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t think we could overhaul Celtic, says new Rangers chairman Cavenagh

Andrew Cavenagh says the new regime at Ibrox is convinced they’ll return Rangers to the top of Scottish football. »

Wrexham plot move for Ian Rush’s great nephew – with in-demand Liverpool youngster part of ambitious summer transfer plan

Wrexham plot move for Ian Rush’s great nephew – with in-demand Liverpool youngster part of ambitious summer transfer plan

NATHAN SALT AND LEWIS STEELE: Wrexham are plotting a loan move for the Liverpool youngster this summer as part of an ambitious summer transfer plan. »

Gustavo Cabral reveals his side of the story after Antonio Rudiger accused Club World Cup rival of ‘racist insult’ in fiery clash

Gustavo Cabral reveals his side of the story after Antonio Rudiger accused Club World Cup rival of ‘racist insult’ in fiery clash

The alleged incident occurred in stoppage time of Sunday’s Group H clash in Charlotte, where a visibly incensed Rudiger approached the referee following a... »

Tottenham chief ‘placed on gardening leave’ as summer shake-up continues after Ange Postecoglou’s sacking and Thomas Frank’s appointment

Tottenham chief ‘placed on gardening leave’ as summer shake-up continues after Ange Postecoglou’s sacking and Thomas Frank’s appointment

Tottenham’s chief football officer has reportedly been placed on gardening leave amid a summer of upheaval, which has included Postecoglou’s exit an... »

Liverpool cult hero lined up for Championship move by new boss as pre-season approaches – report

Liverpool cult hero lined up for Championship move by new boss as pre-season approaches – report

Liverpool look set to part ways with one of our most unlikely modern heroes, with a move to the Championship now close according to a reliable journalist. As re... »

Done deal – Man Utd beat Arsenal & two other EPL rivals to sign wonderkid

Done deal – Man Utd beat Arsenal & two other EPL rivals to sign wonderkid

Manchester United have prevailed in the battle for the services of Southampton teenager Harley Emsden-James. As reported in recent days, the Red Devils have bee... »

Top Liverpool star is ‘DISAPPOINTED’ with club’s contract offer and ‘rejects’ it – as fears mount that he could ‘do a Trent Alexander-Arnold’

Top Liverpool star is ‘DISAPPOINTED’ with club’s contract offer and ‘rejects’ it – as fears mount that he could ‘do a Trent Alexander-Arnold’

There are fears that he could run down his contract and leave for free, as Trent Alexander-Arnold almost did before sporting director Richard Hughes squeezed a ... »

Man United ‘prepared to activate £44m release clause in Italy star’s contract’ after ‘closely monitoring’ ex-Premier League striker – as Red Devils turn attention to new forward target

Man United ‘prepared to activate £44m release clause in Italy star’s contract’ after ‘closely monitoring’ ex-Premier League striker – as Red Devils turn attention to new forward target

Manchester United have turned their attention to a new striking target and are considering activating his £44million release clause, reports in Italy have claim... »

‘Gold standard’: training centre could be gamechanger for football in US

‘Gold standard’: training centre could be gamechanger for football in US

On a 200-acre site in Fayette County, Georgia, US Soccer hopes to build the best facility of its like in the world Thirty minutes away from the hustle and bustl... »

Nunez open to working with Conte but deal now hinges on club demands: Romano

Nunez open to working with Conte but deal now hinges on club demands: Romano

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is now open to a move to Napoli this summer, but a deal remains in the balance with Liverpool’s financial demands proving a key s... »

Martin Odegaard’s wedding descends into chaos as photographer is dragged AWAY by security guards – while Arsenal star marries Helene Spilling

Martin Odegaard’s wedding descends into chaos as photographer is dragged AWAY by security guards – while Arsenal star marries Helene Spilling

The photojournalist was hauled away towards the end of Odegaard’s ceremony with Helene Spilling as guests were leaving and his magazine have threatened po... »

Alejandro Garnacho sparks anger among Man United fans as he posts picture wearing fellow exile Marcus Rashford’s Aston Villa shirt in apparent dig at Ruben Amorim

Alejandro Garnacho sparks anger among Man United fans as he posts picture wearing fellow exile Marcus Rashford’s Aston Villa shirt in apparent dig at Ruben Amorim

Alejandro Garnacho has angered Manchester United supporters with a controversial post on Instagram. Garnacho shared snaps from his holiday to Ibiza. »

Xabi Alonso gets a taste of what to expect from Jude Bellingham while Trent Alexander-Arnold looked assured, writes AADAM PATEL as 10-man Real Madrid win

Xabi Alonso gets a taste of what to expect from Jude Bellingham while Trent Alexander-Arnold looked assured, writes AADAM PATEL as 10-man Real Madrid win

AADAM PATEL AT THE BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM: There was a moment in the 28th minute, in the stifling heat of North Carolina, when Bellingham absolutely lost it at... »

Breaking: Man United finally make a concrete move for £50m EPL star Thierry Henry ‘loves watching

Breaking: Man United finally make a concrete move for £50m EPL star Thierry Henry ‘loves watching

Manchester United have reportedly enquired about the availability of Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku.  The Red Devils are keen to sign a new centre-forward w... »

Lamine Yamal, 17, announces relationship status update after being spotted on romantic getaway with Colombian model, 29, before denying links with adult film star

Lamine Yamal, 17, announces relationship status update after being spotted on romantic getaway with Colombian model, 29, before denying links with adult film star

17-year-old Lamine Yamal has provided a relationship status update after he was seen with a Colombian model and adult film star twelve years his senior. »

Liam Delap relishes old school physicality for Chelsea in quest to solve striker shortage

Liam Delap relishes old school physicality for Chelsea in quest to solve striker shortage

New signing is ready to seize the initiative for club and country with the No 9 a throwback to the raw power game Liam Delap is a bit of a throwback. Chelsea’s ... »

John Textor finally SELLS his Crystal Palace stake for £190m as New York Jets owner Woody Johnson invests – in boost for Eagles’ Europa League hopes

John Textor finally SELLS his Crystal Palace stake for £190m as New York Jets owner Woody Johnson invests – in boost for Eagles’ Europa League hopes

MIKE KEEGAN: The American businessman’s Eagle Football Holdings held 43 per cent in the south London club, which qualified for the Europa League for the f... »

Brazilian clubs are upending the global order at the Club World Cup

Brazilian clubs are upending the global order at the Club World Cup

Flamengo, Botafogo, Palmeiras and Fluminense are not as rich as European clubs but they have heart and heritage “The graveyard of football is full of ‘favourite... »

Romano hints at secret Liverpool clause that could shake up future defence

Romano hints at secret Liverpool clause that could shake up future defence

Liverpool might have lost a promising young defender this summer – but there’s more to the deal than fans first realised. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, w... »

‘Will become a United player next week’: Ruben Amorim braced for new arrival in confirmed five-year deal

‘Will become a United player next week’: Ruben Amorim braced for new arrival in confirmed five-year deal

Manchester United are planning to officially welcome their second arrival of the window to Old Trafford next week — despite the deal being agreed in January. In... »

Jeremie Frimpong ready to fill Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ‘big shoes’ at Liverpool

Jeremie Frimpong ready to fill Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ‘big shoes’ at Liverpool

Frimpong joined Liverpool following Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Real Madrid »

Andrey Santos and Chelsea will clash soon but it’s not a blame game – opinion

Andrey Santos and Chelsea will clash soon but it’s not a blame game – opinion

Andrey Santos is a top young player who has recently turned 21. At that age, he needs to… »

‘Calls in recent days’: Journo shares what he’s been hearing out of Old Trafford as one transfer looks imminent

‘Calls in recent days’: Journo shares what he’s been hearing out of Old Trafford as one transfer looks imminent

Alejandro Garnacho is edging closer to a permanent Manchester United exit, with ‘numerous clubs’ in the mix for his signature. It’ll come as no surprise to any ... »

Antonio Rudiger accuses Club World Cup opponent of ‘racist insult’ as Real Madrid star is left fuming and referee activates new FIFA protocol

Antonio Rudiger accuses Club World Cup opponent of ‘racist insult’ as Real Madrid star is left fuming and referee activates new FIFA protocol

Rudiger reacted to something Cabral said to him during an exchange of words in stoppage time of Madrid’s 3-1 win by raising a complaint to Brazilian refer... »

Ilkay Gundogan sends warning to Man City team-mates despite 6-0 thrashing of Al Ain – with threat of Real Madrid looming in the Last 16

Ilkay Gundogan sends warning to Man City team-mates despite 6-0 thrashing of Al Ain – with threat of Real Madrid looming in the Last 16

JACK GAUGHAN IN ATLANTA: City hammered Al Ain 6-0 to seal qualification but a failure to net a seventh means Juventus are top of Group G going into their meetin... »

Lucy Bronze sparks romance rumours with former team-mate Ona Batlle as Lionesses star enjoys birthday getaway ahead of the Euros

Lucy Bronze sparks romance rumours with former team-mate Ona Batlle as Lionesses star enjoys birthday getaway ahead of the Euros

Bronze, 33, who plies her trade for Chelsea, is currently preparing for this summer’s European Championships where she may come up against Batlle. »

Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Iceland

Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Iceland

Thorsteinn Halldórsson’s side will be tough to beat but can they turn tightly contested games into victories? This article is part of the Guardian’s Euro 2025 E... »

‘Infectious’ Brian Barry-Murphy was an overnight hit under Pep Guardiola at Man City – this is why Cardiff fans should be excited about his high-octane football

‘Infectious’ Brian Barry-Murphy was an overnight hit under Pep Guardiola at Man City – this is why Cardiff fans should be excited about his high-octane football

JACK GAUGHAN: Cardiff, with huge expectation in League One, presents a completely different task and one the Irishman will need to draw on the bad at Leicester ... »

£40m target flying in today as journalist shares Liverpool move update

£40m target flying in today as journalist shares Liverpool move update

Liverpool are close to completing another important piece of business this summer as full-back Milos Kerkez prepares to arrive on Merseyside to finalise his mov... »

Liverpool ‘near verbal agreement’ on personal terms for fifth transfer amid Milos Kerkez medical

Liverpool ‘near verbal agreement’ on personal terms for fifth transfer amid Milos Kerkez medical

Liverpool could be set to complete a flurry of defensive signings this week. The Merseysiders will begin on Monday by finalising details of Milos Kerkez’s impen... »

Leeds ‘interested in former Arsenal star with £20m release clause but face competition from shock Champions League club’

Leeds ‘interested in former Arsenal star with £20m release clause but face competition from shock Champions League club’

Leeds United are considering a move for a former Arsenal star this summer. The player has a £20million release clause but a potential move is unlikely to be str... »

Liverpool must sell 21-year-old defender this summer to comply with Premier League rules – report

Liverpool must sell 21-year-old defender this summer to comply with Premier League rules – report

Liverpool are expected to part ways with 21-year-old right-back Calvin Ramsay this summer as Premier League registration rules create an unavoidable squad dilem... »

Woody Johnson signs £190m deal to buy John Textor’s shares in Crystal Palace

Woody Johnson signs £190m deal to buy John Textor’s shares in Crystal Palace

Premier League likely to ratify sale within four weeks Move expected to clear way for Palace to play in Europe Woody Johnson has agreed a deal to buy John Texto... »

Jude Bellingham claims Club World Cup pitches in the US ‘aren’t great at all’ and are ‘tough on the knees’ as Real Madrid star calls for protection for players one year out from World Cup

Jude Bellingham claims Club World Cup pitches in the US ‘aren’t great at all’ and are ‘tough on the knees’ as Real Madrid star calls for protection for players one year out from World Cup

AADAM PATEL: This was game number 61 of his season and though he intends to make that 66 by the end of the Club World Cup, he also can’t wait to have shou... »

THE ATHENS ACID TEST: Steven Naismith says Panathinaikos powderkeg will show Russell Martin which players are fit to wear the Rangers jersey

THE ATHENS ACID TEST: Steven Naismith says Panathinaikos powderkeg will show Russell Martin which players are fit to wear the Rangers jersey

A change of venue for the return leg of Rangers’ Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos doesn’t alter a simple fact. »

Ibrahima Konaté disappointed with Liverpool contract offer as talks stall

Ibrahima Konaté disappointed with Liverpool contract offer as talks stall

Defender’s representatives pushing for higher basic wage Fears at Anfield over running down deal that ends in 2026 Ibrahima Konaté is stalling on signing a new ... »

Alonso makes huge Steven Gerrard comparison after Trent’s second Real Madrid appearance

Alonso makes huge Steven Gerrard comparison after Trent’s second Real Madrid appearance

Steven Gerrard’s name was dragged into the conversation after Trent Alexander-Arnold made his second appearance for Real Madrid. The 26-year-old right-back, who... »

From France: United, CFC and Juventus now battling it out for player hailed as ‘complete’ by Kylian Mbappe

From France: United, CFC and Juventus now battling it out for player hailed as ‘complete’ by Kylian Mbappe

Manchester United’s ongoing striker search has led them to a former target in the form of Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani. Fans will be well aware that ... »

Football transfer rumours: Emiliano Martínez eager to join Manchester United?

Football transfer rumours: Emiliano Martínez eager to join Manchester United?

Today’s fluff is embracing rain The tears seemed very real from Emiliano Martínez after a win over Tottenham last month because his Aston Villa future is not ce... »

Journalist shares what Liverpool must do to land £50m defender as rivals circle

Journalist shares what Liverpool must do to land £50m defender as rivals circle

Liverpool may need to act decisively if we’re to win the race for Marc Guehi this summer, with Crystal Palace keen to sell and multiple Premier League clubs cir... »

‘Magical’ Man Utd star has now decided his next club after rebuffing lucrative proposal from Serie A outfit

‘Magical’ Man Utd star has now decided his next club after rebuffing lucrative proposal from Serie A outfit

Antony is keen to continue plying his trade with Real Betis next season despite garnering interest from other clubs across Europe. The La Liga outfit allowed An... »

‘If this was on purpose, it’s Puskas’: Ilkay Gundogan scores ‘really beautiful’ fluke for Man City at the Club World Cup

‘If this was on purpose, it’s Puskas’: Ilkay Gundogan scores ‘really beautiful’ fluke for Man City at the Club World Cup

Gundogan impressed City fans with a ‘really beautiful’ fluke against Al Ain on Sunday night. The 34-year-old opened the scoring against the side fro... »