Harry Kane produced a stunning long-range strike to give Bayern Munich a two-goal lead over Flamengo in their Club World Cup round of 16 clash at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. The brilliant effort from outside of the box also helped Kane achieve yet another milestone as he registered 40-plus goals in a second consecutive season.
Nick Woltemade is set for a massive pay rise if he joins Bayern Munich this summer. The striker has already informed Stuttgart that he wants to play for the Bundesliga champions, who are keen on signing the rising star. Stuttgart want to retain the player beyond this summer and have already offered a new contract, however, the Bavarian side's staggering bid might convince him to move out.
Arsenal have decided to part ways with Thomas Partey once his contract expires on Monday. The Ghanaian midfielder was in talks with the Gunners over signing a new deal but they could not reach an agreement. The 32-year-old was a key part of Mikel Arteta's squad in the 2024-25 campaign, where he made 52 appearances across all competitions and recorded seven goal contributions.
Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is all set to take up a new coaching role in the club's youth setup. Fletcher, who was serving as a first-team coach under Ruben Amorim in United's senior side, will now move into a more prominent coaching job. The ex-Scotland star considers the role as a first step towards realising his dream of becoming a manager.
Liverpool are reportedly ready to offer Scottish winger Ben Doak as a makeweight to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace this summer. The Reds are planning to sign a central defender after Jarell Quansah decided to join Bayer Leverkusen. The English champions will face competition from Newcastle United and Manchester United in the race to sign Guehi.
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has claimed that the Red Devils consider Emiliano Martinez to be a major upgrade on Andre Onana. United are reportedly planning to offload Onana for a cut-price deal as they prioritise the signing of Martinez from Aston Villa. The Villans are ready to part ways with the World Cup-winning Argentine this summer.
Alisha Lehmann has opened up on the criticism that the Switzerland women's team received after they went down 7-1 against FC Luzernâs Under-15 boys team in a warm-up game last week. The Swiss women's team are preparing for the 2025 European Championship as hosts. They will be aiming to put the heavy friendly defeat behind them quickly with a view to making it through to the tournament knockout stages.
Manchester Unitedâs efforts to offload Tyrell Malacia have hit a snag, with PSV opting not to trigger the âŹ10 million (ÂŁ8.5m) buy option for the Dutch full-back. Malaciaâs underwhelming loan spell, marred by inconsistent form, has seen him return to Old Traffordâfurther complicating Unitedâs attempts to clear out unwanted players this summer.
Arsenal have reached a full agreement on personal terms with Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, as they close in on their fourth summer signing. The Gunners are now preparing a fresh bid after seeing their opening âŹ14 million offer rejected, with talks progressing over a deal worth more than âŹ20 million for the highly-rated 21-year-old.
Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for viral meningitis, casting doubt over her Euro 2025 involvement. The midfielder is recovering at home and could still rejoin Spainâs squad later in the tournament, depending on her progress and a final decision by the Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol (RFEF).
Jurgen Klopp has cast serious doubt over his return to football management, admitting he no longer craves the high-pressure life of a head coach. The former Liverpool boss, now enjoying a more balanced lifestyle, revealed that his time in the dugout took him "too far away from a normal life" and says he doesnât miss the game in the way many expected.
Real Madrid have been handed a timely boost ahead of their Club World Cup Round of 16 tie against Juventus, as Brazilian wonderkid Endrick has rejoined the squad in Florida. The 18-year-old striker has recovered from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for over a month and will now continue his reintegration under Xabi Alonso in Palm Beach, Florida.
Joao Pedro has made his preference clear amid a high-profile tug-of-war between Chelsea and Newcastle. The ÂŁ60 million-rated Brighton star is leaning toward a move to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea intensifying negotiations after their initial ÂŁ58 million bid was rebuffed by the Seagulls. The Brazilian forward is now the Bluesâ top target after they seal the deal for Jamie Gittens.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has launched a furious tirade after the Blues' Club World Cup clash against Benfica was halted for nearly two hours due to extreme weather. The west London side's boss slammed the handling of delays in the United States, claiming it was ânot footballâ and questioning whether the country is fit to host such major tournaments ahead of next yearâs World Cup.
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile was spotted on crutches during the Blues' 4-1 win over Benfica in the Club World Cup Round of 16 clash. The French centre-back started the clash for Enzo Maresca's side but was subbed off in the 70th minute. Following the break in play due to stormy weather, Badiashile was spotted on the sidelines on crutchess as he watched his team win 4-1 after extra-time.