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Premier League giants Manchester City have renewed their "serious interest" in Valencia wonderkid Jaume Dura, according to reports in Spain. The attacking midfielder rejected a move to the Etihad last year to sign a new contract until 2027 but Pep Guardiola's City are now making "another attempt" to sign the Spain U17 international star.

Jamie Carragher remains unconvinced that Liverpool needed to sign two strikers during a summer of historic spending at Anfield. The Reds invested heavily in Hugo Ekitike, before then smashing the British transfer record on £125 million ($164m) superstar Alexander Isak. Arne Slot has to find minutes for both forwards when they are fit, with Carragher admitting that his “mind boggles” when it comes to that selection conundrum.

The 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, the first-ever World Cup to feature 48 teams, got off to a spectacular start in Qatar as the hosts took on Italy at the world famous Aspire Zone in Doha on Monday.

Real Madrid striker Endrick is set to leave the club on a temporary basis after failing to impress head coach Xabi Alonso following his arrival at the club in the summer. The Brazilian had been linked with a loan move to the Premier League, with both Manchester United and Aston Villa interested in the young forward. But reports now suggest the 19-year-old will make a move to Lyon in France.

The Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit, NWSL expansion sides debuting in 2026, will play their first home matches at iconic NFL venues, the teams announced. The legacy will play in the New England Patriots’ Gillette Stadium on March 14, and the Summit will open in the Denver Broncos’ Empower Field on March 28.

Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to Anfield with Real Madrid and paid a touching tribute to his late former team-mate Diogo Jota, laying flowers and leaving an emotional handwritten message at the Liverpool memorial. The heartfelt gesture came as the English defender revisited his old home ahead of Los Blancos' Champions League clash with the Reds on Tuesday night.

Neymar’s future with Santos remains up in the air as the Brazil star approaches the end of his current contract. Having recently recovered from a muscle injury, the 33-year-old finally returned to action in last weekend’s 1-1 draw against Fortaleza in Serie A. Club chief Marcelo Teixeira wants the ex-Barcelona forward to stay with the club until the World Cup, but has warned the player that there are financial limits when it comes to agreeing a new contract.

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Carlo Ancelotti has called out Vinicius Jr for his angry reaction after being substituted by Xabi Alonso during Real Madrid’s 2-1 Clasico win over Barcelona, describing the forward’s behaviour as “a mistake”. The Brazil boss revealed that he has since spoken directly with the 25-year-old, confirming the issue is now resolved as both player and coach look ahead to next month’s international fixtures.

The famous child actor decided to return to his cult movie roots, and 30 years after starring in The Big Green, reignited his passion for soccer

Mary Earps has spoken out following criticism over comments made in her new autobiography about Hannah Hampton and Sarina Wiegman, insisting the book was not written to "tear anyone down". The former England goalkeeper, who was part of the Euro 2022-winning side, said the negative public reaction to segments from the book had been "distorted" and taken out of context.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he is concerned about star striker Viktor Gyokeres after the Swede picked up a muscular injury during the win at Burnley on Saturday. The Gunners return to action this week in the Champions League when they travel to Slavia Prague, but they will face this test without their talisman up front after he missed training on Monday.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s emotional return to Anfield is set to take a dramatic twist, with the Real Madrid defender ‘highly unlikely’ to start against his former club. The 27-year-old, still recovering from a hamstring injury, remains short of full fitness and is expected to watch from the bench as Federico Valverde continues to deputise at right-back for Xabi Alonso’s side.

Javier Hernández has appeared in just four of Chivas’ 16 Apertura 2025 matches, and it’s increasingly likely the club won’t extend his contract when it expires in December. The veteran striker and Mexico legend may not see much action on the pitch, but manager Gabriel Milito says his value goes far beyond goals, pointing to Hernández’s experience and leadership within the squad.

Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi has opened up on why he dropped Mason Greenwood from the starting XI in the recent Ligue 1 win over Auxerre. The former Brighton boss was speaking ahead of the club's Champions League clash against Serie A side Atalanta, set for Wednesday night in France, and explained his reasons for keeping the ex-Manchester United man on the bench.

Sir Gareth Southgate has addressed ongoing speculation linking him to the Manchester United job, admitting he’s “very relaxed” about not being in football and suggesting he may never return to management. The former England boss, who left his post after Euro 2024, is instead focusing on his new book and youth leadership work outside the game.

Scunthorpe United player Jonathan Gjoshe has been identified as one of the individuals injured in a stabbing incident on a high-speed train travelling through Cambridgeshire last week. The club have confirmed that the 22-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital as he continues to recover. He is one of multiple victims who were impacted during the incident near Huntingdon.

Canada international Dayne St. Clair was named MLS’s 2025 Goalkeeper of the Year after an outstanding season in which Minnesota United conceded just 39 goals, the third fewest in the league. The 28-year-old St. Clair posted a career-high 10 shutouts on the season, and also led all goalkeepers with a 77.9 percent save rate.

Arne Slot has provided an injury update on Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong and Alisson ahead of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Real Madrid at Anfield. The Reds are looking to keep building positive momentum after ending their winless run in the Premier League against Brentford on Saturday. The champions will face no let up though, as they take on Manchester City a few days after hosting Los Blancos.

Lionel Messi may now be dazzling fans in Miami, but Barcelona remains close to his heart. The Argentine legend and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, threw a spectacular FC Barcelona-themed party for their eldest son Thiago’s 13th birthday, complete with the club’s iconic colours, the “Mes Que un Club” motto, and a cake shaped like Camp Nou — a touching nod to where it all began for La Pulga.

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Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be set to return to English football after being considered for the vacant role at a Premier League club. Ten Hag is a free agent after being sacked by Bayer Leverkusen in September, becoming the first manager in Bundesliga history to lose his job after two games. He was fired by United in October 2024, four months after signing a new contract.

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Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he does not believe arch-rival Lionel Messi is the greatest of all time in a bombshell interview. The Al-Nassr star sat down with Piers Morgan for a catch-up on his life since moving to Saudi Arabia, and the Portuguese forward revealed he does not see the Argentine great as the best to ever play the game.

Gary Neville has admitted he is yet to be convinced by one of Manchester United's biggest signings of the summer. The Red Devils were held to a 2-2 by Nottingham Forest on Saturday which interrupted their three-game winning streak in the Premier League. And former United captain Neville took aim at one player in particular, who failed to make the most of starting at the City Ground.

Arsenal have been dealt a fitness setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Slavia Prague as Viktor Gyokeres missed training following his early withdrawal against Burnley. The £55m striker, who scored in that game before coming off at half-time, was nowhere to be seen as Mikel Arteta’s side prepared for Tuesday’s trip to the Fortuna Arena.

England boss Thomas Tuchel is reportedly considering a shock recall for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck ahead of November's internationals. The Three Lions face Serbia and Albania in two World Cup qualifiers this month, and having already qualified, the former Chelsea boss is weighing up a few surprise inclusions in his squad ahead of next summer's tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Fans across the planet are patiently waiting for the release of Ted Lasso Season 4, with it being confirmed that a “whole different set of characters” are ready to be introduced. Filming has begun, with there more wild adventures to be enjoyed in the world of AFC Richmond, but it is yet to be revealed who will be filling new roles and which popular stars will be returning.