Barcelona are keeping a very close eye on Osasuna sensation Victor Munoz following his whirlwind rise to the Spanish national team. However, the Catalan giants are reportedly hesitating to pull the trigger on a deal because a significant portion of the transfer fee would end up in the pockets of their arch-rivals, Real Madrid.
Senegal's national team stars have made a defiant statement by parading the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in front of a sold-out crowd at the Stade de France. Despite a recent ruling that officially stripped them of their continental crown, the Lions of Teranga clearly still consider themselves the rightful champions of Africa.
As the international calendar shifts toward the final stretch before World Cup rosters are finalised, Belgium find themselves in the United States for a crucial double-header against the USMNT and Mexico. For Kevin De Bruyne, the match offers a chance to reunite with a manager he knows well from internal Premier League battles during Mauricio Pochettino's time at Tottenham and Chelsea.
Romelu Lukaku’s relationship with Napoli has reached a critical juncture following his decision to remain in Belgium during the international break. While the club and manager Antonio Conte were left frustrated by his absence from the training ground, new reports suggest a diplomatic effort is underway to repair the damage.
Manchester United were thumped 3-0 by Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday, as Vivianne Miedema scored a brace, and Kerstin Casparij added a third just after half-time. Marc Skinner's side were outclassed by their city rivals, who now sit just five points from WSL glory.
Vivianne Miedema stole the show as Manchester City ran riot at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, humbling Manchester United in a dominant 3-0 win to take one big step towards their first Women's Super League title in 10 years. Two headers in two first half minutes from Miedema got City off to a flying start and established a comfortable lead that would never slip, as Kerstin Casparij wrapped things up after the break to move Andree Jeglertz's side 11 points clear at the top of the table.
The tug-of-war between Spain and Morocco for one of the world's brightest dual-national talents has reached a new chapter. Real Madrid's rising star Thiago Pitarch has seemingly ended the speculation surrounding his international allegiance, sending a definitive message to both federations.
USWNT defender Naomi Girma has challenged her Chelsea team-mates to treat every remaining Women’s Super League fixture as a "must-win" clash. The Blues are navigating a relentless schedule across domestic and European fronts as they look to stay in the hunt for silverware.
Thomas Tuchel has welcomed another batch pf senior stars back into the England fold following a frustrating 1-1 draw with Uruguay. The likes of Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice are set to feature against Japan after being granted a period of physical and mental rest.
With Igor Tudor's position at Tottenham looking increasingly precarious following a dismal run of form, Sean Dyche's name has been brought into the conversation. The ex-Everton boss has responded to the speculation, laughing off the rumours as he drank a pint of Guinness in a pub.
Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has cast doubt over whether Jarrod Bowen possesses the quality to succeed Mohamed Salah at Anfield. As the Reds prepare for life after their Egyptian King, the former captain suggests Arne Slot requires a different profile on the flanks.
Harry Maguire has hit out at referee Sven Jablonski following England's frustrating draw with Uruguay, questioning how Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo remained on the pitch after a horror tackle on Phil Foden. The Manchester City midfielder was forced off with an injury following the challenge, leaving the Three Lions camp incandescent with the officiating at Wembley.