Franco Mastantuono barred from Real Madrid training Franco Mastantuono has been barred from training with Real Madrid ahead of his debut due to restrictions under Spanish law. The Spanish giants paid €45 million (339m/$52m) for the 17-year-old, but he has yet to begin training alongside Jude Bellingham and the rest of the squad. Mastantuono is only permitted to train with Real Madrid af...Full Story »

Toluca v Tigres UANL - Torneo Apertura 2025 Liga MX Los Diablos face Columbus Crew this afternoon at Lower.com Field. Toluca v Tigres UANL - Torneo Apertura 2025 Liga MX WHAT HAPPENED? Antonio Mohamed, head coach of reigning Liga MX champions Toluca, expressed sharp criticism of the current Leagues Cup format, calling it confusing, unfair, and lacking clarity. The Argentine manager labeled t...Full Story »

Isak Ramsdale Liverpool fans have taunted Newcastle supporters online after the Magpies agreed a deal to sign Aaron Ramsdale as the Reds chase Alexander Isak. WHAT HAPPENED? Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign Ramsdale on loan from Southampton, per The Athletic. The Magpies will take the England international on a one-year deal with a sizeable loan fee, and the club will have the option to s...Full Story »

Manchester United FC v Aston Villa FC - Premier League Bryan Mbeumo has offered glowing praise for former teammate Ollie Watkins, calling the Aston Villa forward a “complete striker” amid growing speculation of a transfer to Manchester United. Ruben Amorim has intensified his search for a new centre-forward and reportedly has Watkins at the top of his wish list alongside RB Leipzig'...Full Story »

James Trafford Man City GFX Manchester City have completed the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley, beating Newcastle United to his signature. The 22-year-old, who originally left the Etihad for Turf Moor in 2023, rejoins on a long-term contract, committing to a five-year deal with an option for an additional season. WHAT HAPPENED? The transfer is seen as part of City’s pl...Full Story »

Thomas Partey Arsenal 2024-25 Arsenal approved the inclusion of Thomas Partey in the Premier League's official trading cards set, despite the midfielder being accused of rape. WHAT HAPPENED? Per The Athletic, Arsenal approved the inclusion of Partey in the latest set of Topps trading cards for the new season. That is despite the fact that Partey has been charged by the Crown Prosecution Servi...Full Story »

FBL-MEX-GUADALAJARA-MAZATLAN Inconsistency has led to Cowell falling out of the USMNT picture, but the Leagues Cup presents him with a platform to change that Cade Cowell's career has hit a lull. In July 2024, “El Vaquero” was named Liga MX Player of the Month, starting the Apertura with three goals in five games and fueling hopes of a breakout. For a U.S. men’s national tea...Full Story »

Newcastle United FC v Everton FC - Premier League Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak is not alone in feeling disillusioned with the club’s current trajectory. Reports have emerged suggesting that several members of the squad are losing faith in the club’s supposedly ambitious plans, many of which were central to the vision laid out by owners, the Saudi Arabian Publ...Full Story »

Manchester City re-sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley Manchester City have re-signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley in a deal worth up to 331 million, making the 22-year-old the most expensive British goalkeeper in history. City confirmed the fee to be 327 million plus add-ons, while Burnley claim the total package could reach 331 million. The transfer surpasses the 330 milli...Full Story »

FC Cincinnati v Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew wingback has offered insight into the coaching approaches of his club manager Wilfried Nancy and USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino United States v Costa Rica - Gold Cup 2025: Quarterfinals WHAT HAPPENED? Columbus Crew star Max Arfsten is amid a breakout campaign, something he credits to working with two well-regarded managers in club manager Wilfr...Full Story »