Werner admits Liverpool were close to giving up on Salah and Van Dijk: The chasm is too big Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has admitted the club were prepared to let Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk leave for free as their contracts started to wind down. The Reds find themselves eight points behind Arsenal after just 11 games, having lost seven of their last 10 games in all competitions in wha...Full Story »

Ex-Real Madrid coach Bettoni: Unfair comparing Xabi with Zidane Former Real Madrid assistant coach Davide Bettoni says it's unfair to compare Xabi Alonso with Zinedine Zidane. Bettoni was Zidane's No2 at Real Madrid and insists Xabi needs time to establish himself in relation to the playing squad. There has been speculation of tension between the coach and the dressing room. But Bettoni insi...Full Story »

FBL-GER-BUNDESLIGA-ENG-PR-BAYERN-LIVERPOOL-MANE-SEN Sadio Mane says he rejected a move to Manchester United a year before signing for Liverpool. When the forward was impressing at Southampton, the Red Devils were keen on signing the Senegal international. But Mane has revealed he was "not convinced" by then-manager Louis van Gaal's assertion that he would be a first-team regular. Mane wanted ...Full Story »

Roma Weigh Paulo Dybala Future Amid Injury and Salary Concerns Roma are reportedly undecided about whether to offer forward Paulo Dybala a new contract due to concerns over his availability and salary. The 32-year-old is currently Roma’s top earner at around €8 million with his current deal set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season. According to Italian journalist Alfredo Ped...Full Story »

Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will open its new Miami Freedom Park stadium on April 4 against Austin as part of the 2026 Major League Soccer schedule unveiled on Thursday. Next year's MLS regular season will kick off on February 21 with each team playing 34 matches before concluding on November 7 and the league will take a break for the World Cup in Mexico, Canada...Full Story »

Paul Pogba Paul Pogba is finally on the brink of stepping back onto a football pitch after more than two years out, with Monaco reportedly preparing to welcome him into their matchday squad this weekend. The 32-year-old has not played a competitive minute since September 3, 2023, when he featured briefly in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Empoli, a cameo that would become his last act in Turin bef...Full Story »

Real Betis Balompie v Real Valladolid CF - La Liga EA Sports Real Betis are in talks with Isco a new bumper contract that could see him remain at the Benito Villamarin until at least 2028. His new deal will also see him become the club's joint highest-earning player, pocketing a salary in line with what Brazilian star Antony is currently taking home. The ex-Real Madrid star is nearing his recov...Full Story »

Bellingham Wright Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes England is "not ready for a black superstar" like Jude Bellingham amid a wave of ongoing criticism for the midfielder. The Real Madrid star has endured limited game time for the Three Lions in recent months and was criticised for his reaction to being substituted in Albania. Now, however, ex-striker Wright has leapt to the defence of the 22-y...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid CF: Semi Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Achraf Hakimi was crowned African Player of the Year in Rabat after a stunning season with Paris Saint-Germain, edging Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen to the honour. The award sparked an emotional tribute from his close friend Kylian Mbappe, who hailed him as “The King of Africa” in a heartfelt message. The...Full Story »

West Ham United v Crystal Palace - Premier League Callum Wilson insisted that he can force his way into Thomas Tuchel's England squad despite not playing for the Three Lions since 2023. At 33, many would assume his international career has ended. But Wilson has never been one to accept the limitations and has that same self-confidence that took him to the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, despite wid...Full Story »