Sources have informed ESPN that Manchester United are showing hesitance in paying more than £60 million ($79 million) for Atalanta striker Rasmus Höjlund. The Denmark international has been identified as one of United’s top targets as manager Erik ten Hag aims to bolster his squad’s goal-scoring capabilities. However, negotiations have hit a roadblock as the
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The U.S. women’s national team has been in New Zealand for the past 10 days, acclimating themselves to the environment and getting to know their teammates. As they approach their first game in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, they finally have an opponent to focus on: World Cup debutantes Vietnam. Vietnam, managed by Mai Duc
The US women’s national team (USWNT) has always faced enormous pressure to perform at the highest level in every major tournament they participate in. It is widely accepted that anything less than winning the trophy at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup would be considered a failure for the team. However, these expectations don’t only
D.C. United and MLS All-Star manager Wayne Rooney expressed his disappointment with his team’s preparations prior to their 5-0 defeat against Arsenal at Audi Field in Washington. Despite previous victories against top teams like Chelsea and Bayern Munich, Rooney’s squad, which did not include newly-signed Lionel Messi, faced difficulties during the match. Declan Rice, Arsenal’s
Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs will no longer face a retrial for charges of domestic violence this month as the prosecution has decided to withdraw from the case. Giggs, renowned as one of the greatest contemporary British football players, was initially set to go on trial for the second time on July 31. The
Inter Miami CF has officially announced the signing of Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi. The highly-anticipated arrival of Messi to Major League Soccer (MLS) will be unveiled at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday. After leaving French champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) following two seasons, Messi has signed a contract with Inter Miami
Inter Miami has finalized the transfer of Sergio Busquets, the former Barcelona midfielder, on a contract that runs until 2025. The Major League Soccer (MLS) team made the announcement on Sunday, revealing that Busquets, aged 35, will be reuniting with his former teammate Lionel Messi. Busquets decided not to renew his contract with Barcelona after
Christian Pulisic expressed his desire for more opportunities to prove himself at Chelsea before his move to AC Milan. The American star, who signed a four-year contract with Milan, acknowledged that he had hoped to be given a greater chance to shine at Stamford Bridge. Despite his wishes, Pulisic is eager to embrace the new
The city of Miami is eagerly anticipating the arrival of superstar Lionel Messi as he prepares to join Inter Miami CF. After leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season, the World Cup-winning icon is set to be unveiled by his new club on Sunday, marking the beginning of his new challenge in Major
Kylian Mbappé has reportedly decided against extending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beyond June 2024, despite the recent warning from president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Sources have revealed to ESPN that the talented forward is now contemplating a potential departure from the club this summer, with Real Madrid emerging as his preferred destination. Notably, Al-Khelaifi’s comments
The dominance of Manchester City in both English and European football has prompted a shift in the transfer policy of their major rivals. After witnessing the success of Pep Guardiola’s team, who built their treble-winning season on the foundation of a formidable midfield, other clubs are now scrambling to sign midfielders. This trend is evident
Liverpool Football Club has officially announced the signing of midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. The Premier League club triggered Szoboszlai’s €70 million ($76.3m) buyout clause, securing his services for the upcoming season. This move marks Liverpool’s second major acquisition under the guidance of new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke, following the signing