Germany produced a heroic performance with only 10 players to knock out a stunned France side in a penalty shootout and progress to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on a night of compelling drama in Basel. The record eight-time European champions had to play the vast majority of the contest with one player fewer than the…
La Liga is home to some of the richest football clubs in the world, and the 2024–25 season highlights how Spain’s top teams generate their wealth. Revenue in La Liga comes mainly from broadcast rights, matchday income, sponsorships, merchandise sales, and player transfers. The league’s collective TV deals and global fanbase ensure even mid-table teams…
Manchester United have considered approaching Aston Villa with a swap deal for goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, it has emerged. Manager Ruben Amorim is keen to sign a new goalkeeper, not least because of André Onana’s recent injury, but has accepted United’s need to focus on other areas of the squad first. Matheus Cunha was quickly signed…
Ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is reportedly set to snub a Premier League return with Sunderland despite mounting speculation about his future at Bayer Leverkusen. The 32-year-old moved to the Bundesliga in 2023 after a lengthy seven-year stint in North London, where he developed into a combative leader for the Gunners. Since then he has played…
Real Madrid will face Osasuna on the opening game of the 2025-26 La Liga season, scheduled for August 19. The game comes 39 days after the semi-final loss to PSG in the Club World Cup. It falls under an agreement with the AFE (Spanish professional footballers’ association), which stipulates that players should have a three-week…
The brass at La Liga heavyweights Barcelona have set their sights on what would be a shock deal for a member of the attacking ranks at arch rivals Real Madrid. That’s according to Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte, who point towards Rodrygo as the player in question. Barcelona are of course fresh off tying up a…
Germany faces France tomorrow in the quarterfinals of EURO 2025. The Germany women had a strong if not all-cylinders-firing start to the tournament, but then fell completely apart in the final group stage match against Sweden. It was the kind of heart-breaking collapse that usually means the end of a team’s run, only this time…
Real Madrid need to move first players on in order to be able to make further signings, and candidates have been identified. One of Fran Garcia or Ferland Mendy is expected to leave, while Rodrygo Goes has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League. There has also been speculation about Andriy Lunin,…
The European soccer transfer merry-go-round is gaining momentum, and the Italian province of Emilia Romagna is once again one of Italy’s hotbeds when it comes to unearthing huge talents for bargain prices. As usual, Premier League clubs are ready to swoop in. Despite being heavily linked with a move to Sunderland, Armand Laurienté could still…
Leeds United have agreed a 20m euro (£17m) deal with German club Hoffenheim for midfielder Anton Stach. Stach will sign a four-year contract, with the transfer subject to a number of add-ons. Once it is confirmed, Stach will become Leeds’ sixth signing of the summer. The Germany international is likely to be paired with Sean…