Soccer

Arteta: Arsenal trio in line for Tottenham return

Mikel Arteta has suggested Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke could all return for Arsenal's north London derby clash against Tottenham on November 23. ... Continue Reading

FA closes Paquetá spot-fixing case with warning

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been reprimanded and warned as to his future conduct over his failure to cooperate with a Football Association investigation into spot-fixing allegations. ... Continue Reading

Slot refuses update on Liverpool contract talks

Arne Slot has refused to be drawn on whether negotiations are still ongoing to extend his Liverpool contract and insisted his focus is on returning his team to winning ways. ... Continue Reading

Rooney: 'I was bored' scoring 34 goals a season

Former Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney said he 'was bored' when scoring 34 goals in a season because he wanted to 'get involved' more. ... Continue Reading

Madrid's Alonso on Vini furore: 'Subject closed'

Xabi Alonso has said there will be "no punishment" for Vinícius Júnior after the star stormed off during Real Madrid's Clásico win over Barcelona. ... Continue Reading

Stunning comeback sends Palmeiras to Lib. final

Palmeiras completed an epic comeback Thursday evening, smashing LDU 4-0 to overturn a 3-goal aggregate deficit and advance into the 2025 Copa Conmebol Libertadores Final against Brazil rivals Flamengo. ... Continue Reading

Sounders seek investors for fund new stadium

The Seattle Sounders are seeking a large minority partner through a strategic capital raise to fund major project ambitions, including a potential new soccer-specific stadium. ... Continue Reading

Chucky Lozano to return from exile for San Diego

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano's exile from San Diego FC's squad will end this weekend but the Mexico forward will not go straight back into the club's starting lineup. ... Continue Reading

🚫 No Saudi Arabia stadium on top of skyscraper

Despite what you may have seen on social media, there won't be any stadiums on top of skyscrapers at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. ... Continue Reading

Rodri's rocky comeback: When will City's star midfielder return to Ballon d'Or-winning best?

Man City's metronome spent nearly all of last season on the sideline due to a major injury. More than 13 months later, his fitness remains a major question. ... Continue Reading

Dyche scoffs at 'clickbait' Man United tactics story

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche said his comments about winning more matches than Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager were used as "clickbait." ... Continue Reading

Man United have transfer 'plan' to back Amorim

Manchester United have "clear plan" to continue backing head coach Ruben Amorim in the transfer market, Jason Wilcox says. ... Continue Reading

Slot machine: Carabao Cup gamble puts pressure on Liverpool's next match

Arne Slot's Liverpool continued their bad run of form on Wednesday, bowing out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace and heaping more pressure on the Dutchman in the process. ... Continue Reading

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. debut for Portugal U16s

Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, made his debut for Portugal under-16s on Thursday in a 2-0 win against hosts Turkey. ... Continue Reading

Juventus appoint ex-Napoli, Italy coach Spalletti

Former Napoli and Italy coach Luciano Spalletti was confirmed as Juventus' new head coach on Thursday, replacing the fired Igor Tudor. ... Continue Reading

Rashford racism case: Fan facing $4K+ fine

Spanish authorities are recommending a Real Oviedo fan to be fined €4,000 ($4,625) for directing racist abuse at Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford. ... Continue Reading

Liverpool's Slot: Last risk I took, Isak got hurt

Arne Slot insisted his Liverpool team selection in the Carabao Cup defeat was about protecting key players, like Virgil van Dijk, from injury. ... Continue Reading

Sears' hat trick sees USWNT close window in rout

Emma Sams and Catarina Macario each scored a pair of goals as the United States closed out the October window with a win over New Zealand on Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri. ... Continue Reading

Ronaldo Jr. debuts; Portugal U16s beat Turkey

Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, made his debut for Portugal under-16s on Thursday in a 2-0 win against hosts Turkey. ... Continue Reading

Chelsea's Maresca slams Delap for 'stupid' red card

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca accused Liam Delap of being selfish after receiving a "stupid" and "embarrassing" red card in the Carabao Cup victory over Wolves. ... Continue Reading