A FIFPRO report has found that top-level footballers are under increasing “mental stress” due to fixture workload, with Erling Haaland’s “machine-like” start to the season with Manchester City proving the need for a prolonged period of rest. Read More
The Valencia forward Rafa Mir was released on bail on Wednesday, as police investigate allegations of sexual assault against the player and a friend. Read More
Washington Spirit rookie midfielder Croix Bethune will miss the rest of the NWSL season after apparently suffering a knee injury while throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game last week. Read More
Netherlands football is considering doing away with the offside law in its amateur ranks to decrease the rising number of matches halted because of aggression over disputed decisions. Read More
Norway’s men’s team received a visit from the country’s anti-doping agency this week, but while this is a usual occurrence in football, what made this instance remarkable were the players they asked to test. Read More
Newcastle and London City Lionesses are in the second tier, but will their cash see them promoted to the WSL? And how can they stay there? Read More
These players are able to agree terms with foreign clubs in January for when their contracts expire and there are some big names. Read More
Arsenal are ‘seriously considering’ signing Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams next year, as per GiveMeSport. The Gunners decided to strengthen the midfield and the backline by signing Mikel Merino and Riccardo Calafiori in the recently concluded summer window. Neto also joined the club from AFC Bournemouth on deadline day to replace Aaron Ramsdale. However, the … Read more
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both left off the list of nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, marking the first time neither star was nominated since 2003. Read More
Atlanta United FC vice president and technical director Carlos Bocanegra has been removed his post, effective immediately, the team said on Wednesday. Read More
