England target 1st friendly vs. Messi at Wembley

play Nicol: Only way to stop Messi is to get physical (0:43)Steve Nicol believes the only way to stop the Inter Miami trident of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba is to “get numbers behind the ball”. (0:43) The English Football Association has spoken to the Argentine Football Association about taking one of football’s … Read more

Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo completes Liverpool medical

Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo has passed his Liverpool medical. The Japan international, 30, touched down on Merseyside in the morning after terms had been agreed between the two clubs. Liverpool are expected to announce his signing today. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports: “New Liverpool midfielder Endo spotted after medical tests completed. “He’s now set to … Read more

Torino signing Vlasic: Turin better than London

Nikola Vlasic is happy to have signed permanently with Torino. The midfielder had his media presentation yesterday after signing permanently from West Ham. “The club believe in me and it was important to feel the trust of the club and the coach,” Vlasic said. “I felt the desire to play again and it was an … Read more

Kane on German language barrier: I’ll score goals

play Kane: Bayern move motivation more than trophies (1:34)Harry Kane explains why he chose to swap Tottenham for Bayern Munich. (1:34) Harry Kane has said the German language barrier won’t matter to Bayern Munich fans if he becomes the prolific goalscorer they crave. The 30-year-old left Tottenham last week in a deal worth up to … Read more

Olise snubs Chelsea, signs new 4-yr Palace deal

play Marcotti: Liverpool should be embarrassed by the Caicedo affair (1:58)Gab Marcotti thinks Liverpool should have known Moises Caicedo only wanted to join Chelsea before bidding for the Ecuadorian midfielder. (1:58) Michael Olise‘s proposed move to Chelsea has collapsed after the winger chose to sign a new four-year contract with Crystal Palace. Chelsea had triggered … Read more

Messi: MLS poised for leap to catch Euro leagues

play Messi happy to help the growth of the MLS (2:19)Lionel Messi explains why he is happy to continue to put the MLS in the spotlight. (2:19) Aug 17, 2023, 07:14 PM ET MLS might not be on the level of Europe’s top leagues, but global superstar Lionel Messi said he thinks it isn’t far … Read more

FA to consider Wiegman as Southgate successor

play Can USWNT land ‘dream’ hire after Andonovski’s resignation? (1:28)Ali Krieger answers a question about the possibility of the USWNT luring England manager Sarina Wiegman or Australia manager Tony Gustavsson to replace Vlatko Andonovski. (1:28) The English Football Association will consider Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman as a candidate to take charge of the senior men’s … Read more

DONE DEAL: Man City sign Leicester prospect Tyrese Noubissie

Manchester City have sealed a deal for the signing of 14-year-old Tyrese Noubissie from Leicester City. The teenager, who is French, has signed a deal that will net Leicester ?1 million including bonuses. Noubissie, who plays in central midfield, is set to link up with the Citizens’ Under-16 side. The Premier League champions are aiming … Read more

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech due Galatasaray medical

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has gone through another medical as part of a summer transfer saga. The Moroccan is eager to leave the Stamford Bridge club in the coming weeks for regular first team football. Per the Mail, Ziyech is set for a medical with Galatasaray before signing for the Turkish giants. As Chelsea look … Read more

Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott set to retire

Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is set to retire from professional football at the age of 34. Walcott, who was playing for Southampton in the Premier League last season, is not continuing his career. Per talkSPORT, the ex-Everton, Saints, and Gunners star is calling time on a 23-year spell in professional football. Walcott netted 80 … Read more