United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has criticized the timing of the Ballon d’Or awards during a women’s FIFA window.     Read More  

Real Madrid and Vini Jr.’s boycott of the Ballon d’Or was surprising, but it’s only as important as we make it.     Read More  

UEFA is giving the professional footballer’s union a seat on its executive committee in a move meant to give players more input on issues such as the congested match calendar.     Read More  

Manchester City are not planning on getting involved in the pursuit for Rúben Amorim, a source has told ESPN, leaving Manchester United with a clear run as they negotiate with Sporting CP for the Portuguese coach.     Read More  

Liverpool boss Arne Slot described his compatriot’s dismissal as “a pity” and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola said he feels “sorry” for him.     Read More  

Man United’s bid to hire Sporting coach Rúben Amorim has moved closer with the Portuguese club informing the country’s financial regulator of the Premier League club’s intentions.     Read More  

The NWSL and Liga MX partnered for their first cross-league competition, but with all the Liga MX teams being knocked out and a lack of hype, was it worth it?     Read More  

Arsenal have used a lot of teenagers in their first-team squad this season, so who do you need to know? And who could be a future Premier League star?     Read More  

Two trophies, disputes with star players, and a litany of poor results; here’s the complete story of Erik ten Hag’s Man United tenure.     Read More  

Erling Haaland won’t attend Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, preferring instead a trip to Sweden where his friend can win the league with Malmö.     Read More