Midfielder Pedri has lauded “sergeant” Hansi Flick after Barcelona’s impressive start to the season, saying they are working harder than ever.     Read More  

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