Lyon favourites to land Al-Ittihad veteran Benzema

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is closing in on a move to Lyon this winter. The Frenchman is unhappy at his Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad this season. Benzema left European football for the Middle East and a mega payday at the end of his career. However, The Athletic states that he is missing … Read more

DONE DEAL: Port Vale management welcome Man Utd youngster Dan Gore

Port Vale have signed Manchester United midfielder Dan Gore. Gore has moved to Port Vale on-loan to the end of the season. Port Vale FC Manager, Andy Crosby, said: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Dan to Vale Park. “Dan is a player that owns fantastic technical ability and the required competitiveness to his game … Read more

CAF to probe Morocco-DRC racism allegations

The Confederation of African Football have launched an investigation following accusations of racist abuse in a post-match altercation between Democratic Republic of Congo defender Chancel Mbemba and Morocco head coach Walid Regragui, as well as allegations of assault by the Morocco players. Sunday’s 1-1 draw between the two sides at the ongoing Africa Cup of … Read more

Jota incredible when he’s angry – Liverpool coach

play Why Nicol isn’t worried for Liverpool without Salah (1:47)Stevie Nicol explains why expects Liverpool to continue their form without Mohamed Salah. (1:47) Jan 23, 2024, 07:10 AM ET Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has said that forward Diogo Jota, whose form in front of goal is helping the team cope in the absence of … Read more

Udinese stadium shut over Maignan racist abuse

play Milan’s Maignan walks off field after racist chants at Udinese (1:53)Julien Laurens reacts to AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan walking off the field after being subjected to racist chants by Udinese fans during an Italian Serie A game. (1:53) Jan 23, 2024, 09:25 AM ET Udinese will have to play a home game behind … Read more

Arsenal & Tottenham keen on signing £34m star but Man Utd could scupper move – report

ShareTweet Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee, as per the Italian outlet TUTTOmercatoWEB. After joining the Serie A side from Bayern Munich during the summer of 2022, the 22-year-old has established himself as an integral part of Thiago Motta’s starting eleven in recent … Read more

Lille president demands harsher penalties for fan racism: ‘We must make decisions for lifetime stadium bans’

Getty Images It was a another bad weekend in European soccer after racist abuse happened in at least three games across three different competitions. Milan’s Serie A clash with Udinese was marred by racist chants towards Rossoneri goalkeeper Mike Maignan while Coventry City’s Kasey Palmer also denounced racist chants against him from Sheffield Wednesday supporters. … Read more

Arrests made after fan death at Liga MX fixture

Jan 22, 2024, 09:42 AM ET Liga MX confirmed on Monday that authorities have made arrests after the death of a supporter following the game between Santos Laguna and Monterrey on Sunday evening. The incident took place on the public roads around Santos’ Estadio Corona in Torreón, according to a statement released by Liga MX. … Read more

Messi, Miami shutout again in loss to FC Dallas

ByESPN News Services FC Dallas held Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF scoreless in a 1-0 exhibition win at the Cotton Bowl on Monday night. It was the second game without a goal at the start of Miami’s extensive preseason world tour, following a 0-0 draw with El Salvador on Friday, and the second time … Read more