Norway FA defends VAR after clubs vote to scrap
The president of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) launched an impassioned defence of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) on Wednesday after clubs voted to scrap it last week. Read More
Liga MX’s Monterrey in talks to sign Sergio Ramos
Mexican outfit Rayados are in talks to sign Spanish veteran defender Sergio Ramos as a free agent, the club’s president Antonio ‘Tato’ Noriega confirmed. Read More
Sources: PSV reject West Ham bid for USA’s Pepi
West Ham United have had a €25 million ($26m) bid rejected for PSV and United States forward Ricardo Pepi, sources have told ESPN. Read More
Which five Champions League clubs surprised us in the new format?
The new 36-team Champions League format threw up some surprises and you might not have expected these teams to have qualified for the knockouts in years gone by. Read More
What worked? What didn’t? Reflecting on the UCL league phase
The UCL league phase is over and we now know what the new format looks and feels like. But has it been a success? Read More
BVB appoint ex-Bayern boss Kovac as new coach
Borussia Dortmund have appointed Niko Kovac as their new head coach, the Bundesliga club have announced. Read More
Source: PSG’s Simons to join Leipzig permanently
Netherlands forward Xavi Simons is expected to complete a permanent move to RB Leipzig, a source has confirmed to ESPN. Read More
Arsenal ‘in direct contact’ over deal to sign £25m star, player wants move – report
Arsenal have reportedly entered the race to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel and are in talks with the players camp, as per Sky Germany reporter Kerry Hau. After joining the Bavarian club from Stade Rennais back in 2022, the 19-year-old displayed promising performances under Thomas Tuchel last campaign, scoring 10 goals and registering six … Read more
Liverpool plot move to sign £29m star, Arne Slot really likes him – report
Liverpool are plotting a move for Feyenoord’s centre-back, Dávid Hancko, who is well-liked by Arne Slot, as per TuttoJuve. The Slovakia international has enjoyed a meteoric rise in form since moving to De Kuip from Czech First League side Sparta Prague in the summer of 2022. Since then he has been an indispensable figure for … Read more
West Ham looking to trump Everton as Potter eyes swoop for ‘phenomenal’ star – report
West Ham United have yet to sign a forward this winter as Graham Potter risks heading into the second half of the campaign with Niklas Fullkrug as his only natural number nine. How much the ex-Chelsea boss can rely on the German international is a doubt as well given his poor form as well as … Read more