An improbable Anatoliy Trubin header in second-half stoppage time capped off a remarkable 4-2 win for Benfica over a listless Real Madrid on Wednesday. Los Blancos had no answers for the Portuguese side and were thoroughly beaten on the road, meaning Alvaro Arbeloa’s side will now face a play-off to secure a place in the…
West Ham star Lucas Paqueta has finally reached an agreement to return to his former club Flamengo. The Brazilian is due to move on a transfer that will see him become the most expensive player in Brazilian Serie A history and will sign a five-year contract. It ends a long saga with the attacking midfielder…
A goal from Benfica’s goalkeeper made all the difference on the final day of the UEFA Champions League league phase on Wednesday. In the 98th minute of Wednesday’s match between Benfica and Real Madrid, Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a last-gasp header off of a corner kick to send his club through to the knockout…
United States midfielder Malik Tillman scored an unusual though smart goal to give Bayer Leverkusen an early lead in the Champions League against Villarreal on Wednesday, then added a second to make it 2-0. Leverkusen started play 20th in the 36-team standings, needing a win both to ensure a top-24 finish that qualifies for the…
Manchester United’s hopes of landing Luis Enrique have suffered a major setback as Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks to extend his contract beyond 2027. The 55-year-old, identified as a top target for the Red Devils, is reportedly fully settled in Paris, with the French champions determined to secure the long-term future of a manager they…
Chelsea have confirmed that Raheem Sterling has left the club by “mutual agreement” as he seeks a new club in January. The Blues’ misfit has finally departed Stamford Bridge, with his last competitive appearance for the club coming in May of 2024. Sterling leaves Stamford Bridge Chelsea have confirmed that they have reached an agreement…
The U.S. women’s national team during the January camp didn’t have a ton of familiar faces on it. But they made the most of their time with two convincing wins. The Americans first overwhelmed Paraguay, 6-0, thanks to a two-goal performance by Ally Sentnor last Saturday. On Tuesday, coach Emma Hayes’ squad dominated Chile, 5-0,…
Inter Miami’s preseason has suffered an early setback after the club confirmed that Spanish left back Sergio Reguilón sustained a significant knee injury during the friendly against Alianza Lima. While surgery has been avoided, his availability for the MLS season opener remains uncertain as recovery timelines are evaluated. Reguilón suffers Grade 2 sprain Inter Miami’s…
FC Cincinnati are finalizing a loan agreement to sign Polish youth international goalkeeper Fabian Mrozek from Liverpool, according to The Athletic. The deal includes an option to buy, giving Cincinnati flexibility depending on the goalkeeper’s adaptation and performance in Major League Soccer. Mrozek spent the second half of last season on loan at National League…
Surprised by Alex Freeman’s ascent? Perhaps you shouldn’t be. The 21-year-old fullback and one of last year’s breakout players for the U.S. men’s national team will now join Spanish top-flight club Villarreal, a source close to him confirmed to me after The Athletic broke the news Monday. The son of Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Antonio…
