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Greg Vanney says remonstrations from the LA Galaxy fans will spur the team to get back to winning ways when they travel to FC Dallas in MLS on Saturday. The Galaxy were knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-finals by Mexican side Toluca on Wednesday, with a 3-0 second-leg loss condemning them to an […] The post FC Dallas v LA Galaxy: Fans´ ire ´galvanises´ visitors, says Vanney appeared first on Soccer News.

David Moyes is hoping Everton can keep their dream of qualifying for Europe alive when they face Liverpool on Sunday. The Toffees host the Reds in the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with just five points separating the sides in eighth and fifth respectively. Everton are level on points with seventh-place Brentford, with […] The post Moyes wants to keep Everton´s European dream alive against Liverpool appeared first on Soccer News.

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United’s crucial fixture against Chelsea “has the feelings of a real, proper game”. The Red Devils are third in the Premier League, seven points ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea as both sides fight for the Champions League places. Following their 2-1 win in September, United are looking to complete the Premier League […] The post ´It has the feelings of a real, proper game´ – Carrick relishing Chelsea test appeared first on Soccer News.

New England Revolution head coach Marko Mitrovic hailed his side’s depth after their midweek victory in the last 32 of the U.S. Open Cup. The Revs defeated Rhode Island 3-1 on penalties after the tie finished 1-1 after 120 minutes of action at Gillette Stadium. Mitrovic made plenty of changes to his side, with backup […] The post New England Revolution v Columbus Crew: Mitrovic delighted with hosts´ depth appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal will not spend “one second” thinking about playing for a draw against Premier League title rivals Manchester City on Sunday, insists Mikel Arteta. The Gunners hold a six-point advantage over Pep Guardiola’s side at the summit ahead of their gigantic clash at the Etihad Stadium, though City have a game in hand. That means […] The post Arteta: Arsenal not thinking ´for one second´ about playing for a draw vs Man City appeared first on Soccer News.

Moises Caicedo has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with Chelsea to keep him at the club until 2033. Caicedo joined Chelsea from Brighton in August 2023 on an eight-year deal, with this new contract set to keep him at Stamford Bridge for an extra two years. The midfielder, who was signed […] The post Caicedo signs new Chelsea deal through to 2033 appeared first on Soccer News.

FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan believes his team will cope without the suspended Kevin Denkey when they face the Chicago Fire this weekend. Denkey was shown two yellow cards in the space of three minutes during Cincinnati’s 1-1 draw with Toronto FC last time out. Cincinnati have now received a red card in each […] The post FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire: Noonan feeling optimistic despite Denkey suspension appeared first on Soccer News.

In recent years, Everton have not gone into too many Merseyside derbies with greater momentum than Liverpool. But ahead of the sides facing off at Hill Dickinson Stadium for the very first time on Sunday, the Toffees are the team in form, with three wins from their last five Premier League matches putting them eighth […] The post The Numbers Game: Can Everton earn bragging rights in first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadi appeared first on Soccer News.

Borussia Dortmund are determined not to roll over and allow Bayern Munich to celebrate an early Bundesliga title win, Niko Kovac declared ahead of Saturday’s trip to Hoffenheim. Robert Andrich’s goal was decisive as Dortmund lost 1-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen last time out, leaving them 12 points behind Bayern with five matches remaining. […] The post Dortmund will not throw in the towel as Bayern target early Bundesliga title party appeared first on Soccer News.

Pep Guardiola has claimed the Premier League title race will be over if Manchester City lose to Arsenal on Sunday. The Gunners visit the Etihad Stadium with a six-point advantage over the Citizens, but City have a game in hand over their title rivals. All the momentum is also with City, who defeated Chelsea 3-0 […] The post Guardiola: Premier League title race is over if we lose to Arsenal appeared first on Soccer News.

Former Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld believes the club’s “big players” are not good enough, highlighting the inconsistency of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. Spurs are currently in the Premier League relegation zone, two points off safety with six games to go. Tottenham are the only Premier League side without a win in 2026, […] The post Alderweireld slams Spurs defensive duo Romero and Van de Ven appeared first on Soccer News.

Carlo Ancelotti has blamed Italy’s failure to qualify for three successive World Cups on their inability to develop top-class defenders as they did in the past. The Azzurri, four-time winners of FIFA’s flagship international tournament, suffered an agonising penalty shoot-out defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina in last month’s play-offs. They are the first former World champions to […] The post Ancelotti blames Italy´s World Cup woes on failure to develop defenders appeared first on Soccer News.

Andoni Iraola insists he has not made a decision over his next club and is in no rush to do so, having announced he will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season. Iraola confirmed on Tuesday that he will leave the Vitality Stadium when his contract expires in June, bringing an end to a […] The post Iraola insists he has not chosen next club after Bournemouth exit appeared first on Soccer News.

Arne Slot has described Hugo Ekitike’s Achilles injury as a “devastating” blow, though the Liverpool boss is certain the forward will eventually return better than ever. Ekitike will miss the rest of the season, as well as France’s World Cup campaign, after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. He sustained the injury in the first half […] The post Liverpool boss Slot says Achilles injury a ´devastating´ blow for Ekitike appeared first on Soccer News.

Oliver Glasner believes Crystal Palace deserve to be in the Conference League semi-finals after they defeated Fiorentina across two legs. Despite losing the second leg 2-1 in Italy, the Eagles sealed a 4-2 aggregate victory in the quarter-finals. Ismaila Sarr scored for the Premier League side in the away leg; only Marius Mouandilmadji and Mikael […] The post Glasner: Palace deserve to be in Conference League semi-finals appeared first on Soccer News.

Scott Parker is aware Burnley’s hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League are all but over, but he still wants to see the Clarets fight on for the final six games of the season. A 2-0 defeat by Brighton last weekend left Burnley 12 points adrift of 17th-placed West Ham with only 18 points […] The post Parker wants Burnley to fight on despite relegation looming appeared first on Soccer News.

With Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele admits the Black Cats are eyeing the possibility of gatecrashing the European places following an odds-defying return to the Premier League. With six games remaining in 2025-26, Regis Le Bris’ men sit 10th in the table and have 46 points on the board, meaning they are just two points behind […] The post Mukiele looks to cap stellar Sunderland season with European push appeared first on Soccer News.

Nashville SC head coach BJ Callaghan urged his side to continue their ambition following their Champions Cup win over Club America. Hany Mukhtar’s goal secured a 1-0 win in the second leg, which was enough for Nashville to progress after a goalless first leg. Nashville are also enjoying a strong start to the 2026 MLS […] The post Atlanta United v Nashville SC: Callaghan urges visitors to not shy away from ambition appeared first on Soccer News.

Thomas Muller is pleased to see the Vancouver Whitecaps pairing positive results with an entertainment factor, calling upon their fans to pack out BC Place for Friday’s meeting with Sporting Kansas City. The Whitecaps are top of the Western Conference with six wins and one defeat so far this season, with their superior goal difference […] The post ​Vancouver Whitecaps v Sporting Kansas City: Muller wants to maintain entertainment factor appeared first on Soccer News.

Ollie Watkins expressed his delight after reaching 100 goals for Aston Villa in their victory over Bologna on Thursday. Villa defeated Bologna 4-0 in their Europa League quarter-final second leg, securing a 7-1 aggregate victory and a semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest. Watkins opened the scoring at Villa Park before Emiliano Buendia, Morgan Rogers and […] The post Watkins eyes more milestones are scoring 100th Villa goal appeared first on Soccer News.

Nottingham Forest have no time to celebrate reaching the Europa League semi-finals amid their battle to remain in the Premier League, says head coach Vitor Pereira. Following a 1-1 first-leg draw in Portugal last week, Forest inched into the last four with a nervy 1-0 victory over Pereira’s former club Porto at the City Ground. […] The post No time for Forest to celebrate Europa League achievements amid survival battle, says Pereira appeared first on Soccer News.

Crystal Palace’s first-leg heroics proved enough to guide them to the Conference League semi-finals as they beat Fiorentina 4-2 on aggregate, after a 2-1 second-leg defeat. Following a 3-0 win at Selhurst Park last week, Oliver Glasner’s Eagles had plenty of breathing room, and an early strike from Ismaila Sarr in Florence made their position […] The post Fiorentina 2-1 Crystal Palace (2-4 agg): Glasner´s side hold off Conference League fightback appeared first on Soccer News.

Braga came from two goals down to defeat Real Betis 4-2 in their Europa League quarter-final second leg, clinching a sensational 5-3 aggregate win. Captain Ricardo Horta helped complete the turnaround in the second half at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, with Braga now facing Freiburg for a place in the final. Betis looked to […] The post Real Betis 2-4 Braga (3-5 agg): Horta leads stunning comeback to clinch semi-final spot appeared first on Soccer News.

Morgan Gibbs-White’s deflected effort was enough to see Nottingham Forest into the Europa League semi-finals as they earned a nervy 1-0 win over Porto at the City Ground. After a bizarre own goal from Martim Fernandes allowed Forest to leave Portugal with a 1-1 draw in last week’s quarter-final first leg, an early red card […] The post Nottingham Forest 1-0 Porto (2-1 agg): Gibbs-White tees up semi-final showdown with Aston Villa appeared first on Soccer News.

Aston Villa booked their spot in the Europa League semi-finals with a 4-0 second-leg victory over Bologna, securing a 7-1 triumph on aggregate. Most of the damage was done before half-time at Villa Park, with Unai Emery’s side setting up an all-Premier League semi-final against Nottingham Forest. The hosts took the lead after 16 minutes, […] The post Aston Villa 4-0 Bologna (7-1 agg): Emery edges closer to more Europa League glory appeared first on Soccer News.

Frank Lampard has brushed off the rumours linking him to the Bournemouth job this summer, insisting his full focus is on Coventry City. The Cherries will be looking for a new head coach at the end of the season after Andoni Iraola announced he would be leaving upon the expiration of his contract in June. […] The post Lampard insists full focus is on Coventry amid Bournemouth rumours appeared first on Soccer News.

Guillermo Hoyos insisted “Inter Miami has to go out and play to win on every field” as he prepares for his first game in charge of the Herons. Javier Mascherano resigned from his role as head coach on Tuesday for personal reasons, with Hoyos taking over while Miami search for a permanent replacement. Mascherano won […] The post ´Inter Miami has to go out and play to win on every field´, says interim boss Hoyos appeared first on Soccer News.

Freiburg eased into the semi-finals of the Europa League with an eye-catching 3-1 away victory over Celta Vigo, eliminating the Spanish side 6-1 on aggregate. Julian Schuster’s side already had one foot in the final four after their big win at Europa-Park-Stadion last week, and they quickly put the tie beyond all doubt in Galicia. […] The post Celta Vigo 1-3 Freiburg (1-6 agg): Schuster´s side reach Europa semis with comfortable win appeared first on Soccer News.

Declan Rice called Arsenal’s upcoming trip to the Etihad Stadium “the ultimate test” as the Gunners prepare for a huge fixture in the title race. Following last weekend’s defeat to Bournemouth, Arsenal are just six points clear at the summit, and they have played a game more than second-placed Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side did […] The post ´The Etihad is the ultimate test´ – Rice relishing Man City title clash appeared first on Soccer News.

Michael Bradley has hailed the impact of New York Red Bulls teenager Julian Hall after another impressive display in their win over Pittsburgh in the U.S. Open Cup. The Red Bulls won 3-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in midweek, with Hall netting a brace after Emil Forsberg opened the scoring. Eighteen-year-old Hall has also scored […] The post CF Montreal v New York Red Bulls: Bradley heaps praise on in-form teenager Hall appeared first on Soccer News.

Hugo Ekitike described his Achilles tendon rupture as “unfair” after the Liverpool and France forward saw his World Cup dream dashed. The France Football Federation confirmed on Wednesday that Ekitike would miss this summer’s tournament in North America, after sustaining a serious injury in Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Ekitike looked distraught […] The post Ekitike rues ´unfair´ Achilles injury after World Cup dream dashed appeared first on Soccer News.

Liam Rosenior believes Chelsea are “running out of time” in the Champions League race, ahead of their crucial clash against Manchester United this weekend. The Blues are currently sixth in the Premier League, four points off fifth-placed Liverpool and seven behind United in third. Since the start of March, no side in Europe’s top-five leagues […] The post Chelsea ´running out of time´ in Champions League race, says Rosenior appeared first on Soccer News.

Toronto FC head coach Robin Fraser believes his in-form side can improve further, especially when having a numerical advantage. The Reds are sixth in the Eastern Conference after seven MLS games ahead of their matchup with Austin FC on Saturday. Toronto, who are four games into a nine-match home stand, are also unbeaten in their […] The post Toronto FC v Austin FC: Fraser seeks improvement amid five-game unbeaten run appeared first on Soccer News.

Cristian Chivu believes he has grown as a person and coach throughout his first season in charge of Inter, which looks set to end with a Scudetto and a new long-term contract. Chivu took the reins when Simone Inzaghi left the Nerazzurri in the aftermath of last year’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, […] The post ´They wanted to kick me out after five games´ – Chivu reflects on Inter growth appeared first on Soccer News.

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Silva joined City from Monaco in a deal worth around €50m (£43.5m) in July 2017 and has played a key role throughout the most successful period in the club’s history. The Portugal international has won 15 […] The post Man City captain Silva to leave at the end of the season appeared first on Soccer News.

Hugo Ekitike could be out for the remainder of 2026 as Liverpool confirmed the forward has sustained a serious Achilles injury. Ekitike had to be taken off on a stretcher during the first half of Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Arne Slot conceded after the match that the injury looked to be a […] The post Liverpool confirm Ekitike´s Achilles injury appeared first on Soccer News.

Mikel Arteta feels Arsenal can build off their Champions League progress in their huge Premier League clash against Arsenal. The Gunners drew 0-0 with Sporting CP on Wednesday, but their 1-0 win in the first leg was enough to get them into the semi-finals. Arsenal have won just one of their last five games across […] The post Arsenal can use Champions League progress as springboard to beat Man City appeared first on Soccer News.

Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus revealed Cristiano Ronaldo was suffering from illness during Al-Nassr’s clash with Al-Ettifaq. Kingsley Coman’s 31st-minute tap-in was enough to see Al-Nassr win 1-0 on Wednesday. Al-Nassr, who are eight points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League, have now won 15 straight games in the competition. Ronaldo’s shot led […] The post Ronaldo suffered from stomach pains during Al-Nassr´s win, reveals Jorge Jesus appeared first on Soccer News.

Tigres UANL scraped into the Champions Cup semi-finals on away goals despite a 3-1 defeat to the Seattle Sounders. Leading 2-0 from last week’s first leg, Tigres were pegged back to a 3-3 draw on aggregate. However, Joaquim’s 31st-minute header proved decisive, as Seattle fell short of a comeback. The Sounders went ahead through Albert […] The post Seattle Sounders 3-1 Tigres UANL (3-3 agg): Hosts´ comeback falls short as Liga MX side progress on appeared first on Soccer News.

Rayan Cherki has hailed the “unbelievable” influence of Pep Guardiola, but the Manchester City winger does not intend to cut out his tricks as he wants to put on a show for fans. The Frenchman has been an instant hit at Man City since his arrival from Lyon last summer. Cherki has already racked up […] The post Man City entertainer Cherki hopes supporters forget about life with his ´football like art´ appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal are making unprecedented steps in the Champions League, so says Mikel Arteta, after his side reached the last four for a second straight season. Sporting CP pushed Arteta’s side all the way across two legs, with Arsenal progressing as 1-0 aggregate winners despite Wednesday’s goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time winner […] The post Arteta: Arsenal making unprecedented steps in Champions League appeared first on Soccer News.

Harry Kane called on Bayern Munich to push on after a dramatic Champions League quarter-final success over Real Madrid kept their treble hopes alive. Boasting a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Spain, Bayern were initially rocked as Arda Guler’s brace and a calm finish from Kylian Mbappe gave Madrid a 3-2 half-time lead […] The post Kane calls for Bayern to push on after statement win over Madrid appeared first on Soccer News.

Rui Borges left the Emirates Stadium with “infinite pride” despite Sporting CP’s Champions League elimination against Arsenal in the last eight. Sporting held Arsenal to a goalless draw in Wednesday’s second leg, though Mikel Arteta’s side progressed as 1-0 aggregate winners, thanks to Kai Havertz’s last-gasp winner in the team’s first meeting in Lisbon. Sporting […] The post Sporting´s Champions League exit leaves Borges with ´infinite pride´ appeared first on Soccer News.

Alvaro Arbeloa said the feeling in Real Madrid’s camp was one of “injustice” after Eduardo Camavinga’s red card cost them dearly in their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. Having suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home in last week’s first leg, Madrid put on a much-improved display in a thrilling rematch in Munich. Following […] The post Arbeloa describes Madrid´s Champions League exit as an ´injustice´ after Camavinga red appeared first on Soccer News.

Declan Rice is not interested in any opinions from outside of the Arsenal camp after they scraped into the Champions League semi-finals. Wednesday’s uninspiring goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium was still enough to see Arsenal past Sporting CP with a 1-0 aggregate win, thanks to Kai Havertz’s late winner in the opening meeting in […] The post ´Who cares what people think?´ – Rice hits back after Arsenal scrape into last four appeared first on Soccer News.

Bayern Munich edged out Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate in a classic Champions League quarter-final tie, taking advantage of Eduardo Camavinga’s red card for a 4-3 second-leg win. It was 1-1 within six minutes of kick-off – the earliest both teams have ever scored in a Champions League knockout game – after goalkeeping errors from […] The post Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid (6-4 agg): Late Diaz and Olise goals settle thrilling quarter-final appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal scraped into the Champions League semi-finals after Wednesday’s goalless home draw sent them through with a 1-0 aggregate win over Sporting CP. Kai Havertz’s late winner in last week’s first leg ultimately proved decisive as Arsenal teed up a last-four meeting with Atletico Madrid, but Mikel Arteta’s side were far from convincing at the […] The post Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP (1-0 agg): Arteta´s side edge into last four thanks to first-leg triumph appeared first on Soccer News.

Al-Nassr moved eight points clear at the Saudi Pro League summit after Kingsley Coman’s first-half strike guided them to a 1-0 win over Al-Ettifaq, who ended with 10 men. Al-Hilal could slice that deficit to five points with their game in hand, though another convincing performance at Al-Awwal Park edged Jorge Jesus’ side closer to […] The post Al-Nassr 1-0 Al-Ettifaq: Coman sends leaders eight points clear appeared first on Soccer News.

Liam Rosenior acknowledged “I need to win in this moment” as pressure continues to mount on the Chelsea boss ahead of Saturday’s visit from Manchester United. Chelsea have slipped down to sixth in the Premier League table heading into the weekend’s action, having lost their last three games in the competition. Rosenior is well aware […] The post ‘I need to win’ – Rosenior desperate for Chelsea result against Man Utd appeared first on Soccer News.

Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi is one of the best young players in the world, his team-mate James Hill declared ahead of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Newcastle United. Kroupi scored the opening goal as Bournemouth stunned leaders Arsenal last weekend, earning a 2-1 success at the Emirates Stadium. They are now unbeaten in a club-record […] The post Kroupi ´one of the world´s best for his age´, says Bournemouth team-mate Hill appeared first on Soccer News.