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MO TOURE has opened up on the hurt caused by people telling migrants to go back home.  The Norwich striker is set to lead the line on Saturday in the cauldron atmosphere of Carrow Road for the East Anglian derby against bitter rivals Ipswich.  But while that will be fierce, an uglier conflict has been...

Buzaglo seemed in a good mood as she joked, 'We are all having a little cuddle here it looks like,' when Mateta put his arm around her.

The permanent Manchester United job is Michael Carrick’s to lose. That’s according to talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent Alex Crook, who believes the Red Devils interim head…

The Premier League Golden Boot has been won by some of the greatest forwards in the history of the game, but only a handful have ever reached the truly extraordinary tallies that separate them from the rest. With Premier League top scorer odds regularly attracting attention from fans and bettors alike, here is a look… The post The players who won the Premier League Golden Boot with the most goals first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Man City have lost ground on Arsenal in recent weeks, but Pep Guardiola is confident about his side’s title hopes

Harry Kane played with pain "beyond the threshold" in Bayern Munich's victory against Real Madrid, head coach Vincent Kompany has revealed.

Aaron Ramsey has retired and the show paid tribute... #football #ramsey #aaronramsey

The goal that healed a nation: Aymen Hussein and Iraq’s World Cup story The National

Jarrod Bowen has donated money to his old club Hereford to help fix their pitch issues after they had to postpone multiple games. The state of the team’s home, Edgar Street, has forced them t…

Playing in lower leagues against mature players offers invaluable experience that academies often can't replicate. The real challenge is creating environments that truly prepare young talent for first-team football. #YouthFootball #PlayerDevelopment #SoccerTraining #MLS #FirstTeam #WeAreSoccer #Value #Experience

Jamie Carragher was full of praise for one current Liverpool star who has proved himself a "leader" on and off the pitch

A FOOTBALL-MAD man has been dubbed the sport’s unluckiest fan after his team failed to win every Premier League game he has watched this year. Liverpool supporter Tommy McAllister, 30, is so 'cursed' his mates have tried to ban him from watching games. The Reds have won just four of the 10 Premier League games...

Shaun Wright-Phillips said Alejandro Garnacho needs to 'put his ego in check' and be more consistent if he wants to turn around his mixed start to life at Chelsea.

Robbie Keane has hinted he could leave his role as Ferencvaros manager in the near future. The Irishman has been in charge of the Hungarian champions since January 2025. Keane’s success in Bu…

Both footballer Rooney and darts world champion Littler burst onto the scene at 16

BOLOGNA players have plenty of time to contemplate results as they walk down one of the longest tunnels in football. The Italian side already boast a historic 38,000-seater stadium with a unique tower situated in the stands. And from a street entrance to the Renato Dall'Ara there is also an extraordinarily long tunnel to get...

When Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford walk out as the Barcelona derby returns to Camp Nou on Saturday evening, there will be another winger looking to steal the show. And Espanyol’s Englishman Tyrhys Dolan cannot wait for his opportunity.

Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool this summer, and will do so as one of the Premier League’s best ever left-backs. At least that’s according to talkSPORT presenter Jamie O’Hara,…

By Martin Graham Thomas Tuchel may not have another England fixture until the summer, but events in Europe on Thursday would have been encouraging for him. The national side struggled to find the net without Harry Kane in recent friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, exposing the lack of reliable alternatives to the 32-year-old captain […]

Michael Carrick has had a fantastic impact at Manchester United since replacing Ruben Amorim and captain Bruno Fernandes has now revealed the difference between the two

Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title.

Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring against Fiorentina with Jorgen Strand Larsen suspended

One of the bright spots to the start of the 2026 MLS season has been the play of a teen corps of attacking talent. The post MLS teen corps delivers in big ways appeared first on Soccer America.

Matthias Ginter was in fine fettle as Freiburg strolled to a 3-0 win over Celta Vigo in their UEFA Europa League quarter-final first leg. As such, his potential participation at this summer's FIFA World Cup is again a topic of discussion...

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has spoken about the differences at the club under Michael Carrick - compared to Ruben Amorim's disastrous tenure.

Tony Pulis explains why the English Football League is so important and why he loved life in the lower divisions, as well as the lessons he learned.

With 16 goal involvements for a RB Leipzig team closing in on a return to the UEFA Champions League, Yan Diomande's debut season in the Bundesliga has already been a runaway success.

THE ARCHITECT behind one of Europe's most iconic stadiums has admitted he knew nothing about football. Eduardo Souto de Moura was the brains who designed the Braga Municipal Stadium for S.C. Braga in Portugal. The unique stadium features just two stands and was built into the side of the Monte do Castor and carved from...

Hello everyone. I’m back in Dublin after a very nice trip to Lisbon. Obviously I was very pleased with the result, it puts us in a good position for the second leg, and hopefully provides a timely boost ahead of tomorrow’s early game against Bournemouth. It was also beneficial to be reminded of how spending […] The post The benefit of community appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

South Africa goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams was just 18 when his country hosted the World Cup in 2010 but can now finally make his tournament bow

With the end-of-season run-in well and truly upon us, Metro has assembled its finest minds to predict how the final few weeks of the season might unfold.

Five games to save their season.

As the USA prepares for the start of a three-game series of international women’s friendlies against Japan on Saturday in San Jose, one of the players most excited to be with the team is 27-year-old Tierna Davidson. She grew up in nearby Menlo Park, attended Sacred Heart Prep and played for De Anza Force. She stayed […] The post Long injury layoff forces Tierna Davidson to reflect on what is important in life appeared first on Soccer America.

It's time for The Truth! Sam and Dougie are back together (although sadly not in the studio) to take a look at just how well things are going at Bayern Munich right now for Vincent Kompany (and company). After winning 2-1 at the Bernabeu to record their first away win against Real Madrid in 25 years, many people have them as the favourites to lift the Champions League title at the end of the season, and there's plenty of reasons to be positive around Bayern right now. The scintillating form of their front three - Luis Diaz, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise - has led to the trio scoring 87 goals between them this season already, and 52 assists for good measure. There's the age-defying quality of Manuel Neuer in goal, a formidable midfield spearheaded by veteran Joshua Kimmich and rising star Aleksandar Pavlovic, the introduction of Jonathan Tah has been a masterstroke in the middle of defence, and the pace of Alphonso Davies combining with the guile of Konrad Laimer at full back. To top all that off, there's a late-stage rejuvenated Serge Gnabry flying in the middle, the mind-bending talent of Jamal Musiala returning from injury, and the prodigious teenage sensation Lennart Karl popping up with crucial moments that have many in Germany arguing he should go to the World Cup with the National Team. So, right now, are there any weaknesses in this Bayern side? Can this growing team now match up to an Arsenal side that beat them in the League stage? And could PSG be the wildcard in the pack as they attempt to go back-to-back in the Champions League? As ever, The Truth is somewhere in the middle... And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Carrick used a midseason break in Ireland to prepare his players for the task of securing Champions League qualification

The countdown is officially on, with the 2026 World Cup now just 63 days away. For England fans, excitement is reaching fever pitch as the Three Lions prepare to face Croatia in their first massive…

Gonzalo Segares, who coached the USA at the 2023 and 2025 U-17 World Cup, is now in charge steering the U-20s to their World Cup. The post Gonzalo Segares on guiding top U.S. teens through crucial years of development and prepping for the U-20 World Cup appeared first on Soccer America.

These are 10 of the best goals of new FOX Sports' newest World Cup analyst, Mexico great Javier Hernández.

The former Chivas player has not been able to find a team after leaving Chivas at the end of 2025. Leer

Ivan Toney has launched a sensational attack on the integrity of the Saudi Pro League, suggesting that officials are biased toward Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr.

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Inside a Juventus dressing room filled with expectations and pressure, the midfielder witnessed behavior that stayed with him long after Ronaldo’s departure. Cristiano Ronaldo’s extreme work ethic is back in the spotlight as Weston McKennie has reflected on their time together at Juventus, offering a glimpse into a world few players ever experience. Their paths crossed for a single season, yet the impact of those months continues to shape how McKennie views professionalism at the highest level. Inside a Juventus dressing room filled with expectations and pressure, the midfielder witnessed behavior that stayed with him long after Ronaldo’s departure. When the Portuguese joined Juventus in 2018, the transfer felt like a declaration of ambition for the entire club. Signed from Real Madrid for over $117 million, he brought elite consistency and a reputation for reshaping standards wherever he played. His presence alone changed the atmosphere, with the Bianconeri hoping he would deliver the UEFA Champions League title that had proven elusive. Over his three-year stay, he scored 101 goals in 134 matches, an astonishing return even by his own standards. The Old Lady claimed two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, and two Italian Super Cups trophies, achievements that confirmed the superstar’s value. Yet the Champions League continued to torment the club, with several promising campaigns falling short before the final stages. Then, the 2020-21 season brought fresh changes as Andrea Pirlo took charge, determined to modernize Juventus with tactically flexible midfield roles. The American midfielder arrived on loan from Schalke, eventually earning a permanent transfer thanks to his energy and attacking instincts. He played as a hybrid midfielder, operating between lines and frequently joining attacks that revolved around Ronaldo. They featured together in roughly 28 games across competitions. Their partnership wasn’t built on constant passing triangles but on complementary movement, with McKennie’s surges creating space for Ronaldo’s finishing. One of their standout shared moments came in the Champions League win over Barcelona, when McKennie delivered a spectacular volley, and Ronaldo added two goals in a 3-0 victory. What did McKennie say about Ronaldo? Now, in a wide-ranging interview for DAZN’s Remember the Name, McKennie finally revealed what he witnessed behind closed doors. Speaking with admiration, he said, “It was incredible to play with him. When I met him, I thought that everything you hear about his professionalism is completely true.” Then came the anecdote that highlighted Ronaldo’s almost otherworldly dedication. “We’d come back from games at 3:00 AM, and he’d go for an ice bath instead of going home. The morning after a tough game, he’d be in the gym training his whole body. It was something I needed to see with my own eyes to believe.” Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus F.C. celebrates with Weston McKennie after scoring McKennie’s role in Juventus’ post-Ronaldo evolution Despite individual brilliance, Juventus struggled with stability during the campaign. Fourth place in Serie A summed up a season full of flashes yet lacking continuity, eventually leading to Pirlo’s dismissal. That turbulent year marked the end of Ronaldo’s time in Turin, as he made an emotional return to Manchester United in 2021. McKennie, meanwhile, became part of the club’s transition toward a structure less centered on one global star. The adjustment required patience, self-belief, and the guidance of a manager who could help him re-establish his identity.

Argentina will play its final tune-ups for the World Cup at the college football stadiums of Texas A&M and Auburn.

Claudio Gugnali, former assistant coach of Argentina, spoke with Lionel Messi and expressed confidence that he will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The uncertainty surrounding Lionel Messi’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is getting closer to being resolved. All signs appear to point toward a positive outcome—something also sensed by former Argentina assistant Claudio Gugnali. “For me, Messi will be at the World Cup, there’s no doubt. I felt it, and I saw him in great shape on the field,” Gugnali said in a recent interview with Radio Gol, following the friendlies Argentina played against Mauritania and Zambia in Buenos Aires during the March FIFA break. Gugnali served as assistant to head coach Alejandro Sabella between 2011 and 2014, when the national team reached the World Cup final in Brazil, where they lost 1-0 to Germany. Those years allowed him to build a close relationship with Messi, who was, of course, a key part of that squad. With the forward’s visit to Buenos Aires during the international break, Gugnali had the opportunity to meet with him at the Argentine Football Association training facility and have a private conversation. “We talked about family and his time in Miami; he told me he’s very happy, not like in Paris, where he suffered,” Claudio revealed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claudio Gugnali (@claudiogugnali) Finally, Gugnali made it clear that he has no doubts about Lionel Messi’s commitment to the Argentina national team and how much every international tournament means to him. “I saw him cry in Brazil and in Qatar; he truly cries for the national team,” the coach said, referring to the Copa America 2021 and World Cup 2022 titles. What will determine whether Messi plays in the 2026 World Cup? During the celebrations after winning the title in Qatar, Lionel Messi said that it had been his last World Cup, adding that he wanted to “keep playing a little longer with Argentina as world champion.” That timeline, however, has gradually extended to include the entire South American qualifiers for 2026, as well as Copa America 2024. With the tournament in North America approaching, the forward has yet to make an official decision about his participation, as he nears his 39th birthday and remains uncertain whether his physical condition will meet the demands of the most intense competition in soccer. “I’ll take it day by day, being honest and trying to be realistic and feel good,” he said in late 2025 in an interview with ESPN. Messi has also expressed optimism that the MLS calendar could work in his favor: “Having a preseason in the middle, I think that changes everything for me… European players arrive at the end with so many matches on their legs. For us, it comes at a different point in the season.” When does Messi have to make a decision? Lionel Messi’s uncertainty cannot last much longer, as FIFA imposes strict deadlines for each national team to finalize its squad. In just over a month, on May 11, coaches of the 48 participating countries must submit a preliminary list of up to 55 players. The final deadline is May 30, when that list must be cut down to the official 26-man roster.

Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break.

Christian Pulisic watches closely at Milan as the club reflects on its management structure and quietly weighs the future of sporting director Igli Tare. Christian Pulisic watches closely at Milan as the club reflects on its management structure and quietly weighs the future of sporting director Igli Tare. The Rossoneri have spent the season balancing strong performances on the pitch with delicate power dynamics behind the scenes. What initially looked like a stable setup now presents new tensions at a decisive moment. Last year, Milan spent months searching for a sporting director, extending the deadline several times before settling on Tare. Eventually, his appointment arrived in May 2025 after weeks of growing uncertainty. That lengthy process now raises questions, especially since his concrete influence since joining remains unclear. Since the summer, observers have struggled to understand which signings came from which voice. The source of some transfers has been disputed internally, creating an environment where responsibility appears blurred. The lack of clarity has only deepened the debate over whether the current structure supports the Rossoneri’s long-term vision. Unsettled waters behind the scenes Reports from Relevo’s Matteo Moretto suggested that owner Gerry Cardinale might reassess the management setup, reopening discussions about leadership stability. According to Marco Varini, the relationship between Tare and the club never fully settled. Igli Tare of AC Milan “Most likely, by the end of the season, Igli Tare will leave. The relationship with AC Milan never took off, from certain market choices, to certain statements, starting from the summer and the famous Gimenez chaos. Hard to see it continuing”, he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). This comment echoed months of whispers surrounding Milan’s sporting direction. Conflicting opinions, misaligned strategies, and unclear communication reportedly became recurring themes during the season. These concerns have placed Tare at the center of the internal review. Con ogni probabilità a fine stagione Igli #Tare lascerà. Rapporto mai decollato col #Milan, da alcune scelte di mercato, ad alcune dichiarazioni, a cominciare dall’estate e al famoso caos Gimenez. Difficile che si prosegua — Marco Varini (@mvcalcio) April 7, 2026 Why has Tare and Milan’s relationship never taken off? It is in this context that the mystery becomes clearer: Milan is now leaning toward parting ways with Tare at the end of the season, less than a year after his arrival. The decision stems from disagreements over transfer choices, several public statements, and the “Gimenez saga”, as described by Varini. Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan celebrates after scoring a goal. Santiago Gimenez was the subject of vast rumors during the last few days of the transfer window last summer, but the Mexican ultimately stayed at San Siro. Fans were undoubtedly taken aback by Igli Tare’s remarks just before the match against Lecce, where he essentially stated, “We’re trying to swap Gimenez for Dovbyk.”

In a football climate where so much of the conversation revolves around back fives, territory, long throws, set-pieces and not making mistakes, there is something refreshing about a side that genuinely tries to win matches.

Despite arriving as a full-fledged veteran, Cristiano Ronaldo managed to make a solid impact at Juventus. Nevertheless, former executive Fabio Paratici reveals that the Portuguese created a problem within the team with his imposing goal-scoring quality. After shining for several years at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo made the drastic decision to leave the club, heading to Juventus. Although he arrived as a full-fledged veteran, he managed to showcase his imposing quality, leading the attack. Nevertheless, former executive Fabio Paratici reveals that the Ronaldo created a major problem in the squad with his dominant goal-scoring ability. “Precious for Juve (on Ronaldo’s arrival), important for everyone since Mourinho later was at Roma—a league needs great characters. We all wanted the Champions League, and in our first year we could have won it… The problem was that by scoring a goal per game, Cristiano made life too easy for his teammates, who had already won so much. That’s why we changed coaches, to try to restructure,” Fabio Paratici said, via Corriere della Sera. In his first season with the Vecchia Signora, the Portuguese managed to score 28 goals and provide 14 assists in 48 matches. With this, he established as the team’s most productive player. Far from being an isolated performance, he went on to improve his output, scoring more than 35 goals in the next two seasons. Despite this, they failed to shine in the Champions League, piling up disappointment after disappointment. While Paratici’s words might sound like a subtle jab at Ronaldo, this is far from the case. Instead, Fabio was aiming to deliver a strong criticism of Juventus’ squad, which stopped contributing collectively as they used to. Even though the Portuguese was shining, the team seemed to place the entire offensive burden on him, moving away from the collective approach seen in previous seasons. Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus celebrates with the TIMVISION cup. Ronaldo shined in the scoring side, but Juventus couldn’t keep up Throughout his tenure at Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo consistently demonstrated that he was a player on another level. Across 134 matches, he scored 101 goals and provided 28 assists. His presence on the pitch guaranteed Juventus world-class attacking output, representing a clear step up in quality. However, the roster struggled to maintain a cohesive and fluid style of play, with serious concerns arising in both the midfield and defensive line. Despite his remarkable scoring ability, Ronaldo could not shoulder the team’s entire creative and defensive workload. Unlike in previous seasons, his teammates failed to provide structural solidity, offering little security against opponents. Rather than building the roster around his strengths, the front office did not surround Ronaldo with the right profiles to maximize his talent, ultimately squandering several years of his prime. While at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo perfectly complemented a strong roster. At Juventus, however, he became the central star of a weaker squad. Moreover, the Italian side invested heavily in sustaining the veteran forward, often neglecting broader squad renewal. As a result, the team experienced a noticeable decline in performance, leaving the Portuguese star without sufficient world-class support.