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It's game over for a failed Man Utd signing who'll be moved on for half of what the club paid, and Ratcliffe is seemingly behind the exit

It all comes down to this - Wrexham's chances of entering the Championship promotion lottery will be settled on Saturday

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Two bitter domestic rivals who will get their respective Europa League semi-final adventures underway on Thursday night, Nottingham Forest will welcome Aston Villa to the City Ground. Enjoying what has been a real purple patch over the past fortnight, Vitor Pereira’s high-flying squad have come skyrocketing away from a relegation scrap and will be desperate […] The post Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tips – 4/1 Europa League Special, Analysis & Predictions appeared first on Soccer News.

The latest Liverpool news sees Arne Slot being told to complete a swap deal this summer at any cost

As Wrexham aim for the Championship play-offs, ex-player Paul Rutherford recalls it hasn't all been promotion success for Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.

FIFA approved a rule change on Wednesday allowing its women footballers to play official international matches. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to return to action before he leaves the club in the summer.

Manchester United will be starting their planning for the summer transfer window, with incomings and outgoings both possible at the end of the season.

VANCOUVER, April 30 - Soaring ticket prices and transport costs at this year's World Cup will expose fans to cyber fraud and scams as supporters are attracted by fakes in the mistaken belief they have bagged a bargain, an industry expert has warned.

Manchester United are on the verge of returning to the Champions League and could have a busy summer transfer window up ahead

Monterey Bay FC hired Spaniard Alex Covelo as its head coach to replace Jordan Stewart, with whom it parted ways. Covelo, 47, was the San Jose Earthquakes director of methodology and under-18 coach. He worked for the Quakes at all levels, including as Earthquakes II head coach in 2022 and Earthquakes interim head coach for the end of […] The post Monterey Bay FC hires Alex Covelo appeared first on Soccer America.

Arsenal are likely to have work to do in the transfer market regardless of whether they win a trophy this season

Fans travelling to the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia will be charged just US$2.90 to reach the venue on the subway.

The cancellation of April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia means the milestone will now be marked officially in Monaco in June.

ATL vs ARS: Catch the highlights from the UEFA Champions League Semifinal first leg between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal, which was played at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.

After Tuesday's nine-goal thriller between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in the first semifinal in France, the Metropolitano was treated to a far more tactical affair.

After Tuesday’s nine-goal thriller between PSG and ​Bayern Munich in the first semifinal, Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal was treated to a far more ⁠tactical affair.

Reports suggest Al-Hilal may not loan Joao Cancelo again, which would make a negotiation with Barcelona challenging. João Cancelo joined Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal for six months in January, but he must return to the Saudi club once the loan ends. However, Barcelona are interested in keeping him, as he has become an important option for Hansi Flick thanks to his ability to play both left back and right back. Al-Hilal are not making things easy for Barcelona. According to reports from the Saudi edition of 365Scores, the club is not willing to loan Cancelo again because his contract only has one year left. That would mean he could leave for free after another loan spell, which they want to avoid after the investment they made in him. The Saudi club would only consider letting him return to Barcelona through a permanent transfer, or they could even decide to keep him. The reported price for that deal is around 15 million euros, which could become a key factor in negotiations between the clubs. Inzaghi adds another obstacle Letting an experienced player like Cancelo go was a difficult decision to understand for a league that should attract as many top players as possible. This would be a major boost for Barcelona, as they could get a very valuable player at a relatively low price. Inzaghi may want him back (Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) A short contract length left is not the only obstacle Barcelona may have to deal with in their attempt to bring the player back. There could also be a change of intention from the club, which may want to keep him instead. This part is connected to Simone Inzaghi. According to Sport, the Al-Hilal manager wants Cancelo to stay at the club, which could make it even harder for Barcelona to bring him back. That means negotiations won’t be easy to complete. Cancelo’s desire to play for Benfica A less likely destination for Cancelo could be Benfica. His desire to return there has been the main reason behind choosing Barcelona over other interested teams like Inter, who made better offers. The Portuguese defender spoke about that feeling toward the club a few weeks ago. Cancelo said in an interview with Canal 11: “I have earned more than I expected in my career, but playing for Benfica is like playing basketball. I would do it for love. I would reduce my salary.”

East Bengal, Gokulam Kerala earn wins in IWL; India (M) beat Slovakia at World TT team Championship: Indian Sports, April 30 ESPN India

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her "understanding" that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup.

Controversy over the Flying Bats team has reared its head again after they first made headlines in 2024.

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has previously spoken to reported transfer target Yan Diomande

With 48 nations heading to the ⁠tournament in June and July — the largest edition ever — 980 unique stickers, including 68 "special" ⁠ones will be required to fill the album.

Here are 10 facts about soccer's most prestigious prize -- the FIFA World Cup Trophy -- that you may not know.

UCL talking points: Are PSG favorites? Arsenal right to be aggrieved? ESPN India

Nine Fox Sports commentary teams will travel across North America calling all 104 World Cup matches on-location. The post Fox Sports names World Cup broadcast crews appeared first on Soccer America.

Canada unintentionally denies Iran's entry for FIFA Congress ESPN India

ISAAN KHAN AT THE ESTADIO METROPOLITANO: Long grass, pitch watering antics and a cancelled penalty were all not enough to stymie Arsenal in the end.

The Premier League clubs splashed the cash last summer as ever. And while some players have proven to be a roaring success this season, some most definitely have not. But who takes the No 1 spot?

From 40 candidates to one dream XI: Check out your EA Sports FC 26 Bundesliga Team of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign!

On Wednesday, Johnny Cardoso became the fourth U.S. player to see UEFA Champions League final four action. Cardoso started and went 88 minutes for Atletico Madrid in its 1-1 first-leg semifinal tie with Arsenal. The 24-year-old Cardoso, who was born in New Jersey and raised in Brazil, had earned his 23rd USMNT cap in the […] The post Johnny Cardoso sets a U.S. milestone with UEFA Champions League start in Atleti’s tie with Arsenal appeared first on Soccer America.

After Al Nassr secured a 2-0 on Wednesday in the SPL clash, Cristiano Ronaldo fired back to Ivan Toney and Al Ahli players over their recent social media posts. Cristiano Ronaldo continued his stunning run of form on Wednesday, helping Al Nassr claim a 2-0 victory over Al Ahli in what had been a heavily charged buildup. After the final whistle, the Portuguese star used the occasion to fire back at Ivan Toney and his Al Ahli teammates over their recent social media activity. The controversy had begun in early April when several Al Ahli figures, including head coach Matthias Jaissle, Brazilian winger Galeno and Ivan Toney, publicly vented their frustration over the refereeing decisions in a 1-1 draw against Al Fayha. The result had dealt a significant blow to their title hopes, with the club making pointed claims about unawarded penalties and what they perceived as a bias toward Al Nassr. Wednesday night brought the two sides face to face for the first time since the fallout. Ronaldo opened the scoring and Kingsley Coman sealed the 2-0 win, taking Al Nassr a major stride closer to the SPL title, and the Portuguese captain wasted no time in addressing the recent off-field noise. Speaking to Vini Pereira on Canal GOAT, Ronaldo weighed in on the social media posts that had dominated the headlines in recent weeks. “I think this is not good for the league. Everyone is complaining. Everyone is doing more than they should be doing. This is football, it’s not a war. We know everyone has to fight and wants to win, but everything is not allowed,” he said. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after winning against Al Ahli Ronaldo then made a pointed promise to speak more publicly on the matter when the time is right. “I am going to speak out at the end of the season because I see several bad things. Many players make posts on Instagram and Facebook complaining about the referees, the league, the project. I think that is not good, and it is not the goal of the league,” he added. The Portuguese legend closed with a broader appeal to professionalism, framing it as a matter of the league’s long-term credibility on the global stage. “We should set an example, not only here but also for Europe, if we want to compete with them and be one of the best leagues in the world. I think we should stop this, analyze it, and talk with the Saudi League because, for me, this is no longer football,” he concluded. Al Nassr vs. Al Ahli: The feud continues in the aftermath The match was already dripping with tension before a ball had been kicked. Al Ahli arrived as reigning AFC Champions League Elite winners, and defender Mehdi Demiral had stoked the fire by posting a pointed message on social media: “You were right. We focus on AFC.” The remark was a direct reference to the earlier claims by Al Ahli players that a referee had allegedly told them to “focus on the AFC,” and it did little to cool the temperature before kickoff. In the 98th minute, Demiral found himself on the receiving end of a forceful challenge from Coman, who was booked with a yellow card. The decision only deepened the defender’s anger. “They are helping Al Nassr so that they can win the league. This is a disgrace. Look at my legs. What happened is a disgrace. Al Ahli doesn’t need help to achieve anything. Thank God I’m with Al Ahli,” he said in the mixed zone. ديميرال غاضب جداً جداً جداً انهم يساعدون النصر في حتى يحقق البطولة ، هذا عار ، انظروا الى ساقي ، ماحدث عار ، الاهلي لايحتاج للمساعدة حتى يحقق شيء الحمدلله انني مع الاهلي 🤯 pic.twitter.com/5sqXTY6cFL — خالد بن فصلا | KF (@wlv_s1) April 29, 2026 The 2-0 victory at Al Awwal Park has brought Al Nassr to the brink of the SPL title, with the club now sitting first on 79 points from 30 games, eight clear of Al Hilal. With five games remaining, the defeat has all but ended Al Ahli’s title aspirations, leaving them third with 66 points from 29 games and 13 points adrift of the leaders.

Actor Timothee Chalamet's chaotic portrayal of fictional ping-pong hustler Marty Mauser will be ⁠a world away from the high-class action that begins at London's Copper Box Arena.

Real Madrid have had wretched luck with injuries over the last 2-3 years, and their problems have continued in recent weeks. They lost Rodrygo Goes for the foreseeable future after he tore his ACL against Getafe last month, and one of his teammates at both club and international level is also set for a long-term […] The post World Cup absence confirmed for Real Madrid star following successful surgery appeared first on Football España.

Mikel Arteta complained about the controversial penalties in Arsenal's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. The Champions League semifinals produced a highly controversial match with three penalty incidents that were not all given in the 1-1. Arsenal held Atletico Madrid to a draw, but Mikel Arteta left the city angry with referee Danny Makkelie. Arteta said: “Yesterday there were two handballs (for the match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain). In the Premier League that is not a penalty. For UEFA it is, but you accept it because there is a criteria. I don’t understand the other one. It’s a clear penalty. There’s contact. It’s unacceptable at this level to show the replay 13 times to take the penalty back.” In the first half there was a play in which the ball touched Ben White’s hand after it bounced off him first. Makkelie did not call anything, but he was sent to the VAR monitor to review it and changed his decision. Arsenal’s manager complained heavily about the play that was the potential winning goal. With little time left in the match, Eberechi Eze was brought down by David Hancko. The referee initially called it a penalty on the field before VAR asked him to review it, and he overturned his decision. Eze was brought down by Hancko in the box (Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Arteta’s view of the match Unlike the match played a day earlier, this one was expected to be slower. However, the intensity was there, with both teams looking to close down space for their opponents. That led to changes in who was controlling the game. The manager admitted his team did not play a complete match, as they were pinned back by Atletico Madrid at different points. But in his view, the key moments were even in what was a difficult match for them. Arteta said: “It was a big privilege playing here. Great energy, great environment. We created chances, but we were not good in the first part of the second half. We allowed them chances. We knew we had to get through that. Disappointed with the penalty.” The rematch One disadvantage for these teams is that they have less rest than the other semifinalists. The rematch is set for next Tuesday in England. Arsenal will not be able to rotate players next Saturday against Fulham because they are in a Premier League title race with Manchester City, while Atletico Madrid can do that in their match in Valencia.

Brian Davis - aka True Geordie - was once a football content giant. Then one badly judged joke saw his world fall apart, writes LUKE POWER.

Arteta furious at penalty decision as Atletico resort to dark arts

Arsenal close the gap on leaders Manchester City to eight points with two games in hand, after a 7-0 win over Leicester City - who will finish bottom of the Women's Super League.

Diego Simeone believes the reason Atletico Madrid drew their Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal was a lack of clinical finishing, rather than bad luck. Julian Alvarez’s penalty saw the first leg end level at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano after Viktor Gyokeres scored a spot-kick of his own in the first half. This was […] The post Simeone insists Atletico´s first-leg draw against Arsenal was not down to bad luck appeared first on Soccer News.

Barcelona are looking to sign a new central defender this summer, and their leading target is Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni. But given that it is far from certain that they will be able to afford a deal with the Nerazzurri, cheaper alternatives are being considered by Deco, the club’s sporting director. Jon Martin is someone that […] The post Barcelona offered chance to sign La Liga defender for €30m appeared first on Football España.

United States Men's National Team legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard give a congrats to Mönchengladbach's Joe Scally on becoming the youngest non-German player to reach 150 appearances in the Bundesliga. @Coorslight | #CoorsLightPartner

Julian Alvarez’s penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semifinal first leg clash on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the spot just before the interval after he was fouled, but Alvarez followed suit 10 minutes into the second half after Ben White’s handball. […] The post Arsenal, Atletico trade penalty kicks in Champions League semifinal tie appeared first on Soccer America.

A request for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to be given a police escort while in Vancouver, British Columbia, for FIFA meetings has been denied, the Vancouver Police Department confirmed Wednesday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left "incredibly fuming" by a controversial penalty decision in their Champions League semifinal with Atlético Madrid.