World Cup News

The signs are good for Portugal as the 2026 FIFA World Cup edges closer and they aim to become champions for the first time. Stephen...

Real Madrid Held, Juventus Win Big in FIFA Club World Cup Real Madrid were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Al Hilal in their FIFA Club World Cup opening match. Meanwhile, Italian outfit Juventus put on a strong performance as they stomped Al Ain with a convincing 5-0 score. Madrid Held in Alonso’s First […] The post Real Madrid Held, Juventus Win Big in FIFA Club World Cup appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Portugal Lifted Nations League Trophy After Shootout Win Over Spain Portugal successfully lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy after beating Spain via a penalty shootout in a thrilling final match. Drawing 2-2 in regular time, both teams failed to win it during extra time, but Roberto Martinez’s men held their nerves during the shootout. Portugal […] The post Portugal Lifted Nations League Trophy After Shootout Win Over Spain appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Last summer, the list of high-profile players leaving some of Europe’s biggest clubs to join the Saudi Pro League seemed to get longer by the day… What started with a multi-million-pound pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo in December 2022 soon expanded to include the likes of Karim Benzema, Ruben Neves and of course, Jordan Henderson. Well, now it seems Henderson wants out - and to return to the Premier League. But it may not be that easy and could come at a significant cost... So what would an exit from the Saudi Pro League cost Henderson? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Sarah Shephard & Oliver Kay. Produced by Adonis Pratsides & Jay Beale Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Howe has questioned why all the focus seemed to be on Newcastle, following the Premier Leagues effort to block ‘related-party loans’… So are they actually going to sign Ruben Neves in January? Or anyone else from the Saudi Pro League for that matter? And why is the richest club in the world, turning to a 17 year-old midfielder amid an injury crisis? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, plus Jacob Whitehead & Chris Waugh. Produced by Adonis Pratsides & Mike Stavrou Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Saint-Germain has officially acknowledged a staggering €300 million ($332 million) offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for their star forward Kylian Mbappé, as reported by James Robson of the Associated Press. This prospective transfer fee would smash world records if it comes to fruition. According to James Benge of CBS Sports, Al-Hilal is ready to provide Mbappé a colossal €700 million for a single season, effectively granting him the liberty to make a move to Real Madrid the following summer. Anticipation is mounting that the talented Frenchman will find himself in different colors when the 2023-24 season kicks off. Back in June, Mbappé communicated his decision to Paris Saint-Germain, stating he would not be activating the one-year extension in his contract, which paves the way for him to leave as a free agent during the summer transfer window in 2024. Consequently, PSG has conveyed its readiness to entertain offers from potential suitors for his departure now. Saudi clubs are currently caught up in a spending spree, part of a broader effort to enhance the nation's global reputation. Al-Hilal, one of four Saudi Pro League clubs now under the ownership of the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, has already secured the services of top players like Rúben Neves, Sergej Milinković-Savić, and Kalidou Koulibaly. However, even with the mind-boggling sums of money being offered in Saudi Arabia, it may not be sufficient to lure stars like Lionel Messi, as evidenced by a reported $400 million annual offer that failed to seal the deal. There's a growing sense that Kylian Mbappé's career might be hitting a bit of a plateau at Paris Saint-Germain. PSG's dominance in domestic competitions means that Ligue 1 doesn't provide him with the same level of challenges he could encounter elsewhere. Joining Al-Hilal, even if just for one season, would further extend this narrative. Despite the Saudi Pro League's improvements, the level of competition remains below that of Europe's top leagues. With over a month remaining in the summer transfer window, Mbappé's market situation is likely to evolve before he reaches a final decision. The interest from Al-Hilal could potentially motivate Real Madrid to take action and solidify a partnership that has been in the works for over a year. Kylian Mbappe will leave PSG for free! Striker set to give up €80m loyalty bonus and snub new contract offer In a significant development, Kylian Mbappé has once again conveyed to the club that he will not be signing a new contract, despite discussions about an extension earlier this summer, as reported by 90min. Remarkably, he is willing to forgo the €80 million (£69 million/$86 million) loyalty bonus he is entitled to and is determined to leave when his current contract expires next year. This situation marks a continuation of the friction that arose between Mbappé and PSG at the end of the previous season when he initially declined to activate an option for a contract extension by another year. This left PSG facing the prospect of losing him for free in the following year, prompting president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to issue an ultimatum: either extend the contract or be sold in the transfer window. However, no transfer materialized during the summer, and discussions about a new deal commenced. Now, it appears that Mbappé has reverted to his earlier position since the summer transfer window concluded, confirming his intention to move on in 2024.

In this clip from the Biased Transfer Podcast show on Redmen Plus, Paul, Chris, Ste and Chloe discuss Saudi Arabia's transfer activity so far this window as Ruben Neves looks set to become the next big signing for Al-Hilal. They also discuss the impact Saudi Arabia is having on football and the way European teams will do transfer business moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste was in the studio with Neil Jones from Goal.com this morning to talk through the latest Liverpool news stories! The news of the day appeared to be that Liverpool are being linked to a number of midfielders, most notably Mason Mount from Chelsea and Ruben Neves from Wolves! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR LFC STREAMING SERVICE: http://www.redmenplus.com BECOME A YOUTUBE MEMBER NOW AND GET EXTRA PERKS!: https://bit.ly/3OMuTFs - Buy Our Merch: https://www.redmenmerch.com/ - Award winning Independent Liverpool FC fan channel. - Click the link to get in touch 👉 https://bit.ly/2K8qHDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with the latest Redmen Bitesize, where he discusses the report linking Liverpool with a move for Wolves' Ruben Neves as well as providing an update on the takeover rumours which have been swirling about in the past 48 hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle recap the key storylines from match round fourteen of the 2022-23 Premier League season

With a great win over West Ham last night, can we finally say it? The Emirates is... a fortress? Marcus, Jim and Pete wrestle with that and check in the rest of last night's matches, featuring some worldy skills from James Ward-Prowse and Rúben Neves. We also celebrate Sergio Agüero's amazing career and pull on an alarming Aussie thread. Tweet us @Football Ramble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Jones, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville reflect on Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Wolves at Molineux which saw a superb goal from Ruben Neves cancel out Anthony Martial’s opener. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Mike and Mike break out some of Caley's stats and a few Statsbomb numbers and pick out some surprising numbers, Who have been the Premier League's best passers? Who plays an unexpectedly key in their team's build up? Are they going to gush about James Milner again? Numbers on Kieran Trippier, James Maddison, Granit Xhaka, Marcos Alonso, Ruben Neves and more. (And by more we mean, James Milner.)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

What a week! Jimbo, Pat Nevin, James Horncastle and Julien Laurens draw their conclusions from a crazy few days in the Champions LeagueRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Real 1 - Juve 3: what now for the Old Lady (01m 10s)• PART 2: Roma 3- 0 Barcelona: the dying embers of an empire? (12 00s) • PART 3a: City 1 - 2 Liverpool: is Pep his own worst enemy? (20m 40s)• PART 3b: Spurs v City preview; dubious goals (30m 30s)• PART 3c: Liverpool v Bournemouth preview (34m 00s)• PART 4: The PL weekend (36m 10s)• PART 5a: Ruben Neves; announcements; more bathtub tales (48m 40s)• PART 5b: Euro news from Greece, Portugal, Holland, Scotland and more (56m 20s)• PART 5c: PSG’s FFP fubar and Thomas Tuchel heads to Paris (61m 00s)• PART 6: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers with Lee Price (65m 40s) • PART 7: Adios (68m 30s) PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/) - home of the Money Back Special• get your shave on with our friends [**Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally) •[football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives** podcast](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook**, - home of the Totally Football Quiz every Friday at 1230 BST](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.