Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche was linked with a move to the Premier League with Liverpool but is now set to join Paris Saint-Germain. Adam Bate speaks to his former coach to find out why he is in demand. It is about his pressing as well as his skills...
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Former Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Dino Toppmöller has defended his defensive record at the Bundesliga club, arguing that the disastrous final months of his tenure created a misleading impression of his work.
Roberto De Zerbi wants to sign at least one wide attacker for Tottenham; Cody Gakpo has four years left on his contract and would not be sold for cheap, or until a replacement is through the door; Liverpool are keen on PSG's Bradley Barcola, while Spurs also have Savinho on their shortlist
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Manchester United legend Patrice Evra (Picture: Getty) Patrice Evra has urged Manchester United target Manu Kone to join Arsenal, insisting the France World Cup star ‘can do well’ at the Premier League champion...
Leading New Zealand football coach Jacques Vercauteren has died in France, aged 89.Vercauteren, who was generally known as Jack, was a well-respected secondary school educator across the country for several decades and coached several national league sides and schools representative sides.“He excelled in coaching young footballers and was responsible for the careers of many players," says a tribute by the social media group Papatoetoe AFC — The Glory Years.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 22: Randal Kolo Muani #20 of Juventus FC looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 22, 2025...
Mali's international Mamadou Sangaré is heading to the Premier League following a stellar season with french club Lens. He has officially joined Brentford in a landmark €48 million transfer, setting a new record sale for the French club.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 06: Gianluigi Buffon of Italy attends before the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between France and Italy at Parc des Princes stadium on September 06, 2024 in Par...
Leading New Zealand football coach Jacques Vercauteren has died in France, aged 89.Vercauteren, who was generally known as Jack, was a well-respected secondary school educator across the country for several decades and coached several national league sides and schools representative sides.“He excelled in coaching young footballers and was responsible for the careers of many players," says a tribute by the social media group Papatoetoe AFC — The Glory Years.
Obviously, it was disappointing that England weren’t able to bring it home this year, but their third-place finish – their highest achievement since winning in 1966 – was something to be proud of. And what ...
The transfer window for Premier League, English Football League, Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League clubs - and their counterparts in Germany, France, Spain and Italy - re-opened on 15 June.The windo...
The football icon's son has blew his chance of featuring in the World Cup07:00, 01 Aug 2026The son of the legendary Zinedine Zidane, Enzo, retired from football at just 29 due to boredom. The premature ending o...
Emile Heskey has spoken exclusively to the ECHO about Liverpool as they reportedly prepare a big-money bid for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola06:00, 01 Aug 2026Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey lov...
You won’t normally catch me watching football – maybe darts or snooker – but A&E makes for strange bedfellows. I’d been in A&E for four hours, and there’s only so many times you can walk to the wate...
At a time when Italian football was known for the excellence of its defensive systems, Franco Baresi, who has died aged 66 after a period of ill health, embodied its most prized qualities. Whether with AC Milan...
FIFA has insisted “nobody is selling football” after criticism of its decision to launch a consultation on selling stakes in a World Cup commercial entity to private investors.The world governing body of footba...
European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.The decision to boycott any competition run by FIFA was taken at a virtual meeting o...
Mikel Arteta will begin Arsenal's Premier League title defence without one of his biggest stars Jacobo Ramon could emerge as William Saliba's replacement at Arsenal(Image: Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto) The W...
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Fifa’s proposed sale of a private stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup, reflects the expanding reach of US-style sports finance, including private equity, into global football, Roger Benne...
SportFootballFIFAGianni Infantino, the president of FIFA since 2016, was on Thursday accused of "putting profit ahead of fans" amid the controversial plans to sell stakes of the World Cup22:20, 30 Jul 2026Updat...
A beautiful but, at the same time, very scary image above, created by a friend (Dave Flitcroft) who was imagining typical scenes confronting firefighters and terrified residents in the Gironde area of SW France...
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Uefa has announced that it will stage a full boycott of Fifa competitions, including the World Cup, if Gianni Infantino’s controversial plans to sell off stakes in its tournaments to private investors are voted...
It isn’t just football fans and Uefa executives who want to give Gianni Infantino the red card for his plan to sell off 20% of the World Cup to a privately backed commercial enterprise.The Fifa president is als...
Lacroix had been on a shortlist of centre-back options since it became clear Chelsea's defence was underperforming and that they needed more physicality and leadership in their backline.Although former Manchest...
Chelsea have completed the signing of centre-back Maxence Lacroix and we joined the France international as he walked around Cobham for the first time. The 26-year-old has signed fo...
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Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The 26-year-old defender has agreed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 203...
Read articleOffsAIde·30 July 2026Marina Ferrari criticises Gianni Infantino plan, says football is not for saleFrance’s sports minister Marina Ferrari has added her voice to criticism of FIFA after The Times reported that ...
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Everton are linked with interest in Celtic's Alistair Johnston with Nathan Patterson tipped to exit, while Nadim Bajrami reportedly nears an exit from Rangers.Everton, whose Scotland right-back, Nathan Patterso...
Football Fern Kate Taylor has signed with top-flight Spanish club Madrid CFF after completing her contract with French Women's Championship club Dijon.Taylor (22) moves to Spain after completing her two-year deal with Dijon to play in Liga F, which includes European heavyweights Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.Madrid CFF came 9th in the 16-club Liga F last season.
Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, plus more.
