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Dec 17, 2025, 09:43 AM ETBruno Fernandes has said he would like to play in Spain or Italy once he leaves Manchester United.The Portugal international, whose contract with United expires in June 2027, turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal in the summer.In a two-part interview with Portuguese station Canal 11, Fernandes said United wanted him to go to Al Hilal, but in part two that aired on Wednesday, he said he wants to remain at the club.”I’ve always said that I want to remain in a place for as long as I’m wanted,” he…
Inter Miami CF on Wednesday signed forward Luis Suárez to a new contract through the 2026 MLS season.Suárez joined Inter Miami in December 2023 on a one-year contract, before deciding to extend the deal through the 2025 MLS season.The extension, however, expired following the team’s participation in MLS Cup on Dec. 6.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedInter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said Suárez would be the one to decide his fate at the club, with the possibility of a new contract at his disposal if he chose to stay for an additional year.”Luis Suárez is a legend of football, he is one of…
Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod has died after being involved in a car accident while travelling home from a match, the club have confirmed.The 21-year-old was travelling back from a National League North match away at Bedford Town on Tuesday night when he was involved in an accident on the M1.McLeod came through the ranks at Wolves before leaving the club in the 2024/25 season. That season, he had spells at Rushall and Stourbridge before joining Macclesfield.A club statement read: “Ethan was an incredibly talented and well-respected member of our first team squad, who had his whole life ahead of him.”But…
World Cup glory will be worth a record $50 million in prize money to the national association of the winning team at next year’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada after FIFA confirmed a financial pot of $727m will be shared between the 48 competing nations.The buildup to the 2026 World Cup has been overshadowed by controversy over ticket prices for the games, with FIFA forced to cut prices for a small number of tickets due to a backlash from supporters across the globe.Argentina received $42m from FIFA for their 2022 World Cup win. Shaun Botterill – FIFA/FIFA via…
Rooney’s brave comments about his struggles with alcohol helped reopen the conversation about soccer culture’s ongoing issues. Rasid Necati Aslim/Getty ImagesWhen Wayne Rooney recently revealed his battle with alcohol during his record-breaking career with Manchester United, it was a jarring reminder that even the most successful sports stars fight to overcome unseen challenges. At the same time, Rooney’s revelations seemed a throwback to a different era.”I just drank for two days straight, come [into] training and at the weekend I’d scored two goals and then I’d go back and go and drink for two days straight again,” Rooney said. “That was…
Dec 17, 2025, 08:00 AM ETThe 2025 Apertura final featured the longest penalty shootout in Liga MX history. Yuri CORTEZ / AFP via Getty ImagesIn Mexico on Sunday, the 2025 Torneo Apertura final between Toluca and Tigres was decided by the longest penalty shootout in Liga MX history, with 24 spot kicks taken. But that marathon was still not even half as long as the world record for the longest shootout.Toluca won the Apertura title after beating Tigres 9-8 on penalties, with 17 scored and seven missed in the shootout which went on for so long that the two goalkeepers were…
Sir Keir Starmer has warned Roman Abramovich that “the clock is ticking” for him to donate £2.5bn from the sale of Chelsea to Ukraine.The Prime Minister told MPs on Wednesday that ministers have issued a licence allowing the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea to be transferred to a new foundation for humanitarian causes in Ukraine. Speaking in the House of Commons, he said: “My message to Abramovich is this: the clock is ticking. “Honour the commitment you made and pay up now, and if you don’t, we are prepared to go to court so every penny reaches those whose…
Rangers have appointed Stig Inge Bjørnebye as football consultant and advisor for an initial period of around six months.It is understood the 56-year-old, who made over 300 appearances for various clubs including Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers, will begin at Ibrox this week – working alongside the club’s existing football leadership. Bjørnebye has also worked as a sporting director at Rosenborg and most recently Danish club Aarhus. Sunday 21st December 12:30pm Kick off 1:30pm Sky Sports News understands the former Norway international will work in an advisory and supportive capacity, reporting to chairman Andrew Cavenagh.It is thought he has been tasked…
Oliver Glasner says his contract extension talks with Crystal Palace have been pushed back, with the club stepping up their contingency planning with a list of potential successors.Speaking in a press conference on Wednesday ahead of Palace’s Conference League game with KuPS, Glasner revealed initial conversations about extending his deal which expires at the end of this season first took place in March. However, he says Palace’s busy schedule of matches – which includes a run of three games in six days – means there is not a feasible time to sit down and talk with chairman Steve Parish. Glasner insisted his…
Bournemouth are plotting more transfer business ahead of the January window as they look to improve Andoni Iraola’s squad – with a new goalkeeper among the list of targets.The south-coast club had the lowest net spend in the Premier League this summer, selling key players to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool as well as making seven new signings themselves. While the hierarchy at the club are happy with their recruitment and evolution of the team they want to add more to the group with a goalkeeper, winger and central defender all being identified as target areas in January if…