Ballon d’Or 2025 shortlist announcement set for August 7
The organizers of the Ballon d’Or confirmed on Thursday that the nominees for the prestigious 2025 award will be unveiled on August 7.
Watch: Trent’s Madrid presentation – A flawless first impression
Real Madrid presented their new signing, Trent Alexander-Arnold, at the club’s training ground in a presentation that left a strong impression with the English defender captivating the media and club officials by delivering a flawless one-minute speech entirely in Spanish.
Kane ready for more after breaking trophy curse
Fresh from lifting a first team title of his career, Harry Kane and Bayern Munich head to the Club World Cup in the United States eyeing more than just another shot at silverware. Long on the receiving end of jibes about not winning a team trophy in his 15-year career despite a glittering array of individual honours, the 31-year-old striker… Read more →
Leroy Sané joins Galatasaray on a free transfer
Germany winger Leroy Sane has joined Galatasaray on a free transfer from Bayern Munich, the Turkish champions announced on Thursday.
Napoli sign De Bruyne after City exit
Kevin De Bruyne has signed for Napoli as a free agent after being released by Manchester City, the Serie A champions’ president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed on Thursday.
Brighton sign Kostoulas from Olympiakos
Brighton have agreed to sign Greece Under-21 forward Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiakos in a deal worth a reported £29.8 million ($40.5 million).
Trent: Real Madrid ‘only’ team I’d have left Liverpool for
New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold said he joined the “only” team he would have considered leaving Liverpool for, at his presentation on Thursday.
Cardoso warns Sundowns must adapt to less possession
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns, a team used to dominating possession, may have their time with the ball considerably reduced at the Club World Cup, says coach Miguel Cardoso.
Premier League ‘under strain’ despite record revenues
The combined revenue of Premier League clubs rose to a record £6.3 billion (R151 Billion) in the 2023/24 season, but fan unrest and worsening competitive balance are cause for concern, according to financial experts Deloitte.
Star players missing at the Club World Cup
FIFA’s inaugural expanded Club World Cup in the United States has one billion dollars of prize money on the line but will be missing some of the game’s star names.