Five players Liverpool could sign to replace Fabinho

Liverpool will need to escalate their transfer dealings if they wish to be ready for the beginning of the season after the surprise exit of starting midfielder Fabinho.

Putellas cameo as Spain cruise in ominous World Cup display

Coach Jorge Vilda says Spain will try to eke the best out of Alexia Putellas at the Women’s World Cup after she made a cameo off the bench in Friday’s ominous 3-0 win over Costa Rica.

Smith scores twice as holders US ease to 3-0 win in World Cup opener

Sophia Smith scored twice and set up another as a new-look United States launched their bid to win a third Women’s World Cup in a row with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam on Saturday.

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Watch as Tifo Football breakdown the strangest Premier League transfer of all time. 

Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with narrow wins

New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for a first Women’s World Cup win ever and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts on Thursday.

Nigerian hero denies Canada but no Philippines World Cup fairytale

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the hero for Nigeria to earn them a point against Canada at the Women’s World Cup on Friday but there was to be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.

Soccermag’s Best Saudi Pro League XI

Here are Soccermag’s picks for the Saudi Pro League’s ultimate starting XI.  

Watch: Should Jordan Henderson leave Liverpool?

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson looks set for his Premier League exit after agreeing personal terms with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.

Watch: How Arsenal can afford to spend £200 million

Watch as Tifo Football explain how the Gunners can afford to spend 200 million pounds upgrading their squad.

Leeds confirm approval for takeover by 49ers’ owners

Leeds United announced Tuesday that the English Football League had approved the club’s takeover by the owners of NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers in the latest example of a US-based group taking a controlling stake in an English team.