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Besiktas have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Leandro Trossard in a transfer worth €20million (£17.1m, $22.9m). The proposed deal includes an initial €18million fee plus €2million in performance-related add-ons. However, the transfer has not yet been completed, with personal terms and a salary package worth up to around €9million still being finalized. ‎ ‎Besiktas have agreed a €20m deal with Arsenal for Leandro Trossard, with personal terms and wages still being finalized. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ Trossard currently has one year remaining on his Arsenal contract. Although he agreed fresh terms in August 2025 that brought a significant salary increase, the agreement did not extend his stay beyond the existing 2027 expiry date. The 31-year-old is currently representing Belgium at the World Cup, where his side is preparing for a last-16 clash against the United States on Monday. He has started all four matches under Rudi Garcia, scoring twice in the 5-1 group-stag...

Harry Kane has acknowledged that Ghana's disciplined defensive display played a major role in England being held to a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup match. The England captain endured a quiet evening in front of goal, with Ghana successfully restricting his movement and limiting clear-cut opportunities. ‎ ‎Harry Kane discusses his missed late chance and Ghana's defensive tactics after England's draw. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ Compact Ghana Defence Restricts Three Lions Following an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, expectations were high for England heading into the clash. Kane had scored twice in that opening triumph, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford were also among the goals. Yet Ghana, under the guidance of Carlos Queiroz, produced a resilient defensive performance. Their compact shape denied England space in dangerous areas and prevented the Three Lions from replicating the attacking display shown in their previous outing. The statistics refle...

‎The Miami Heat have completed one of the NBA's biggest trades, acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks and bringing an end to the superstar's lengthy tenure with the franchise that drafted him. ‎ ‎The Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis as Milwaukee secures young players and picks. ‎Getty Images ‎As part of the agreement, Bobby Portis will also head to Miami. Milwaukee receives a substantial package featuring Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, three first-round draft picks, a 2030 pick swap and a 2033 second-round pick. ‎ ‎Among those draft assets is the No. 13 overall selection in Tuesday's NBA Draft. The remaining two first-round picks included in the trade are unprotected. ‎ ‎Why the Bucks Chose to Move On ‎ ‎For more than a year, reports suggested Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee was uncertain. The speculation intensified after a disappointing 32-50 season in which the Bucks fin...

‎Pep Guardiola is a Spanish soccer coach and former professional soccer player with an estimated net worth of $160 million. ‎ ‎Widely considered one of the greatest managers in football history, Josep "Pep" Guardiola Sala transformed himself from the midfield orchestrator of Johan Cruyff's famed Barcelona "Dream Team" into one of the most influential coaches the sport has ever seen. His managerial success at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City has been built on tactical innovation, positional play, relentless pressing, and exceptional control of matches. ‎ ‎Pep Guardiola's $160 million net worth, salary, career earnings, coaching success, and football legacy explained. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Throughout his coaching career, Guardiola has led some of football's most dominant teams, helping shape the careers of stars such as Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets at Barcelona before guiding Manchester City to a historic treb...

‎Cristiano Ronaldo has defended Portugal after their frustrating 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. ‎ ‎Following a tense encounter in Houston, Portugal were held by a resilient DR Congo side after Yoane Wissa cancelled out an early goal. Despite visibly showing his frustration at full-time and heading straight down the tunnel, Ronaldo later spoke to Sport TV while signing autographs, offering a firm defence of the team’s performance. ‎ ‎Ronaldo defends Portugal after 1-1 draw vs DR Congo, urging focus ahead of World Cup group stage matches. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎When asked what was missing from Portugal’s display, Ronaldo was direct in his assessment: ‎ ‎“What was missing? Nothing was missing, this is football. Portugal could have won, but also could have lost. It could have gone either way,” ‎ ‎His comments reflected his belief that the match was evenly balanced, despite Portugal failing to secure all three points. ...

‎England enter the 2026 World Cup with plenty of reasons for optimism. Harry Kane continues to rank among the finest strikers in world football, Declan Rice has established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders, and Thomas Tuchel brings tactical expertise capable of maximizing an attack filled with elite talent. ‎ England boast elite attacking talent, but concerns over fitness and experience in defence could threaten World Cup success. ‎Getty/GOAL ‎Yet despite their strengths going forward, England's defensive unit remains a major source of uncertainty. ‎ ‎The contrast between attack and defence is striking. While England's forward line can be devastating, Tuchel's preferred back four of Reece James, John Stones, Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly enters the tournament carrying concerns over fitness, experience and reliability. ‎ ‎Every contender has weaknesses, but England's defensive concerns are among the most visible and could ultimat...

Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James has made a sensational suggestion involving a potential move for Marcus Rashford to Liverpool, despite the fierce rivalry with Manchester United. James believes the England forward’s ability remains unquestionable and feels his qualities could still flourish under the right environment, with Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola mentioned as a key managerial influence capable of helping him rediscover top form. ‎ David James backs Liverpool to consider Marcus Rashford transfer, praising his talent and suggesting Iraola could help revive him. ‎Getty Images Sport  The former England international has urged Liverpool to at least consider the possibility of signing Rashford, describing him as an elite-level talent despite recent questions about consistency and his long-term future. Uncertainty around Rashford has grown following reports that Barcelona decided not to activate a £30 million option to make his loan move permanent, leaving his n...

‎Iran manager Amir Ghalenoei has launched a strong criticism of World Cup organisers after his side was instructed to leave the United States immediately following a dramatic 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their tournament opener at Los Angeles Stadium. ‎ Iran's coach blasts World Cup organisers after travel disruption following a dramatic 2-2 draw with New Zealand. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎Travel Disruption Overshadows Iran's Performance ‎ ‎Iran produced a resilient display, coming from behind twice through goals from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi to earn a point. However, attention quickly shifted away from the result as logistical complications emerged after the final whistle. ‎ ‎Organisers reportedly moved the team's travel schedule forward, forcing the squad to abandon planned recovery time and return to their security base in Tijuana. ‎ ‎Ghalenoei Voices Frustration ‎ ‎The Iran coach expressed frustration over the impact that repeated travel demands ha...

‎Spain's 2026 World Cup campaign suffered an unexpected setback as Cape Verde secured a remarkable 0-0 draw against the reigning European champions in Atalanta on Monday. ‎ ‎Few gave the tournament debutants any chance of taking points from Spain, but veteran goalkeeper Vozinha emerged as the hero of the occasion. The 40-year-old delivered a string of crucial saves to frustrate La Roja and preserve a memorable clean sheet. ‎ Spain were held 0-0 by Cape Verde as Ferran Torres and Gavi struggled despite Lamine Yamal's late introduction. ‎Getty/GOAL ‎ ‎Although Spain dominated possession, their attacking display fell short of expectations against a side ranked 64th in the world. Pedri struggled to influence the match at his usual level, while the forward line failed to capitalize on the opportunities that did arrive. ‎ ‎Ferran Torres endured a particularly frustrating evening. The attacker squandered a golden chance in the first half when he struck the crossbar from cl...

‎Manchester United have completed a significant refinancing package that has increased the club's long-term debt while extending the repayment timeline for borrowings associated with the Glazer family's takeover. ‎ ‎According to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the club has refinanced its $425 million (£318m) senior secured notes, which had originally been due for repayment next year. ‎ ‎Manchester United extend debt repayment to 2031, increase borrowing to $550m and continue pursuing transfer targets. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎The restructuring has raised the value of those notes to $550 million (£412m). At the same time, the interest rate attached to the debt has increased from 3.79 per cent in 2015 to 5.36 per cent. The higher rate is expected to cost the club approximately £9.7 million more per year. ‎ ‎One benefit of the arrangement is the extension of the repayment deadline to 2031. However, that comes alongside increased annual in...

‎Three decades after football was supposed to come "home" in 1996, England are still searching for their first major international trophy since lifting the World Cup in 1966. With Thomas Tuchel now in charge and an impressive qualifying campaign behind them, optimism is growing around the Three Lions. ‎ ‎England won every World Cup qualifier and did not concede a single goal. They also arrive as FIFA's fourth-ranked team and runners-up at the last two European Championships. With players such as Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in the squad, expectations are understandably high. ‎ ‎England look strong under Thomas Tuchel, but defensive issues, injuries and pressure could derail their World Cup hopes. ‎Getty Images Sport (3) ‎ ‎Tuchel's record of winning trophies across multiple countries, including the Champions League with Chelsea, has only strengthened belief. Yet despite the talent available, several issues continue to raise doubts about Engl...

‎A new World Cup regulation, already being labelled the “anti-Arsenal law,” is set to reshape how set pieces are played, with FIFA and IFAB introducing stricter enforcement against blocking during corners and free kicks. ‎ ‎The updated rule focuses on eliminating pushing, shoving, and obstructive movement that prevents defenders from challenging for the ball. It specifically targets situations where attacking players act as blockers before the ball is delivered, a practice increasingly common in modern set-piece routines. ‎ ‎World Cup set-piece rule change bans blocking at corners, impacting Premier League tactics and Arsenal’s style. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎Under the new interpretation, players can now be penalised even before the ball is kicked if they are found obstructing an opponent’s movement. The rule has been inspired by concepts seen in basketball, where screening opponents is tightly regulated. ‎ ‎The change will be implemented at the upcoming World Cup and roll...

‎Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain has already triggered discussions about potential summer reinforcements, despite Mikel Arteta guiding the club to the Premier League title. ‎ ‎The Gunners suffered a painful 4-3 penalty shootout loss to PSG at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, and former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes the result highlighted areas where the squad still needs improvement if they are to compete consistently at Europe’s highest level. ‎ ‎Martin Keown urges Arsenal to strengthen attack after Champions League final loss to PSG despite Premier League triumph. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎Keown identifies key positions for improvement ‎ ‎Speaking on TNT Sports after the final, Keown suggested Arsenal may still need to strengthen in the striker department and possibly on the left wing. ‎ ‎“They may look again at the striker. Kai Havertz played 90 minutes tonight but it’s only the second full game he’s finished in 18 months. With Viktor...

‎Marcus Rashford remains fully committed to extending his stay at Barcelona despite growing uncertainty following the arrival of Anthony Gordon. The Manchester United loanee is continuing to focus on securing a permanent move to the Spanish champions while relying on the backing of manager Hansi Flick. ‎ ‎Marcus Rashford remains focused on a permanent Barcelona stay despite Anthony Gordon’s arrival from Newcastle. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎The English forward recently delivered a clear statement through social media as speculation surrounding his future intensified. Posting a series of training images on Instagram, Rashford added the caption: “Keep it moving,” signalling his determination to ignore outside distractions and remain focused on his performances. ‎ ‎Questions over Rashford’s long-term future at Camp Nou have increased after Barcelona completed the signing of Gordon. Many viewed the blockbuster transfer as a sign that the club may decide against retaining Rashfor...

‎Arne Slot’s time at Liverpool may already be over, but the Dutch manager is reportedly attracting major interest from AC Milan following his departure from Anfield. ‎ ‎The 47-year-old was relieved of his duties on Saturday after two seasons in charge of Liverpool. Shortly after the announcement, reports emerged linking him with a swift return to management in Serie A. ‎ ‎AC Milan have reportedly started talks with Arne Slot following his departure from Liverpool after two seasons. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎Journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims AC Milan have made Slot their top managerial target as they prepare for life after Massimiliano Allegri. The Italian giants are believed to have already opened discussions with representatives of the former Liverpool coach. ‎ ‎Milan are searching for a fresh start after enduring another disappointing domestic campaign. Allegri’s dismissal followed a fifth-place finish in Serie A, leaving the Rossoneri outside the Champions League for a s...

‎Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash involving his Lamborghini on the M3 motorway. The 31-year-old footballer was later released on bail while Hampshire Police continue their investigation into the incident. ‎ Raheem Sterling was arrested after a Lamborghini crash on the M3 and released on bail as police enquiries continue. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎The incident occurred on Thursday morning near the Minley Interchange, according to reports from Metro. Hampshire Police confirmed they received reports shortly before 9am that a Lamborghini had collided with motorway barriers on the southbound side of the M3. ‎ ‎Authorities stated that no other vehicles were involved in the collision and no injuries were reported at the scene. ‎Following the crash, Sterling was arrested as police began enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident and the allegations connected to the driver. ‎ ‎Hampshire Police released an official statemen...

‎Anthony Gordon has wasted little time outlining his ambitions after sealing his move to FC Barcelona, with the England international making it clear that winning the Champions League is a major target during his spell in Spain. ‎ ‎The former Newcastle United F.C. winger completed his transfer to the Catalan side on a five-year deal reportedly valued at €80m (£69m). Following his arrival, Gordon visited the club museum, where he reflected on Barcelona’s rich European history and immediately set his sights on adding another continental title to the collection. ‎ Anthony Gordon outlines Champions League ambitions after joining Barcelona from Newcastle United. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎While standing in front of the five Champions League trophies displayed by the club, Gordon stated: "We need the sixth." ‎ ‎The 25-year-old later explained that he hopes to help Barcelona reclaim European glory during his time with the club, further underlining the ambition he carries in...

‎Patrice Evra has delivered a brutal warning to Arsenal ahead of their Champions League final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain, claiming the French giants could “destroy” Mikel Arteta’s side if they fail to “play better football.” ‎ ‎Arsenal are preparing for their first Champions League final appearance since 2006 after reaching the European showpiece unbeaten. Mikel Arteta’s side will now attempt to make history in Budapest as they chase the biggest prize in club football on Hungarian soil. ‎ ‎Patrice Evra fears PSG could overpower Arsenal in the Champions League final if Mikel Arteta’s side play too defensively. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎Standing in their way is a PSG side aiming to successfully defend the Champions League trophy and emulate the achievements of Zinedine Zidane’s legendary Real Madrid teams from 2015 to 2018. The Ligue 1 champions head into the final with confidence and a powerful attacking line-up featuring Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvara...

‎Manchester United’s latest financial results have revealed the significant cost attached to the departure of Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff earlier this year. ‎ ‎The club confirmed that removing the Portuguese manager in January resulted in a £16.7 million payout, continuing a costly trend of managerial changes at Old Trafford. The expense comes shortly after United previously paid £14.5 million to dismiss Erik ten Hag and his backroom team. ‎ ‎Manchester United’s financial report shows Ruben Amorim’s departure cost £16.7m despite major improvement under Michael Carrick. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎Amorim exited the club with 18 months still remaining on his contract following a poor run of performances that left United in a difficult league position. Since his departure, however, the club’s fortunes have dramatically improved under new head coach Michael Carrick. ‎ ‎Carrick oversaw a remarkable rise in form, guiding Manchester United from 15th place last season to a th...