Barcelona have officially completed the signing of Joan Garcia from city rivals Espanyol, activating his €25 million release clause. The 24-year-old goalkeeper arrives following an outstanding campaign and is expected to be the club’s new starter in goal next season. According to reports, Garcia was assured of this role as part of the agreement to…
Brazilian side Botafogo pulled off the shock of the tournament by defeating Paris St-Germain 1-0 at the Club World Cup. The result marks the biggest upset so far, as the newly crowned Copa Libertadores champions got the better of the current European titleholders. Igor Jesus, 24, scored the only goal of the game in the…
Kylian Mbappé has been discharged from hospital following a bout of gastroenteritis, Real Madrid confirmed in an official statement. The French forward had been ruled out of Madrid’s FIFA Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal after falling ill earlier in the week. Mbappé did not take part in any of the pre-match training sessions…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been included in a six-man shortlist for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year accolade. The 30-year-old Portugal international is joined by Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister, Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, Arsenal’s Declan Rice, and Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. This prestigious award is voted for…
Manchester United supporters have criticised the club’s decision to raise matchday ticket prices to a potential high of £97. This follows what many consider one of the club’s poorest campaigns in decades, with a 15th-place finish – their lowest league position since being relegated in 1973-74. Last season, tickets for Premier League matches at Old…
Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup journey with a 2-0 victory over Wydad AC in Philadelphia, and it was Phil Foden who stood out with a goal and assist. The 25-year-old, who has come through City’s academy, gave his side an early lead by scoring in the second minute before setting up Jeremy…
Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been formally charged by the Football Association (FA) for breaking anti-doping regulations following a failed drug test. The 24-year-old has already been provisionally suspended after an “adverse finding” was discovered during a routine urine screening in December. Under FIFA’s global rules, footballers found guilty of deliberately using banned…
Jobe Bellingham stepped onto the pitch for his first Borussia Dortmund appearance in a 0-0 tie against Brazil’s Fluminense during the Club World Cup clash at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. The 19-year-old midfielder, recently signed from Sunderland, entered from the bench but was unable to help the German club break the deadlock. His appearance mirrored…
Michail Antonio made his return to competitive football on Monday evening, turning out for Jamaica in their unexpected CONCACAF Gold Cup loss to Guatemala. It marked his first appearance since a severe car crash in December that left his future in doubt. The 35-year-old was included in Jamaica’s squad for this summer’s tournament in the…
FIFA has come under fire from human rights campaigners for not visibly promoting anti-discrimination messages during the current Club World Cup in the United States. The global football body had previously backed strong statements against racism, notably at Qatar 2022, but these appear to have been replaced by a more general campaign at the revamped…