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The Bundesliga returns this weekend, after a long and eventful international break, with Borussia Dortmund hosting Werder Bremen on Friday evening. After a torrid time in the Bundesliga last season, barely surviving relegation, Werder Bremen got off to a good start before the break, picking up seven points from their first four games. Wins over […]
UCLA hosts Ohio State on Saturday evening in a Big Ten matchup (6 p.m., PT).
FC Barcelona have extended Xavi Espart’s contract until the summer of 2030, rewarding the defender’s rapid progress into Hansi Flick’s first-team plans. The agreement was announced on Thursday and includes a significant improvement to Espart’s salary, while the value of his release clause has also been substantially increased, according to Sport. Espart had previously been […] The article Barcelona secure Xavi Espart’s future with new contract until 2030 was written by Elias Boateng and firs...
The Seattle Reign and Seattle Sounders share a combined +1 goal differential as each team has played 27 league games in 2026. As such, the 12-11-4 Reign sit two points out of an NWSL playoff spot with three games remaining, while the 10-9-8 Sounders occupy the seventh spot in the MLS Western Conference with seven games remaining. The Reign return from an international break for a bout with the Chicago Stars on Oct. 18, while the Sounders start a tough road trip at New England on Saturday...
Chicago Fire FC director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter announced that the club has 'reached an agreement' with Maren Haile-Selassie on a contract extension The post Chicago Fire FC, Maren Haile-Selassie reached ‘an agreement’ on contract extension, per Gregg Berhalter appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Vlatko Andonovski's first addition as Chicago Stars FC's Chief Soccer is forward Racheal Kundananji from Bay FC The post Chicago Stars FC acquire forward Racheal Kundananji from Bay FC for $700,000 appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Saturday’s MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns can present South African football to a global audience. The match at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban kicks off at 6pm, with Pirates seeking a fifth successive MTN8 title. Ouaddou said the occasion was an opportunity for two champion teams to promote the […] The article Pirates v Sundowns final is a chance to showcase South African football, says Ouaddou was written by Issa Said and first appeared...
Orlando Pirates are aiming for a fifth successive MTN8 title when they meet Mamelodi Sundowns in the final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday at 6pm. The Durban decider could be shaped by a series of individual contests, with the following three match-ups likely to have a major impact on the outcome. Lebone Seema v […] The article Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns: Three battles that could decide MTN8 final was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Orlando Pirates will face Mamelodi Sundowns in a sold-out MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, with both sides aiming to claim the first domestic trophy of the season. Pirates are seeking an unprecedented fifth consecutive trophy, while Sundowns are attempting to end a four-year wait for success in a domestic knockout competition. Here […] The article Five key storylines as Orlando Pirates face Sundowns in MTN8 final was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
Liverpool have received a mixed injury update ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League meeting with Manchester City, with Jeremy Jacquet back on the pitch while Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo remain sidelined. Jacquet had raised concerns after sustaining a left hamstring strain while on international duty with France. The defender missed France’s 4-1 victory over […] The article Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo miss Liverpool training as Jeremy Jacquet returns ahead of Man City showdown was written...
Sounders will have their hands full when they face No. 2 team in East.
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Jarell Quansah does NOT want to re-join Liverpool next summer, with three rival clubs now cleared to make a move and the reason behind the snub coming to light
Eintracht Frankfurt will be without Malik Pimpong for Saturday’s Bundesliga trip to RB Leipzig after the young forward returned from international duty with a minor injury. Frankfurt coach Adi Hutter confirmed the setback ahead of the match, although he did not disclose the exact nature of Pimpong’s complaints or provide a timeframe for his return. […] The article Malik Pimpong ruled out of RB Leipzig clash was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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Fermin Lopez has been the preferred playmaker for Barcelona this season, but Dani Olmo remains first choice for Spain under Luis de la Fuente. Both Hansi Flick and De la Fuente generally use a 4-3-3 formation, although their systems contain some differences. Each also includes a playmaker, with the role shared by Lopez and Olmo. […] The article Barcelona roles reversed for Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo under Flick and De la Fuente was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Since Lionel Messi arrived in 2023, Inter Miami have grown from a promising MLS franchise into the league's most valuable club. Inter Miami are already planning a long-term future with Lionel Messi that goes well beyond his current contract, according to reports. Now that the 39-year-old has retired from the Argentina national team, he is fully focused on the MLS, and the club’s ownership want to keep him tied to the franchise even after he stops playing, a vision that includes the possibili...
Sources have previously reported how the Reds have edged ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United, who were also said to be closely tracking the youngster's progress
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur both probably needed a long Premier League break to reflect on what’s not worked so far. In short, almost everything. Since a 5-2 win against Ipswich, United are winless in four domestic matches, a sequence that includes an EFL Cup defeat to Brighton. A home defeat against 10-man Manchester City […]
Real Madrid host Villarreal at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, 10 October 2026, as they look to preserve their perfect home record at the start of the LaLiga season. The match, part of the eighth round of the campaign, begins at 19:00 GMT. Villarreal arrive in Madrid with renewed momentum after winning their final […] The article Real Madrid aim to maintain Bernabeu record against Villarreal was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Arsenal are expected to field an attacking line-up when they face Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, 10 October 2026, in the sixth round of the Premier League. Bruno Guimaraes could partner Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield, with the combination intended to provide greater balance and physical presence. Bukayo Saka is expected to retain his […] The article Arsenal v Leeds United: Gyokeres set to lead the line as both sides prepare for Premier League meeting was written by Nuhu Adams ...
Lionel Messi has now finally retired from international soccer. After successfully winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and taking his team to another final in the USA, Messi has now hung up his boots. While he failed to deliver another World Cup to Argentina, he walked out of the team with his head […] The post Lionel Messi gets criticism for final Argentina match from Benin manager appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Arsenal must pay close to €150m / £128m if they're to sign a confirmed target on the left wing, though doing so could see the Gunners compile the greatest eleven in Premier League history
FC Dallas makes franchise history Saturday, visiting Bank of America Stadium for the first time ever to face Charlotte FC. A six-game unbeaten run, Musa chasing a record, and a playoff spot in sight…here's what to watch.
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