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Football – Asian Cup Qualifiers: Lebanon Goes Back-to-Back Against Syria

Two matches, two victories: Lebanon continues its perfect run in the qualifiers for the U20 Women’s Asian Cup, scheduled for 2026 in Thailand. After defeating Cambodia, the players of the national team earned a valuable win against Syria (2-1) on Friday in Yinchuan (China), as part of the second matchday of Group E. Sherine Hasno opened the ...

PSG Dominate List of Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominees

For the second straight year, the 2025 Ballon d'Or will have a new winner after Rodri failed to make the list of 30 nominees dominated by Paris Saint-Germain released on Thursday The Manchester City midfielder had already suffered a knee ligament injury ending his season by the time he won the 2024 award last October. Lionel Messi, who won the ...

Man Utd Agree 85m Euro Deal to Sign Sesko

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on Thursday, according to multiple reports in England. The BBC, Athletic and Sky Sports reported United will pay an initial 76.5 million euros for the 22-year-old with a further 8.5 million euros due in ...

Messi Exits Early with Injury in Miami’s Leagues Cup Win

Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar forward appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and ...

Newcastle Reject Liverpool Bid for Isak

Newcastle have rejected Liverpool's opening bid to sign unsettled Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports on Friday. Isak has been training at his old club Real Sociedad this week after reportedly telling Newcastle he wants to leave St James' Park. The 25-year-old has been linked with Liverpool since the end of last season and the ...

Portugal's Felix Joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi

Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday. Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, but has since seen his fortunes decline. "I'm here to spread joy. Let's win together," said Felix in a video ...

Defending Champions England Beat Spain on Penalties to Win Women's Euro 2025

Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their continental crown. It looked as though Spain would repeat their victory ...

England Ready to Meet Challenge of “Fantastic” Spain in Euro 2025 Final

England captain Leah Williamson admits that Spain are "the best at what they do" but is confident her side can compete with the reigning world champions in Sunday's Euro 2025 final. "Tomorrow we play a game against the world champions who continue to prove themselves over and over in the way that they play football," Williamson told reporters at ...

Messi-Less Miami Held by Cincinnati in MLS

An Inter Miami team missing the suspended Lionel Messi missed the chance to gain ground on Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati after being held to a 0-0 draw in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi and team-mate Jordi Alba were both barred from playing the home game against Cincinnati after controversially withdrawing from this week's MLS ...

Arsenal Seal Swoop for Swedish International Gyokeres

Arsenal on Saturday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bolstering their attacking options as they attempt to challenge for the Premier League title. The 27-year-old, who fired Sporting to the Portuguese title last season with 39 goals and netted a Champions League hat-trick against ...

Rashford 'At Home' at Barca After Sealing Loan From Man United

Marcus Rashford said his new club, Barcelona, already "feels like home" after the Spanish champions loaned the attacker from Manchester United on Wednesday with a future purchase option. "Barcelona and Manchester United have reached a deal for the loan of the player Marcus Rashford until June 30, 2026," announced the La Liga champions in a ...