17 July 2025
Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Stefan Freiis “back home resting” after suffering a head/neck injury in second-half stoppage time of his team’s 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew on Sunday. The 39-year-old collided with Crew midfielder Amar Sejdić when looking to collect a floated-in free kick, prompting medical personnel to rush onto the pitch during the Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental…
17 July 2025
The Columbus Crew have acquired midfielder Hugo Picard from Ligue 2 side EA Guingamp, the club announced Monday. The 22-year-old Frenchman is under contract through 2028 with an option for 2029. He will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots. Picard produced 10 goals and 15 assists in 104 matches across all competitions for Guingamp. He mainly features in wide areas. “We are excited…
17 July 2025
FC Dallas have transferred forward Leó Chúto Portuguese top-flight side FC Alverca, the club announced Saturday. The 25-year-old Brazil native spent a half-season with Dallas after being acquired in January. He was part of the trade that sent Jesús Ferreira to Seattle Sounders FC. Chú scored once in four appearances for Dallas. He previously joined Seattle in August 2021 from Brazilian club…
17 July 2025
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has praised Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Spanish-speaking skills following the defender’s official unveiling at Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold delivered his entire welcome speech in Spanish at Real Madrid City, earning admiration from fans and teammates alike. Alcaraz, speaking to the BBC, said: “If I meet him one day I’m going to speak with him in Spanish. His Spanish is…
17 July 2025
New York City FC have transferred Birk Risa to Molde FK in Norway’s top division, the club confirmed on Monday. The 27-year-old defender returns to Molde, where he previously made 95 appearances, scored 3 goals, added 6 assists, and won two titles before moving to NYCFC in July 2023. During his time in New York, Risa played 62 matches across all competitions, contributing 1 assist. “We would like…
17 July 2025
Lionel Messi has been named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra after continuing his incredible form for Inter Miami CF . The Argentine superstar scored braces in back-to-back wins against New England Revolution and Nashville SC, both 2-1 victories. That makes it five consecutive league matches with two goals for Messi — a record in MLS history. He has now scored 11 goals in…
17 July 2025
St. Louis CITY SC delivered a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over the Portland Timbers on Matchday 24, with Marcel Hartel playing the hero at Energizer Park. The German midfielder scored both goals for St. Louis after David Da Costa had put Portland ahead in the first half. Hartel’s performance electrified the home crowd and helped snap a tough stretch for the club. “It’s so important for us as a…
16 July 2025
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that winger Noni Madueke is on the verge of completing a move to Arsenal. A £52 million deal was agreed between the London rivals. The 23-year-old has left Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad ahead of their final against PSG. He left to undergo a medical in London, with official confirmation of the transfer expected within hours. Speaking in a pre-match press…
16 July 2025
Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has signed a one-year contract extension with Real Oviedo, the club announced on Saturday. Cazorla, who turns 41 in December, joined Oviedo in August 2023. Last season, he helped his boyhood club return to La Liga for the first time in 24 years. He made 81 appearances for Spain, winning the European Championship in 2008 and 2012. He also lifted the FA Cup…
16 July 2025
Athletic Club defender Yeray Alvarez has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance. The test followed the club’s Europa League semi-final match against Manchester United on May 1st. The 30-year-old centre-back said the substance was taken “involuntarily” through medication used to treat hair loss. Alvarez has been using the medication since recovering from…
16 July 2025
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has spoken publicly for the first time since suffering a serious leg injury in the Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain. The 22-year-old sustained a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle after a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma near the end of the first half. Musiala was stretchered off and flown back to Munich from…
16 July 2025
Liverpool are gearing up to defend their Premier League crown when the 2025/26 campaign kicks off in just over a month. With Arne Slot now fully settled in the dugout, the Reds are entering a new era, blending continuity with key reinforcements. While fans have waved goodbye to Trent Alexander-Arnold, they’ve welcomed marquee signings like Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Florian Wirtz. The…