7 July 2025
Five players including England forward Marcus Rashford and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho have informed Man Utd that they wish to explore a future away from the Premier League side, a club source said on Friday. Brazilian midfielder Antony, Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia and England international Jadon Sancho are also looking to leave the club, the source added. Rashford, who has fallen out…
7 July 2025
Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal and Atletico Madrid midfielder, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police confirmed on Monday. The alleged offences involve three women and reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2022. Two of the rape charges relate to one woman, three to a second woman, and the sexual assault charge concerns a third woman.…
2 July 2025
Brighton have reportedly turned down a £50 million offer from Newcastle. The offer is for forward Joao Pedro. According to talkSPORT, This is not the first have turned down several offers in excess of £50 million for the 23-year-old, including one from Newcastle. Eddie Howe is understood to be pushing his club to beat the likes of Chelsea to Pedro’s signature as he seeks to build upon their…
2 July 2025
Dominic Calvert-Lewin announced on Sunday that he will leave Everton. His departure is on a free transfer after failing to agree a new contract with the Toffees.Calvert-Lewin, 28, said he was seeking a “new challenge” after a nine-year spell on Merseyside. The former Sheffield United striker was once the deputy to Harry Kane as England’s number nine, scoring four times in 11 appearances.But his…
2 July 2025
Liverpool have signed goalkeeper Freddie Woodman from Preston North End on a free transfer. The 28-year-old will join the Reds after his contract with Preston ends this month. Woodman had a solid season, keeping 12 clean sheets in 37 Championship games. He will start training with Liverpool during pre-season. Woodman is expected to be the club’s third-choice keeper, replacing Caoimhin Kelleher,…
2 July 2025
Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester City by mutual agreement after the club was relegated from the Premier League. The 48-year-old took over in November 2024, but couldn’t stop Leicester from dropping back to the Championship after one season. Leicester said the decision was made together and that Van Nistelrooy’s contract has ended immediately. “Ruud has overseen a challenging period for the…
2 July 2025
Jonny Evans has been appointed head of loans and pathways at Manchester United after retiring from football. The 37-year-old made 241 appearances for United, came through their academy, and won three Premier League titles. He also won the Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup, and two League Cups with the club. Now, as announced on the club website, Evans will take charge of a new role at…
2 July 2025
Barcelona are planning to open talks with Manchester United over a move for Marcus Rashford. Their interest came following the forward’s recent comments about wanting to play for the Spanish giants. According to The Sun, Barça are eyeing a loan-to-buy deal, while United would prefer a permanent transfer worth around £40 million. Rashford is said to be keen on the switch, even if it means…
2 July 2025
The 20-year-old England U21 international will return to the Blues. The team where he once played as a youth before joining Manchester City’s academy. Gittens moved to Dortmund in 2022 and has since made 107 appearances, scoring 17 goals. This move comes after Chelsea declined the chance to make Jadon Sancho’s loan permanent and amid the provisional suspension of Mykhailo Mudryk following a…
28 June 2025
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has admitted that his side will begin the 2025-26 Bundesliga season with minimal preparation, due to their involvement in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup this summer. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Bayern’s next Club World Cup match, Kompany said:“For the next season, we will have almost no preparation. ”The tournament, hosted in the United States,…
12 June 2025
Every new week in football brings a fresh chance to make money. The top question on sport lovers tongue is, “Where are the safest bets right now?” That’s where Matchplug comes in. In this article, Matchplug highlights the best leagues and matches where you have the highest chances of winning. In this article, we will walk you through the top leagues to focus on this week if you’re chasing sure…
12 June 2025
If you’re looking for the surest betting picks for today’s football match, Matchplug has you covered! Here, we’ll provide you with expert picks, projected scores, and key betting odds. Below, we break down five MLS matchups happening between June 12 and June 14, 2025, and share our top predictions to help guide your bets. 1. Atlanta vs. NY City Atlanta: Atlanta has been inconsistent this season…