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…
12 June 2025
Portland Timbers winger Antony has won AT&T Goal of the Matchday honors for Matchday 18, earning 49.2% of the fan vote. The Brazilian scored a brilliant solo goal, curling a shot into the top corner after a slick run to equalize in Portland’s 2-1 win over St. Louis CITY SC at Providence Park. It marked his sixth goal of the season. 2nd place, Daniel Ríos (37.6%): Starting with Brian White on Gold…
12 June 2025
Sounders FC’s Obed Vargas is rapidly becoming one of the most-watched young players in the world. When the Sounders face Botafogo in their FIFA Club World Cup opener on Sunday, the 19-year-old midfielder from Anchorage, Alaska will be under the microscope of European scouts and clubs looking for the next breakout star. “At this point, what I’d say is I don’t know if there’s a club in the world…
12 June 2025
Christian Eriksen has backed Thomas Frank as an ideal fit for Tottenham Hotspur. He called the Brentford manager a “perfect match” for the club. Frank is widely expected to take over at Spurs, following their recent Europa League triumph and the departure of Ange Postecoglou. Eriksen, who worked under Frank during his time at Brentford in 2021/22. He believes his former coach would thrive at the…
12 June 2025
Martin Zubimendi quietly delivered one of the night’s standout performances and Mikel Arteta may have been watching closely. The Real Sociedadmidfielder scored the opening goal for Spain. He posted a superb 94.4% pass accuracy, completing 101 of 107 passes. His composure and control in the middle of the park were vital in Spain’s eventual triumph. By contrast, Pedri( who had a perfect 100%…
12 June 2025
Atletico Madrid have signed Argentine goalkeeper Juan Musso from Atalanta. The three-year contract deal was announced by both clubs said on Tuesday. The 31-year-old joined Atleti on loan last season, serving as a backup to first-choice goalkeeper Jan Oblak. He made nine appearances during his loan spell, featuring in seven Copa del Rey matches and two LaLiga games. Musso, who has played twice for…