Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr coach Stefano Pioli has been linked with a return to Italy as Thiago Motta’s replacement at Juventus, according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport. Pioli became the manager of the Saudi Pro League side in September 2024, and his contract with the Knights of Najd will expire in June 2027. The Al-Nassr boss

The UEFA Champions League stands as the pinnacle of European soccer. Win it, and teams don’t just get their hands on a big, shiny trophy and a place in the history books — they also pocket a hefty sum of money for their efforts. But it’s not just the champions who cash in. Prize money

EMPOLI, ITALY – JUNE 09: Players of Italy pose for a photo prior to an International Friendly between Italy and Bosnia & Herzegovina at Stadio Carlo Castellani on June 09, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) The March international break is fast approaching, and Italy national team head coach Luciano Spalletti

BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates after scoring the his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images) Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has been linked with a move to Liverpool

The German national team is back in action and will face Italy in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. Match Information Thursday, March 20th, 3:45PM EDT, at Stadio San Siro in Milan, Italy. Sunday, March 23rd, 3:45PM EDT, at Signal Iduna Park (Westfalenstadion) in Westphalia, Germany. Four Bayern Munich players were called up among the group

UEFA have confirmed that Julian Alvarez’s penalty against Real Madrid was disallowed solely by a video assistant referee (VAR) and that no in-ball technology was used. The Atletico Madrid forward thought he had scored from the spot during the penalty shootout in his side’s Champions League last-16 second-leg defeat on Wednesday. However, it was later

Premier League clubs could secure a fifth Champions League spot if two Italian sides fail to advance further in European competitions.  It has been a mixed season in the Champions League for English sides, with Man City out in the Round of 16 play-offs, Liverpool knocked out earlier this week and only Aston Villa and

FC Barcelona has had a transfer market move validated by La Liga according to Mundo Deportivo, which … [+] cited anonymous sources. Getty Images FC Barcelona has had a transfer market move validated by La Liga according to Mundo Deportivo, which cited anonymous sources. While in line to lift an unprecedented quadruple as Hansi Flick

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid in the penalty shootout 4-3 to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League. However, something rare occurred when Julian Alvarez‘s penalty was disallowed by VAR for allegedly making double contact with the ball after slipping. Alvarez took Atleti‘s second penalty, following goals from Alexander Sorloth and Kylian

MADRID (AP) — A slip, a double touch, a missed penalty. Just like that, Atletico Madrid endured yet another heartbreaking loss to rival Real Madrid in the Champions League. Julián Álvarez slipped and double-touched the ball while taking his penalty kick in the shootout against Madrid on Wednesday, resulting in the goal being erased after

With a goal advantage on aggregate, Roma will aim to reach the last eight of the Europa League when they face Athletic Club tonight at San Mames.  Despite drawing first blood at the Stadio Olimpico in the first leg, Athletic Club fell apart as Roma resurrected thanks to the likes of Angelino and Eldor Shomurodov.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE SUN Arsenal want to sign Bruno Guimaraes as part of a stunning triple summer transfer spree under incoming new chief Andrea Berta. Premier League owner Tony Bloom has lost £50,000 after betting on his own horse at Cheltenham. Ange Postecoglou snapped at a journalist’s question

There will be two La Liga representatives in the quarter-final stage of the 2024-25 Champions League: Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Catalans progressed after a 4-1 aggregate victory over Benfica, but it was much less comfortable for the defending champions, who needed penalties to see off city rivals Atletico Madrid. After the conclusion of Wednesday’s

March 13 – Having launched their bid for Women’s EURO 2029 to the German public at the weekend with multiple activities around Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga matches, the German Football Association (DFB) formally submitted (Wednesday) its preliminary bid dossier to UEFA. Germany’s vision for the tournament is built upon the slogan ‘Together WE Rise’, and a commitment