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MILAN (AP) — Milan’s San Siro stadium is ready for one last hurray.Opening ceremony scene for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics It will probably be the last event of global significance to be held at this iconic stadium before it is demolished in the coming years.The 99-year-old arena is home to soccer clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan, and the acquisition of San Siro and the surrounding area from the city was completed in November.The club plans to demolish it and build. new stadiumIn preparation for when Italy co-hosts 2032 European Championship With Türkiye.San Siro has a capacity of just under…
JAmes Rodriguez’s arrival at Minnesota United in early 2026 marks another milestone for Major League Soccer. At 34 years old, with his eyes set on this summer’s World Cup in North America, Colombia’s No. 10 has arrived not only to bring magic to Allianz Field, but also to add his name to an exclusive list of stars who have transformed the league with $1 million deals.James’ contract with the Loons is cleverly structured around a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to optimize economic impact, but his addition invites us to look back and reexamine the contract that disrupted the market and…
Chelsea manager Liam Rossenia has explained why he was so frustrated after he was spotted fuming in a fit of anger just before his side lost to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup.Liam Rossenia’s side lost 2-0 to Arsenal (Image: Getty Images)Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior accused Arsenal staff of a “lack of respect” after explaining his pre-match abuse. The former Strasbourg head coach slammed members of the Gunners’ backroom team who were in his half of the pitch during the warm-up before the Carabao Cup clash between the two sides.Asked about his anger, Rosenior claimed he had nothing to do with…
ZURICH (AP) – A record number of 5,973 international transfers were recorded in men’s soccer’s January trading window, according to the news agency. FIFA report It was released on Thursday.This means that global transactions between clubs in each country processed by FIFA have increased by 3% compared to the previous year.However, total spending was down about 18% from last year’s record to $1.95 billion. According to FIFA, this is still about 20% more than the previous record in January 2023.In women’s soccer, clubs spent more than $10 million on international transfers, an 85% increase from the previous year’s record, but…
Highlights: Spurs secure UCL top eight spot, relieve pressure on FrankVideo credit: TNT SportsThomas Frank believes it is unfair to compare Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United as they compete in the UEFA Champions League, with the head coach saying: “Let’s make a decision when we are in the same position.”Spurs travel to Old Trafford for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, which will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and Discovery Plus, and are 12 points behind United in the Premier League table. But Frank believes this gap is only part of the story.The two teams last met in early November, with Red…
WWhile much of the media buzz continues to revolve around Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential arrival, MLS is quietly pursuing another strategy. Even if Messi and CR7 don’t get the media attention, their winning past, tactical hierarchy and symbolic weight will attract European players. In this scenario, one name stands out: Casemiro.The Brazilian’s contract with Manchester United is due to expire in June, and his departure has already been confirmed. This is not a rumor or leaked story. Old Trafford made the announcement and the player himself spoke about the end of an era. Casemiro, 33, is a five-time Champions League winner…
On Cristiano Ronaldo’s 41st birthday, the Manchester United legend refused to play in his final game, going on strike against Al Nasr, with both his short-term and long-term future in the spotlight.10:22, February 5, 2026Updated February 5, 2026 10:22Cristiano Ronaldo embroiled in altercation with Al Nasr owners (Image: Fayez Nureldine/AFP via Getty Images)Cristiano Ronaldo has stopped playing. Not a good thing, of course, but the Manchester United legend is currently on strike at Al Nasr and refused to play in Monday’s most recent match.Ronaldo, who celebrated his 41st birthday on Thursday, didn’t celebrate much after Karim Benzema’s controversial move to…
Do Do awards and trophies depend on the talent and performance of each athlete? This question was recently answered by Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal. Despite his short professional career, he surprised everyone with his focused perspective on the game. The 18-year-old has already won two La Liga titles, two Spanish Super Cups and one Copa del Rey with Rose, as well as several individual titles such as the Copa Trophy and the Golden Boy. But on this occasion, Ramin broke his silence about winning the Ballon d’Or.Yamal recalls: “My game is not based on that.”The young forward, 15 years,…
Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy with PIF over Al Nasr’s lack of transfer activity and will ask to leave the Saudi club if he does not get the commitments he needsFebruary 4, 2026, 19:14Updated February 4, 2026 21:21Cristiano Ronaldo seeks guarantees for investments by Al Nasr and PIFCristiano Ronaldo continues to miss Al Nasr’s matches, but it is claimed he could leave the club if he does not receive commitments regarding his future activities.The Portuguese star refused to play in Al Nasr’s game against Al Riyadh on Monday, citing frustration with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) over the club’s lack…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Florian Wirtz It took a while for Liverpool to catch on. Now he is cooking.His six goals in 10 games put an end to fears that the German international would not be able to handle the hustle and bustle of the Premier League. It also highlighted the level of expectations and demand for immediate success for players in England’s top flight.Wirtz was in the spotlight from the moment he completed his big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen last summer. Rise to $156 million. Manchester City, one of Europe’s hottest players, are also reportedly among his suitors.However, he…