How can Man City replace De Bruyne? What transfers can rebuild midfield?
When Manchester City announced back in October that Sporting CP’s Hugo Viana would take over from Txiki Begiristain as the club’s director of football this summer, the team were still unbeaten in all competitions. Now the defending Premier League champions are in a battle to finish in the top four, out of Europe, and their…
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When Manchester City announced back in October that Sporting CP’s Hugo Viana would take over from Txiki Begiristain as the club’s director of football this summer, the team were still unbeaten in all competitions. Now the defending Premier League champions are in a battle to finish in the top four, out of Europe, and their…
https://surescores24.com/how-can-man-city-replace-de-bruyne-what-transfers-can-rebuild-midfield/
What’s gone wrong at Real Madrid, and what needs fixing?
- Alex Kirkland
- Rodrigo Faez
Apr 23, 2025, 04:36 AM ET
Real Madrid’s 2024-25 season: discuss. The team’s elimination in the Champions League quarterfinals to Arsenal, 5-1 on aggregate, has unleashed a predictable storm of recrimination, soul-searching and mud-slinging in the Spanish capital.
“Humiliated” Marca’s frontpage said, the morning after Madrid’s comprehensive 3-0 defeat…
https://surescores24.com/whats-gone-wrong-at-real-madrid-and-what-needs-fixing/
- Alex Kirkland
- Rodrigo Faez
Apr 23, 2025, 04:36 AM ET
Real Madrid’s 2024-25 season: discuss. The team’s elimination in the Champions League quarterfinals to Arsenal, 5-1 on aggregate, has unleashed a predictable storm of recrimination, soul-searching and mud-slinging in the Spanish capital.
“Humiliated” Marca’s frontpage said, the morning after Madrid’s comprehensive 3-0 defeat…
https://surescores24.com/whats-gone-wrong-at-real-madrid-and-what-needs-fixing/
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães
Apr 23, 2025, 01:59 PM ET
Manchester United want to sign a new midfield duo of Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, while Real Madrid are interested in Dean Huijsen and Martín Zubimendi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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Apr 23, 2025, 01:59 PM ET
Manchester United want to sign a new midfield duo of Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, while Real Madrid are interested in Dean Huijsen and Martín Zubimendi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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Chelsea 4-0 C Palace (Apr 23, 2025) Game Analysis
Chelsea took another step towards their sixth straight Women’s Super League title with a resounding 4-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday that put them six points clear at the top of the table with three games left to play.
Unbeaten in the league this season, the Blues are on 51 points with 19…
https://surescores24.com/chelsea-4-0-c-palace-apr-23-2025-game-analysis/
Chelsea took another step towards their sixth straight Women’s Super League title with a resounding 4-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday that put them six points clear at the top of the table with three games left to play.
Unbeaten in the league this season, the Blues are on 51 points with 19…
https://surescores24.com/chelsea-4-0-c-palace-apr-23-2025-game-analysis/
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Liverpool, eye Kerkez
Apr 23, 2025, 07:36 PM ET
Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City are interested in Milos Kerkez, while Chelsea are tracking various big names. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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– Arena:…
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Apr 23, 2025, 07:36 PM ET
Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City are interested in Milos Kerkez, while Chelsea are tracking various big names. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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– Arena:…
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Ecuadorian player’s wife and child kidnapped during home invasion
Apr 23, 2025, 08:07 PM ET
QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez’s wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped early Wednesday, police reported, when men broke into their home in search of the Emelec defender, who told investigators he hid under a bed.
The kidnappings took place around 3 a.m. in the coastal city…
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Apr 23, 2025, 08:07 PM ET
QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez’s wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped early Wednesday, police reported, when men broke into their home in search of the Emelec defender, who told investigators he hid under a bed.
The kidnappings took place around 3 a.m. in the coastal city…
https://surescores24.com/ecuadorian-players-wife-and-child-kidnapped-during-home-invasion/
Real Madrid’s Camavinga, Alaba injury doubts for Copa del Rey
- Alex Kirkland
- Rodrigo Faez
Apr 23, 2025, 06:31 PM ET
Carlo Ancelotti admitted that it will be “difficult” for David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga to be fit for Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final clash with Barcelona on Saturday, after both picked up injuries in Wednesday’s 1-0 win at Getafe.
Defender Alaba felt…
https://surescores24.com/real-madrids-camavinga-alaba-injury-doubts-for-copa-del-rey/
- Alex Kirkland
- Rodrigo Faez
Apr 23, 2025, 06:31 PM ET
Carlo Ancelotti admitted that it will be “difficult” for David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga to be fit for Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final clash with Barcelona on Saturday, after both picked up injuries in Wednesday’s 1-0 win at Getafe.
Defender Alaba felt…
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Ex-USMNT coach Arena: Pochettino doesn’t understand U.S. ‘culture’
Apr 23, 2025, 12:55 PM ET
Former United States men’s national team coach Bruce Arena has criticized the appointment of current head coach Mauricio Pochettino, saying that a non-American lacks the necessary understanding of the country’s culture.
Argentine coach Pochettino was appointed last August with the task of leading the USMNT into the 2026 World…
https://surescores24.com/ex-usmnt-coach-arena-pochettino-doesnt-understand-u-s-culture/
Apr 23, 2025, 12:55 PM ET
Former United States men’s national team coach Bruce Arena has criticized the appointment of current head coach Mauricio Pochettino, saying that a non-American lacks the necessary understanding of the country’s culture.
Argentine coach Pochettino was appointed last August with the task of leading the USMNT into the 2026 World…
https://surescores24.com/ex-usmnt-coach-arena-pochettino-doesnt-understand-u-s-culture/
Arsenal Keep or Dump: What must Arteta change this summer?
Apr 23, 2025, 09:51 AM ET
As we write this, Arsenal are headed toward consecutive second-place finishes and are through to the semifinal of the Champions League. Progress is evident compared to Mikel Arteta’s first full season in charge, 2020-21, when they finished eighth. It’s a sign of how much the squad has been overhauled…
https://surescores24.com/arsenal-keep-or-dump-what-must-arteta-change-this-summer/
Apr 23, 2025, 09:51 AM ET
As we write this, Arsenal are headed toward consecutive second-place finishes and are through to the semifinal of the Champions League. Progress is evident compared to Mikel Arteta’s first full season in charge, 2020-21, when they finished eighth. It’s a sign of how much the squad has been overhauled…
https://surescores24.com/arsenal-keep-or-dump-what-must-arteta-change-this-summer/
Ian Darke’s Premier League flops of the season: Højlund, Foden, more
- Ian DarkeApr 24, 2025, 05:41 AM ET
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It has not been a vintage year for some fairly big names in the Premier League. I’ve compiled a list of the biggest disappointments in the top flight this season — here’s hoping they can rebound ahead of 2025-26.
Phil Foden, MF/FW, Manchester City
Last season’s…
https://surescores24.com/ian-darkes-premier-league-flops-of-the-season-hojlund-foden-more/
- Ian DarkeApr 24, 2025, 05:41 AM ET
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It has not been a vintage year for some fairly big names in the Premier League. I’ve compiled a list of the biggest disappointments in the top flight this season — here’s hoping they can rebound ahead of 2025-26.
Phil Foden, MF/FW, Manchester City
Last season’s…
https://surescores24.com/ian-darkes-premier-league-flops-of-the-season-hojlund-foden-more/
Inter Miami trades forward Robert Taylor to Austin FC
Apr 23, 2025, 08:35 PM ET
Inter Miami CF traded forward Robert Taylor to Austin FC Monday for $750,000 in general allocation money, the two clubs announced on MLS deadline day.
Taylor, 30, joined Miami from Norwegian club Brann in 2022, one season before Lionel Messi came to the south Florida club.
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Apr 23, 2025, 08:35 PM ET
Inter Miami CF traded forward Robert Taylor to Austin FC Monday for $750,000 in general allocation money, the two clubs announced on MLS deadline day.
Taylor, 30, joined Miami from Norwegian club Brann in 2022, one season before Lionel Messi came to the south Florida club.
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Arsenal confident in Martin Zubimendi deal despite Real Madrid interest – sources
Arsenal are confident they will make Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi their first major summer signing despite interest from Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN.
Reports in Spain suggested Madrid had made a late move for the 26-year-old, while Liverpool have also been credited with an interest.
However, sources have told ESPN that Arsenal are…
https://surescores24.com/arsenal-confident-in-martin-zubimendi-deal-despite-real-madrid-interest-sources/
Arsenal are confident they will make Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi their first major summer signing despite interest from Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN.
Reports in Spain suggested Madrid had made a late move for the 26-year-old, while Liverpool have also been credited with an interest.
However, sources have told ESPN that Arsenal are…
https://surescores24.com/arsenal-confident-in-martin-zubimendi-deal-despite-real-madrid-interest-sources/
Harry Kane on brink of first major trophy as Bayern Munich eye Bundesliga title
Apr 24, 2025, 06:24 AM ET
Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday with a win over top-four hopefuls Mainz if rivals and reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen fail to beat Augsburg.
The potential scenario puts Harry Kane on the brink of ending a career-long trophy drought, having failed to lift any silverware with…
https://surescores24.com/harry-kane-on-brink-of-first-major-trophy-as-bayern-munich-eye-bundesliga-title/
Apr 24, 2025, 06:24 AM ET
Bayern Munich will secure the Bundesliga title on Saturday with a win over top-four hopefuls Mainz if rivals and reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen fail to beat Augsburg.
The potential scenario puts Harry Kane on the brink of ending a career-long trophy drought, having failed to lift any silverware with…
https://surescores24.com/harry-kane-on-brink-of-first-major-trophy-as-bayern-munich-eye-bundesliga-title/
Chelsea’s Fernández: River’s Mastantuono has future in Europe
Apr 24, 2025, 09:39 AM ET
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández believes River Plate teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono is destined to play in Europe.
Considered among the most promising talents in Argentina, the 17-year-old attacking midfielder is a reported target of top European clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea.
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“He’s…
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Apr 24, 2025, 09:39 AM ET
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández believes River Plate teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono is destined to play in Europe.
Considered among the most promising talents in Argentina, the 17-year-old attacking midfielder is a reported target of top European clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea.
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“He’s…
https://surescores24.com/chelseas-fernandez-rivers-mastantuono-has-future-in-europe/
Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd joins Everton ownership group
Apr 24, 2025, 12:05 PM ET
NBA Hall of Famer and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Kidd has joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings, which is part of The Friedkin Group — the U.S. firm that completed its takeover of Everton in December.…
https://surescores24.com/dallas-mavericks-jason-kidd-joins-everton-ownership-group/
Apr 24, 2025, 12:05 PM ET
NBA Hall of Famer and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Kidd has joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings, which is part of The Friedkin Group — the U.S. firm that completed its takeover of Everton in December.…
https://surescores24.com/dallas-mavericks-jason-kidd-joins-everton-ownership-group/
Bologna 2-1 Empoli (Apr 24, 2025) Game Analysis
Bologna eased into the Coppa Italia final following a 2-1 victory over Empoli at home on Thursday, which handed them a resounding 5-1 aggregate win as they set up a showdown with AC Milan.
It will be the first Italian Cup final appearance for Bologna since 1974, when the club won the competition for the…
https://surescores24.com/bologna-2-1-empoli-apr-24-2025-game-analysis/
Bologna eased into the Coppa Italia final following a 2-1 victory over Empoli at home on Thursday, which handed them a resounding 5-1 aggregate win as they set up a showdown with AC Milan.
It will be the first Italian Cup final appearance for Bologna since 1974, when the club won the competition for the…
https://surescores24.com/bologna-2-1-empoli-apr-24-2025-game-analysis/
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eyeing move for Éderson
Apr 24, 2025, 07:11 PM ET
Manchester United are keen on signing Atalanta midfielder Éderson, while striker Rasmus Højlund is attracting interest from Juventus as a potential Dušan Vlahović replacement. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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Apr 24, 2025, 07:11 PM ET
Manchester United are keen on signing Atalanta midfielder Éderson, while striker Rasmus Højlund is attracting interest from Juventus as a potential Dušan Vlahović replacement. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s…
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Brazil federation in talks again with Ancelotti’s camp – sources
Apr 24, 2025, 01:30 PM ET
Carlo Ancelotti is once again the front-runner for Brazil’s vacant coaching job, sources told ESPN Brasil.
Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) fired coach Dorival Júnior last month and had considered Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus as a potential replacement.
Ancelotti, whose contract with Real Madrid runs until June 2026, has…
https://surescores24.com/brazil-federation-in-talks-again-with-ancelottis-camp-sources/
Apr 24, 2025, 01:30 PM ET
Carlo Ancelotti is once again the front-runner for Brazil’s vacant coaching job, sources told ESPN Brasil.
Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) fired coach Dorival Júnior last month and had considered Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus as a potential replacement.
Ancelotti, whose contract with Real Madrid runs until June 2026, has…
https://surescores24.com/brazil-federation-in-talks-again-with-ancelottis-camp-sources/
Jamie Vardy to leave Leicester City at end of the season
Apr 24, 2025, 07:08 AM ET
Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season, the already-relegated Premier League club confirmed on Thursday.
Vardy, 38, has painted himself into Leicester folklore during his 13 years leading the line, scoring 198 goals in 495 appearances and playing a pivotal role in a miraculous…
https://surescores24.com/jamie-vardy-to-leave-leicester-city-at-end-of-the-season/
Apr 24, 2025, 07:08 AM ET
Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City at the end of the season, the already-relegated Premier League club confirmed on Thursday.
Vardy, 38, has painted himself into Leicester folklore during his 13 years leading the line, scoring 198 goals in 495 appearances and playing a pivotal role in a miraculous…
https://surescores24.com/jamie-vardy-to-leave-leicester-city-at-end-of-the-season/
Kiwior, Trossard face several questions ahead of PSG clash
LONDON — There were fears Arsenal’s season was over when Gabriel Magalhães was ruled out for the rest of the campaign at the beginning of April.
After all, the Gunners had been here before. Two years ago, Gabriel’s center-back partner William Saliba sustained a knee injury at a similar point, which precipitated Arsenal’s exit from…
https://surescores24.com/kiwior-trossard-face-several-questions-ahead-of-psg-clash/
LONDON — There were fears Arsenal’s season was over when Gabriel Magalhães was ruled out for the rest of the campaign at the beginning of April.
After all, the Gunners had been here before. Two years ago, Gabriel’s center-back partner William Saliba sustained a knee injury at a similar point, which precipitated Arsenal’s exit from…
https://surescores24.com/kiwior-trossard-face-several-questions-ahead-of-psg-clash/