David Squires on … football’s headline-grabbing acts from 2024 - The Guardian

David Squires on … football’s headline-grabbing acts from 2024  The Guardian

LaLiga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] have rejected Barcelona's request to re-register Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor for the second half of the season, a joint statement confirmed on Saturday.

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Liverpool are tracking Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Jude Bellingham said he "owed" his Real Madrid teammates the winning goal after missing a penalty earlier in their 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in LaLiga on Friday.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will miss Sunday's Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool at Anfield because of illness, head coach Ruben Amorim said.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said he had no issues with James Maddison going to watch the PDC World Darts Championship just hours after the midfielder could not start in their 2-2 home draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers due to illness.

Manchester City are eyeing a possible move for Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Fans of French second division side SM Caen made their feelings about part-owner Kylian Mbappé clear on Friday, unfurling several banners during their 1-0 defeat to Clermont Foot.

Vinícius Júnior apologised after being sent off in Real Madrid's 2-1 comeback win over Valencia on Friday in the first LaLiga game of 2025.

Late strikes from Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham earned 10-man Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened Valencia on Friday as the visitors moved top of the LaLiga standings.

AC Milan came from behind to beat Juventus 2-1 in the Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh on Friday, and the win for Sergio Conceicao's side in his first game in charge set up a derby final with Inter Milan.

AFC Bournemouth on Friday announced the signing of United States youth international Matai Akinmboni from MLS club D.C. United.

AFC Bournemouth on Friday announced the signing of United States youth international Matai Akinmboni from MLS club D.C. United.

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr that he's hungry for more titles.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reaffirmed that this will be his last season at the Merseyside club as negotiations have stalled over a new contract.

Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has started discussions to buy debt-ridden Bordeaux, the French club's vice-president said on Friday.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said France centre-back Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn hamstring.

Ruben Amorim has admitted his Manchester United squad is "starved of leaders" and suggested it's why Harry Maguire's contract has been extended.

Hansi Flick says he is "not happy about this situation" as Barcelona scramble to try and register Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor for the second half of the season.

Before Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, here are five classic encounters from bygone times at the famous Stanley Park ground that should whet the appetite.

The January transfer window is now open but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.

Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal have the firepower to win the Premier League and warned "signing somebody is not enough" alone to make the difference in the title race.

Paris Saint-Germain are playing down links with Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, sources have told ESPN, despite coach Luis Enrique suggesting that he would like to bolster his squad in the January transfer window.

Real Madrid are looking at AFC Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold remains "fully committed" to the club despite interest from Real Madrid.