World Soccer news

• Arsenal given short shrift by Premier League attacker

  06-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal given short shrift by Premier League attackerArsenal Transfer Interest in Kevin Schade Meets Firm Brentford StanceArsenal’s summer search for more firepower on the left flank took them towards Brentford winger Kevin Schade, but the message from west London was immediate and emphatic. According to TEAMTALK, Arsenal made an enquiry for the 24-year-old during the window, only to discover Brentford had no appetite whatsoever to discuss a deal.It is easy to understand why Schade appeale
  
  Read more

• Carabao Cup: How to buy tickets for Liverpool vs. Tottenham

  11-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Carabao Cup: How to buy tickets for Liverpool vs. TottenhamLiverpool and Tottenham are set to meet in the Carabao Cup for what must be the stand-out tie of this year’s third round.There’ll surely be a lot of demand for Liverpool vs Tottenham tickets as these two big names meet at Anfield and look to progress in this competition.It feels particularly important for Spurs to get some silverware this season after consecutive 17th place finishes in the Premier League, and a poor start to
  
  Read more

• Collins a doubt for Republic of Ireland with calf injury

  11-09-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nathan Collins was forced off in Brentford's 1-1 draw against Sunderland last weekend [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins is a doubt for the start of the upcoming Nations League campaign after picking up a calf injury.Collins was forced off in Brentford's 1-1 draw against Sunderland in the Premier League last weekend with the injury.Bees boss Keith Andrews confirmed in his news conference before their game against Bournemouth that the centre-back is set for a spell on the si
  
  Read more

• Liverpool unveil memorials for former manager Beard

  11-09-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Matt Beard was widely regarded as one of the most influential coaches in women's football [Getty Images]Liverpool have unveiled permanent memorials outside Anfield and at their training ground in tribute to former women's team manager Matt Beard.He died on 20 September, 2025, aged 47, and having been in charge from 2012 to 2015 and again from 2021 to 2025.Under his management Liverpool won back-to-back Women's Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, before securing promotion back to the WSL in 202
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Hellberg eyeing home comforts against Norwich

  11-09-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kim Hellberg is happy to be back at the Riverside this weekend [Getty Images]Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg is looking forward to getting back to the Riverside on Saturday and wants the home fans to create another special atmosphere, against Norwich.Boro's Carabao Cup defeat at Crystal Palace on Tuesday was their fifth away game in six matches and their third in a week. Now, Hellberg is looking forward to some home comforts as they take on a Norwich side who have started to pick up wins a
  
  Read more

• Gray has no issue with flak as Hibs eye semi-final

  11-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  David Gray insists he is not preoccupied by criticism that has followed a disappointing start to the season as Hibernian set their sights on the first semi-final of his reign as head coach.The Edinburgh side will reach the last four of the Premier Sports Cup if they can beat League One side Ross County in Dingwall on Saturday.Having lost back-to-back Premiership matches to Heart of Midlothian and St Johnstone, and squandered a great opportunity to reach the Conference League, Gray is under scrut
  
  Read more

• Prop Ormondroyd signs one-year Bradford deal

  11-09-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jack Ormondroyd made nine appearances for Bradford Bulls in 2026 [SWPIX.COM]Prop Jack Ormondroyd has signed a one-year deal with Bradford Bulls.The 34-year-old joined the Bulls on loan from Oldham in March and made nine appearances for them this season.An ankle injury in July meant he had to sit out the end of the campaign as Bradford ended their first season back in Super League bottom of the table."He is a senior player who knows what this level looks like. He is an incredible athlete who has
  
  Read more

• Purdy steps down as Rangers technical director

  11-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rangers say Dan Purdy is to step down from his position as technical director after just 15 months at Ibrox.Purdy, who was previously head of scouting with Everton, had arrived as a replacement for Nils Koppen, who is now West Ham's director of recruitment.Following media reports of his imminent departure, Rangers confirmed in a website statement: "Dan will continue to work with the club's ownership group, supporting the transition and other football projects."The board would like to thank Dan f
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Barcelona in advanced negotiations over five-year renewal for La Masia midfielder

  11-09-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona in advanced negotiations over five-year renewal for La Masia midfielderHaving announced the contract renewal of Hamza Abdelkarim earlier today, FC Barcelona are now moving ahead swiftly in their bid to secure the future of another promising youngster, Brian Farinas.The 20-year-old La Masia starlet’s current contract runs until the summer of 2028 and has a low release clause of around €20 million, which the Blaugrana are keen on improving.After all, Farinas is now a first-tea
  
  Read more

• Transfer window thoughts as Portsmouth spend £10m

  11-09-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Portsmouth had an increased transfer budget to work with this summer [Shutterstock]Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho gave an interesting answer when I asked for his thoughts on the overall transfer window last week. Managers usually talk about being stronger than they went in and key needs being met etc. Instead he just said: "Let's see."In many ways it's a sensible response. Quick assessments of who "won" a transfer window often look foolish. Last summer Pompey fans were excited by a deadline
  
  Read more

• Ramsey relishing return to Kassam for Burton clash

  11-09-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aaron Ramsey's Oxford United have won two of their four league matches so far [Shutterstock]Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey has said that he is looking forward to returning to the Kassam Stadium after three consecutive games on the road. The U's sit 11th in League One having played four matches - one less than most teams and two less than others who have played six times so far this season. They come into Saturday's clash with Burton off the back of an empathetic 4-0 win over Leicester at
  
  Read more

• Martin says criticism has become 'really personal'

  11-09-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City manager Russell Martin says he is bemused by why he "upsets so many people" and feels criticism he has received has "become really personal".There has been intense focus on the job the 40-year-old is doing at the 2016 Premier League champions this week after they were beaten 4-0 by Oxford United in League One on Saturday.It was Leicester's second defeat in five games in what has been a difficult return to England's third tier for a side that has suffered back-to-back relegations f
  
  Read more

• Rochdale sign ex-Walsall defender Flint

  11-09-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aden Flint made 48 appearances for Walsall last season [Getty Images]Rochdale have signed defender Aden Flint on a short-term deal until January following his release by Walsall.The 37-year-old former Bristol City, Middlesbrough and Cardiff centre-back played in all but two games for the Saddlers last season.He joins a Dale side which have won just one of their five League Two games this season having returned to the English Football League (EFL) following promotion from the National League in 2
  
  Read more

• Juventus injury boost as Tottenham loanee Sarr returns to training

  11-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juventus injury boost as Tottenham loanee Sarr returns to trainingPape Matar Sarr completed a full training session with the Juventus squad on Friday and is expected to be available for Sunday’s away game at Sassuolo.Multiple sources in Italy, including Sky Sport Italia, report that Sarr completed a full training session with the rest of the Juventus squad on Friday, joining his teammates on the field for the first time since his initial loan move from Tottenham on deadline day.Pape Matar
  
  Read more

• Arsenal star believes Gunners can beat anyone

  11-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal star believes Gunners can beat anyoneDavid Raya believes Arsenal now know they can beat any team in the Premier League, but he’s still looking for further improvement.Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty ImagesArsenal have made a strong start to the new campaign, winning the Community Shield and three straight Premier League fixtures before picking up three points in their Champions League opener away in Napoli in midweek.As the newly-crowned Premier League champions, there’s obvio
  
  Read more

• Ex-West Ham striker Antonio joins Watford

  11-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonio has signed a one-year deal at Vicarage Road [Watford FC]Watford have announced the signing of former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio on a free transfer.The 36-year-old made his final senior appearance for the Hammers in their 3-1 defeat by Leicester City on 3 December 2024, suffering a broken leg four days later in a car crash.Antonio last played in April for Qatari side Al-Sailiya and made a total of four appearances for the club. He had been training with Alessio Dionisi's Horn
  
  Read more

• 🚨 Official: the Champions League team of the week

  11-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: the Champions League team of the weekThe first Team of the Season in the Champions League has just been unveiled by UEFA.After a goal-filled opening matchday (69 goals!), the Team of the Week has now been confirmed.After scoring a hat-trick against Slovan Bratislava, Paris player Ferran Torres was named the best player of this opening matchday. A dazzling debut in his new colors.The special feature of this Matchday 1 XI is that no team is represented more than once.This artic
  
  Read more

• Over £10 million of Premier League funds to stay frozen amid criminal probe into ex-fantasy football partner

  11-09-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  More than £10 million in Premier League accounts will stay frozen while international law enforcement investigates its former digital fantasy football partner.The National Crime Agency (NCA) and Luxembourg authorities are investigating French company Sorare.com, which previously held a licence to trade digital Premier League player cards.In January last year, the NCA secured a court order to freeze £10,024,041.33 held by the league.Westminster Magistrates’ Court granted a four-
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid forward expected to return from long-term injury in December – report

  11-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward expected to return from long-term injury in December – reportThe past couple of seasons have been extremely difficult for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo goes.The 25-year-old Brazilian international has struggled for form and fitness, with the situation hitting rock bottom in March when he ruptured his ACL.The setback occurred on 2 March 2026, during a La Liga fixture against Getafe at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.The Brazilian underwent successful surgery on 10 March, performed
  
  Read more

• Three things to watch before Ligue 1 matchday 4

  11-09-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things to watch before Ligue 1 matchday 4Penultimate Ligue 1 matchday before the international break: coaches in the hot seat need to convince, teams on the brink of crisis need reassurance, and we, the followers, are eager to savour it all!Here’s a look at the talking points of this Matchday 4, which has all the makings of a trap for the big guns.Ligue 1+ available on OneFootball 📺This season, OneFootball has once again partnered with Ligue 1+ to let you watch the whole of L
  
  Read more

• Video: Douglas Luiz’s emotional reaction to Brazil call-up

  11-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Douglas Luiz’s emotional reaction to Brazil call-upWatch Douglas Luiz’s emotional reaction as the Brazilian midfielder was called up by Carlo Ancelotti to the Brazil national team for the first time in over two years.Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz was called up to the Brazil national team for upcoming friendly matches against Australia.TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Douglas Luiz of Juventus passes the ball under pressure from Christian Ordonez and Mandela Keita of Parma dur
  
  Read more

• Andoni Iraola provides Hugo Ekitike injury update

  11-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola provides Hugo Ekitike injury updateAndoni Iraola Offers Hugo Ekitike Return Boost as Liverpool Assess Bradley Barcola and Cody GakpoLiverpool may yet see Hugo Ekitike back before the Champions League league phase is over. That is the clearest takeaway from Andoni Iraola’s latest fitness update, and it matters because the options up front are thin.Ekitike has been out since April after rupturing his Achilles tendon. Since then, Liverpool have had to rely heavily on Alexander I
  
  Read more

• Sunderland vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  11-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionSunderland vs Arsenal Preview: Team News, Predicted Line-Ups and Key Battle at the Stadium of LightArsenal have started the season properly, three league games, three wins, and a controlled 1-0 victory away to Napoli to open their Champions League campaign. There is no mystery about what Mikel Arteta wants. Control the ball, compress space, give little away, and wait for the opposition to crack.Now they head to the Stadiu
  
  Read more

• Barcelona will continue to monitor teenage defender after failed summer move despite verbal agreement

  11-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will continue to monitor teenage defender after failed summer move despite verbal agreementOne of the players that FC Barcelona were eager to sign during the final days of the summer transfer window was Ruud Nijstad.Having bid goodbye to Ronald Araujo and Alvaro Cortes, the La Liga champions sought to reinforce the centre-back position and identified the FC Twente starlet as a target.The move, however, did not materialise as the Dutch club refused to part ways with their teenage prospe
  
  Read more

• Pick of the stats: Swansea City v Burnley

  11-09-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]After losing top spot in the Championship on Tuesday, Swansea City defend their unbeaten home record against Burnley on Saturday (15:00 BST).The Clarets did lift themselves off the bottom of the table in midweek but have failed to win any of their opening six matches since relegation from the Premier League last season.Swansea have lost their past four league games against Burnley, their longest losing run to the Clarets.Burnley have won on their past two league visits to Swansea, the only
  
  Read more

• Emery on Garnacho, progress and Forest

  11-09-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Alejandro Garnacho still "needs time" to settle in but is showing a "positive attitude". Emery added: "Every training session we are doing, he is showing he can play matches. He played a few minutes, but it was not enough. But, progressively, I am seeing him better. The most important thing is
  
  Read more

• De Zerbi on team fitness, hunt for three points and Richarlison's future

  11-09-2026 16:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 17:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:James Maddison is available and Mohammed Kudus is "very close to being ready to start the game" against Everton.De Zerbi confirmed Mykhailo Mudryk is sidelined with an ankle injury he picked up in training, adding: "We need him back as soon as possible. For him, he's suffered too much
  
  Read more

• Jack Grealish poised for first Everton start after sealing loan return

  11-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed that Jack Grealish is in line to start in Saturday's fixture against Tottenham.The England winger has returned to Hill Dickinson Stadium on loan for a second campaign, and delivered an impressive performance from the bench against Manchester United last weekend."I think Jack is ready to play," Moyes told a press conference. "He’s probably a boy who needs a football more than he needs the training sometimes."Game time helps Jack. But that’s still
  
  Read more

• Colin Miller On Rangers, Representing Canada, And The Growth Of MLS

  11-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colin Miller On Rangers, Representing Canada, And The Growth Of MLSYou moved from Lanarkshire to Canada when you were 10. How did that change your football development?“It’s interesting. We moved to Vancouver in 1975 when I was 10. I had no coaching, per se – it was all street football, like it was for most boys at that time.“We grew up in a small mining village called Allanton, near Shotts in Lanarkshire, and every day was football. It didn’t matter if it was rain
  
  Read more

• Baggies hit by new injury blow to Galves

  11-09-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nolan Galves has made six starts since his £850,000 move from French second-tier side Rodez [Getty Images]Championship leaders West Bromwich Albion have been bit by a new injury blow ahead of Saturday's game against fourth-placed Queens Park Rangers.Summer signing Nolan Galves is going to see a specialist to assess the injury he picked up in Albion's 1-0 midweek win at Derby.This follows on the back of losing former Celtic winger Mikey Johnston "for an extended period" with another ankle i
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!