World Soccer news

• 🎙️Musiala breaks his silence: I have a neurological disorder

  18-08-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️Musiala breaks his silence: I have a neurological disorderBayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala spoke out through his social media to clarify his health status after suffering recent episodes of collapse. The Germany international confirmed that he is doing well and thanked everyone for the constant support he has received.Medical diagnosis and continuation in footballMusiala explained that he has been diagnosed with brief and temporary absence episodes caused by a neurological dy
  
  Read more

• Italy international Retegui on Juventus list of centre-forward targets

  20-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy international Retegui on Juventus list of centre-forward targetsLuciano Spalletti is still hoping to bring in another centre-forward before the close of the summer transfer window and reports on Thursday claim that Italy international Mateo Retegui is one of the profiles under consideration by Juventus.TS: Retegui also of interest to JuventusJuventus have already brought in two new centre-forwards this summer in Randal Kolo Muani and Jeff Ekhator, but have also lost Dusan Vlahovic on a fre
  
  Read more

• Watford sign Chelsea midfielder Jones on loan

  20-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign Chelsea midfielder Jones on loanWatford have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Vera Jones on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Golden Girls this morning.The 18-year-old has spent the last two years with Chelsea after initially joining the club’s Professional Game Academy side. Jones is yet to make an impression on the South West Londoners’ first team, however, she got senio
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid named the world’s most valuable and strongest football club brand for third consecutive year

  20-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid named the world’s most valuable and strongest football club brand for third consecutive yearAs per Brand Finance, Real Madrid have retained their position as the world’s most valuable and strongest football club brand for the third consecutive year, with a valuation of €2.4 billion, an increase of 25% from the previous year.Real Madrid lead not only in financial value but also in brand strength, scoring 95.8 out of 100, the highest figure among the 281 clubs analyzed
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Time for new-look Hearts to show what they can do

  20-08-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]As the summer transfer deadline edges nearer, the Hearts squad Wouter Vrancken has assembled is beginning to take shape.Most of the new additions - there have been 11 in total - are finally settling in and beginning to show the talents that brought them to Tynecastle.There have been a number of standout performances, with Tom Renaud and Calvin Miller in particular catching the eye.Goalkeeper Beau Reus looks to have a real presence and hopefully when a settled defence becomes available, he c
  
  Read more

• Spurs in talks to sign Man City's Savinho and Marmoush

  20-08-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Savinho made seven Premier League starts for Man City last season while Marmoush made eight [Getty Images]Tottenham are in talks with Manchester City over a double deal for forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush.Sources have told BBC Sport that negotiations between the two clubs are progressing, though an agreement is yet to be reached.Spurs' interest in Brazilian winger Savinho dates back to 2025, when the 22-year-old opted to remain at Etihad Stadium. But he was limited to just seven starts in the
  
  Read more

• Pick your club's best XI for this season

  20-08-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who makes your club's best XI? [BBC]The Premier League is back.Champions Arsenal open the new season at home to promoted Coventry on Friday, and over the weekend fans up and down the country will get a first glimpse of their new-look sides in competitive action.Who will be in your team's first XI this season? Pick your preferred line-up below and comment at the bottom.We have included players with minor injuries - who may be unavailable for a week or two - but those with long-term injuries have
  
  Read more

• Barcelona midfielder could receive late transfer offer as role shrinks; Juventus among clubs interested

  20-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder could receive late transfer offer as role shrinks; Juventus among clubs interestedFrenkie de Jong’s Barcelona future could yet become a major talking point before the transfer window closes, despite the midfielder having recently committed his future to the club until 2029.According to SPORT, the Dutch international could receive an offer during the final stretch of the summer market as his situation at Barcelona becomes increasingly complicated.De Jong remains a highl
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Atlético Madrid’s bench earns victory as Málaga hold firm

  20-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Madrid’s bench earns victory as Málaga hold firmAtlético Madrid began their 2026/27 La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Málaga at the Metropolitano, with substitutes Kang-in Lee and Álex Baena scoring spectacular late goals to see off a stubborn newly promoted side.Kang-in Lee and Baena settle a tight contestDiego Simeone kept several of his star names on the bench initially and did not name Julián Álvarez in his squad amid ongoing
  
  Read more

• Exeter's Edwards not worried by winless start

  20-08-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Exeter City winger Gwion Edwards expects things to "fall into place" for the club's youthful squad over the next couple of weeks.They were holding League One local rivals Plymouth Argyle in their Carabao Cup first round tie before loanee Ethan Sutherland was sent off after 87 minutes and went on to lose 2-0.Exeter followed that defeat up with a 1-0 loss at Grimsby Town in their opening League Two match last Saturday.The financially-stretched Grecians had to cope with a number of departures o
  
  Read more

• Report: Liverpool defender closing in on summer move

  20-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool defender closing in on summer moveLiverpool Transfer News: Ifeanyi Ndukwe Loan to Levante Nears for Key Work Permit StepLiverpool are closing in on a loan solution for highly rated young defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe, with Levante understood to be very close to agreeing a deal for the 2026/27 season. Credit to Marca, whose reporting first pushed this story into focus, before it was echoed by well-connected journalists on Merseyside.The 18-year-old has generated significant attention
  
  Read more

• More Libertadores and Sula deciders on Thursday, see today’s schedule 📲

  20-08-2026 10:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  More Libertadores and Sula deciders on Thursday, see today’s schedule 📲Today’s Highlights 🔥Copa Libertadores19:00 – LDU Quito vs Mirassol – ESPN 4, Disney+ Premium
  21:30 – Corinthians vs Rosario Central – ESPN, Disney+ Premium
  Copa Sudamericana19:00 – Olimpia vs Vasco da Gama – Paramount+
  19:00 – CSD Macara vs Santos FC – ESPN, Disney+ Premium
  21:30 – Botafogo RJ vs Cienciano – Paramount+
  Europa League Qualif
  
  Read more

• Report: Wolves considering move for 21-year-old forward

  20-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Wolves considering move for 21-year-old forwardWolves Transfer News: Amario Cozier-Duberry Race Heats Up Amid West Ham InterestWolves are in the market for attacking depth and Amario Cozier-Duberry has moved firmly into view. According to TeamTalk, Wolves are exploring a deal for the Brighton winger, though West Ham are in the same conversation and Rangers have already tested the water.The basics are clear. Brighton value the 21-year-old at £10million and have already turned down a
  
  Read more

• Barcelona face striker dilemma - could they cope without one?

  20-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick has experimented with Lamine Yamal as a false nine but prefers to keep the teenager on the right [Getty Images]Spanish champions Barcelona have spent the summer strengthening different areas of their squad.They have signed Rodri from Manchester City, which meant adding a Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup-winning captain to a midfield already packed with talent.They have added pace and width in their attack with Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, while Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu, 18, h
  
  Read more

• Memphis Depay: champion still hungry for more at Corinthians

  20-08-2026 10:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Memphis Depay: champion still hungry for more at CorinthiansMemphis Depay is already one of the most successful foreign players in Corinthians’ recent history, but the star is still hungry for more trophies.Discover the new PUMA Ultra 7, Memphis Depay’s boot. Click here to learn moreWith his contract renewed, the Dutchman has a clear goal at Timão: to win the Copa Libertadores de América!And Memphis has already made a difference in South America’s top competition
  
  Read more

• Watch: Here is what Atletico Madrid fans really think of Barcelona target Julian Alvarez

  20-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Here is what Atletico Madrid fans really think of Barcelona target Julian AlvarezAtletico Madrid began the 2026/27 La Liga season with a 2-0 victory over Malaga, but the biggest story from the night had little to do with the result.Julian Alvarez was nowhere to be seen.The Argentine forward was not only absent from Diego Simeone’s starting XI but left out of the matchday squad altogether, with his omission coming as speculation over a possible Atletico Madrid exit continues to grow.
  
  Read more

• Monaco predicted XI v Górnik Zabrze: Folarin Balogun, Matthis Abline, and Ansu Fati out

  20-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco predicted XI v Górnik Zabrze: Folarin Balogun, Matthis Abline, and Ansu Fati outAS Monaco will have to cobble together a forward line this evening when they face Górnik Zabrze in their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier in Poland.Les Monégasques are without several key players in their attack. Folarin Balogun is not yet back to full fitness following the FIFA World Cup, which, as revealed by Filipe Luís, he played through despite a minor niggle. Matth
  
  Read more

• Inter have clear stance on Lautaro Martinez after reports of Barcelona interest

  20-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter have clear stance on Lautaro Martinez after reports of Barcelona interestReports in Italy and Spain claim that Barcelona are interested in an audacious move to sign Inter captain Lautaro Martinez after their unsuccessful pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, but the Nerazzurri are not expected to even entertain the idea of selling their talisman.Gazzetta: Inter will not sell Lautaro Martinez under any circumstancesAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuttosport and various ot
  
  Read more

• The challenge awaiting Hibs in Belgium

  20-08-2026 10:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There was a lot to like about Hibernian's performance last week in North Macedonia.Playing on a difficult surface in a hot and stifling atmosphere, they rarely looked in trouble and, when Shkendija did press late on, the defence stood strong.The tie could easily have gone the other way, but the discipline and spirit shown by everyone on the pitch were a joy to behold.Scottish clubs have often struggled after returning from a demanding European trip, but Hibs got the job done against Partick
  
  Read more

• Lille make approach for Burnley’s Zian Flemming

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille make approach for Burnley’s Zian FlemmingLille OSC have made an approach for Burnley forward Zian Flemming (28), as per a report from RMC Sport. The Ligue 1 club are looking to strengthen their attacking options before the closure of the transfer window. Last season in 29 Premier League appearances, Flemming scored 11 goals, whilst, following the Clarets’ relegation to the EFL Championship, he has scored three goals in just two games. It has been a strong start f
  
  Read more

• Could beating a Belgian team boost Mulligan's Scotland hopes?

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]You never know who's watching...That's very much Josh Mulligan's approach as the midfielder hopes to impress in Hibernian's Conference League play-off against Gent.The 23-year-old has been subject to interest from Italy and England, but the Scot had eyes closer to home in mind, in the form of new Scotland head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli.While David Gray's Hibs hope to smash through the target they set on day one of pre-season - creating history by advancing to European league-phase football
  
  Read more

• Australia boss Walters appointed Saints head coach

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Helens have announced current Australia head coach Kevin Walters will join them as head coach from next season.The 58-year-old - who has previously coached Queensland and NRL club Brisbane Broncos - guided the Kangaroos to a 3-0 win over England in last year's Ashes tour and will remain with them for the World Cup on home soil in October and November before commencing a three-year contract with Saints in 2027.Walters told the club website: "St Helens are one of the most iconic and successful
  
  Read more

• 'Charlton evolving into proper Championship side'

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]This Charlton Athletic fan was pacing around his hotel room in Le Touquet, on France's northern coast, anxiously awaiting the outcome of our Championship opener against Derby County.The relief was palpable when I re-joined my wife and our West Ham-supporting friends at the beach bar to celebrate a fine victory.What pleased me most was Charlton's courage and resolve in recovering from a goal down to claim all three points - something we failed to achieve throughout last season.
  
  Read more

• 👋 Messi's clip round the ear for Sullivan, under review

  20-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👋 Messi's clip round the ear for Sullivan, under reviewLeo Messi’s Inter Miami suffered an unusual slip-up against the Philadelphia Union.
  The Florida side, second in the standings, dropped two points on their visit to Philadelphia in a tense match.Leo Messi was once again the main man, scoring, but also because of his blow to Cavan Sullivan.The Argentine gave the Philadelphia Union player a slap on the head and, according to José Armando, a journalist for 'Deporte Total USA
  
  Read more

• Pick of the stats: West Ham United v Charlton Athletic

  20-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]This is a first home game in the Championship for West Ham United since August 2011 when they lost 1-0 to Cardiff City.Charlton head across the capital on the back of an opening-day 2-1 victory over Derby County.This will be the first league meeting between West Ham United and Charlton Athletic since February 2007 in the Premier League, with the Addicks recording a 4-0 home win.Charlton Athletic have won four of their past six league games against West Ham (D1 L1), though their only defeat
  
  Read more

• Pick of the stats: Southampton v Stoke City

  20-08-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]These two sides are hoping to bounce back from defeats on the opening weekend of the Championship season - both losing 2-1.Stoke managed only 22 points away from home last season while Southampton's home record was only bettered by the promoted duo of Coventry City and Ipswich Town.Southampton won 2-0 away against Stoke in their most recent league meeting in January but have not won back-to-back league games against the Potters since October 2006.Stoke City are unbeaten in each of their pas
  
  Read more

• Pick of the stats: QPR v Bolton Wanderers

  20-08-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]These two sides both came away with victories on the opening day of the season with QPR winning 3-1 at Portsmouth and newly-promoted Bolton beating Preston 2-1.It is seven years since they last met in the EFL.QPR have won five of their past eight league meetings with Bolton Wanderers, losing only once (D2) – that defeat did, however, come the last time the two teams met in March 2019.Only one of Bolton Wanderers' 17 away games against QPR in the Football League has ended in a draw (W6
  
  Read more

• Pick of the stats: Millwall v Norwich City

  20-08-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]These two sides ended last season strongly with Millwall reaching the play-offs before losing to Hull City in the semi-finals, while Norwich climbed from the relegation zone in November to finish in ninth place.Both are tipped to challenge for at least a top-six place this season.Millwall have won three of their past five league games against Norwich City (L2), as many victories as across their prior 22 attempts combined between 2002 and 2023.After winning this exact fixture 2-1 last season
  
  Read more

• Pick of the stats: Lincoln City v Portsmouth

  20-08-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Lincoln City play their first home game in the second tier of English football in 66 years when they host Portsmouth on Saturday (12:30 BST).The Imps have failed to score in three of the past four meetings between the sides.Lincoln City have won just one of their past 14 league games against Portsmouth since 1981 (D4 L9), a 1-0 success away from home in January 2021.This will be Portsmouth and Lincoln City's first meeting in the second tier of English football since December 1960, with Pomp
  
  Read more

• VAR protests expected throughout DFB Pokal games this weekend

  20-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VAR protests expected throughout DFB Pokal games this weekendAs reported by Kicker, there is expected to be large-scale protests throughout the DFB Pokal this weekend, as fans demand the abolishment of VAR.Throughout the weekend, 64 teams ranging from the Bundesliga down to the Oberliga will be taking part in Germany’s national cup competition. Whilst the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will not be used in round one, fans of several clubs will still be making their voices heard as the
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!