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Open Extended Reactions NEWCASTLE, England — The “never” men beat the “nearly” men. Newcastle United now stand a Carabao Cup final away from ending their interminable 56-year-old wait for a major trophy while questions grow about Arsenal‘s ability to cap their progress with silverware. There was an irresistible determination about Newcastle from the outset on

Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 10:53 AM ET The National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the league in 2021. Attorneys general from Washington, D.C., Illinois and New York announced the settlement with the

Feb 5, 2025, 09:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola faces a selection headache as he will need to leave out one of the club’s January signings from the Champions League knockout stages ahead of Thursday’s deadline. City, amid a prolonged run of poor form, spent €210 million ($219m) last month

Open Extended Reactions Harry Kane has a release clause in his existing Bayern Munich contract, a source has confirmed to ESPN. German newspaper Bild has reported that the 31-year-old had an agreement which could have seen him leave the club this winter for around €80 million (€83.3m) and will be active again in January 2026

Adriana Garcia Feb 5, 2025, 08:59 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Napoli sporting director Gioanni Manna has said that Alejandro Garnacho‘s financial demands to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window were too high for the Italian club. Garnacho, 20, was among the players that Napoli had considered to strengthen their attack in January.

Feb 5, 2025, 09:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ange Postecoglou has said that he is totally convinced that new signing Mathys Tel wants to be at Tottenham Hotspur after the forward initially stalled over a move to the club before agreeing to join them in a dramatic U-turn on deadline day. Tel, 19, is

Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 10:07 AM ET Chelsea forward Sam Kerr said she feared for her life when “trapped” in a taxi before she was alleged to have caused racially aggravated harassment to a police officer, a court heard. The Australia captain gave evidence at her trial on Wednesday, saying she was “terrified” and

Associated Press Feb 5, 2025, 08:15 AM ET The brother of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates told a judge Wednesday there were attempts to pressure the player into downplaying the unsolicited kiss by former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales in the awards presentation ceremony following the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Rafael Hermoso said

Field Level Media Feb 5, 2025, 02:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Orlando City SC signed Croatian winger Marco Pasalic as a designated player on Wednesday. Acquired from Croatia‘s HNK Rijeka, the 24-year-old arrives on a three-year contract with an option for 2028. Pasalic contributed 16 goals and nine assists in 68 matches with Rijeka

Feb 5, 2025, 01:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City could join the race to sign AC Milan‘s Theo Hernández, while Wolverhampton Wanderers‘ Matheus Cunha is eyeing a summer move after being linked to Arsenal in January. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage |