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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. Real had to fight back after Hugo Duro put Valencia ahead in the 27th minute by tapping into an open goal after Thibaut Courtois had blocked Javi Guerra‘s

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Jan 3, 2025, 05:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions 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. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Hugo Duro put Valencia ahead in the first half at Mestalla, before an eventful

Jan 3, 2025, 06:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SM Caen fans brought a banner bemoaning Kylian Mbappé’s ownership to their game against Clermont Foot on Friday. @DamienDeslande2 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.

Danny Lewis Jan 3, 2025, 07:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City have made an offer for Eintracht Frankfurt‘s Omar Marmoush, while Mohamed Salah‘s agents are in continuous contact with Paris Saint-Germain. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades

Open Extended Reactions Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reaffirmed that he is preparing for this to be his last season at the Merseyside club as negotiations have stalled over a new contract. Salah’s existing deal is set to expire at the end of the season, with teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk also out

Jan 3, 2025, 12:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AFC Bournemouth on Friday announced the signing of United States youth international Matai Akinmboni from MLS club D.C. United. The move for Akinmboni, 18, was worth an initial fee of $1.5 million with incentives that could potentially bring it to $2.5 million, according to The Washington

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 3, 2025, 09:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MANCHESTER, England — Ruben Amorim has admitted his Manchester United squad is “starved of leaders” ahead of a daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday and suggested it’s one of the reasons the club have decided to extend Harry Maguire‘s contract. Editor’s Picks 2 Related

Adriana Garcia Jan 3, 2025, 11:31 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he’s hungry for more titles on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The Portugal captain, named the Best Middle East Player of 2024 at the recent Globe Soccer Awards, has scored

Open Extended Reactions Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said France centre-back Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn hamstring. The 24-year-old has not featured since Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Dec. 1. It was initially hoped he would only miss a few weeks, but subsequent tests have

Field Level Media Jan 3, 2025, 02:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Houston Dash named Fabrice Gautrat as their new head coach on Friday. Gautrat, 37, has been an NWSL assistant coach with the North Carolina Courage (2023-24) and Chicago Red Stars (2020-22). “Throughout our search it was evident that Fabrice would be an