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2+ hour, 56+ min ago (298+ words) Barcelona are interested in signing the Aston Villa defender Pau Torres. According to a report from Fichajes, they are looking to add more quality and depth to the defensive unit, and they have identified the 28-year-old as a target. It is fair to assume that the player will be attracted to the idea of joining one of the biggest clubs in the world. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona can agree on a deal with Aston Villa. The Spanish defender is not an indispensable asset for them, and Aston Villa could be selling him for the price. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Barcelona will be hoping to do well across multiple competitions, and they need a deep squad. Signing the Spanish defender would be ideal for them. He will provide depth and quality to…...

3+ hour, 29+ min ago (1154+ words) NWSL's Boston Legacy signs GK Casey Murphy; deal worth $1.5M (1:02) The NWSL Players Association has expressed opposition to the NWSL's proposal to create a new rule to pay star players outside of the salary cap, further clouding the league's next steps in competing with top European clubs for elite players, including United States forward Trinity Rodman. ESPN reported last week that the NWSL's Board of Governors voted to approve what has been referred to internally as the "High Impact Player" rule (HIP), which would allow teams to spend up to $1 million outside of the salary cap on star players who meet certain criteria. The proposal still required consultation with the NWSL Players Association, who responded this week with its concerns. NWSL Players Association executive director Meghann Burke told ESPN that the creation of any such rule requires collective bargaining. "The league…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago (227+ words) Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The 25-year-old is in exceptional form this season, and he is on the radar of Liverpool and Manchester United. According to Dean Jones, the player is open to the idea of joining Liverpool. Meanwhile, Manchester United are keen on the player as well, and they believe that he could be open to joining them. It remains to be seen what the player decides. He will want to compete at a high-level and fight for major trophies. Liverpool might be better suited for him right now. Manchester United are going through a period of rebuilding. Liverpool are struggling as well, but they have an outstanding team, and they managed to win the League title last season. They are more likely to bounce back strongly....

3+ hour, 56+ min ago (981+ words) The 2026 MLS Draft took place on Thursday with 90 selections being made over three rounds. NC State's Nikola Markovic was the No. 1 pick in the draft, joining DC United for the next chapter in his career. FC Dallas made the No. 2 and 3 picks on Thursday, selecting Ricky Louis from Georgia Southern and Nicholas Simmonds from the University of Virginia. Eight goalkeepers were taken in total, with ample of those picks coming in the final round. A total of 33 selections were made following trades that either took place on Thursday or in prior transactions between MLS clubs. Clemson University and North Carolina State University led the way with four players being drafted from each program. The Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, and Real Salt Lake made the most draft picks with six selections apiece. Here's a full list of Thursday's MLS Draft selections:…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago (429+ words) Emi Martinez has struggled with injury so far this season, with Marco Bizot stepping in Aston Villa welcome Manchester United to Villa Park this weekend, with doubts over the fitness of goalkeeper Emi Martinez. The World Cup winner was withdrawn from the squad during the warm-up against Brighton at the start of the month, before returning to face former side Arsenal a few days later. However, he then missed the Premier League outing against West Ham United, and the following trip to Basel in the Europa League, raising questions on whether he's fit to retake his spot in the starting XI. Martinez has scores to settle this weekend, if available, having angled for a move to Old Trafford in the summer. He was also sent off the last time these two sides met, in Manchester, for a last man foul on…...

4+ hour, 25+ min ago (143+ words) Former Manchester United Star Gary Neville has now claimed that it is understandable why Mohamed Salah was furious after being dropped from the starting lineup. The popular pundit has claimed on the Overlap show that the Egyptian will not want to sit on the bench and watch inferior players like Cody Gakpo. Gary Neville said on Salah: "Salah will not sit down and watch Gakpo play football, these players don't sit and watch players that are inferior." "Bring the war on!" " " The Overlap (@WeAreTheOverlap) December 18, 2025 In such circumstances, the remarks from Neville will certainly align with how the Liverpool fans are feeling. It will be interesting to see if Sala can work out his differences with the manager and get back into the starting lineup. He did play a role against Brighton in the recent match and produced an assist....

4+ hour, 34+ min ago (284+ words) Craig Burley and Frank Leboeuf look at Group C, with Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Burley's Scotland looking to qualify. (1:23) It's often said that in soccer every goal counts, but it's also true that not all goals are created equal. While a loose ball being bundled over the line via a hapless defender's shin might be enough to win a game, only the most extraordinary goals can claim to be true works of art. Case in point being Scott McTominay's outrageous overhead kick against Denmark in November, which helped secure Scotland's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Napoli midfielder's heroics sent Hampden Park into a frenzy with just three minutes played and paved the way for a decisive 4-2 victory for the Tartan Army, who are now set to appear at their first World Cup in 28 years. The image of McTominay…...

4+ hour, 55+ min ago (287+ words) Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Portuguese international midfielder, Ruben Neves. The 29-year-old wants to return to the Premier League, and he could be available for just "20 million. According to a report from The Daily Mail, he has emerged as an option for Manchester United. They are looking to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the former Wolves star could be a quality acquisition. He has proven himself in the Premier League in the past, and he could make an immediate impact at Old Trafford. Manchester United have not managed to control the game in the middle of the park, and they need someone who can dictate the tempo of the game and add composure to the side. The Portuguese international would be ideal for them. He is at the…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago (309+ words) Livramento came off injured for Newcastle United against Fulham with what looked like a worrying knee complaint." After the game, Howe confirmed he was concerned about Livramento, who is now certain to miss Saturday's Premier League clash against Chelsea." He might be needed there for a while now Tino is injured " With Kieran"Trippier, Lewis Hall and Dan Burn also missing that game, Newcastle United are down to the bare bones when it comes to options at full-back." The fact that Hall and Livramento are two of Newcastle's best players makes it"all the more"frustrating." However, there has been a slight piece of good news to have emerged. According to The Daily Mail, Livramento has not suffered serious ligament damage." That means his season is likely far from over, although he will be missing for a period of time…...

5+ hour, 32+ min ago (372+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup requires a different marketing playbook. by Cesar Martinez December 18 2025 The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first truly algorithmic World Cup." It will, of course, be the biggest sports spectacle of the year,drawing over 6 billion views, but the most meaningful engagement will be remixed, memed and renarrated in real-time by billions more fans across social media. Next summer's tournament will stretch creative budgets and test cultural fluency, demanding a fundamentally different approach to building consumer loyalty. For marketers, the game has changed, and so have its players. The how and the why behind it will be obvious during this next global tournament, though for some brands, it will be too late. Brands need to stop viewing micro-creators as "small" and instead view them as specialists, fluent in the humor, slang and subtext that turn casual…...