Maguire says missing FA Cup final and Euros probably his ‘toughest moment’

A year ago Erik ten Hag stripped Maguire of the United captaincy and the defender came close to joining West Ham later in the summer.

'Surprise' if no Liverpool summer signings - Slot

The Reds are yet to make additions to their first-team squad during the current transfer window, which closes at 23:00 BST on Friday, 30 August.

NewCo set to take over WSL before season starts

NewCo is set to complete its takeover of the Women's Super League and Women's Championship within the next few weeks.

Women's Olympics: Bev Priestman removed as boss over drone incident

Canada women's football manager Beverly Priestman has been removed as Olympic head coach and suspended by the country's football federation as the fall out continued after a drone was flown over New Zealand's training session on Monday.

Women's Olympics: Spain send message with dominant win over Japan

Spain were inspired by Aitana Bonmati's 22nd-minute goal against Japan to start their Paris Olympic Games 2024 campaign on a winning note.

Reece James: Enzo Fernandez situation could be 'problem'

Fernandez is currently on holiday after winning the Copa America with Argentina. During the celebrations after the win he posted a video in which the midfielder, along with several other players, sang a racist and derogatory about the heritage of some France players.

Women's Olympics: Hayes guides USWNT to win over Zambia

The United States, managed by former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes, began their women's Olympic football campaign with an emphatic 3-0 win over Zambia in Nice.

Bordeaux file for bankruptcy

Following FSG’s withdrawal from talks of a club takeover, Bordeaux could not provide a realistic solution to the DNCG that would address the financial watchdog’s concerns. In consequence, Bordeaux are not a professional football club anymore.

Women's Olympics: Canada begins defence of gold with win

Canada, ranked No. 8 in the world, came in as favourites against New Zealand (No. 28). But the underdogs’ defensive sturdiness caused plenty of headaches for the defending champs.

Manchester City prepare to gate crash Barcelona’s push for Dani Olmo

The Spanish international has been heavily linked with an exit from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig after a superb tournament at Euro 2024.

Bournemouth agree deal for Juventus defender Huijsen

The deal could rise to £15.2m for the centre-back, who is now due to have a medical with the Cherries.

Emile Smith Rowe close to joining Fulham from Arsenal in club record deal

Negotiations over the 23-year-old are continuing but Fulham are understood to be confident of wrapping up a deal.

PSG offer Benfica €70 million plus Renato Sanches for João Neves

The two clubs are thought to have had a round of positive discussions today and the French champion now want to seal the deal next week for the midfielder.

Match of the day | Women

La Roja will be determined to get off to a positive start on Thursday, especially as they look to avenge the 4-0 defeat they suffered to Japan in the group stage of the 2023 World Cup. (Source: Sports Mole)

Women's Olympics | Spain vs. Japan: Preview

Last year, Spain clinched their first trophy in women’s football with a 2-1 victory over England in the 2023 World Cup final. La Roja went on to claim another piece of silverware earlier this year when they won the inaugural edition of the UEFA Women's Nations League.

Women's Olympics: France take on Colombia

Women's Olympics | France vs. Colombia: Preview

Four years prior to the 2016 competition, Les Bleues made their Olympic debut at the London games, reaching the semi-finals before losing 2-1 to Japan and then suffering a narrow defeat to Canada in the bronze medal match.

Women's Olympics: USA in Zambia test

Women's Olympics: USWNT to open summer tournament against Zambia

The USWNT heads into the Group B opener with a record of 8W-1L-3D on the year, having won two tournaments earlier this year at the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup and the 2024 SheBelieves Cup.

Atletico Madrid ‘extremely confident’ over Conor Gallagher deal

Los Rojiblancos are focusing on fresh midfield options for the 2024/25 season and Gallagher is a key target.

Olympics | Format, favourites and key players: guide to the women’s competition

On Thursday, 12 nations will begin their bid for gold at the Paris Olympics. The eighth edition of the women’s football tournament is expected to be one of the most competitive to date.

Italy defender Calafiori set for Arsenal medical

The Gunners intend for the Italy international, 22, to join the squad for their pre-season tour of the United States.

France kick off Olympic campaign with thumping win over USMNT

Loïc Badé added the third with a late header to seal a win that had looked in doubt until former Arsenal striker Lacazette struck with a long range effort in the 61st minute in Marseille.

Olympics: Canada ‘shocked’ after spying scandal hits women’s football champions

Canada’s Olympic women’s football team is in turmoil after officials were “shocked and disappointed” to learn drones were used to spy on their opponents.

Argentina v Morocco at Olympics mired in chaos following pitch invasion

The match on the first day of men’s football at the Games was mired in chaos after a pitch invasion forced it to be suspended for more than an hour.

Olympics: Angel City, New Zealand defender Ali Riley out of tourney

Angel City defender and New Zealand captain Ali Riley has been withdrawn from the Olympics by head coach Michael Mayne on medical grounds.

Morocco beat Argentina in game marred by crowd trouble

Morocco had been 2-0 ahead against Argentina, who pulled a goal back and were pushing for an equaliser. Cristian Medina then appeared to have made it 2-2 in the 16th of what had been 15 scheduled minutes of injury time at the end of the second half.

Aston Villa’s Moussa Diaby joins Al-Ittihad

The 25-year-old France international only joined the Birmingham-based Premier League club last summer from Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.

Ederson's Man City future uncertain

The Brazilian goalkeeper has been the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League.

Villa winger Diaby close to £50.4m Saudi switch

The 25-year-old has travelled to Saudi Arabia to have a medical and finalise the deal after just a season at Villa Park.

Everton reach agreement with Napoli for attacking midfielder Lindstrom

The 24-year-old is expected to depart the Stadio Maradona on an initial loan deal at a cost of €3m, with a right-to-buy clause included for a further €22m, bringing the total cost of the operation up to €25m if the move is made permanent.

Crystal Palace submit €15m bid for Marseille’s Ismaïla Sarr

The former Watford player is reportedly keen to return to the Premier League with an agreement on personal terms close to be reached.

Trevoh Chalobah fears he is being forced out of Chelsea after squad omission

The 25-year-old was a surprise exclusion when the squad for the five-match tour of the United States was confirmed on Monday, and Chelsea are expected to step up attempts to sell him.

Sophia Smith, Aitana Bonmati & 15 players to watch at the 2024 Olympics

Ahead of the tournament kicking off on Thursday, July 25, GOAL has picked out 15 names to keep an eye on at the Games.

Manchester City considering move for Eze with De Bruyne future uncertain

De Bruyne has one year on his contract and is wanted by the Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.

Inter set sights on Chiesa as Juventus contract ticks down

The 26-year-old Italian forward has entered the last year of his contract with the Bianconeri and hasn’t agreed to sign a new deal yet, with disagreements over the salary and length of the agreement.

Marseille closing in on a deal to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal

The Arsenal striker is set to be one of many potential recruits at the Stade Vélodrome as Roberto De Zerbi plans to change 80% of his starting eleven.

Spain aim to be first world champions in 88 years to win Olympic gold

Four of the previous seven editions of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament, first played at the Atlanta Games in 1996, have been won by the four-time World Cup winners, the United States.

Emma Hayes in at the deep end for USWNT’s latest Olympic odyssey

This time last year Emma Hayes’s relationship with international football was very different. Her face adorned ITV’s posters promoting its commentary team for the broadcaster’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

High-profile pre-season tours are a double-edged sword for women’s game

High-profile pre-season tours have become the norm for Premier League clubs. Gone are the days when they would only set up training camps to ready themselves for the new campaign.

VIDEO: Alisha Lehmann trains with Juventus for first time as Serie A side kick off pre-season training

The Switzerland international made her move to the Serie A from the Women's Super League earlier this summer shortly after her boyfriend Douglas Luiz completed his transfer to the Bianconeri for a whopping €50 million (£42m/$54m).

Villa announce Onana signing

The 22-year-old played every minute of Belgium's Euro 2024 campaign and now has the opportunity to represent Villa in the new season's Champions League.

Aston Villa make João Félix a target after agreeing £50m Moussa Diaby sale

Félix, who joined Atletico Madrid in a €126m deal from Benfica as a teenager in 2019, is among those under consideration as Villa prepare for the Champions League. Villa last played in Europe’s elite competition in 1982-83.

Man City pounce on Donnarumma as Guardiola eyes Ederson’s replacement

Donnarumma's contract in Paris runs out in June 2026 but talks over a new deal are stalling, not to mention that the Ligue 1 giants have also signed another goalkeeper, Matvei Safonov, who may rival Gigio for a starting spot in 2024-25.

Napoli offer Victor Osimhen to PSG for €90 million plus Lee Kang-In

PSG reignited their interest in the striker this summer after they failed to convince Napoli to part with Osimhen a year ago. Two offers over €100 million were both rejected as Napoli hoped to keep some of the key parts of their title-winning team together and made it clear that he would not leave for any amount less than his €130 million release clause.

Juventus reject Chelsea approach for Turkish talent

The 19-year-old forward emerged as one of the Bianconeri’s brightest young stars last season, scoring four goals across 32 appearances, and was a core part of the Turkey squad at the recent European Championship.

Scotland striker Adams set for Torino medical

The 28-year-old is expected to sign a multi-year deal in Italy after his contract at promoted Southampton expired at the end of June.

Man United boss Ten Hag backs Sancho to 'click' after 'mistake'

Sancho made his first appearance for Man United since last August in a preseason friendly against Rangers on Saturday.

Marseille close in on £17m deal for Tottenham's Hojbjerg

The 28-year-old is believed to be ready to leave north London and is available for about £17m.

Everton’s Amadou Onana undergoes medical ahead of move to Aston Villa

The Belgian international is set to cost Villa a fee in the region of £45m after the Toffees accepted a proposal from their divisional rivals. The transfer is set to be announced on Monday.

Como consider move for out-of-favour Juventus midfielder

Arthur is unlikely to be part of Thiago Motta’s plans for the 2024-25 campaign, and, according to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, he has been left at home for Juve’s pre-season training camp in Germany, where they will face Nürnberg in a friendly on Friday.

Borussia Dortmund chief confirms Atletico Madrid target Niclas Fullkrug could be sold

Los Rojiblancos have reportedly highlighted the German international as a candidate to fill the attacking void left by the summer departures of Alvaro Morata and Memphis Depay.

NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup: San Diego Wave FC Defeat Bay FC 3-1

San Diego Wave FC secured its first win of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, defeating Bay FC 3-1 at Torero Stadium on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami Extend MLS Lead With 2-1 Win Over Chicago Fire

Jordi Alba's goal in the 75th minute gave Inter Miami a 2-1 home victory over Chicago Fire on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the MLS standings, despite the injury-enforced absence of Lionel Messi.

CanWNT's Collins out of Paris Olympics

Canadian women's national team defender Sydney Collins will not compete at the upcoming Paris Olympics due to a fractured left leg and will be replaced by Gabrielle Carle.

Yoro makes first Man Utd appearance in friendly win over Rangers after $67M move from Lille

Leny Yoro made his first Manchester United appearance following his £52 million ($67 million) move from Lille as Jadon Sancho ended his exile in Saturday's 2-0 friendly victory over Rangers.

Bologna’s Calafiori ‘closer than ever’ to joining Arsenal

The report highlights how a decisive breakthrough appears to have been reached during the latest round of talks between the two parties, who are discussing a deal worth around €50m.

Liverpool have no interest in signing Adrien Rabiot

The France international midfielder is searching for a new club after leaving Juventus following a 5-year spell with the Serie A club.

Conte ready to cut losses on Napoli flops

The Partenopei won the Scudetto in 2023 and it was all downhill from there, as they went through a series of coaches and players, failing to even qualify for Europe.

Crystal Palace join Fulham in race for Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe

Fulham’s bid worth up to £30m including add-ons was turned down by Arsenal earlier this week and Mikel Arteta is understood to want to keep Smith Rowe despite using him sparingly last season.

Crystal Palace pushing to sign Marseille’s Ismaïla Sarr

The 26-year-old Senegal international has received a contractual proposal from the Eagles. Sarr only joined Marseille last year from Watford in exchange for a €13m fee.

RB Leipzig could demand record transfer fee as Dani Olmo clause expires

The Spanish international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bundesliga side after a sensational showing at Euro 2024.

Howe 'committed' to Newcastle amid England job links

Southgate, who was appointed in 2016, resigned on Tuesday in the wake of England's 2-1 defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

AC Milan confirm signing of Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid after paying release clause

The 31-year-old forward comes off the back of captaining Spain to the Euro 2024 trophy, and the Rossoneri activated his release clause.