AS Monaco are interested in signing Kieran Trippier from Newcastle this summer in a move that could reunite him with Eric Dier.
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Desde o início da temporada o São Paulo está de capitão novo: Calleri. O argentino comentou nos vestiários do empate com o Palmeiras, domingo (22) sobre essa sua nova função e a responsabilidade de ajudar na ambientação dos outros estrangeiros contratados pelo clube para o ano. Confira:
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Currently, there are no U.S.-registered players in Liga MX, despite the close ties between the countries and the collaboration fostered by the Leagues Cup
Cowell, Zendejas, and Ledezma are the only USMNT players in Liga MXVargas and “Chucky” Lozano are the Mexican internationals in MLSLeagues Cup quarterfinals begin WednesdayGet the MLS Season Pass today!Stream games nowGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
The Leagues Cup has become a bridge between Major League Soccer and Liga MX, offering a unique stage where the two leagues face off exclusively. The revamped tournament — split into two groups, one with only MLS clubs and the other with Liga MX sides – has already produced exciting matches, even amid some criticism. Yet the connection between the leagues hasn’t always translated into player movement.
Few Mexican stars have joined MLS, and not many Americans or Canadians have tested themselves in Liga MX. Historically, there have been waves of crossover, but never a consistent flow. In recent years, both leagues have instead focused on importing European talent.
Former Liga MX star Francisco “Kikín” Fonseca believes that stems from ambition.
“In Mexico, players want to go to Europe. Clubs make good money selling them there,” he said in a call previewing the Leagues Cup knockout round coverage from Apple TV. “But this will change. Now, U.S. teams also have strong projects. It’s still hard to bring young Americans to Mexico because they also dream of Europe, but little by little this exchange will grow.”
From a young age, players on both sides of the border are told to look across the Atlantic. Marcelo Balboa, a former MLS and USMNT star who also played for Leon in Mexico, understands the appeal of Europe, but argues the region should be valued more.
“Americans dream of the EPL, Serie A, teams like Manchester United or Borussia Dortmund,” he said. “But I loved Liga MX – it’s technical, physical, and players can adapt quickly. I see MLS players who could succeed in Mexico. The mentality has to shift. Hopefully, in the coming year,s it will.”
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MLS has already benefitted from some big-name Mexicans, including Hugo Sánchez, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Fonseca’s former teammate Pavel Pardo, and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández. More recently, stars like Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and promising youngsters such as Obed Vargas have continued that influence. Still, Pardo says there’s room for more.
“We need more players moving back and forth,” he explained. “Most Mexicans go to Europe first and then to MLS, like Chucky. It’s tough because both Mexicans and Americans set their sights on Europe. But Mexico should also start sending young players to MLS to develop. Facing players like Messi makes the league attractive and competitive.”
Giovanni Savarese sees the same dynamic. The former striker and MLS coach pointed out how Mexican talent has been central to MLS’s growth, but believes American players should be braver about going south.
“MLS has grown thanks to Mexican players like Pardo, Hugo Sánchez, Rafa Márquez and Chicharito,” he said. “Going to Mexico can be difficult – there are different challenges – but players need to be ready to make that jump. It would benefit both leagues.”
For now, the Leagues Cup provides the clearest glimpse of what that exchange could look like on a larger scale. If the words of these legends hold true, the next step may be not just competing against one another every summer – but sharing more players across the border year-round.
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Savarese, who played for the San José Earthquakes in the early 2000s, expressed excitement ahead of the Leagues Cup quarterfinals and suggested it would be a great idea for the tournament to take place in both Mexico and the United States.
“Everyone wants to see games in Mexico," he said. "The competition between the two leagues has been very interesting. It has all the ingredients for a great match. Inter vs. Tigres will be very exciting."
Meanwhile, Pardo, who played for Chicago Fire in 2011 and 2012 – his final professional club – commented on the growth of MLS.
“MLS is expanding rapidly and putting in a lot of effort," he said. "The players who have come to MLS are key talents."
Fonseca made his own prediction, naming Tigres, Toluca, and Inter Miami as the main contenders for the title.
“The champion will come from one of these three," he said.
Balboa emphasized the importance of MLS teams performing well in the quarterfinals.
“Four very good matches. It’s crucial for MLS clubs to make a strong showing – this tournament is very important for the teams here," he insisted.
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Currently, Liga MX features U.S. internationals like Cade Cowell, Richard Ledezma, and Alejandro Zendejas, all of whom have been in the U.S. men’s national team conversation. Still, none are officially registered as U.S. players in Mexico – they are all listed as homegrown Mexicans, much like Joe Corona and Marco Farfán, despite being born in the United States.
All of that sets the stage for the initial knockout rounds.
The Quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup kick off this Wednesday with several intriguing matchups. Inter Miami will face Tigres in what many are calling an early final, while Liga MX champion Toluca takes on Orlando City. Seattle Sounders will meet the tournament’s dark horse, Puebla, a team struggling in the lower half of Liga MX but making a surprising run. Finally, MLS champion LA Galaxy will clash with Pachuca, currently among the leaders of the Apertura 2025.
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O presidente da Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF), Ednaldo Rodrigues, segue misterioso quando o assunto é o novo técnico da Seleção. No entanto, nesta quarta-feira, após o sorteio da primeira fase da Copa do Brasil, o dirigente deu algumas pistas sobre o substituto de Tite e revelou que dinheiro não é problema na negociação.
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– Desde que atenda a esses perfis que colocamos, a CBF vai trabalhar também para que possa pagar essa conta. Os valores não são os que nos assustam. O que tem que dar certo é ter todo o perfil que a gente colocou. Acima de tudo, que tenha um trabalho longo e que olhe os atletas da Seleção Olímpica, da Sub-20 e do Sub-17, para que a gente tenha condições de sempre produzir grandes craques.
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Ednaldo Rodrigues revelou também que a cautela na negociação se dá pelo respeito ao clube do treinador, indicando que o nome escolhido esteja empregado. Neste contexto, encontram-se Carlo Ancelotti, do Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola, do Manchester City, e Abel Ferreira, do Palmeiras. Entretanto, o presidente da CBF ressaltou que o novo treinador precisar ter um “fino trato com a imprensa”, o que pode tirar o português da briga por causa das polêmicas recentes.
Aston Villa stars Tyrone Mings and John McGinn have spoken out following Jacob Ramsey’s £44 million ($60m) move to Newcastle United, with both players making emotional statements about the homegrown midfielder’s departure. The transfer was undertaken as the Villans struggle with Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) and the move sparked strong reactions inside the dressing room.
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Borussia Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken says there is no tention between the club and Jobe Bellingham's family after an unhappy conversation.
Dortmund opened their league campaign with a drawJobe's father was unhappy with his early substitutionGot involved in heated discussions backstageFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Dortmund bottled their two-goal lead to draw against St. Pauli to end up with a 3-3 draw in their opening league game of the season. Bellingham's family flew in to watch his debut game but were left upset to see him substituted early. Moreover, Jobe's father, Mark, was reportedly also unhappy with Niko Kovac's uncreative playing style and had a heated discussion with the club's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl.
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Bellingham's father and a few family members made their way to the player's locker room with the help of security, where the confrontation with Kehl took place. The family members voiced their complaints about the tactical decisions and Jobe's early substitution. While Ricken emphasised that there was no problem and the situation was resolved peacefully, he asserted that he would take measures to prevent such instances from happening in the future.
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In an interview with , the Dortmund boss said: "We got Jobe Bellingham because we really built a relationship of trust with the parents over the years. Now the family flew in especially for their son's first Bundesliga game and wanted to meet Jobe after the game. They stood in the hallway to the locker room and had an emotional conversation with Sebastian, which, however, is not a problem at all given this relationship."
He further added: "In the future, we will ensure that players, coaches, and any officials have access to the locker room area, so that we no longer get into trouble by commenting on such news. But today everything has been resolved – no drama."
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Dortmund are planning to make a double swoop for Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino ahead of their next match against Union Berlin on August 31.
Rio Ferdinand says the person responsible for letting David de Gea leave Manchester United should have been "made redundant" in a plea to re-sign him.
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O Botafogo conseguiu um efeito suspensivo para os jogadores Tiquinho Soares e Marçal. A decisão foi assinada por Renata Mansur, presidente do TJD-RJ. A informação foi publicada primeiramente pelo “ge” e confirmada pelo LANCE!.
Ambos haviam sido suspensos por conta das expulsões no clássico entre Botafogo e Flamengo em Brasília. Apesar do efeito suspensivo, Tiquinho e Marçal seguem como desfalques na partida desta quarta-feira diante da Portuguesa pela última rodada da Taça Guanabara.
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Enquanto os casos não são julgados pelo tribunal pleno da casa,Renata Mansur limitou a pena de ambos os atletas por duas partidas. Sendo assim, os alvinegros estarão disponíveis para atuar no jogo do Glorioso deste fim de semana.
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Além de Tiquinho e Marçal, outros dois jogadores do Botafogo foram julgados. Lucas Perri foi inocentado por presentear um torcedor que invadiu o gramado do Mané Garrincha e Joel Carli recebeu um jogo de suspensão por ter reclamado excessivamente com Bráulio da Silva Machado.
Tiquinho Soares havia sido punido por 30 dias por ter dado uma “cabeçada no juiz” do árbitro. O time de Luís Castro espera contar com um dos seus principais jogadores na reta final do Estadual.
Women's Super League teams will continue to take the knee following the Jess Carter racism row during the 2025 European Championship. In July, Carter took to social media to outline the abuse she had received during the tournament and announced her intention to step back from online platforms. Before their semi-final clash, England had announced they would stop taking the knee as a mark of protest.
WSL teams to take the knee before matchesEngland stopped the tradition after Carter was racially abused during EurosThe new WSL season starts on September 5Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
During the course of the 2025 European Championship, Carter had revealed that she had experienced a lot of racial abuse, which forced her to withdraw from online platforms temporarily. It has been more than a month since that incident and on Thursday, a man was arrested by Lancashire Police on suspicion of sending malicious communications following racist and abusive messages sent to the Lionesses hero. The suspect has since been released under investigation.
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Two days before England's semi-final clash against Italy, the Lionesses had announced that they would stop taking the knee as a mark of protest against Carter's racial abuse. In a joint statement, they had said: "It is clear we and football need to find another way to tackle racism." , though, now reports that WSL have decided, after discussions with club captains, to continue with the pre-match ritual that was started back in 2020.
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Carter went on to have an up and down campaign at the Euros, but played a key role in England beating world champions Spain in the final in the tie-breaker to defend their title. After missing out on the last-four game, the defender returned for the final and had a massive outing, which ensured England's second consecutive Euro title.
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The 2025-26 campaign will formally start on September 5, with reigning champions Chelsea taking on Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
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Atualmente, poucos questionariam o status do Palmeiras como melhor time do Brasil. O trabalho longevo de Abel Ferreira, os resultados e os bons jogadores que formam o elenco são justificativas mais do que evidentes para essa alcunha alviverde. No entanto, nada disso entra em campo na cabeça dos jogadores e da comissão técnica. É assim, rechaçando qualquer favoritismo diante do Água Santa, na final do Paulistão, que o Verdão busca mais um título nesta era vitoriosa do clube.
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São 11 finais disputadas sob o comando de Abel, ou seja, perdendo ou ganhando essas decisões, sabemos que se trata de um time altamente acostumado com esse tipo de confronto. Nesse período, a equipe já passou por todos os tipos possíveis de disputa de título: nacional, continental, estadual e até Mundial. Os adversários variaram, mas somente agora chegou a um “pequeno”.
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No entanto, de acordo com o discurso de Abel Ferreira e de seus comandados, isso não significa nada e a postura será a mesma em comparação com qualquer outro rival. E olha que já passou por finais contra Flamengo, Grêmio, Athletico-PR, São Paulo, Chelsea, entre outros adversários.
-A única obrigação do Palmeiras é dar o seu melhor para vencer. Em relação ao favoritismo, isso nos dá zero pontos, zero vitórias e zero títulos. Meu trabalho é com os jogadores em campo – declarou o treinador português em coletiva na última sexta-feira.
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Toda essa ideia é comprada pelos jogadores, que apesar de já terem vencido muita coisa dentro do clube, não param de mostrar mais motivação para conquistar outras taças pelo clube. Essa vontade cria uma disputa interna que mantém todos os atletas brigando por vaga entre os 11 titulares.
-É muito simples: viver o momento, aqui e agora. O que ganhamos e disputamos, ficou para a história. Agora é o Paulistão e depois pensar nos outros campeonatos. É desfrutar de cada treino, de mais uma final, que chegamos por nosso mérito, e lutar para conseguir mais um título – contou Gustavo Gómez, capitão do time, em entrevista coletiva.
-Diga como treina, que eu digo como vai jogar. Não temos 11 titulares, são jogadores que trabalham durante a semana para merecer a vaga entre os 11. Eu olho primeiro para a nossa forma de defender, de atacar, esse é o primeiro ponto. Nós temos uma forma de atacar e de defender, é em função disso que eu escolho os jogadores – explicou Abel Ferreira.
O Palmeiras tem somente uma derrota nos últimos 30 jogos que disputou. Além disso, ainda não perdeu na temporada atual e pode conquistar o Paulistão de forma invicta pela quarta vez em sua história. No entanto, antes de pensar nisso, é preciso passar pelo Água Santa e Abel já deu a letra:
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– Se igualarmos os nossos adversários na vontade, seremos melhores, se não fizermos isso, teremos dificuldades.
Água Santa e Palmeiras se enfrentam neste domingo, às 16h, na Arena Barueri, pela partida de ida da final do Paulistão. O segundo jogo será no domingo seguinte, dia 9 de abril, no Allianz Parque.
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