I have a theory as to one reason (of many) the England National Team tends to underperform in major tournaments: the players all play in the same league. Every England international plays in the Premier League. One might argue this breeds familiarity and is therefore good for the national team, but I think it leads to a lack of stylistic variety in the team and makes the payer pool stagnant. It's basically like inbreeding, is what I'm saying.
United States women’s national team star defender Naomi Girma looks set to become the most expensive women’s player in history. Women’s Super League giants Chelsea are closing in on the most expensive women’s transfer ever and pay San Diego Wave FC $1.1 million, per The Athletic.
Girma, 24, will surpass Bay FC’s Racheal Kundananji who previously held the highest transfer fee in women’s soccer with a $787,600 move from Madrid CFF.
LONDON — Substitute Darwin Nunez's stoppage-time double gave Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday, as the Premier League leaders left it late to record their first league win of 2025.
Brentford held firm and seemed on course for a deserved point until Nunez tapped in Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross from close range in the 91st minute to end the Bees' dogged resistance.
Darwin Nunez brace vs Brentford
Manchester United’s historic stadium, Old Trafford, is in just as bad a shape as the team’s form this season. The latest blow to the building’s reputation was a Manchester United mice situation as the little creatures have been spotted on the field and in the stands.
Two videos of mice in the stadium have gone viral from Manchester United’s win vs. Southampton on Thursday. One hopped onto the field while another was spotted in the stands.
Manchester United mice problem
MANCHESTER — Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday.
United will have fancied their chances of getting back to winning ways against struggling Saints but the hosts were second best from the off, deservedly falling behind to a Manuel Ugarte own goal just before halftime.
NOTTINGHAM — Liverpool substitute Diogo Jota's second-half header earned the visitors a battling 1-1 draw with surprise Premier League title rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, keeping the leaders six points clear at the top of the standings.
High-flying Forest, who are enjoying a remarkable season after just avoiding relegation last term, raced into the lead in an electric City Ground atmosphere through striker Chris Wood with eight minutes on the clock.
Colombia captain James Rodriguez has joined Mexico's Liga MX side Club Leon from LaLiga's Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer, both teams announced on Monday.
Local media reports said Rodriguez had signed a one-year contract with an option for another season.
James Rodriguez Leon transfer
¡SOY JAMES, SOY FIERA!
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning penalty for 10-man Manchester United against Arsenal after their hectic FA Cup third round tie finished 1-1 after extra time at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz was the only one of the first four penalty takers to miss, denied by a brilliant stop from Altay Bayindir, before Zirkzee – booed off in a defeat by Newcastle United last month – stepped up to win the shootout 5-3.
Cool. Calm. Collected.
In a surprising turn of events, Kyle Walker has reportedly asked to leave Manchester City with immediate effect, seeking a new challenge abroad to conclude his illustrious career. The England right-back, who has been a key figure for City since his arrival in 2017, is now reportedly eager to explore opportunities outside the Premier League.
Kyle Walker leaving Manchester City; Pep Guardiola reveals abrupt transfer news
MANCHESTER, England, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Manchester United forward Amad Diallo on Thursday signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Premier League club until 2030.