Soccer (FIFA)

Soccer (FIFA)

The Oakland A's last played baseball in this city over a year ago, but the franchise still holds both a potential ownership stake in the Coliseum and the decisive ability to reject groups that seek a longer residency there. It is an uncomfortable arrangement that comes at a turning point for the Coliseum property, where lucrative private events could bring an end to live sports played at the iconic stadium.

I'm grateful to the core group of players that I've got. They've taken us to three major tournaments and if they're all fit and well then I'm sure they can have a good summer. Sometimes, I get criticised for not going outside that core group but I believe in them a lot and they've delivered a lot for their country. I've got a difficult choice to make when I come to name my final 26.

We didn't see this coming, and not only because of the fog of pyro lingering over the RheinEnergieSTADION field that furnished us with 11 minutes of first-half stoppage time.

Chelsea and David Datro Fofana are working on a permanent exit this window, with Celtic, Royal Antwerp and Derby County all expressing interest in the 23-year-old forward who is currently on loan at Turkish Super Lig club Fatih Karagumruk. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external Celtic are exploring a possible deal for NK Celje forward Franko Kovacevic, who has scored 25 goals in 28 games this season - including 14 in the Europa League and Conference League. (Sky Sports), external

"I don't know," McInnes said of the prospect of the transfer being fast-tracked. "We don't control that, but it would be nice if we could. "We could do with a couple of signings, if we can, to help us. We've got a couple of injuries, and we'll see where we are. I don't know if that (Mato) can be done, but certainly if it can be done, we'll try it."

Following a worldwide poll that attracted millions of votes from the gaming community, EA Sports has announced the final cut of both its men's and women's FC 26 Team of the Year. After being selected for their prominent performances in 2025, each player in the respective TOTY XIs will receive special in-game items and buffs. This year, for the first time, a captain has also been chosen for each of the men's and women's teams, both of whom have been honored for their outstanding contributions

It's half-time [in the tie]. I was very happy with the engagement, the commitment of the players. They gave everything. It was every open game. Disappointed to concede from a corner. Disappointed with the third goal as well, because we were right back in the game, and we were on top at that moment. We switched off from a restart from a central free-kick, but I can't fault the players. We've had illness in the squad, we've picked up a few knocks this week, but what the squad has shown is that they are willing to run and fight for each other.

It actually felt quite good. We'll have to watch it again. It's often the case against Bayern that you think you could've got more out of it. At the same time, you have to be honest and say that their individual quality is just outstanding. You have to be alert for 95 minutes,

Yes, he's been quiet recently, but if you still own him, he's a definite hold for the next two fixtures. First up, a trip to Old Trafford against a Manchester United side with just one win in seven and one clean sheet in their last 15 - that's not exactly defensive form to fear. Foden also loves a derby, with seven goals in his last seven appearances against United.

Peter Mangione agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Football Club on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and will play just a few miles away from where his 27-year-old cousin is imprisoned ahead of his trial in connection with the murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Brooklyn FC announced it had signed Peter, 24, to its inaugural USL Championship roster, pending league and federation approval. He hails from Hunt Valley, Md., where Luigi also grew up.

Yesterday we spoke about the pre-season. We had a meeting about the camps and the friendly games. Then finally I said my belief at the moment is we will have on the last matchday maybe a race with three teams. You can be top, you can be second, you can be third. It's nice for the supporters. And for us, we have to prepare.

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Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have already been rebuffed in their approach for Yan Diomande. The well-known and well-respected Italian journalist has claimed that RB Leipzig are very likely to sell the Ivory Coast international winger next summer, but the German club may not be keen on offloading him midway through the season. Romano said on his YouTube channel:

For around the last 16 months, Bayern Munich talent Javier Fernández has been struggling with injuries. These struggles were a real shame, not least because he had really impressed prior to this injury in multiple age groups following his move from Atlético Madrid in 2023. He was certainly outgrowing Bayern's U-23s by the time of his injury when he got hurt. Fernández has finally overcome these injury issues at the time of writing, however.