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BBC Sport
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Jutkiewicz late strike sees Birmingham hold Hull

Lukas Jutkiewicz scored a crucial goal for Birmingham as a substitute.
Controversy surrounded Hull's goal with claims of handball.
BBC Sport
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ugbo double helps lowly Sheff Wed down Birmingham

Ike Ugbo scored his first two goals for Sheffield Wednesday in their victory over Birmingham City.
Sheffield Wednesday's win lifts them within five points of safety in the Championship relegation battle.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Real Madrid agree deal to sign Bellingham

Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign England midfielder Jude Bellingham for 100m euros (£86m).The 19-year-old, who joined Dortmund from Birmingham City in July 2020, was one of England's top performers at last year's World Cup.Bellingham wants the move and will have a medical in the next few days.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Everton & England midfielder Christiansen retires

Everton and England midfielder Izzy Christiansen has announced her retirement from football, aged 31.Christiansen started out at Everton in 2008 and had spells at Birmingham City, Manchester City and Lyon before rejoining the Toffees in 2020.She made her England debut in 2015, winning 31 caps and scoring six goals, and was part of the side that won the SheBelieves Cup in 2019.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Birmingham given suspended points deduction by EFL

Birmingham City have been given a suspended two-point deduction by the English Football League for rule breaches during an unsuccessful takeover bid.The deduction is suspended until the end of the 2023-24 season.Blues were initially charged following "a thorough investigation" in February.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Real Madrid in advanced talks to sign Bellingham

Real Madrid are in advanced talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign England midfielder Jude Bellingham for more than 100m euros.The 19-year-old, who joined Dortmund from Birmingham City in July 2020, was one of England's top performers at last year's World Cup.Real are willing to pay around 100m euros for Bellingham but Dortmund are understood to want 150m euros.
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BBC Sport
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Leicester cruise into Women's FA Cup quarter-finals

Leicester City defeated Birmingham City 6-2 in the Women's FA Cup to advance to the quarter-finals.
Leicester's dominant performance included goals from Janice Cayman, Shannon O'Brien, Saori Takarada, Deanne Rose, and Aileen Whelan.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Rangers' Watson given first Scotland call at 17

Seventeen-year-old Rangers midfielder Emma Watson has been called up to Scotland's senior squad for the first time for two April friendlies.Rangers captain Kathy Hill and London City Lionesses forward Sarah Ewens also earned their first call-ups.Pedro Martinez Losa's Scotland face Australia in London on 7 April before hosting Costa Rica four days later.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Jones in Wales squad after allegiance switch

Coverage: Live on BBC Two Wales, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Cymru Fyw, the BBC Sport website & app; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app.Ellen Jones could be set to make her international debut after being named in Wales' squad for next month's games against Northern Ireland and Portugal.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Chelsea close in on Nkunku - Tuesday's gossip

Paris St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, has not agreed a deal to join Inter Miami despite reports suggesting he is close to doing so.Chelsea are unwilling to let United States winger Christian Pulisic leave on a loan deal this winter and would prefer a permanent move for the 24-year-old.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ex-England goalkeeper Foster announces retirement

Former England, Watford and West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster has retired at the age of 39.
Foster, who won eight England caps, announced the decision on his podcast.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How did each WSL club do this season?

One of the most exciting campaigns in Women's Super League history saw Chelsea claim the title on the final day, both Manchester clubs battle it out for Champions League qualification and relegation for one of the league's founding members.
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BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

England goalkeeper Hampton to leave Aston Villa

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton will leave Aston Villa when her contract expires this summer, having held talks with Chelsea.She is part of the England squad for the World Cup, which starts next month."Aston Villa Women sincerely thanks Hannah for her time at the club and wishes her well in her next chapter," Villa said.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Bellingham named Bundesliga player of the season

Bellingham, 19, was key in his side's title challenge but a 2-2 draw with Mainz on the final day of the season saw them lose out to Bayern Munich.He scored eight goals and provided five assists in 31 league appearances this season as Dortmund finished runners-up."Every year that I've played at the club my responsibility has increased," said Bellingham.
"I have to continue to be everywhere on the pitch and try my best to contribute going forwards and backwards and try and control games and dominate the midfield.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Captain Deeney among six released by Birmingham

Troy Deeney is one of six first-team players released by Birmingham City at the end of their contracts.The Blues captain had been offered a new deal in March but will depart St Andrew's after two seasons, in which he scored 11 goals in 56 appearances.Former skipper Harlee Dean is also among those going, having played his 200th game for the club in the final-day defeat by Sheffield United
Maxime Colin, George Friend, Jordan Graham and Kevin Long are also leaving.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Brougham Leicester contract mutually terminated

Leicester defender Georgia Brougham has left the club following the mutual termination of her contract.Brougham made 11 appearances for Leicester with the 8-0 loss to Chelsea in December her only one this season.Leicester sit bottom of the table having won their first points of the season on Sunday against Brighton .
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Guardiola praises 'whole package' Bellingham

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has praised Borussia Dortmund's England midfielder Jude Bellingham, saying "the whole package is really good".City travel to Dortmund for their penultimate Champions League Group G match on Tuesday, having already qualified for the knockout stages.England international Bellingham, 19, has scored in his past two appearances against Guardiola's side.
Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog
1 year ago
Manchester United

Hannibal: Chong and Mengi encouraged me to go to Birmingham

Hannibal Mejbri's season-long loan to Birmingham City has been confirmed this afternoon.
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Old Trafford Faithful
9 months ago
Manchester United

Hannibal Mejbri 'inclined' to leave Man United this summer

Hannibal Mejbri has outlined his desire to leave Man United this summer.The Manchester United dressing room remains in the middle of major overhaul.Erik ten Hag will now realise the size of the task at hand, with the Red Devils looking to return to the Premier League summit.New signings will be brought in, while other players will be sold.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United remain interested in signing Jude Bellingham

Man United are still interested in bringing in Jude Bellingham.There can be no doubt that Jude Bellingham is the big ticket item going into the summer transfer window.The Englishman has been absolutely sensational for club and country over the last couple of seasons, improving on an almost weekly basis, turning into arguably the most complete midfielder within the sport.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United ruled out of race to sign Jude Bellingham next summer

Man United will not be signing Jude Bellingham next summer, when the midfielder leaves Borussia Dortmund.Every now and then, a gem of a footballer becomes available for transfer.Last time around it was Erling Haaland - though he was always going to Manchester City.The next big name is another Borussia Dortmund player; Jude Bellingham.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Dortmund think they'll keep Bellingham amid Man United transfer interest

Borussia Dortmund are confident they can keep Jude Bellingham at the club, amid transfer interest from Man United - and others.Every year or two, a generational footballer becomes available for signing.Last time around it was Erling Haaland.Soon, it'll be the Jude Bellingham transfer that everyone, including United, will be chasing.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United revive interest in signing Jude Bellingham

Man United have revived their interest in Jude Bellingham.Manchester United Football Club are slowly transitioning their squad into one that fits the Erik ten Hag style of play.This will take time.Several additions were made over the summer.All of whom have made a positive early impression.Let's hope that mantra continues going forward.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Hannibal praised by John Eustace during loan spell at Birmingham

Hannibal has been showered in praise by Birmingham City manager, John Eustace, while on loan.Manchester United Football Club have been playing well of late, with the Red Devils making strides under their new boss.The gaffer has shown a willingness to give young players a chance if they're playing well, with Alejandro Garnacho the latest to benefit from that, starting in the Europa League on Thursday.
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ESPN.com
9 months ago
Real Madrid

Sources: Madrid agree 100M+ Bellingham deal

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jude Bellingham for a fee of around €100 million plus €20m in add-ons, sources have told ESPN.The club already had the green light from the 19-year-old since weeks ago and have now taken the final step to make the England international one of the signings of the summer transfer window.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

U.S. Soccer's Nation's League roster includes Folarin Balogun's first call-up

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Two days after B.J. Callaghan was officially being named interim U.S. men's national team coach, he called up his first roster Thursday, inviting 24 players to training camp at Dignity Health Sports Park to prepare for the final four of the CONCACAF Nations League later this month in Las Vegas.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
London

Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers team news

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Arsenal may need to monitor the fitness of Reiss Nelson, who missed the defeat at Nottingham Forest through illness, plus Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard.Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mohamed Elneny remain sidelined.Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui will serve a one-game touchline ban after receiving his fourth yellow card of the season against Everton.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
English Premier League

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd's Kane belief; Arsenal enter Osimhen race

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Manchester United believe that they will be able to sign Harry Kane if Tottenham do not qualify for next season's Champions League.Spurs currently sit fourth in the Premier League table but their form has been inconsistent all year long.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Bellingham is exceptional - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described England midfielder Jude Bellingham as "exceptional".The Borussia Dortmund player, 19, starred at the World Cup in Qatar as England reached the quarter-finals.Bellingham has repeatedly been linked with a big-money move to Liverpool and European champions Real Madrid.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How to follow FA Cup first round on the BBC

Dates: Friday, 4 November-Monday, 7 November


Coverage: Watch Hereford-Portsmouth live on BBC Two on Friday (19:55 GMT) and South Shields-Forest Green Rovers live on BBC One on Saturday (12:00).Follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.The FA Cup first round takes place this weekend when non-league teams, who have battled their way through qualifying, dream of causing an upset against League One and League Two clubs.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves are set to give Diego Costa his debut, but head coach Bruno Lage has suggested it could come from the bench.
www.caughtoffside.com
10 months ago
New York Rangers

Arsenal to accept Rangers bid for defender Auston Trusty

Arsenal will allow Auston Trusty to leave the club this summer are said to be willing to accept an offer from Scottish Premiership side Rangers.According to Football Insider, the Gunners want to offload Trusty and Rangers have identified him as a transfer target.The American defender has just concluded a loan spell in the Championship with Birmingham City after he joined them last summer.
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10 months ago
Arsenal

Charles Watts gives opinion on Auston Trusty's Arsenal future

Trusty joined Mikel Arteta's side in January 2022 from Colorado Rapids, returning on loan to the American side until the summer.Upon his arrival at Arsenal on July 5th, the centreback was then immediately loaned out to Birmingham City, where he this season made 44 league appearances and won the club's Player of the Season award as Birmingham finished 17th in the Championship.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Mihailovic replaces injured Weah on U.S. roster

Tim Weah will miss the United States' CONCACAF Nations League matches against Grenada and El Salvador after getting hurt while playing for Lille.The 23-year-old was injured in Lille's Ligue 1 match against Toulouse on Saturday.The U.S. Soccer Federation said Sunday that Weah had entered the concussion protocol.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Arsenal

Birmingham sign Arsenal defender Trusty on loan

Birmingham City have signed Arsenal central defender Auston Trusty on a season-long loan.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Blades sign off in style with win over Birmingham

Two goals in three minutes saw promoted Sheffield United sign off the season in style with victory over Birmingham City.Both sides hit the woodwork in the first half with Lukas Jutkiewicz hitting the bar for the hosts, before James McAtee and Tommy Doyle both struck the post for the Blades.Oli McBurnie headed in Chris Basham's cross on 53 minutes and McAtee doubled their lead three minutes later after good work from Iliman Ndiaye.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Warnock 'had tears in eyes' as Terriers beat Blues

Returning boss Neil Warnock said he had "tears in his eyes" following the reception he got from Huddersfield Town fans before their comeback victory over Birmingham City."I was really proud of the lads.Every one of them put a shift in.I can't fault anyone.There were people playing out of position and so many changes," Warnock told BBC Radio Leeds after a memorable win - which gives takes the Terriers to within two points of safety.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Brereton Diaz grabs Blackburn a point at West Brom

Ben Brereton Diaz smashed in a late free-kick to end his personal goal drought and rescue a point for Blackburn Rovers against West Bromwich Albion.Substitute Jayson Molumby's 73rd-minute header looked to have earned Albion all three points.But John Swift was adjudged to have brought down Lewis Travis on the edge of the Baggies box in the 89th minute - and Brereton Diaz exacted full punishment from 20 yards with an explosive right-foot shot that debutant Albion keeper Josh Griffiths got a hand to but could not keep out.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Estupinan grabs late winner as Hull edge Blues

Oscar Estupinan's late goal gave struggling Hull City a narrow win at Birmingham City.The Colombian striker nipped in front of Marc Roberts to guide Cyrus Christie's cross past Blues goalkeeper John Ruddy from close range.Ryan Longman thought he had headed the Tigers in front from Greg's Docherty's cross earlier in the half, but was ruled offside.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Crooks and Akpom give Boro win at Birmingham

Matt Crooks scored two goals and set up another as Middlesbrough beat Birmingham City to record a sixth win in seven games and move back into the Championship play-off places.Boro went ahead 12 minutes into the second half when an unmarked Crooks headed in at the back post to convert Jonny Howson's deep cross from the right flank.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Deeney scores twice as Birmingham beat Reading

Birmingham City skipper Troy Deeney proved the matchwinner on a freezing cold night at St Andrew's as his early double helped beat Paul Ince's Reading.Deeney's second-minute opener, followed by a 23rd minute penalty and Tahith Chong's first goal of the season, earned Blues a commanding half-time lead.
www.caughtoffside.com
10 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool match impressive feat that a Premier League team last managed 14 years ago

Liverpool have won five Premier League games in a row by a one-goal margin after their 1-0 win over Brentford yesterday matched the run of Birmingham City back in 2009.The Reds look back to their best with a big improvement towards the end of the campaign, having previously been nowhere near the high standards they've set for themselves under Jurgen Klopp.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

From 'rock bottom' to helping Bristol City reach WSL

When Rachel Furness celebrated winning the Women's Championship with Bristol City at Ashton Gate last month it was a serious case of deja vu.Twelve months earlier she had experienced the same promotion feeling, at the same ground - but with a different team.The Northern Ireland midfielder helped Liverpool beat Bristol City at Ashton Gate a year ago to secure promotion to the Women's Super League (WSL).
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Manchester Derby: Honours even but the gap between City and United remains

MANCHESTER, England -- The mantra in the Women's Super League is that the gap is closing which, whilst not incorrect, is also not the strictest version of the truth either.With the emphasis being that the league is one of the most competitive in the world, there is the need to hammer home the idea that any WSL team can beat any other WSL team, yet, when you cast an eye over the table or the results, it's clear that that isn't quite the case.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How do you beat this record-breaking Arsenal team?

Arsenal are already on a record-breaking run in the Women's Super League, and they head into Saturday's match at Emirates Stadium looking to extend that winning streak to 15 matches.Standing in their way are a Manchester United side hoping to demonstrate their own title credentials.It will be a monumental task for the visitors to get anything against a team who have kept 12 clean sheets during their winning run and only been beaten four times in 2022.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Greek star's journey to WSL via the lower leagues

It was not until Brighton forward Veatriki Sarri read England legend Kelly Smith's autobiography that she realised she could become a professional footballer.Growing up in Crete, Greece, in a working-class family, Sarri would spend hours playing football on the streets with her brother.On her 12th birthday she was given Smith's book and it was then that Sarri thought "this could lead somewhere".
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

England's Carter embraces Euro squad role

When Sarina Wiegman took over as England manager in September 2021, Jess Carter had not played for the national team for four years and her sole appearance was as a 77th-minute substitute at the age of 20.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Birmingham relegated from WSL after heavy defeat

Birmingham City were relegated from the Women's Super League after a crushing defeat by Manchester City, who moved back up to third place.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Well, that escalated quickly: Pulisic, USMNT have no trouble in rout over Grenada

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Covers the Pac-12.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.While the United States' game at Grenada on Friday represented the team's return to competitive soccer for the first time since the World Cup, the match -- as expected -- was anything but.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Wrexham sign ex-England goalkeeper Foster

Goalkeeper Ben Foster has come out of retirement to join Wrexham on a free transfer with the club bidding for the National League title.Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, were facing a goalkeeper headache before Foster's arrival with their first-choice option Rob Lainton ruled out for six weeks with a knee injury.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Teenager Bellingham's rapid rise to football stardom

Jude Bellingham's rapid rise in recent years has seen him become an important player for both Borussia Dortmund and England and a wanted man for some of football's biggest clubs.Just 19, Bellingham was one of England's standout performers at last year's World Cup and as he prepares to pull on the Three Lions shirt again, BBC Sport charts his path from humble youngster at Birmingham to one of the most sought after talents in word football.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

'Two wins enough for QPR to stay up' - Ainsworth

Queens Park Rangers manager Gareth Ainsworth says two more wins should avert relegation from the Championship.The west London club have picked up just one win in five games, losing four, since Ainsworth took charge.QPR are only six points above the bottom three after losing 1-0 at home to Birmingham City on Saturday.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Chelsea have something to lose - Arsenal boss

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has turned up the heat in the Women's Super League title race, insisting Chelsea are the team with "something to lose".
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Brighton progress in FA Cup with win at Birmingham

Brighton scored twice in four minutes to secure victory over Birmingham City at St Andrew's and progress to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.Poppy Pattinson put the Women's Super League side ahead in the 28th minute directly from a floated corner.Danielle Carter doubled the visitors' lead with a composed penalty after Brianna Visalli was clipped in the box.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Birmingham eye Women's FA Cup semi amid league rebuild

Upsets have been in short supply in the Women's FA Cup this season.Just one WSL side has been knocked out by a team from a lower division.That came when Birmingham City beat Everton in the fourth round - and Darren Carter's team will aim to repeat the trick on Sunday when they welcome Brighton in the quarter-finals.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ex-Wales winger Bowen diagnosed with MND

Former Wales winger Jason Bowen has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.Bowen, 50, played for Swansea City, Birmingham City, Reading, Cardiff City and Newport County in an 18-year career which included two Wales caps.A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for Bowen's treatment.A statement on the page said Bowen was diagnosed with the incurable disease in March 2021 after "feeling weakness and twitching in his arm".
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Mannion receives first Republic of Ireland call-up

Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time as one of two uncapped players.The 27-year-old and Marissa Sheva are included for a 10-day training camp and friendly against China in Spain.Mannion, who was born in Birmingham, represented England at U23 level and was twice called up to the senior squad without making an appearance.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Mejbri stars as Birmingham beat West Brom in derby

Hannibal Mejbri scored the first and made the second as Birmingham City made it back-to-back Championship victories by comfortably winning the West Midlands derby against West Bromwich Albion.He then swung over the left-wing corner from which Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik also claimed his first goal for the club seven minutes into the second half.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Blues 'appalled' by fan racist abuse of Deeney

Birmingham City say they are "appalled and saddened" by alleged racist abuse towards Blues captain Troy Deeney by a fan in the home end at St Andrew's.The Championship side issued a statement saying Deeney and a number of Blues supporters had reported hearing the slurs at the end of Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Cardiff City .
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Berger 'stronger' after overcoming cancer again

Chelsea and Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger says she refused to let the return of her thyroid cancer prevent her enjoying a "positive" year on the pitch for club and country.The 32-year-old confirmed in August that, after four years of being cancer-free, her illness had returned and she would undergo treatment.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Blues face EFL charge after takeover investigation

Birmingham City as a club and a "number of individuals" have been charged by the English Football League with alleged rule breaches as a result of an investigation into a takeover bid.The EFL said "sufficient evidence" exists to issue charges of misconduct.Those charges allege that a number people were allowed to act as 'relevant persons' without EFL approval.
BBC News
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Motor neurone disease: Jason Bowen on his MND diagnosis

Heartbreak, tears and lots of talking - these were the reactions of Jason Bowen's family after he told them he had motor neurone disease (MND).The former Wales footballer and father of three, 50, is determined not to look too far ahead and to enjoy the present.A debilitating condition that affects the brain and nerves, there is currently no cure for MND.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Man City interested in Chilwell - Friday's gossip

Chelsea have identified Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 24, as their top forward target for this summer's transfer window.Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 26, turned down a move to Tottenham in the January transfer window.( )

Barcelona want to extend the contract of club captain and former Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, 34.
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

Bristol City Women v Manchester City Women: League Cup Preview, News and Prediction

Holders Manchester City face Bristol City on Wednesday as they continue their quest for a second successive League Cup.The blues have won the competition four times to date and beat Chelsea 3-1 in the final last year to secure Gareth Taylor's second major trophy as City boss.Both teams topped their individual groups, with the blues winning all four of their fixtures and Bristol City sneaking through after three teams all finished on the same number of points.
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

Kelly Scores Winner As England Women Win Euros

Manchester City star Chloe Kelly scored an extra-time winner for England as the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 to claim the Euros title.
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

Four Star Performance Moves Manchester City Women Into Third

Manchester City Women moved above Manchester United into third place in the WSL with a 4-0 victory over Leicester City Women at the Academy Stadium.
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

Manchester City Women v Leicester Women - The Opposition

Manchester City Women welcome Leicester City Women to the Academy Stadium on Sunday as they continue to chase down neighbours and rivals United for the final Champions League spot.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Preston strike early to pile misery on Birmingham

Preston North End struck twice in six minutes in the first half to pile the misery on Birmingham City, who lost their fifth Championship game in a row.The visitors led early on through Ryan Ledson's strike from the edge of the box and they doubled their lead through Alan Browne's header soon after.Birmingham offered little in the way of response for much of the game, with fans going on to protest against the club's ownership as they headed for another defeat.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Businessman King completes Coventry City takeover

Coventry City's new owner Doug King has completed his purchase of a majority 85% share in the Championship club.The deal, first agreed on 16 November, has now been given approval by the English Football League after the Warwickshire-based businessman passed their owners and directors test.The club have said that the deal will clear all the Sky Blues' debts.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Barcelona survive scare against third-tier side

Barcelona survived a scare in the Copa del Rey as Ansu Fati scored in extra-time to secure victory against Spanish third-tier side Intercity.Oriol Soldevila, released by Birmingham City last summer, threatened to upset the La Liga giants with a hat-trick.He first cancelled out Ronald Araujo's early opener before equalising again after Ousmane Dembele restored Barcelona's lead.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

CF Intercity vs. Barcelona - Football Match Report - January 4, 2023 - ESPN

Former Barcelona junior Oriol Soldevila scored a hat trick against his old club but still ended on the losing side as third tier InterCity took the LaLiga giants to extra time before losing 4-3 in a dramatic Copa del Rey tie on Wednesday.InterCity, promoted to the third division last season, came from behind three times to force extra time after a 3-3 draw at the end of 90 minutes, but were then knocked out when substitute Ansu Fati netted a 103rd-minute winner in Alicante to put Barca in the round of 16.
- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Copa del Rey, more (U.S.) Ronald Araujo, Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha were Barcelona's other scorers while the 21-year-old Soldevila netted his three goals in a 25-minute second-half spell including a dramatic third in the 86th minute to take the tie to extra time.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Bellingham can leave if he wants - Dortmund CEO

Jude Bellingham can leave Borussia Dortmund next summer if he wishes, the German club's chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has said.Sources told ESPN earlier this month that Liverpool are leading the chase for Bellingham despite Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid also tracking the 19-year-old.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Burnley ease further clear by beating Birmingham

Burnley restored their lead at the top of the Championship to three points as they deservedly beat a resolute Birmingham City.Anass Zaroury and Connor Roberts, who both played in the World Cup, scored first-half goals, supplemented by an injury-time third from Nathan Tella, as Vincent Kompany's in-form Clarets completed their 14th win in 24 Championship games this season to edge clear again of second-placed Sheffield United.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich tried to hijack Jude Bellingham's move to Borussia Dortmund, confirms former Birmingham City CEO

We've always known that Bayern Munich keeps an eye on talent from across Europe, and isn't shy from trying to hijack a bid when it's nearly done.Apparently this is exactly what happened when Borussia Dortmund was trying to close a deal for Jude Bellingham, as confirmed by the former CEO of Birmingham City.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Real Madrid's 72m wonderkid signing lands a big transfer market splash

Bayern Munich turned heads in the summer 2022 transfer window by dipping into France's Ligue 1 talent pool and shelling out around €30m for seventeen-year-old Rennes talent Mathys Tel.It was a hefty sum to throw on the ledger for a player who was still making his way through the youth ranks at club level, but it may have only been a sign of things to come.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern would never consider selling a player like Bellingham, says Rummenigge - Soccer News

Bayern Munich would not consider selling a player of Jude Bellingham's quality if the Borussia Dortmund midfielder was at the Allianz Arena, according to Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Geschaft Review: Awards for Bayern Munich's business from the season of 2007/08

Continuing our series reviewing the recruitment of Bayern Munich, we look at the summer of 2007 and the subsequent months in the 2007/08 season, a season that saw Bayern complete a domestic treble but fall in controversial fashion in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals to Zenit St. Petersburg.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Two men charged with murdering footballer Cody Fisher to appear before court

Two men charged with the Boxing Day murder of footballer Cody Fisher are set to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court.Kami Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, were on Saturday charged with killing the 23-year-old at the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham, shortly before midnight on Boxing Day.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Two men remanded in custody charged with Birmingham nightclub murder

Two suspects charged with the Boxing Day murder of footballer Cody Fisher have been remanded in custody at their first court hearing.Kami Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, were charged on Saturday with killing Mr Fisher, who was stabbed on the dancefloor at the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Boy, 6, becomes fourth child to die in frozen lake tragedy

A six-year-old boy has become the fourth child to die after falling into an icy lake in Solihull.The youngster had been fighting for his life in hospital since the incident at Babbs Mill Lake, Solihull, near Birmingham, on Sunday.Police announced the deaths of three other boys, aged eight, 10, and 11, on Monday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Footballer Tyrone Mings says players feel pain' after lake deaths

England international Tyrone Mings has visited the makeshift memorial to three boys who died after being pulled from an ice-covered lake at the weekend, saying we feel that pain.Mings and fellow Aston Villa player and club captain John McGinn arrived on Wednesday to look at the carpet of floral tributes next to Babbs Mill Lake, Solihull, near Birmingham, following the deaths of the boys aged eight, 10, and 11.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

William meets Southgate ahead of World Cup campaign during football centre visit

The Prince of Wales has met England manager Gareth Southgate ahead of final preparations for next month's World Cup.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Woman urges driving law change after father killed by vision-impaired motorist

The devoted daughter of a 70-year-old cyclist who tragically lost his life when a motorist ploughed into him is campaigning for a law change, after it was revealed in court the reckless driver could only see three metres ahead.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Birmingham host Huddersfield in Women's FA Cup

Birmingham City, the 2012 Women's FA Cup winners, will host Huddersfield Town in the third round.Hashtag United will host Actonians and Bristol City are at home to Southampton in the southern section of the draw.There are 20 ties in total - 10 in each section - as Championship clubs join the competition.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Australia beat Tunisia to claim first World Cup win in 12 years

With the reigning world champions up against every expert's pick for dark horses in Group C's other outing, this was always going to be billed as the battle of its also-rans, in its rightful place as first up and firmly on Saturday's undercard.But if either Tunisia or Australia could beat the other, they would have a good chunk of the points required to have a shot at a surprise last-16 spot, and would only need a result against their European rivals to sneak in.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Stalemate in Mount and Chelsea talks - Sunday's gossip

England midfielder Mason Mount has yet to agree a new deal with Chelsea after talks about extending his Blues contract, which is set to enter its remaining 18 months, reached a stalemate.Paris St-Germain could make a move for Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, with Real Madrid having doubts about signing the 30-year-old South Korea international.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Diallo stunner helps Sunderland win at Birmingham

Birmingham City were beaten by two goals of Premier League quality as Tony Mowbray's Sunderland won at St Andrew's.On-loan Everton striker Ellis Simms scored the Wearsiders' first goal on 25 minutes, set up by fellow loan man Amad Diallo.Manchester United winger Diallo then scored a stunning second four minutes into the second half to seemingly seal Blues' first home defeat since August.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Lewandowski named in Poland World Cup squad

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been picked in Poland's squad for the 2022 World Cup.The 34-year-old also featured in 2018 when Poland qualified for the first time in 12 years.Coach Czeslaw Michniewicz selected Aston Villa defenders Jan Bednarek and Matty Cash, and midfielder Krystian Bielik, who is on loan at Birmingham City from Derby County.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Birmingham win at Hull after goalposts delay

After the posts were sawn down to size it was the away side who took the lead when Tory Deeney slammed home a penalty, after Krystian Bielik was pulled to ground in the area by Jacob Greaves.It could and should have been worse for the the managerless hosts but Deeney crashed a penalty way over the crossbar after Tahith Chong was felled in the area by Tigers goalkeeper Nathan Baxter.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Will Man Utd or Spurs gatecrash WSL's top three?

Breaking into the Women's Super League's top three is not easy.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Hopefully I can help other people - Ladd

It wasn't just the rain that was giving Hayley Ladd goosebumps.
"To have that attendance and fanbase in Wales, singing for us at such a crucial game was an amazing feeling," she says.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United were convinced they'd done enough to sign Jude Bellingham

Old Trafford and Manchester United has always given young players a platform to showcase their talents.It's what the Red Devils have always done well throughout the course of history.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Hannibal Mejbri not willing to commit future to Man United - Old Trafford Faithful

Manchester United Football Club have always had a way when it comes to harnessing young talent and developing youth.It's what the Red Devils build their foundation on.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Man Utd loan Mejbri to Birmingham City

Manchester United teenager Hannibal Mejbri has completed a season-long loan move to Birmingham City.The 19-year-old Tunisia international has already made six appearances for his country.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Atletico contact Ronaldo over move - Tuesday's gossip

But new United manager Erik ten Hag claims Ronaldo could stay at Old Trafford beyond the year he has left on his contract.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

De Jong against joining Man Utd - Friday's gossip

Barca are considering leaving De Jong out of the squad for their US tour in a bid to get him to agree a move to the Red Devils.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Leicester City boss Bedford extends deal

Leicester City manager Lydia Bedford has extended her contract at the Women's Super League club until 2024.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Birmingham City sack head coach Bowyer

Birmingham City have sacked head coach Lee Bowyer after 16 months in charge at St Andrew's.
Blues finished 20th in the Championship table, having won just four times in 26 games after November.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Teden Mengi back training with Man United first-team following injury - Old Trafford Faithful

Manchester United, for all their faults over the last few years, have some brilliant young players on the books.
The U18s and U23s are flourishing.No doubt we'll see more of these guys going forward.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Birmingham City boost survival hopes with win

Birmingham City boosted their survival hopes with a hard-fought victory over Brighton in the Women's Super League.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

Taking Senegalese Soccer to New Heights, With Pride and Style

Aliou Cissé, one of the best of a new generation of African coaches, has reinvented Senegal's national team and given the country a new sense of patriotism.His next goal: the World Cup.
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