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Thoughts and analysis from topsy-turvy weekend of Premier League action
theScore examines the most important developments and biggest talking points from the weekend's slate of action in England's top flight.Arsenal show class but still too early for comfortA decisive victory over Fulham restored Arsenal's five-point edge over Manchester City while maintaining an unexpected title run that looks set to end with a parade in north London, as every passing week ends… → Read More
Liverpool get reality check after falling to Bournemouth
Any momentum that Liverpool generated after embarrassing Manchester United last weekend was wiped out with a 1-0 defeat to relegation-threatened Bournemouth on Saturday.After thumping their bitter rivals 7-0 at Anfield, Liverpool were humbled when Philip Billing opened the scoring for the Cherries in the 28th minute. The Reds had a golden opportunity to pull level in the second half, but Mohamed… → Read More
USWNT star Morgan: 'Bizarre' if Saudis sponsor Women's World Cup
United States women's national team superstar Alex Morgan feels it would be strange for Saudi Arabia's tourism authority to be a sponsor at the 2023 Women's World Cup after highlighting the Middle Eastern nation's restrictions on women's rights."I think it's bizarre that FIFA has looked to have a 'Visit Saudi' sponsorship for the Women's World Cup when I, myself, Alex Morgan, would not even be… → Read More
Ranking the 20 best deals of the January transfer window
With the January transfer window slamming shut on Tuesday night, theScore ranks the 20 best moves made across the game's top leagues.20. Alistair Johnston ➡️ CelticDetails: Signed from CF Montreal for reported £3M feeJohnston, a standout performer for Canada at the World Cup, is already becoming a cult favorite among the vociferous Celtic fan base following his transfer from Major League Soccer.… → Read More
Chelsea break EPL transfer record to sign Enzo Fernandez for £106.8M
Chelsea supporters can rest easy now that Enzo Fernandez is officially a Blue.The drawn-out transfer saga involving the highly rated midfielder concluded late Tuesday after Benfica announced it had reached a record-breaking agreement with Chelsea.Chelsea finalized the deal after productive talks on deadline day over a package worth up to £106.8 million (€121 million), breaking the British… → Read More
Report: Juve's McKennie joining Leeds on loan with option to buy
American manager Jesse Marsch is teaming up with compatriot Weston McKennie at Leeds United.The Premier League side will pay Juventus a €1.2-million loan fee for the midfielder in a deal that includes an option to buy worth €33 million plus add-ons, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.The transfer was reportedly brokered after discussions between Leeds president Andrea Radrizzani and… → Read More
Report: Brighton reject Arsenal's £60M bid for Chelsea-linked Caicedo
Chelsea face stiff competition from Arsenal in their pursuit of midfielder Moises Caicedo, but even the Gunners are having a hard time convincing Brighton & Hove Albion to part with the Ecuador international.Arsenal unsuccessfully tried to hijack the Blues' move for Caicedo with an offer worth £60 million, reports The Athletic's David Ornstein and James McNicholas.It's unclear if the north… → Read More
Report: Chelsea consider move for €40M-rated Lyon star Gusto
Lyon star Malo Gusto is the latest to be linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.Chelsea intend to table an offer for the French full-back and complete a January deal that could be worth up to €40 million, according to Julien Laurens of ESPN.Gusto is reportedly eager to join the Blues after agreeing to terms on a six-and-a-half-year contract.Lyon could try to take the right-back on loan until the… → Read More
Report: UEFA to close FFP loophole in wake of Chelsea's long-term deals
UEFA is planning on closing the loophole that's allowed Chelsea to circumvent financial fair play (FFP) rules numerous times since last summer.The European governing body will impose a five-year limit for the maximum length of time a transfer fee can be spread over after a number of concerned teams contacted UEFA about Chelsea's transfer policy in January, reports Martyn Ziegler of The… → Read More
PSG fight off Ronaldo's Riyadh All-Star XI to win 9-goal thriller
The contest between Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Riyadh All-Star XI was billed as a friendly, but there was nothing cordial about Thursday's affair in Saudi Arabia.In an entertaining encounter featuring nine goals, two yellow cards, and one straight red, 10-man Paris Saint-Germain emerged as the winners after beating the All-Star side 5-4 at King Fahd International… → Read More
Chelsea unveil Mudryk after finalizing deal worth up to €100M
Mykhailo Mudryk is Chelsea's latest answer to help solve attacking woes that have plagued the Blues this season.The 22-year-old winger was unveiled by Chelsea after leaving Shakhtar Donetsk and signing an eight-and-a-half year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2031, the Premier League club announced Sunday."I'm so happy to sign for Chelsea," Mudryk said."This is a huge club,… → Read More
Key thoughts and analysis from Saturday's Premier League action
theScore examines the most important developments and biggest talking points from Saturday's slate of action in England's top flight.Are Manchester United … back?It hasn't happened often in recent years, but if you looked closely, there was a smile on Sir Alex Ferguson's face after the latest edition of the Manchester derby.After almost a decade of letdowns, such an expression was rare. The… → Read More
Wales superstar Gareth Bale retires
Wales superstar and five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale announced Monday that he's retiring from club and international football."After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football," he announced on Twitter."I feel incredibly fortunate to have realized my dream of playing the sport I love. It has truly given me some of… → Read More
Report: Manchester United eye loan move for Dutch striker Weghorst
Manchester United have launched exploratory talks with Burnley over a potential loan move for Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst, reports The Athletic.The Red Devils approached Burnley about signing the 30-year-old during the January transfer window in an effort to boost their attack.Weghorst joined Besiktas on loan last summer and was expected to play in Turkey for the 2022-23 campaign after… → Read More
Report: Messi to extend PSG contract until 2024
Lionel Messi will play at least one more season in France.Fresh off winning the World Cup with Argentina, the 35-year-old is expected to sign a contract extension that will keep him at Paris Saint-Germain until June 2024, Julien Laurens of ESPN reports.Negotiations have yet to begin, but it's understood that Messi, whose current deal is set to expire next summer, has informally agreed to extend… → Read More
Messi: It's 'gratifying' to play last World Cup game in a final
Lionel Messi will get a chance at a fairytale ending after reaffirming that Sunday's final with Argentina will be his last World Cup match."I am very happy for finishing my journey in World Cups in a final, to play the last game in a final. That is really very gratifying," the 35-year-old told reporters after Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday, according to BBC Sport."Everything I lived… → Read More
Report: USMNT's Reyna was almost sent home from Qatar over lack of effort
The mysterious lack of playing time for Giovanni Reyna was one of the major talking points before and after the United States men's national team was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup.Just over a week after the USMNT lost to the Netherlands in the round of 16, it's been revealed that the Borussia Dortmund midfielder was nearly sent home during the tournament due to his alarming training… → Read More
Tite steps down after Brazil's early World Cup exit
Tite is stepping down as Brazil's head coach after his team was knocked out of the World Cup on Friday.The 61-year-old reaffirmed his desire to depart shortly after the Selecao's quarterfinal loss to Croatia on penalties."It is very difficult," Tite told reporters, according to BBC Sport."The cycle ended and I said that one-and-a-half years ago. I needed to have the full cycle and now I have the… → Read More
Croatia's upset win over Brazil sends football world into frenzy
In securing a semifinal berth for a second consecutive World Cup on Friday, Croatia sent shockwaves across social media.Croatia was on the brink of elimination after Neymar put Brazil ahead in the first half of extra time. But unlikely hero Bruno Petkovic scored an equalizer before Dominik Livakovic produced a huge save in the shootout to send the Croatians to the semis. #Croatia runs to fight… → Read More
Giroud passes Henry as France's all-time leading scorer
Olivier Giroud stands alone as France's all-time leading scorer.The 36-year-old forward broke the deadlock between himself and French icon Thierry Henry on Sunday, scoring his record-breaking 52nd international goal for the men's team in France's World Cup quarterfinal clash against Poland. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨! 👑Les Bleus take the lead in the 44th minute!! 😍Thanks to that strike, @OlivierGiroud… → Read More