Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Lookman, Mbeumo, Gittens

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Lookman, Mbeumo, Gittens

Atalanta flyer Ademola Lookman tops a three-man shortlist of Arsenal targets, while Napoli have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Kevin De Bruyne. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades TOP STORIES – Mbeumo…

United States star Mallory Swanson expecting her first child

United States star Mallory Swanson expecting her first child

United States forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child with husband Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs. The couple announced the pregnancy on social media, with Mallory Swanson captioning a series of photos, “Our greatest blessing.” Editor’s Picks 1 Related Mallory Swanson, 27, was on the U.S. team that won the 2019 Women’s…

PSG's team ethic wins out over Arsenal's bunch of also-rans

PSG’s team ethic wins out over Arsenal’s bunch of also-rans

PARIS — Treble-chasing Paris Saint-Germain will face Internazionale in the UEFA Champions League final on May 31 after Luis Enrique’s team sealed a 3-1 aggregate win against Arsenal in their semifinal tie at Parc des Princes. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Fabián Ruiz‘s first-half goal and Achraf Hakimi‘s strike in the second half, after Arsenal goalkeeper…

Iconic Maracanã among eight venues for 2027 Women's World Cup

Iconic Maracanã among eight venues for 2027 Women’s World Cup

The Maracanã Stadium will be one of eight venues across Brazil to host matches at the 2027 Women’s World Cup, the first edition to be held in Latin America, FIFA announced on Wednesday. In addition to the iconic venue in Rio de Janeiro, the 64 matches of the competition will be played in Belo Horizonte…

PSG boss Luis Enrique jokes about Ligue 1 'farmers' league' label

PSG boss Luis Enrique jokes about Ligue 1 ‘farmers’ league’ label

PARIS — Luis Enrique mocked Ligue 1’s status as a “farmers’ league” after Paris Saint-Germain sealed a place in the Champions League final with a 3-1 semifinal aggregate win against Arsenal — a win which completed a clean sweep against Premier League teams this season. Having won last week’s first leg 1-0 at the Emirates…

Renovated Azteca stadium to reopen in March for 2026 World Cup

Renovated Azteca stadium to reopen in March for 2026 World Cup

Mexico City’s government has confirmed that the famous Azteca Stadium, soon to be renamed “Estadio Ciudad de Mexico”, will reopen in March next year ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Mayor Clara Brugada said on Wednesday. The renovated stadium, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, will kick off next year’s tournament with…

Arsenal coach Arteta: Best in team in Champions League 'out'

Arsenal coach Arteta: Best in team in Champions League ‘out’

Mikel Arteta said the best team lost after Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League semifinals. Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1 on Tuesday night through goals from Fabián Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi to complete a 3-1 aggregate win and set up a final against Inter Milan in Munich on May 31. The Gunners made a fast…

Ange Postecoglou hits back at Arsene Wenger's Europa League suggestion

Ange Postecoglou hits back at Arsene Wenger’s Europa League suggestion

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has hit back at Arsene Wenger’s suggestion that the winner of the Europa League should not automatically qualify for the Champions League. Spurs are in pole position to qualify for this year’s Europa League final, holding a 3-1 advantage over Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt after the first leg of their semifinal….

Police seize Maradona's complete medical records in clinic raid

Police seize Maradona’s complete medical records in clinic raid

Police carried out an overnight raid at a Buenos Aires health clinic to seize Diego Maradona’s complete medical records following a court order during the trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the former soccer star’s death. Pablo Dimitroff, the medical director at Los Olivos clinic, testified that Maradona underwent pre-surgical studies, and…