37 h. ago Tottenham’s Mathys Tel open to loan for more game time as World Cup looms

Paris FC, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray keen on forwardSpurs poised to land Santos left-back Souza in £13m dealMathys Tel has informed Tottenham he is open to leaving on loan, having grown frustrated at his lack of game time under Thomas Frank since a £30m move from Bayern Munich.Paris FC and the Turkish clubs Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are understood to have registered interest in taking the 20-year-old forward on loan until the end of the season. Clubs in Italy and Spain are also believed to have sounded out Spurs, who are thought to be reluctant to let Tel leave after selling Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35m. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Dominik Szoboszlai deal 'agreed' as Leipzig winger shares dream

The latest Liverpool transfer news as Dominik Szoboszlai 'agrees' a deal despite interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, while the Reds' interest in a Yan Diomande takes a fresh turn

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67 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Dominik Szoboszlai 'agrees' deal as winger gives 'dream' update

The latest Liverpool transfer news as Dominik Szoboszlai 'agrees' a deal after interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, while the Reds' interest in a talented winger takes a fresh twist

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3 d. ago Georgia Stanway sparks WSL transfer battle with Bayern Munich decision

The two-time European champion has confirmed she will be leaving Bayern Munich in the summer

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3 d. ago Arsenal lead hunt for Georgia Stanway with England midfielder to leave Bayern in summer

Lioness will leave German club at end of seasonAston Villa set to sign Chelsea’s Oriane Jean-François Arsenal are among the leading candidates to sign Georgia Stanway this summer after Bayern Munich confirmed the England midfielder would leave the German club when her contract expires.According to sources, the north London club are understood to be one of a number of teams interested in acquiring the 27-year-old on a free transfer, but Renée Slegers’ team are leading the running having tracked Stanway’s progress and are eager to add a world-class midfielder to their squad. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago FA Cup third round, Rosenior’s bow, Stanway to leave Bayern, Afcon and more – matchday live

⚽ All the latest ahead of Saturday’s football action⚽ Ten things to look out for | Fixtures | Mail usThe big transfer news has already begun today as England international and two-time Euros winner Georgia Stanway has announced she is leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season.In her announcement on social media she said it was a difficult decision to leave Bayern and thanked the club and fans. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Bayern Munich's fresh Harry Kane contract stance as Barcelona weigh up release clause

Harry Kane has entered the final 18 months of his contract with Bayern Munich and the England captain is being linked with a sensational summer transfer to Barcelona

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4 d. ago Whistle, crackle, banned: Dutch set to outlaw fireworks after more new year chaos

Netherlands expected to join Ireland in prohibiting most consumer fireworks as other EU countries debate crackdownWindow-rattling explosions turned Yara Basta-Bos’s street into a “war zone” last week, but she was spared from the worst of the new year chaos she had seen in the past. A few years ago, the emergency doctor in Amsterdam had to treat a patient clutching their own eyeball after a firework blew it out of its socket.“It feels like such a waste,” said Basta-Bos, president of the Dutch society of emergency physicians, adding that last week’s revelry resulted in more than 1,200 injuries – one-third of whom ended up in hospital – and two deaths. “Of course, fireworks are nice to look at. But the level of damage it’s causing in the Netherlands right now is just unbelievable.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Fireworks gang thug who attacked police & smashed up car during Bonfire Night mayhem jailed

A FIREWORKS yob who was part of a gang that attacked police and smashed up a vehicle during a shocking Bonfire Night riot in Edinburgh has been jailed. Lewis Forbes was a member of a 30 strong masked mob that launched fireworks, set fires in the road and trashed a parked car in the Gracemount...

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1 week ago From Sehitler to Armstrong: 10 female footballers set for breakthrough in 2026

Today’s newsletter looks at 10 superlative talents who are ready to take the next step in the coming 12 monthsAlara Sehitler, Bayern Munich and Germany (19): Sehitler’s transition into Bayern Munich’s first team has come as little surprise and the creative midfielder has established herself as a strong impact player for José Barcala’s side. She has three Frauen Bundesliga goals this season and sparked Bayern’s comeback against Arsenal in the Champions League. After making her senior debut for Germany in November 2024, she will be looking to establish herself as a regular for their upcoming 2027 World Cup qualifiers.Giulia Galli, Roma and Italy (17): Galli is widely regarded as one of the best young Italian talents to emerge for a long time and became Roma’s youngest player to make her Serie A debut in May 2024, aged 16 and one month. Establishing herself in the senior squad this season, she scored her first club goal in September and has featured in the Champions League. After starr...

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1 week ago Football transfer rumours: Manchester United to sign Yan Diomande and Rúben Neves?

Today’s rumours are back and bleary-eyed, babyMen’s transfer window interactive: January 2026 editionAfter the bongs and fireworks, 2026 has finally begun. Naturally, no one really cares about resolutions, the real interest is in whether your team will sign a new left-back. Tittle-tattle is back in the limelight and the Rumour Mill will be firing up the very best – and worst – of it over the coming month. It seems like everyone in the Premier League needs to get the pen and chequebook out to solve their problems, making it an intriguing month ahead.After missing out on Antoine Semenyo, Manchester United will need to look elsewhere for attacking reinforcements. One name that keeps cropping up in RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and the German side want around £87m for the Ivorian teenager. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also keeping tabs on Diomande, which will make any purchase a touch trickier. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘The perfect club to join’: Lea Schüller completes Manchester United move from Bayern Munich

United announce deal for 28-year-old forwardSchüller has scored 54 goals for GermanyLea Schüller says it was Manchester United’s ambition that attracted her to the club, after signing for the Women’s Super League side on a three-and-a-half-year contract.The prolific Germany striker, who had six months left on her contract with Bayern Munich, will move to the English club on 1 January for an undisclosed fee, as reported by the Guardian on Sunday, after successfully completing a medical earlier in December. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘We should have pulled the Big Sam ripcord’: Premier League fans assess the season so far

The Guardian’s fans’ network on 2025-26 at the halfway stage: best games, worst setbacks, and their January window wish listsStory so far It would be pretty churlish to be anything other than super-chuffed, with those displays over Bayern Munich and our neighbours among the highlights. But, as we know, there are no prizes for being top at Christmas. Our success so far has largely been due to our defensive resilience; it’s the most talented squad we’ve had in many a moon but we’ve only shone going forward in fits and spurts. Find that spark on a consistent basis and we really will be firing.Bernard Azulay onlinegooner.com; @GoonerN5 Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Manchester United set to sign Germany striker Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich

United close in on 28-year-old forwardMiyazawa extends contract with clubManchester United are set to complete the signing of the Germany striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich.Schüller, who has six months left on her contract, has been a prolific goalscorer for club and country, scoring more than 100 goals for Bayern and 54 times in 82 games for her country, and she will be seen as a marquee signing for the Women’s Super League side. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wales fireworks laws explained: Legal hours for New Year's Eve 2025

Fireworks can only be set off at certain times to avoid breaking the law - and New Year's Eve has its own rules

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2 w. ago Kobbie Mainoo faces stark Man Utd warning as Ruben Amorim's true feelings questioned

Kobbie Mainoo has not started a Premier League game under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, with Bayern Munich and Napoli monitoring his situation

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3 w. ago Harry Kane reflects on ‘amazing year’ after finally ending his trophy drought at Bayern Munich

Harry Kane won the first trophy of his career when Bayern Munich eased to the Bundesliga title earlier this year

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3 w. ago European football: Lamine Yamal on target as Barcelona battle past 10

Barcelona head into new year on top of La LigaKoke, Gallagher and Griezmann strike for AtléticoBarcelona secured a composed 2-0 La Liga victory at Villarreal on Sunday thanks to goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in a match that tilted firmly in the visitors’ favour when the hosts were reduced to 10 men just before the break.It took just 12 minutes for Barcelona to take the lead from the penalty spot after Santi Comesana blocked Raphinha with his back as the winger tried to break through and the Brazilian calmly converted the spot-kick.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Luis Diaz shares true Harry Kane feelings after being surprised by England captain

Former Liverpool star Luis Diaz did not take long to appreciate Harry Kane’s talents following his summer move to Bayern Munich with the England captain in the middle of another stunning campaign

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3 w. ago Bayern Munich’s Luis Díaz: ‘I want to enjoy it and create those chaotic moments’

The former Liverpool winger speaks about his hot start at Bayern, playing with Harry Kane, and hopes for the 2026 World CupAfter leaving Liverpool this past summer, Luis Díaz has had a strong start at Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany, having accumulated 18 goal contributions (12 goals, six assists) in all competitions. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany gave Díaz a few days off to press the reset button after his sending off against PSG, but now the 28-year-old winger is back and ready to wrap up the year as Bayern play their final game of 2025 this Sunday when they travel to Heidenheim. I spoke to the Colombian star about his new club, life in Germany and next summer’s World Cup, which includes a headline matchup against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Continue reading...

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