Soccer: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Report reveals huge Man Utd blunder as they wouldn’t pay £70m for dream transfer

Manchester United reportedly wouldn’t pay the £70m asking price for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo in the summer, viewing it as too high and going for Bryan Mbeumo instead.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Report: West Ham plot shock swap deal involving Niclas Fullkrug to land 65-goal striker

West Ham are reportedly plotting a shock swap deal in the January transfer window, offering German international Niclas Fullkrug to AC Milan in an attempt to secure prolific Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 19

Estevao now reaches Brazilian milestone that only Pele has reached before

Chelsea’s Estevao Willian has now reached a Brazilian milestone that only footballing legend Pele has reached before. Estevao is constantly being compared with legendary names in football such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, and others.

Nice News / Field Level Media / November 19

Scott McTominay's bicycle kick helps Scotland secure World Cup spot

Scott McTominay scored the dramatic -- and ultimately decisive -- goal on a bicycle kick on Tuesday to secure Scotland's spot in the 2026 World Cup. Less

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Pochettino Blasts ‘Disrespectful’ Question After USMNT's 5–1 Win over Uruguay

The USMNT ends 2025 with an incredible win over Uruguay. Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT defeated Uruguay 5-1 at Raymond James Stadium. Sebastian Berhalter,

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / November 18

USMNT Trounces Uruguay in 5-Goal Rout To Close 2025 in Style

The United States men’s national team delivered a 5-1 friendly victory over Uruguay that felt like a Fourth of July celebration to close its 2025 schedule.

RB Leipzig News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Robertson Delivers Emotional Diogo Jota Tribute After Scotland Qualifies for World Cup

Scotland captain Andrew Robertson delivered an emotional tribute to late Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota after the left-back helped his country qualify for its first World Cup appearance since 1998.

United States Mens Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 18

USMNT vs. Uruguay: Key takeaways from Americans' decisive win

It was a rollicking, stylish performance against one of South America's best teams — one that will define coach Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT era for years to come.

The 'FIFA Club World Cup champions' quiz

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / November 18

Thierry Henry Talks the Arsenal Standards He Had to Meet on Day One

Arsenal are enjoying a strong start to the 2025/26 season and currently sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with only one defeat in all competitions, against Liverpool.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 18

Tottenham Get Concerning Update Before PSG Game in Champions League

PSG aren’t the only team struggling with injuries ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Tottenham. Spurs manager Thomas Frank faces another setback as midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has returned to London after suffering an injury on international duty.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / November 18

Asking price has been set: Leeds plotting move for 14-goal star in January

Leeds United are looking to improve their attacking unit during the January transfer window, and they have identified Troy Parrott as a target. According to a report from De Telegraaf, an offer of around £16 million could be enough to get the deal done.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 18

Report: Barcelona keen on a bargain move for 25-year-old Liverpool target

Barcelona are interested in signing the Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. The 25-year-old has been linked with several top clubs in recent months. He will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has decided not to sign an extension with Crystal Palace.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 18

Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembélé Get Strong Ballon d’Or Take From Real Madrid Icon

Dembélé’s only serious threat to winning the Ballon d’Or was Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. While the teenager had his backers, it would be the Frenchman who would win.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 18

Crystal Palace make January decision regarding 22-year-old ace

Crystal Palace signed Christantus Uche from Getafe during the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old joined the club on loan, but he has not been able to hold down a regular starting spot.

Real Sociedad News / To The Lane And Back / November 18

€60m deemed enough for Tottenham to land La Liga winger

Thomas Frank’s need to bolster the wide areas of the pitch has become increasingly evident during Tottenham Hotspur’s mixed start to the 2025/26 campaign.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / November 18

Kieran Tierney screamer seals Scotland’s qualification for World Cup

Celtic’s Kieran Tierney scored an injury time screamer to secure Scotland’s qualification for the World Cup in 2026. The fullback was a second half substitute coming on at right back, replacing Aaron Hickey.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

One question for Manchester City has a £65 million answer

Lyall Thomas and Mark McAdam reported earlier this week for Sky Sports that Manchester City, alongside Tottenham and Liverpool, were monitoring Bournemouth’s versatile attacking powerhouse Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / November 18

Trying to figure out where one Manchester City player fits into the City squad is no easy task

To say that the 25/26 season has been frustrating for Omar Marmoush would be an understatement. The Egyptian international suffered a knee injury on international duty earlier this season which saw him miss a significant chunk of the beginning of this season.

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / November 18

Jamie O’Hara calls on Tottenham to go big in January; key player can change fortunes

Tottenham Hotspur have been considering a January swoop for highly-rated Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. The future of Antoine Semenyo is set to be a hot topic in the January transfer window.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 18

Liverpool have ‘pretty much wrapped up’ another ‘fantastic signing’; Real Madrid admitted defeat

Liverpool have ‘pretty much wrapped up’ Marc Guehi’s transfer despite interest from Real Madrid, according to Bruno Alemany. The Merseysiders narrowly missed out on signing the Crystal Palace centre-back in the summer transfer window.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 18

Pundit names Arsenal man as one of the top five in Premier League

Ben Foster has identified David Raya as one of the top five goalkeepers currently playing in the Premier League. Since his move from Brentford to Arsenal, Raya has impressed consistently, securing back-to-back Golden Glove awards and establishing himself as one of the most reliable custodians in the league.