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San Diego FC Offers $6 Million Per Year to Poach Club America Star From Liga MX

According to recent reports, MLS side San Diego FC reportedly has its sights set on Club America striker Henry Martin, who is considered an icon in Liga MX.

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A key Manchester City player looks to have turned the corner in regards to his form

Phil Foden started for Manchester City in their 3-nil win over Fulham on Wednesday night. Foden grabbed an assist and his overall performance at the Etihad indicated that Foden may be over the tough spell of form he has recently endured.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 19

Current Chelsea player out on loan refers to the club as 'a little bit crazy' and admits struggles

Current Chelsea player Axel Disasi, who is out on loan with West Ham United, has referred to his time at The Blues as ‘a little bit crazy’. Disasi says that his overall life experience basically managed to see him through some struggles at Chelsea, although his story, or nightmare there, is not over yet.

Bayern Munich News / To The Lane And Back / February 19

Tottenham chasing veteran Bayern Munich midfielder could scupper transfer plans for €30m summer loanee

Tottenham made a notable impact in the transfer window last summer as they sought to build on their Europa League success. The Lilywhites brought in eight new players to give themselves the best possible chance of closing the gap on their rivals and competing at the top end of the league table.

FC Cincinnati News / Field Level Media / February 18

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Union, FC Cincinnati roll in 1st legs

A second-half onslaught widened Philadelphia Union's margin of victory to 5-0 against Defence Force on Wednesday in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, during the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup opening-round series.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 18

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi speaks on referee controversy – 'I still don’t know why'

Barcelona are reeling from back-to-back defeats to Atletico Madrid and Girona in the Copa del Rey and La Liga respectively. It means they are on the cusp of ending their cup run, while they now trail Real Madrid in the league by two points.

Celta Vigo News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Lionel Messi Features in Surprise Barcelona Presidential Campaign Billboard

Lionel Messi 'returned' to Barcelona. The Inter Miami star appeared on a banner for the campaign of FC Barcelona presidential pre-candidate Marc Ciria.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 18

Martin Keown says Arsenal have blown the title race wide open

Martin Keown believes Arsenal’s failure to defeat Wolves has blown the Premier League title race wide open. For much of the season, many observers have expected the Gunners to be crowned champions in the summer, yet recent dropped points have introduced uncertainty at a decisive stage of the campaign.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / February 18

Barcelona defender reacts to Milan transfer interest

Barcelona have a number of players that could leave the Spotify Camp Nou during the summer transfer window. Marc-Andre ter Stegen is a likely candidate, as is Marc Casado, while there are also chances for Gerard Martin to move on.

Cadiz News / Football Espana / February 18

Levante clash with star forward over €30m transfer offer as Barcelona watch on

Barcelona want to sign a new striker this summer, and one of the players being considered is Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong. The 22-year-old started the season in blinding form, but despite not scoring since October, he remains on the radar of the Catalan giants – as well as a number of other top European clubs.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 18

'You can’t play in second gear' Paul Merson reacts to Arsenal’s draw at Wolves

Paul Merson has criticised Arsenal’s performance in their 2-2 draw against Wolves, suggesting the Gunners approached much of the contest in second gear.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / February 18

Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter Milan – Chivu Confirms Injury Crisis: 'Lautaro Injury Pretty Serious, Other Players Evaluated Tomorrow'

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu confirmed that Lautaro Martinez suffered a ‘serious’ injury during tonight’s clash against Bodo/Glimt. Speaking to Prime Video via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old sparked immediate concern among fans over Lautaro’s fitness.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 18

Allegri and Fabregas bad blood after Como coach ‘unsporting behaviour’

There is bad blood between Max Allegri and Cesc Fabregas, as they had another row in the press room after the Milan coach was sent off, as the Como tactician

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / February 18

Tottenham fans will love what Xavi Simons was seen doing behind the scenes ahead of the North London Derby

According to a report from talkSPORT, Tottenham star Xavi Simons made the personal decision to scrap the allowed time off and remain at the training ground, demonstrating a level of commitment that has quickly endeared him to the supporters.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 18

Arsenal give up two goal lead to draw with Wolves

Arsenal played out a 2-2 draw against Wolves this evening in a game they needed to win at all costs. The Gunners approached the fixture determined to avoid the struggles of their previous meeting with the bottom-ranked side, when they had produced a lacklustre performance.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 18

Andros Townsend reveals why Igor Tudor’s system ‘could work in the way that Tottenham play’

Igor Tudor has been brought in to steady the ship for Tottenham Hotspur after the dismissal of Thomas Frank last week. With Spurs now firmly in the relegation mix, the big Croat has been brought in until the end of the season to shake things up and try to steer the club up the table.

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VfL Wolfsburg News / Caught Offside / February 18

Man Utd, Chelsea & Tottenham chase €55m homegrown midfield powerhouse

Felix Nmecha has performed well for Borussia Dortmund and has been linked with a move to the Premier League. Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are positioning themselves for a summer for the German midfielder, as per FussballDaten.

Nice News / Caught Offside / February 18

Liverpool and Man United zero in on 24-year-old rising midfield star

Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the French international midfielder Khephren Thuram. According to a report from TEAMtalk, both teams are looking to improve their midfield and have identified the 24-year-old as a target.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 18

Date for Romeo Lavia’s return to first team action becomes clear after latest update

Romeo Lavia is close to his latest return from injury, and will be back in full team training very soon, with first team minutes to follow. This week Chelsea have had the first midweek without a game since Liam Rosenior took over, and the new manager decided to give the majority of his group a well deserved break of four days.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 18

Arsenal could scrap warmups as their players keep getting injured

Arsenal players have recently been sustaining injuries during pre-match warm-ups, prompting the club to consider scrapping the routine altogether. The worrying pattern has raised concerns within the squad and coaching staff as they seek to protect key players during a demanding campaign.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / February 18