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Chelsea made controversial transfer move to sign ‘unstoppable’ Tottenham star in January

Tottenham Hotspur issued a firm hands-off warning to London rivals Chelsea during the January transfer window, rejecting an approach for Swedish sensation Lucas Bergvall.

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Chelsea have done most groundwork: Blues looking at move to sign new centre back

Chelsea have reportedly done the most groundwork, alongside Liverpool, to sign Nottingham Forest centre back, Murillo. The Blues have been linked with him quite a few times recently, and it is a name that does not seem to go away suggesting that it could be a serious move that they look to try and pull off.

Soccer News / Essential Football / February 16

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Having a ‘hard man’ in your team can be an invaluable tool. It gives you a mental edge – if a player can intimidate his opponents successfully, they’re far less likely to become settled.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 15

Christian Pulisic reveals favorite NHL team and sends message to USMNT fans

U.S. men's national team captain Christian Pulisic spoke with Jamison Coyle and Jason Demers about the NHL, but also about what it means to represent his country.

Christian Pulisic tipped for Premier League return — but Milan suits him better

Jack Eichel establishing himself as Team USA's leader, go-to star

Paul Maurice linked to team Finland after players questioned leadership

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Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / February 15

Diego Simeone and Jan Oblak clash after Atletico Madrid loss to Rayo Vallecano – 'I don’t agree'

Atletico Madrid followed up Thursday’s enormous victory over Barcelona with a damaging 3-0 defeat at the hands of Rayo Vallecano at Butarque. It is a result that sees Los Colchoneros drop down to fourth place in La Liga, where they are now 15 points adrift of new leaders Real Madrid.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 15

Spain midfielder confirms Atletico Madrid contacts – 'I know there have been calls'

Atletico Madrid had a very busy winter transfer window, with three signings made in the closing stages of January. Ademola Lookman arrived from Atalanta, while midfielders Rodrigo Mendoza and Obed Vargas joined from Elche and Seattle Sounders respectively.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 15

Athletic Club seriously concerned about Nico Williams injury woes – 'We can’t go on like this'

Athletic Club have had a difficult season so far, and this has been epitomised by Nico Williams and his injury woes. The winger has been dragging pubalgia for months, and it has meant that he has failed to put together a consistent run of matches – which has also had a significant effect on his form.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / February 15

Vinicius Junior reveals role in Kylian Mbappe joining Real Madrid in 2024 – 'I acted as an agent'

Vinicius Junior has had a difficult 18 months on the pitch, but there are signs that he’s returning to his best level at Real Madrid. He’s been in good form over the last few weeks, and it comes at an important time too, considering his uncertain future at the Bernabeu.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / February 15

Barcelona fear January signing won’t be able to play 'for months' due to bureaucratic issue

Barcelona were not overly active during the winter transfer window, but there were signings made across the board. Joao Cancelo was brought in to Hansi Flick’s squad, while for Barca Atletic, one of the players acquired was Hamza Abdelkarim, who joined on loan from Egyptian giants Al Ahly.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 15

'Who knows?' Manchester City star sends a title message to Arsenal

Manchester City remain determined to chase Arsenal in the Premier League title race this season, and they may yet close the gap, according to Tijjani Reijnders.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / February 15

Ex-Barcelona director Mateu Alemany responds to club’s referee complaints – 'Curious'

Barcelona were left furious after the decision of referee Juan Martinez Munuera and the VAR team to disallow Pau Cubarsi’s goal during their 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie on Thursday.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 15

Christian Pulisic tipped for Premier League return — but Milan suits him better

Returning to the Premier League right now might not be the best idea for Pulisic.

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Noahkai Banks sends strong message to Mauricio Pochettino before World Cup

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 15

Odegaard explains his relationship with Haaland as title race continues

Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland are close friends who also compete for the Norway national team. Both stars feature in the Premier League, representing Arsenal and Manchester City respectively, with their clubs currently locked in a battle for the league title.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 15

Napoli ‘fought like lions’ say Alisson Santos and Buongiorno after 2-2 draw

Alisson Santos ‘would’ve been happier’ with his first Napoli goal if they had all three points against Roma, while Alessandro Buongiorno admits he ‘needed to react’ to a recent crisis.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / February 15

Liverpool in discussions for £100m star with 27 goals, 24 assists; talks held with representatives – report

Liverpool have reportedly held initial talks with the representatives of Aston Villa standout Morgan Rogers as they begin to lay the groundwork for a major summer transfer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 15

Malen: ‘Gasperini played a big role in me choosing Roma’

Donyell Malen admits Gian Piero Gasperini ‘played a big role’ in convincing him to come to Roma, and is allowing the former Aston Villa striker to flourish.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 15

Why USMNT's Patrick Agyemang deserves a closer look before World Cup

Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright and Josh Sargent are perhaps the options most discussed among the USMNT fan base, but Agyemang should not be overlooked.

Noahkai Banks sends strong message to Mauricio Pochettino before World Cup

Christian Pulisic reveals favorite NHL team, sends message to USMNT fans

Pulisic tipped for Premier League return — but Milan suits him better

Obed Vargas made one thing clear despite Atletico Madrid's loss to Rayo

Robert Lewandowski to Fire would reignite Lionel Messi rivalry

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / February 15

Marc Cucurella’s Injury: Can Chelsea’s 19-Year-Old Jorrel Hato Successfully Step Up To Fill The Left-Back Void?

The news of Marc Cucurella’s injury has dampened the spirits of Chelsea fans worldwide, as initial scans confirmed the Spanish international suffered a hamstring injury during the 2-2 draw against Leeds United.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 15

Tottenham eye manager who won the double in Portugal as potential successor once Igor Tudor’s tenure ends

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move to appoint Sporting CP manager Rui Borges as a potential replacement for Thomas Frank, according to GiveMeSport, though the Portuguese boss remains behind Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi in the club’s pecking order.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 15

AC Milan keeps Arsenal man on their summer wishlist

AC Milan have been searching for a striker for an extended period, and Gabriel Jesus has emerged as one of their principal targets in recent weeks. The Brazilian forward could have departed the Emirates Stadium during the summer transfer window, yet he ultimately remained and has since attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading clubs.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / February 15

Moggi warns Inter Milan president: 'This is when they started plotting against me'

Former Juventus sporting director Luciano Moggi notes some similarities between the circumstances that led to his ousting and the current controversy surrounding Inter president Beppe Marotta.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 15

Tottenham can sign the player they lost to Man City next summer, as uncertainty looms over their regular starter

The North Londoners could be forced into an unplanned transfer when the next summer comes around. And it would lead Tottenham Hotspur to move for someone who was among the considerations at Hotspur Way just a few months back.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 15

Why Chelsea won’t be pursuing €70m elite central defender with 5 G/A this summer

Chelsea are apparently interested in signing Gleison Bremer from Juventus this summer, an expensive deal for an elite defender. On a slow Sunday, rumour website CaughtOffside has sparked up with the claim that Chelsea are one of the teams interested in Gleison Bremer of Juventus.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 15

Rosenior’s tactical gamble which paid off – and gives Chelsea another weapon going forward

Pedro Neto’s hattrick came after he was moved centrally by Liam Rosenior – it won’t be every game, but it’s a useful option. When we saw Chelsea’s lineup to face Hull on Friday we were pretty sure we knew what we were going to see.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 15

75% aerial duels won by Chelsea’s commanding new option who wants to prove himself ahead of summer transfers

Mamadou Sarr made his first start for Chelsea on Friday night and made his case for more regular action with a good showing. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior picked a strong side to face Hull City on Friday night in the FA Cup, but there were a few tweaks to his usual league XI..

Brentford FC News / To The Lane And Back / February 15

Tim Sherwood throws shade at Tottenham while making huge transfer claim involving 18 G/A EPL star

Not many expected Tottenham to find themselves in their current position in the Premier League at this stage of the campaign. The Lilywhites are just five points clear of the relegation zone, making it difficult for fans to place complete faith in the present group of players.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 15

Slot shares fresh injury hint after cup progress at Anfield

Arne Slot has provided a fresh Wataru Endo injury update after Liverpool’s 3-0 FA Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, with the head coach admitting the 32-year-old Japan international will be missing for weeks while we wait on further clarity.