Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford but said the forward must take some responsibility for his fall-off in goals after the England international described months of criticism as “abuse” and said... Read more »

Lucas Ribeiro (L) of Mamelodi Sundowns and Amine Ben Hamida of Esperance fight for possession in Pretoria. (Phill Magakoe) Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt and long-time rivals Esperance of Tunisia will meet... Read more »

Marta of Brazil will retire from international soccer this year, regardless of whether she is chosen for the national team for the 2024 Summer Games. Photo by Joel Carrett/EPA-EFE April 26 (UPI)... Read more »

Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface said Xabi Alonso has a particular advantage over other coaches on the training pitch. “Imagine you’re training and your coach is doing better than you,”... Read more »

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has lurched from one crisis to another over the last few months (JAVIER SORIANO) The Spanish government decided Thursday to create a commission to “oversee” the country’s... Read more »

‘I’d like to become the new Liverpool manager, my decision is clear.’Photograph: Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images Arne Slot has revealed he is keen on a move to Liverpool and has ­“confidence” that... Read more »

Xavi is embraced by Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, who said: ‘I was always clear that I wanted him to continue.’Photograph: Alejandro García/EPA Being the Barcelona manager is “cruel and unpleasant” Xavi Hernández... Read more »

The Kansas City Current have fired Carlos Jimenez, the head of its medical staff, for violating the NWSL’s non-fraternization policy. The news was first reported by The Athletic on Wednesday. The outlet... Read more »

Xavi has changed his mind and decided to stay on as Barcelona head coach beyond the end of the season, according to reports in Spain. In January the 44-year-old announced he would... Read more »