NFE/5.0 https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news en 2026 Soccereco Google News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/suspended-kompany-jokes-with-the-press-ahead-of-semi-final-against-psg https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/suspended-kompany-jokes-with-the-press-ahead-of-semi-final-against-psg Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:11:25 +0100 Vincent Kompany will be suspended on Tuesday evening when his Bayern Munich side take on holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final. The Belgian coach does not seem to be too nervous about it. At the pre-match press conference, he appeared relaxed. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/carrick-still-targeting-de-ligt-return-this-season https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/carrick-still-targeting-de-ligt-return-this-season Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:44:12 +0100 Matthijs de Ligt is still working on his return at Manchester United, and manager Michael Carrick hopes to be able to field him again this season. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/guardiola-explains-private-chat-with-reijnders-i-said-i-wanted-to-kill-him https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/guardiola-explains-private-chat-with-reijnders-i-said-i-wanted-to-kill-him Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:31:28 +0100 Pep Guardiola has explained a remarkable moment with Tijjani Reijnders. After Manchester Citys winning 2-1 goal in the FA Cup match against Southampton, the Spaniard ran over to the recently substituted Reijnders and jumped into his arms. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/newcastle-lose-for-the-fourth-time-in-a-row https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/newcastle-lose-for-the-fourth-time-in-a-row Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0100 Newcastle United are going through a dramatic run in the Premier League. The Magpies lost for the fourth time in a row on Saturday and have already suffered nine defeats in 2026. Still, manager Eddie Howe remains positive. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/uefa-suspends-prestianni-for-six-matches-due-to-potentially-discriminatory-behaviour https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/uefa-suspends-prestianni-for-six-matches-due-to-potentially-discriminatory-behaviour Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:22:07 +0100 Gianluca Prestianni now knows where he stands. The Benfica forward has been suspended by UEFA for six international matches due to potentially discriminatory behaviour. Three of those matches are suspended and he has already served one game. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/lamine-yamal-tears-hamstring-before-world-cup https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/lamine-yamal-tears-hamstring-before-world-cup Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:24:12 +0100 Lamine Yamal has played his last match of the season for Barcelona, according to Spanish media. The 18-year-old winger has suffered a hamstring tear and now faces a race against time for the start of the World Cup with Spain. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/leicester-city-becomes-the-target-of-ridicule-after-relegation https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/leicester-city-becomes-the-target-of-ridicule-after-relegation Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:16:25 +0100 On May 2, 2016, Leicester City wrote one of the greatest football fairy tales ever by winning the Premier League; ten years later, the club was relegated to League One. The English media have been brutally harsh on the club, and especially on the way it has been run. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/el-clasico-as-a-potential-title-decider-this-is-how-rare-it-is https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/el-clasico-as-a-potential-title-decider-this-is-how-rare-it-is Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:35:58 +0100 El Clásico could produce a rare moment: Barcelona could be crowned champions directly in the head to head clash with Real Madrid. The match at Camp Nou, which has been scheduled by La Liga for Sunday, 10 May at 21:00, therefore takes on extra significance. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/endrick-responds-to-criticism-with-his-feet-i-do-not-want-to-stay-angry https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/endrick-responds-to-criticism-with-his-feet-i-do-not-want-to-stay-angry Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:51:22 +0100 After his starring role against Paris Saint-Germain, Endrick brushed aside the alleged tensions with coach Paulo Fonseca. The Brazilian thus drew attention after a week in which he was still the subject of discussion because of critical words from his coach. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/bayern-closes-in-on-real-and-juve-on-prestigious-list-neuer-sets-record https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/bayern-closes-in-on-real-and-juve-on-prestigious-list-neuer-sets-record Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:27:19 +0100 With their 35th league title, Bayern Munich are closing in on the record held by Juventus and Real Madrid as the most successful club in a top-flight league. Those clubs each have 36 league championships. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/liverpool-set-to-enter-the-transfer-market-changes-are-needed https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/liverpool-set-to-enter-the-transfer-market-changes-are-needed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:56:48 +0100 Liverpool manager Arne Slot is confident about the future and does not rule out the club entering the transfer market. Several players are set to leave, including Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, which means fresh blood will be needed. Slot did not mention any specific number. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/bayern-and-psg-the-two-best-teams-in-europe-the-final-before-the-final https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/bayern-and-psg-the-two-best-teams-in-europe-the-final-before-the-final Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:55:57 +0100 After an epic battle against Real Madrid, Bayern Munich now face another titanic clash in the Champions League semi-finals against Paris Saint-Germain. According to the French media, it is the final before the final between the two best teams in Europe at the moment. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/french-media-are-adamant-about-ekitike-injury-no-world-cup-and-months-long-absence https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/french-media-are-adamant-about-ekitike-injury-no-world-cup-and-months-long-absence Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:19:25 +0100 French media are very concerned about Hugo Ekitike injury after he went off on Tuesday evening with what appeared to be a serious injury during Liverpool lost Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. In France, there are fears that the striker has torn his Achilles tendon, which would rule him out of the World Cup and keep him sidelined for the rest of the calendar year. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/brighton-cannot-persuade-van-hecke https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/brighton-cannot-persuade-van-hecke Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:18:09 +0100 Jan Paul van Hecke, 25, seems to be in his final weeks at Brighton & Hove. The defender is enjoying an excellent season, which he hopes to cash in on this coming summer. With a World Cup appearance for the Netherlands, but also with a transfer. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/english-media-give-dejected-van-de-ven-little-hope https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/english-media-give-dejected-van-de-ven-little-hope Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:29:45 +0100 Micky van de Ven was completely devastated after Tottenham Hotspur defeat to Sunderland. The Netherlands international did not think his team played badly, but saw that everything went against them once again. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/man-city-sees-off-chelsea-and-makes-arsenal-sweat https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/man-city-sees-off-chelsea-and-makes-arsenal-sweat Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:24:55 +0100 Manchester City piled more pressure on Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. A day after the league leaders were beaten, Pep Guardiola side did get the win, away at Chelsea. The gap to the Gunners has now been reduced to three dropped points. For Chelsea, it is a significant setback in the race for Champions League football. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/de-jong-provides-an-immediate-assist-on-his-return-as-barcelona-win https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/de-jong-provides-an-immediate-assist-on-his-return-as-barcelona-win Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:10:23 +0100 Barcelona capitalised on Real Madrid dropping points against city rivals Espanyol on Saturday night. Frenkie de Jong made his return as a substitute for the leaders of Spain, who now hold a lead of no fewer than 9 points over their arch-rivals. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/first-backing-for-infantino-re-election-as-fifa-president https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/first-backing-for-infantino-re-election-as-fifa-president Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:47:58 +0100 Gianni Infantino has the support of the South American football confederation if he wants to stand for a new term as FIFA president. That was indicated on Thursday evening by CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez in a statement. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/salah-did-not-come-off-the-bench-in-paris-and-arne-slot-has-an-explanation https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/salah-did-not-come-off-the-bench-in-paris-and-arne-slot-has-an-explanation Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:03:38 +0100 Liverpool lost 2-0 in Paris in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Arne Slot explaining why Mohamed Salah stayed on the bench throughout the match. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/gladiator-real-madrid-has-nine-lives-in-the-champions-league https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/gladiator-real-madrid-has-nine-lives-in-the-champions-league Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:34:30 +0100 Spanish newspapers wrote after Real Madrid defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League that there is still hope for the record European champions. Bayern did, however, make a strong impression in the Spanish capital. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/napoli-beat-ac-milan-and-move-up-to-second-place-in-serie-a https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/napoli-beat-ac-milan-and-move-up-to-second-place-in-serie-a Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:52:56 +0100 Napoli beat AC Milan 1-0 to climb to second in Serie A, staying seven points behind Inter as the title race, Champions League battle and relegation fight all intensify. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/phillip-tietz-delivers-decisive-brace-for-mainz-in-emotional-hoffenheim-victory https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/phillip-tietz-delivers-decisive-brace-for-mainz-in-emotional-hoffenheim-victory Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:01:50 +0100 Phillip Tietz scored twice as Mainz beat Hoffenheim 2-1, ending his scoring drought in an emotional match shaped by family support and renewed confidence. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/slot-falls-into-nightmare-as-rampant-haaland-sends-city-into-the-semi-finals https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/slot-falls-into-nightmare-as-rampant-haaland-sends-city-into-the-semi-finals Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:29:02 +0100 Manchester City are in the FA Cup semi-finals. Pep Guardiola’s side, with the manager suspended for this match, tore Arne Slot’s Liverpool apart. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/735095 https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/735095 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:13:57 +0100 Jari De Busser could return to his home country this summer. The Belgian goalkeeper of Go Ahead Eagles is being closely monitored by Club Brugge, who need to enter the market now that Simon Mignolet has announced his retirement. De Busser name is on the shortlist of the runners-up in Belgium. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/barcelona-continue-longer-with-shane-kluivert https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/barcelona-continue-longer-with-shane-kluivert Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:11:09 +0100 Shane Kluivert remains tied to Barcelona. The 18-year-old left winger had a contract that was due to expire, but it has now been extended by two seasons. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/emotional-messi-shines-for-argentina-godts-makes-first-start-for-belgium https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/emotional-messi-shines-for-argentina-godts-makes-first-start-for-belgium Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:31:09 +0100 Argentina recorded a very comfortable friendly win over Zambia in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. Lionel Messi scored one of the five goals in what may have been his last international match on home soil. Belgium, with Ajax player Mika Godts making his first start, drew with Mexico. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/despite-two-points-sweden-can-still-catch-oranje https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/despite-two-points-sweden-can-still-catch-oranje Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:04:46 +0100 Throw away your World Cup qualifying campaign and still reach the finals; Sweden have that chance on Tuesday. If they beat Poland, Sweden will join the group that includes the Netherlands. The story behind the Swedes remarkable campaign. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/lang-and-dumfries-start-for-netherlands-vs-ecuador https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/lang-and-dumfries-start-for-netherlands-vs-ecuador Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:07:55 +0100 Noa Lang is fit enough to start for the Netherlands on Tuesday, Ronald Koeman revealed at the press conference on the eve of the friendly international. The national team coach did not want to say whether the Galatasaray winger will actually be in the starting line-up. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/tottenham-have-seen-enough-and-are-already-sending-tudor-away-again https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/tottenham-have-seen-enough-and-are-already-sending-tudor-away-again Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:19:35 +0100 Igor Tudor lasted seven matches as Tottenham Hotspur manager. After five defeats in that run, the club hierarchy sacked him on Sunday after just 44 days in charge. Soccer News https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/anfield-honours-jota-during-charity-match-babel-key-for-liverpool-legends https://www.soccereco.com/soccer-news/anfield-honours-jota-during-charity-match-babel-key-for-liverpool-legends Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:38:42 +0000 Ryan Babel contributed to a draw for Liverpool Legends on Saturday afternoon with an assist. The 39-year-old Dutchman played a one-two with Thiago Alcantara, who returned to Anfield two years after his retirement. During the charity match against Borussia Dortmund Legends, there was also an extensive tribute to the passing of Diogo Jota. Soccer News