Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has been linked with a move to MLS in 2024. WHAT HAPPENED? Per TUDNUSA, the 35-year-old Polish striker is among the wishlist of 'many' MLS sides who are in need of a Designated Player striker this offseason. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Lewandowski, despite his age, would warrant a DP contract from any MLS side, immediately making him one of the highest earners in...Full Story »

Both Sean Dyche and Roberto De Zerbi declared themselves satisfied with a point from the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park but the Everton manager had more cause to rue a missed opportunity than his Brighton counterpart.Having taken a seventh-minute lead through Vitalii Mykolenko’s first goal in 18 months the hosts put up a resilient defensive performance against opponents who enjoyed 80 percent p...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi was frustrated with Brighton’s 1-1 draw against Fulham but insisted there were positives to their performance at Amex Stadium.Joao Palhinha’s stunning 65th-minute equaliser cancelled out Evan Ferguson’s opener as Fulham fought to earn a point on the road.And De Zerbi believes the Seagulls lacked a cutting edge on a day where they rued missed first-half opportun...Full Story »

Jordan Roberts’ first-half strike and a late goal from Kane Hemmings sealed a 3-1 victory for Stevenage over Derby.Boro’s first victory in four games lifted them up to sixth in the Sky Bet League One table, but a second straight away defeat for the Rams saw some of their fans call for the removal of manager Paul Warne.Stevenage went ahead in the 32nd minute when a 25-yard free-kick w...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi stressed the importance of changing the mood at Brighton after they beat Ajax 2-0 at the Amex Stadium to claim a first European victory.It ended a run of five games without a win as the club have struggled with injuries during their debut Europa League campaign, though their European hopes were firmly revived here with a comprehensive triumph over the four-time European champion...Full Story »

Barcelona right-back Sergi Roberto is expected to join former team-mates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in Major League Soccer next season. Roberto, who started out as a midfielder before featuring as a right-back under Luis Enrique and going on to play most of his games for the Catalan club in that role, is out of contract at the end of the current campaign. The 31-year-old ha...Full Story »

Saudi Pro League outfit Abha plan a January move for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. The Poland international attracted an approach from Abha over the summer, but decided to stay. However, Sport says Abha will try again over the New Year for Lewandowski. The striker has three other Pro League sides keen. For his part, Lewandowski has insisted he wants to stay with the Blaugrana. Thou...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi praised an “incredible” reaction from Brighton after they recovered from two goals down at the Stade Velodrome to salvage a point against Marseille and keep alive their hopes of progressing in the Europa League.Substitute Joao Pedro scored an 88th-minute penalty to earn a 2-2 draw that kept Brighton in contention in Group B following their defeat to AEK Athens two we...Full Story »

Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world having terrorised opposing defences for years during his time at Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and now Barca. Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski is in top shape thanks to a bizarre backwards diet Credit: Instagram @_rl9 And the 35-year-old has stated he didn't really reach the best of his ability until he sorted his diet out. Many would t...Full Story »

Mourinho shortlists Spurs' Dier and Salzburg's Solet Roma are interested in bringing Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier to Rome to reunite the defender with their manager, Jose Mourinho, according to Calciomercato. Dier, a 29-year-old center-back, has not played a single minute in the current season and has a contract set to expire in the summer of 2024. Additionally, Roma are eyeing RB Salzburg...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi claimed Brighton’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth was one of their worst performances since he took charge.The Seagulls trailed to Dominic Solanke’s opportunist strike but went in level at half-time thanks to a Milos Kerkez own goal.Boss De Zerbi, who had made nine changes to his starting line-up from Thursday’s Europe League defeat by AEK Athens, sent on Ansu Fati a...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi congratulated his Brighton players in the dressing room for their performance despite losing 3-2 to AEK Athens on their European debut.Despite dominating the ball and dictating the shape of the game in wet and difficult conditions at the Amex Stadium, Brighton were undone by an AEK side who made the best of what little they created and were clinical when their moments came.First...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski has joined an elite club following his goal for Barcelona during their 5-0 victory against Antwerp. Lewandowski scores for Barcelona Joins elite club on 100 European goals Messi and Ronaldo only other two members WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has become the third player to score 100 UEFA competition goals, following Barcelona's 5-0 win against Ant...Full Story »

The midfielder completed a £34million move from Bayern Munich on deadline day. Andy Robertson quipped 'finally, a good Dutch player' as he met Ryan GravenberchGravenberch was given a tour of the training ground after signing from Bayern Munich A warm welcome... 😅 pic.twitter.com/KF0XfWLsJ0— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 1, 2023 He has become the third Dutch member of Jur...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi believes Brighton star Evan Ferguson can develop into one of Europe’s leading strikers after he became only the fourth teenager to hit a Premier League hat-trick.The 18-year-old joined late former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Chris Bart-Williams and ex-Liverpool strikers Robbie Fowler and Michael Owen on an exclusive list with a match-winning treble in Saturday evening&r...Full Story »

Luciano Spalletti is set to be appointed as Italy's new head coach, GOAL understands. WHAT HAPPENED? The 63-year-old looks set to replace Roberto Mancini, who stepped down last week. Spalletti left Napoli on sabbatical after guiding the club to a sensational first Scudetto in 33 years. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is expected to give the move his blessing, thus removing Spalletti's ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED fans have joked that "Pep's crying" after Julia Roberts broke Guardiola's heart again. It appeared that the Manchester City manager's off-off "romance" with the actress was finally ON as she posted her congratulations seven years leaving him heartbroken. The Hollywood legend, one of Guardiola's three idols, praised Manchester City's Treble-clinching Champions League glory i...Full Story »

Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi had a not-so-subtle dig at Chelsea and their lack of European football next season while discussing Moises Caicedo. ·Chelsea made Caicedo top target·Brighton standing firm on midfielder·De Zerbi makes snide comment WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea are attempting to sign Caicedo from Brighton, but are meeting resistance from the coastal side. De Zerbi has po...Full Story »

Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli as a free agent after his contract at Liverpool expired at the end of last season, it was announced Tuesday. The forward, 31, has agreed a three-year deal with the Saudi team and joins former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy at the Jeddah-based club. The Brazil forward spent eight years at Anfield, scoring scoring 110 goals in 361 games. ...Full Story »

Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United as they seek alternatives to Inter's Andre Onana. Sanchez eyed by United Onana too expensive at £50m ($63.5m) Erik ten Hag keen to sign new goalkeeper WHAT HAPPENED? Per the Daily Mail, United are considering a swoop to sign Sanchez, who would cost £30m ($38m) and is viewed as a cheaper op...Full Story »