Latest Football (Soccer) News
Barcelona Prepares for La Liga Clash Against Espanyol
Barcelona, with 15 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws, faces local rival Espanyol in their first 2026 match on January 3 at 3:00 PM ET. Score prediction favors a 1-2 Barcelona win. The Spanish giants aim to maintain their table-topping form.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Premier League Preview
Aston Villa hosts Nottingham Forest at 7:30 AM ET, with 10 of Villa's last 11 matches producing over 2.5 goals. Backing Villa to win and over 2.5 goals is recommended. Unai Emery's side seeks a return to winning form for the EPL title.
Juventus Favored in Serie A Home Win Over Lecce
Juventus, winners of four of their last five, faces relegation-threatened Lecce at 12:00 PM ET. Prediction: Juventus 1-0 win to nil, supported by strong head-to-head record. Lecce has lost eight of 16 Serie A matches.
Atalanta vs Roma Serie A Matchup Heats Up
Atalanta, winning six of last eight, hosts Roma, who lost three of their last four away games, at 2:45 PM ET. Atalanta's home form gives them the edge. Roma's away specialist edge has faded recently.
Brennan Johnson Transfers from Tottenham to Crystal Palace
Tottenham's Brennan Johnson moves to Crystal Palace for £35m in the January 2026 window. This is among the early major Premier League deals.
Palace strengthens their attack with the winger.
Pascal Gross Joins Brighton from Borussia Dortmund
Brighton signs Pascal Gross from Borussia Dortmund for £1.2m (undisclosed in some reports). The midfielder returns to the Premier League.
This bolsters Brighton's squad depth.
Niclas Fullkrug Loans from West Ham to AC Milan
West Ham's Niclas Fullkrug joins AC Milan on loan during the January window. The striker seeks more playing time.
Milan gains attacking options.
Fraser Forster Signs Free Transfer with Bournemouth
Unattached goalkeeper Fraser Forster joins Bournemouth on a free transfer. This adds experience to their backline.
Forster bolsters the squad early in the window.
Endrick loaned from Real Madrid to Lyon
Real Madrid loans 19-year-old striker Endrick to Lyon, graded A for both clubs. He played only 99 minutes this season and needs development for Brazil's 2026 World Cup.
The move suits all parties perfectly.
USMNT Stars Eye January Transfers for World Cup Push
Six U.S. World Cup hopefuls, including Tyler Adams linked to Manchester United, could move clubs. Josh Sargent is on West Ham's radar amid Norwich struggles.
High stakes with 2026 tournament approaching.
Nike vs Adidas Battle Intensifies for 2026 World Cup
Nike and Adidas gear up for fierce sponsorship and sales rivalry at the 2026 North America World Cup. The tournament heightens competition on and off the pitch.
Nike holds strong position.
Premier League Transfer Window Records Summer Spending
Clubs spent a record £3 billion in summer; January deals like Johnson’s follow suit. Window opened in 2026 with graded big signings.
Expect continued activity.