Palmeiras - Botafogo: Club World Cup predictions, best bets and oddsWe've arrived at the knockout stages of the Club World Cup, as the best team from Group A plays the runners-up from Group B. Flashscore's Frank Monkhouse offers his big-match preview and predictions.Sponsored content, GambleAware, 18+And just like that, we're in the knockout rounds of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United Sta

Real Madrid plan bid for Stuttgart star WoltemadeReal Madrid are expected to make a move for VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade next month.Foot Mercato says Real have had scouts follow the centre-forward at this month's U21 Euros, where he has helped Germany reach Saturday's final against England.Woltemade has been linked with Chelsea and Atletico Madrid since the end of last season, however it'

Real Madrid, PSG alerted as Konate makes Liverpool exit callIbrahima Konate is ready to leave Liverpool.Off contract at the end of the coming season, the France defender has been left disappointed with Liverpool's renewal proposal.Foot Mercato says as things stand, Konate is ready to run down his current deal and leave Anfield next summer.Watching the situation are Real Madrid and PSG, which both

Arsenal to bid for Palace star Eze who is a top target for TottenhamArsenal have held talks over a move for England forward Eberechi Eze this week despite links with Tottenham.Fierce rivals Tottenham and Arsenal are ready to enter a bidding war for the England international, whose departure from the Eagles has been rumoured for a number of months. SunSport understands Gunners chief Andrea Berta ha

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi gets ready to take a free-kickThe FIFA Club World Cup group stage has drawn to a close, and despite a few weather setbacks and dubious fan attendances, the competition is shaping up nicely heading into the knockout stages - but who will be facing who in the last 16?An intriguing summer has seen a few shocks along the way, notably reigning European champions0PSG suc

Arsenal have first Cristhian Mosquera bid rejectedArsenal have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of a new centre-back after Valencia rejected their first bid for Cristhian Mosquera.According to Radio Marca Valencia, the North London club’s offer fell short of the €20 million (317m) release clause in Mosquera’s contract.Valencia are said to be unwilling to negotiate a lower f

Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund agree fee for Jamie GittensChelsea and Borussia Dortmund have reportedly agreed on a fee that would see winger Jamie Gittens head to the Premier League this summer.According to German outlet BILD, Chelsea will pay Dortmund a fee of 355.5 million to bring the 20-year-old to Stamford Bridge.Chelsea have been interested in the winger since January and are understood to h

The Premier League's transfer window is open, with the rest of Europe to follow on July 1 as business starts to get done. But what are ESPN's reporters hearing about possible deals?Every Friday until September, we'll bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men's summer window gradesLiverpool have had a very busy start to the transfer

The Gold Cup group stage is over. And with a team of mostly MLS players and fringe starters from elsewhere, the U.S. men's national team is perfect through three matches. It has scored eight goals and conceded just one. It beat the only team that beat Argentina at the last World Cup. And a bunch of new players are getting a lot of valuable competitive experience ahead of next summer's World Cup.So

Jadon Sancho to Fenerbahce deal OFF after Jose Mourinho interventionMan United winger Jadon Sancho's potential move to Fenerbahce is reportedly off after Jose Mourinho intervened to veto the deal.According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Mourinho had a conversation with current Man United manager Ruben Amorim regarding his character.The two managers are understood to have a good relationship and as a r