A stint at Real Betis has turned Isco's career around. CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty ImagesIn the complex world of transfers, there's something refreshingly simple about the idea of a release clause. Forget all the tense talks between clubs, the weeks of negotiations with presidents and sporting directors. You want a player? Pay their release clause, and they are yours!At least, that's the idea.

With 15 goals in 20 appearances this year, Brian White is at the fore of Vancouver's Cinderella season. Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn ImagesAhead of arguably the biggest game in the history of the Vancouver Whitecaps, head coach Jesper Sørensen was candid about his team's stunning 2025 resurgence that has led to his team's place in Sunday's Concacaf Champions Cup final."I did not expect this. I did

The best domestic league in the world didn't exactly enjoy its most thrilling season in 2024-25. The Premier League title and all three relegation spots were locked up before May, and while the race for UEFA Champions League berths went all the way to the end of the season, the only final-day drama we got revolved around a controversial refereeing decision. Hell, with Mohamed Salah's steady heroic

Gravenberch, left, has been one of the revelations under Slot this season, anchoring the midfield and allowing the rest of the team to function and flourish. Barrington Coombs/Getty ImagesThe signs were ominous. One by one, the executives responsible for Liverpool's only Premier League title in 2020 were leaving the club. They weren't leaving for better jobs, or even for other jobs at all. They we

SL Benfica v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 First LegWojciech Szczesny has reportedly agreed to extend his contract with Barcelona. WHAT HAPPENED?As per Luis Rojo, Wojciech Szczesny has already decided on his Barcelona future. The Polish goalkeeper wants to extend his stay at Camp Nou for another year. However, the club is still looking for a permanent replacement, with u

San Jose Earthquakes v Los Angeles GalaxyThe right winger is expected to sign a four-year deal with El Rebaño as part of the club’s new era under coach Gabriel MilitoTijuana v FC Juarez - Torneo Clausura 2025 Liga MXWHAT HAPPENED?Chivas is set to announce its first official reinforcement for the upcoming season. Following the appointment of Gabriel Milito as the new head coach, the Arge

FBL-KSA-CUP-ITTIHAD-QADSIAHAl-Ittihad capped off a remarkable season with a commanding 3-1 win over Al-Qadsiah in the King’s Cup final, securing the domestic double.WHAT HAPPENED?Laurent Blanc’s side wasted no time asserting their dominance, surging to a two-goal lead in the first half. Benzema opened the scoring with a clinical finish, followed shortly by a well-placed strike from Hou

Chelsea players party at the final whistle. (Image: Getty)So, in terms of the 2024/25 season, all’s well that ends well for Chelsea. An inconsistent campaign has now concluded with not only Champions League qualification, but also silverware after the Blues beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Europa Conference League final.They had to do it the hard way, coming from 1-0 down at half-time to blow thei

Carlo Ancelotti reveals game that ended Real Madrid careerCarlo Ancelotti has opened up about the game that ultimately cost him his job at Real Madrid last season.Ancelotti, 65, left the Spanish giants following a rare, trophyless season and has decided to turn his hand to international management with Brazil.Former player Xabi Alosno is the man who has been tasked with filling the legendary Itali

Man City join race to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan GarciaMan City are reportedly the latest club to register an interest in Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia amid doubts over the future of current number one Ederson.Ederson, 31, has been heavily linked with move to Saudi Arabia and Turkey following an injury hit 2024-25 season with Pep Guardiola’s side.Stefan Ortega has seemingly supplanted t