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Liverpool have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16, while holders Real Madrid face local rivals Atlético Madrid.
Original author: Sam Marsden
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick launched an impassioned defence of referees in Spain on Friday, criticising how they have been treated and calling on the RFEF to take action.
Original author: Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has cast doubt over Erling Haaland's involvement against Liverpool on Sunday and also confirmed that John Stones is likely to undergo surgery.
Original author: ESPN
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed not all players will be available for the 2025 MLS season opener against New York City FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium after what he called an "unprecedented" turnaround for the club.
Original author: Lizzy Becherano
Los Angeles Football Club fended off Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to retain their status as the most valuable Major League Soccer team for a third consecutive year, according to the annual 2025 list published by business magazine Forbes on Friday.
Original author: Reuters
Manchester United have been drawn to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16, while Tottenham Hotspur will take on AZ Alkmaar.
Original author: ESPN
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will officiate Monday's Süper Lig derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
Original author: Adriana Garcia
Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish could make way for Florian Wirtz at Man City this summer.
Original author: ESPN
Vinícius Júnior is among the biggest stars at one of the world's top clubs, yet talk of a $1bn Saudi move won't go away. Here's what you need to know.
Original author: Alex Kirkland
With a Champions League tie vs. Leverkusen and a challenging Bundesliga run, the next three weeks will define Vincent Kompany's first year at Bayern Munich.
Original author: Derek Rae
After the playoff round draw of the new-look Europa League, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.
Original author: Dale Johnson
Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness this weekend.
Original author: ESPN
Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in Spain's LaLiga this weekend.
Original author: ESPN
This is how it works, and which leagues are leading the race.
Original author: Dale Johnson
The path to the Champions League final is now mapped out, and none of the heavyweights has an easy round-of-16 as they bid to be in Munich on May 31.
Original author: Mark Ogden
The Matildas' hopes of home Asian Cup glory have been handed a stern reality check.
Original author: AAP
A 2-0 win over Colombia -- which included Catarina Macario scoring her first international goal in three years -- gave the USWNT the ideal start for 2025.
Original author: Jeff Carlisle
When the regular season kicks off on Saturday, Major League Soccer will have reached an impressive milestone.
Original author: Jeff Carlisle
Inter Miami broke records in MLS last season, and now have a new, inexperienced coach and a new GM with Lionel Messi's backing.
Original author: Lizzy Becherano
It's one year since Ineos' investment in Man United and took over the club's footballing operations. How has it done in meeting high expectations?
Original author: Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson
The fastest officially recorded soccer shot was struck at an incredible 131 mph (211 km/h) by Ronny Heberson, a Brazilian midfielder, in 2006 while playing for Sporting CP in Portugal.
1. The Record-Breaking Shot- Ronny's free kick against Nacional in the Portuguese Primeira Liga stunned both fans and the opposing goalkeeper.
- The ball moved so fast that the keeper had no time to react, making it one of the most powerful goals ever recorded.
- David Hirst – 114 mph (183 km/h) (Sheffield Wednesday, 1996)
- David Beckham – 98 mph (158 km/h) (Manchester United, 1997)
- Zlatan Ibrahimović – 93 mph (150 km/h) (AC Milan, 2012)
- Roberto Carlos – 85 mph (137 km/h) (Brazil, 1997), famous for his legendary curling free kick.
- Technique – Proper striking form, including body positioning and follow-through, is key.
- Leg Strength – Strong leg muscles allow for greater force when hitting the ball.
- Ball Type & Weather – The type of ball, air pressure, and playing conditions can all affect shot speed.
This legendary strike by Ronny remains a benchmark for power shooting in soccer history!
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Original author: ESPN
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his career around at Aston Villa, admitting he was "really impressed" by the forward when he faced him for the first time.
Original author: Beth Lindop
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has confirmed that it has "begun an analysis" of media reports regarding referee José Luis Munuera Montero.
Original author: Alex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez
Inter Miami's MLS season opener against New York City FC will now be played on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after originally being scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Original author: Lizzy Becherano
The Philadelphia Union acquired Uruguayan forward Bruno Damiani for a club-record transfer fee on Tuesday.
Original author: Field Level Media
