Midfielder News & Breaking Stories

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to a dramatic victory in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals with a comeback and penalty shootout win.

Former Manchester United defender Alex Telles could face heartache as his new club Al Nassr must make squad decisions due to foreign player rules. Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in Saudi Arabia has triggered transfer activity, leaving Al Nassr with a decision to make.

Arsenal will demand £50m to sell Folarin Balogun amid interest from Chelsea, while Fulham is also a possible destination.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr qualified for the Asian Champions League group stage with an injury-time victory against Shabab Al Ahli.

Christian Pulisic sends a message to former club Chelsea with a strong performance and goal in AC Milan's Serie A opener.

Spanish Football Federation President criticized for surprise kiss on the lips of Jennifer Hermoso after Women's World Cup victory.

Lionel Messi plays rock paper scissors with son after leading Inter Miami to victory in Leagues Cup final.

Barcelona's Pedri and Ferran Torres helped the team avoid a 50-year record by securing their first win of the season against Cadiz. Pedri scored the first goal, while 16-year-old Lamine Yamal made his debut and almost scored. Barcelona still made history with their debut at the Montjuic Stadium.

Chelsea face West Ham in a Premier League clash, with new signing Moises Caicedo set to make his debut. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season.

Man City claim 1-0 home win as Newcastle show quality in a tight encounter. Liverpool and Tottenham also secure victories.

Gary Lineker slams referee and VAR officials for sending off Alexis Mac Allister on his home debut for Liverpool.

Harry Kane impresses in his first start for Bayern Munich, assisting a goal and scoring in a 4-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Newcastle United face Premier League champions Man City at the Etihad Stadium. Eddie Howe may stick with the same starting XI.

Liverpool have made a surprise bid for Japan international Wataru Endo as they look to strengthen their midfield. They are also reportedly in talks with Fiorentina over Sofyan Amrabat. Liverpool have missed out on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea.

Manchester City takes on Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup. Follow Mail Sport's live blog for updates on the match.

Pep Guardiola announces Manchester City's starting XI for UEFA Super Cup, drawing attention with his lineup choices.

Kevin De Bruyne's injury and the departures of Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez will make it difficult for Manchester City to retain the treble, according to Rio Ferdinand. Ferdinand believes City are now a weaker side compared to last season and that manager Pep Guardiola faces a significant challenge. He also highlighted the pressure on Erling Haaland to replicate his goal-scoring feats from last season.

Lionel Messi continues his goal-scoring streak as Inter Miami secures a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union in the Leagues Cup semi-final.

Bayern Munich is demanding at least £34.5m for Benjamin Pavard, a defensive target for Manchester United.

Manchester United secured a victory against Wolves in their Premier League opener, with Raphael Varane scoring the winning goal. Other winners included Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana, and Jadon Sancho. Losers included Diogo Dalot, Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony Martial, Lisandro Martinez, and Mason Mount.

Chelsea's £115m signing of Caicedo despite Liverpool's £111m deal has drawn criticism from Carragher and Neville. Liverpool's lack of midfield reinforcements and a regular sporting director are seen as the cause of their transfer woes.

Barcelona's La Liga season opener ends in a frustrating 0-0 draw with three red cards and controversial refereeing decisions.

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard made a winning start to his managerial career in Saudi Arabia as his team Al-Ettifaq beat Al-Nassr 2-1. Sadio Mane opened the scoring for Al-Nassr, but Jordan Henderson provided an assist for Robin Quaison to equalise. Moussa Dembele then scored the winner for Al-Ettifaq. Henderson had a solid debut, while Mane was the best player on the pitch. Gerrard showed passion on the sidelines and was delighted with his team's performance. Cristiano Ronaldo missed the game due to injury. Scottish player Jack Hendry also performed well.

Neymar set to join Saudi Pro League in record-breaking transfer deal with Al Hilal, backed by oil-rich state.

Liverpool fans are in despair as Chelsea reportedly close in on signing Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, leaving the Reds without their top targets.

De Jong expresses desire to stay at Barca for life, despite previous transfer speculation. Manchester United interested in signing him.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's dramatic reaction to a referee decision in his team's Premier League opener at Chelsea went viral. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both sides showing defensive flaws. Klopp's frustration stemmed from a free-kick decision near the halfway line.

Gary Neville highlights Liverpool's need for a holding midfielder after a mistake from Alexis Mac Allister against Chelsea.

Liverpool and Chelsea face off with different line-ups, but Chelsea's lack of goalscorers could be a problem. The past four meetings have ended in draws, making a draw a likely outcome. Erling Haaland is a strong contender for the Golden Boot race. Tottenham and Brentford's match is unpredictable, but betting on Christian Romero receiving a card is a good option. Julen Lopetegui's departure from Wolves was unexpected, while Manchester United is expected to win without conceding goals. Barcelona is likely to keep a clean sheet against Getafe.

Manchester United will have the opportunity to assess their top six rivals before their game with Wolves, sparking suggestions that they could challenge for the league title. Arsenal showed vulnerability in their win against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester City displayed dominance despite injuries.

England faces Colombia in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals, with star forward Lauren James suspended after a red card.

Liverpool has reached an agreement to buy midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton for a reported record fee of £110 million ($140 million). However, it remains uncertain whether Caicedo will join Liverpool or move to Chelsea, who have also shown interest.

Liverpool have agreed to pay a British record fee of £110m for Moises Caicedo, after a dramatic transfer saga.

Spain and the Netherlands advance to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup, while Japan faces a tough match against Sweden.

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness is confident that Harry Kane will switch to the club from Tottenham this summer.

Sadio Mane wins penalty converted by Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr reaches final of King Salman Cup.

Barcelona are at risk of losing Ilkay Gundogan for free if he is not registered by Sunday, just weeks after signing him.

Jurrien Timber impresses in his debut for Arsenal, excelling defensively and offensively against Manchester City in the Community Shield.

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister received praise for his performance in their pre-season win, raising excitement for his debut season.

Liverpool prepares for their final pre-season friendly against Darmstadt, addressing defensive frailties before the upcoming season.

England's World Cup last-16 win against Nigeria is analyzed, focusing on Lauren James' red card and Sarina Wiegman's tactical decisions.

Jose Mourinho has praised Manchester United youngster Axel Tuanzebe, saying he could soon make the step-up to the first team. Mourinho is happy to promote players from within rather than sign replacements for Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay.

England looks towards more ambitious goals as they meet Nigeria in the Round of 16 at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Juergen Klopp faces the challenge of rebuilding Liverpool's midfield after a disappointing season and losing key players to Saudi Arabian clubs.

Sporting Lisbon are ready to pay a club-record fee for Fluminense star Andre Trindade, but face competition from Liverpool. Liverpool's financial power and potential playing time may give them the edge in signing the Brazilian midfielder.

Real Madrid seeks redemption after loss to Barcelona in a preseason friendly against Juventus in Orlando.

Real Madrid and Juventus will face off in their final pre-season match in Orlando, with Real Madrid favored to win.

FC Barcelona star Pedri addresses rumors of leaving the club, expressing his desire to stay for many more years.

Newcastle set to sign Cathal Heffernan from AC Milan after successful trial, beating out Serie A clubs. Irish Examiner reports.

Liverpool suffered a 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly in Singapore, highlighting defensive concerns for the Reds.