Football News From Around The Globe 2024-25 Soccer

[Cappuccino Kid]

Football news, transfers, rumours, and match discussions from around the football leagues of the world.


Borussia Dortmund have appointed former player Nuri Şahin as their new head coach, following the departure of Edin Terzic this week

 

[Black Sheep]

Thiago Alcantara is set to retire from football after an absolutely incredible career which saw him win 28 major honours.

Thiago bows out from the game being the third most successful player in Spanish history.

Another legend is departing the beautiful game.

 

[Bob the Ninja]

At just 14 years and 293 days old, Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan has become the youngest North American player in the top flight of a team sport (NBA, NHL, MLS, NFL, NWSL, WNBA).

Sullivan, who is expected to move to Manchester City when he is 18, was an 85th-minute substitute in a 5-1 win over New England Revolution at Subaru Park in Pennsylvania.

Sullivan also became the youngest professional football player to make his debut among the top five European leagues (English Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, La Liga, Serie A), the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, per FBref.

 

[Franco Pinion]

Andrea Pirlo has been sacked as Sampdoria manager following a poor start to the season.

The Italian club have lost twice and drawn once in their opening three matches, leaving them 19th in Serie B.

Pirlo, 45, was appointed Sampdoria boss in July 2023 following the club's relegation from Serie A.

In a short statement, the club said Pirlo and his coaching staff were "relieved of their duties" and thanked them for the "commitment and professionalism demonstrated during their time working at the club".

 

[Franco Pinion]

Bayer Leverkusen's 35-game unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga is OVER after they threw away a 2-0 lead to lose 2-3 at home against RB Leipzig.

 

[Franco Pinion]

Former Italy striker Toto Schillaci has died aged 59. Schillaci scored six goals at Italia '90 to win Golden Boot and also won Golden Ball for player of the tournament.

 

[Bob the Ninja]

Former Italy striker Toto Schillaci has died aged 59. Schillaci scored six goals at Italia '90 to win Golden Boot and also won Golden Ball for player of the tournament.

59 is way too young but what a legacy from a short time at the very top of the game

 

[Legion]

Raphael Varane has just announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. Came into the game as a generational talent. Left it as a legend. Unfortunately, plagued by injuries towards the latter years of his career.

 

[Boot Cleaner]

Paul Pogba will make his return to football early in 2025 after his 4 year drug ban was reduced to just 18 months.

Pogba can start training with Juventus in January and will be allowed to play official matches by March.

 

[Tom]

Paul Pogba will make his return to football early in 2025 after his 4 year drug ban was reduced to just 18 months.

Pogba can start training with Juventus in January and will be allowed to play official matches by March.

Four years was always ridiculously harsh, glad we will see this man play football again although I think his best days are probably behind him.