'It's just love' – How the irrepressible Emma Hayes resurrected the USWNT, restored the faith and turned tarnish into gold

Getty/GOAL Ryan Tolmich AnalysisSummer OlympicsUSAEmma HayesFEATURESWomen's football Just 10 games into her tenure, Emma Hayes has rebuilt the program – the expectations are back, and so is the USWNT There was no hiding the emotion on her face, but Emma Hayes was doing everything in her power to fight it. Her eyes darted up and …

'Generational talent' – Marc Guehi transfer update issued by Crystal Palace chairman amid Newcastle interest in England Euro 2024 star

Getty Scott Wilson Crystal PalaceMarc GuehiTransfersPremier League Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has warned clubs pursuing Marc Guehi that they'll need to pay "superstar money" to land the centre-back. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Newcastle interested in Guehi Reportedly valued at £70m Labelled "a generational talent" Article continues below

'9-year jail sentence' – Cole Palmer mocked by Man Utd and Arsenal fans after signing two-year contract extension at Chelsea

Getty Images Soham Mukherjee ChelseaCole PalmerPremier League Cole Palmer's contract extension at Chelsea, which will keep him at the club until 2033, has been met with derision from rival supporters. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Palmer signs fresh Chelsea extension New contract runs until 2033 Rival fans mock England forward Article …

Paul Scholes reveals 'massive concern' over Man Utd's capture of Matthijs de Ligt as he labels Bayern Munich & Netherlands star a 'second-rate defender'

(C)Getty Images Soham Mukherjee Matthijs de LigtManchester UnitedTransfersFulhamPremier LeagueBayern MunichBundesliga Paul Scholes is not a fan of Manchester United target Matthijs de Ligt and labelled the Bayern Munich star as a "second-rate defender". Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Man Utd set to land De Ligt Will shell out €45 million for …

Explained: Why Arsenal banned 24 supporters during 2023-24 season

Getty Scott Wilson ArsenalPremier League Arsenal handed out bans for abusive and discriminatory behaviour to 24 supporters during the 2023-24 season. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Arsenal disclose bans for last season 21 given for in-stadium offences 24% increase in online abuse Article continues below

VIDEO: Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto breaks down in tears during farewell speech before reuniting with former team-mates Xavi, Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique

Getty Scott Wilson Sergi RobertoBarcelonaLaLiga Sergi Roberto said a tearful goodbye to Barcelona after 18 years at the club during an event on Tuesday. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Roberto leaves Barcelona after 18 years Blaugrana stage farewell event Lamine Yamal in attendance Article continues below

Atletico Madrid open N'Golo Kante transfer talks amid faltering Conor Gallagher pursuit with Al-Ittihad & France star eager to play Champions League football again

Getty Soham Mukherjee N'Golo KanteChelseaTransfersAtletico MadridLaLigaPremier LeagueAl IttihadSaudi Pro LeagueConor Gallagher Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on N'Golo Kante as a backup to Conor Gallagher with the France star eager to play Champions League football again. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Gallagher in limbo over Atletico transfer Spanish club set sights …

Kaizer Chiefs turn attention to Orlando Pirates-admired defender as door closes on signing Stellenbosch’s Fawaaz Basadien – Report

Backpagepix Celine Abrahams Premier Soccer LeagueKaizer ChiefsWelwin Riaan HanamubStellenbosch FCAmaZulu FCOrlando Pirates The Glamour Boys were reportedly eager to sign the former Moroka Swallows star, but they’ve hit a stumbling block. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Chiefs reportedly pursue Basadien The team hit a stumbling block Amakhosi are now eyeing another …

Kaizer Chiefs' Nasreddine Nabi & Kaizer Motaung Jr told to pay up for big African striker – 'Teams will always sell if the price is right'

GOAL Clifton Mabasa Premier Soccer LeagueKaizer ChiefsGaston SirinoAshley Du Preez The Soweto giants are known to be in the market for a new centre forward who will solve the team's scoring problem. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Club legend Tovey advises Chiefs Du Preez has struggled to score goals Amakhosi are …

Cristiano Ronaldo is 'ready to go' as Al-Nassr star posts sharp training photos ahead of new Saudi Pro League season

Instagram (@cristiano) Soham Mukherjee Cristiano RonaldoAl Nassr FCSaudi Pro League Cristiano Ronaldo is "ready to go" with Al-Nassr with the Portuguese star looking sharp in training photos ahead of the new Saudi Pro League season. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ronaldo back at Al-Nassr after Euro disappointment Gearing up for the …