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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid edge Liverpool in Guéhi race

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October 31, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid edge Liverpool in Guéhi race

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Real Madrid are leading the chase over Liverpool to sign Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace in the summer, while Barcelona are interested in Strasbourg striker Joaquín Panichelli. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Real Madrid are confident that they will sign Marc Guéhi when the Crystal Palace center back’s contract ends in the summer, according to The Sun. Los Blancos believe that the 25-year-old favors a move to join fellow England internationals Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold, despite Bayern Munich joining them, Liverpool and Barcelona in the race to sign him as a free agent. The Reds are looking to make a big defensive signing in January, but Guéhi reportedly isn’t interested in a mid-season move.

– Having reported Barcelona’s interest in Levante forward Karl Etta Eyong yesterday, Mundo Deportivo are now suggesting that the Blaugrana are also interested in Strasbourg‘s Joaquín Panichelli. A bicycle kick by the the 23-year-old in the UEFA Conference League group stage against Polish side Jagiellonia caught the eye, but Barca are more impressed by his tally of nine goals in 10 Ligue 1 appearances so far this season. This comes as Barca are not currently in a position to sign or register a world-class striker such as Atletico Madrid’s Julián Álvarez due to financial issues.

– Gazzetta dello Sport has suggested that Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez has until January to prove that he should stay at AC Milan, even though the 24-year-old only joined from Feyenoord for €28.5 million last January. In another report, Gazzetta states that the Rossoneri are looking for goal scorers and Gimenez could be involved in a swap deal for Roma’s Artem Dovbyk. Milan are also interested in Manchester United‘s Joshua Zirkzee, Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli and Eintracht Frankfurt‘s Jonathan Burkardt.

– Bayern Munich are seriously considering making an offer to sign Feyenoord right back Givairo Read, as reported by Sky Sports Deutschland, and are already in talks. The 19-year-old recently signed a contract that runs until 2029 but the Netherlands U19 international is aware of the interest. It could still be a complicated deal for Bayern to complete due to attention from the Premier League, with Liverpool also reported to be interested.

– Barcelona are closely monitoring Sao Paulo midfielder Gustavo Zabarelli, as reported by Sport. The 16-year-old has an Italian passport, which could mean the club don’t have to wait until his 18th birthday to sign him, while Sao Paulo have allowed young players to leave in recent times due to their financial struggles. Zabarelli is currently training with VfB Stuttgart for “a few weeks,” while Ajax and Benfica are also keen on a permanent move.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison would be keen to rejoin Everton with the Toffees keeping a close eye on his situation. (TEAMtalk)

– Premier League clubs have approached Senny Mayulu but the 19-year-old midfielder is getting closer to renewing his Paris Saint-Germain contract until 2030. (Nicolo Schira)

– Barcelona defender Eric Garcia has Chelsea and Tottenham on his trail but has agreed to sign a new contract. (TBR)

– Manchester United are not in talks over the signing of AIK forward Kevin Filling, 16, despite reports to the contrary. (Manchester Evening News)

– Aston Villa will only have an obligation to make Harvey Elliott‘s loan from Liverpool permanent if the midfielder plays a certain number of matches for them. Bundesliga clubs are among those still showing an interest in the 22-year-old. (Daily Mail)

– Borussia Dortmund are negotiating new contracts for defender Nico Schlotterbeck and forward Karim Adeyemi, but whether a release clause should be included is a topic of discussion in both situations. (Sky Sports Deutschland)

– FC Cologne are keeping a very close eye on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Salih Ozcan‘s situation and there have been many other enquiries. The 27-year-old could be allowed to leave in January, while his contract ends in the summer and is unlikely to be renewed. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Hoffenheim are negotiating to extend Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab‘s contract but will offload the 20-year-old winger in January if a deal can’t be agreed, as they want to avoid losing him for free in the summer. He has received interest from top Bundesliga clubs. (Sky Sports Deutschland)

– Premier League clubs have been monitoring 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder Tommy Marques but the Blaugrana trust him. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Paris Saint-Germain won’t make a signing in the January transfer window unless there is a significant departure, and they have no intention of letting defender Lucas Beraldo leave. (Le10 Sport)

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Rams star Puka Nacua fined by NFL after renewed referee criticism and close loss to Seahawks

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December 20, 2025

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Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua’s tumultuous Thursday began with an apology and ended with more controversial remarks.

In between, he had a career-best performance.

After catching 12 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns in Thursday’s overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Nacua once again expressed his frustration with how NFL referees handled the game.

Nacua previously suggested game officials shared similarities to attorneys. The remarks came after the third-year wideout claimed some referees throw flags during games to ramp up their camera time.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua warms up before a game against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)

After the Seahawks 38-37 win propelled Seattle to the top spot in the NFC standings, Nacua took a veiled shot at the game’s officials.

“Can you say i was wrong. Appreciate you stripes for your contribution. Lol,” he wrote on X.

The Pro Bowler added that his statement on X was made in “a moment of frustration after a tough, intense game like that.”

RAMS STAR PUKA NACUA ACCUSES REFS OF MAKING UP CALLS TO GET ON TV: ‘THE WORST’

“It was just a lack of awareness and just some frustration,” Nacua said. “I know there were moments where I feel like, ‘Man, you watch the other games and you think of the calls that some guys get and you wish you could get some of those.’ But that’s just how football has played, and I’ll do my job in order to work my technique to make sure that there’s not an issue with the call.”

But, this time, Nacua’s criticism resulted in a hefty fine. The league issued a $25,000 penalty, according to NFL Network.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) runs with the ball during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Nacua had expressed aggravation on social media just days after the 24-year-old asserted during a livestream appearance with internet personalities Adin Ross and N3on that “the refs are the worst.”

“Some of the rules aren’t … these guys want to be … these guys are lawyers. They want to be on TV too,” Nacua said, per ESPN. “You don’t think he’s texting his friends in the group chat like, ‘Yo, you guys just saw me on “Sunday Night Football.” That wasn’t P.I., but I called it.'”

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

On Thursday, reporters asked Nacua if he wanted to clarify his stance on the suggestion referees actively seek being in front of cameras during games.

“No, I don’t,” he replied.

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Also on Thursday, Nacua apologized for performing a gesture that plays upon antisemitic tropes.

“I had no idea this act was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people,” the receiver said in an Instagram post. “I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry or hate of another group of people.”

Rams coach Sean McVay dismissed the idea that all the off-field chatter surrounding Nacua was a distraction leading up to Los Angeles’ clash with its NFC West division rival.

“It wasn’t a distraction at all,” McVay said. “Did you think his play showed he was distracted? I didn’t think so either. He went off today.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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2 suspects arrested in killing of Ecuador defender

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December 20, 2025

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Dec 19, 2025, 04:25 PM ET

Ecuadorian police have arrested two suspects in the killing of soccer player Mario Pineida, who was shot in an attack this week that also killed his partner and wounded his mother, underscoring the rising violence in the Andean nation.

The 33-year-old Barcelona de Guayaquil defender and former national soccer team player was shot and killed on Wednesday. Latin American soccer clubs and fans have since mourned his death.

Ecuador’s prosecutor’s office said on Friday on X that suspects Cristian P.G. and Jimnery P.B appeared before a judge, who then ordered their so-called preventive arrests, based on the judge’s understanding that there’s enough evidence against them as well as a risk of them fleeing from justice.

Police said the shooting attack took place in Samanes, a northern neighborhood of the coastal city of Guayaquil, some 265 kilometers (165 miles) southwest of the capital, Quito.

Security camera footage from the scene shows Pineida and his partner leaving a butcher shop and then being shot by two men, one wearing a motorcycle helmet and the other a cap. Local authorities have not released the name of Pineida’s partner.

Pineida played eight games for Ecuador but was not part of the team qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. His last game for Ecuador was at the 2021 Copa América, as a late substitute in a group-stage game against Brazil. He also played in the 2017 edition.

In November, a 16-year-old soccer player of Independiente del Valle died from a stray bullet, also in Guayaquil. Two months earlier, Maicol Valencia and Leandro Yépez, both players of Exapromo Costa, and Jonathan González, of 22 de Junio died from gunshot wounds.

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Oregon, Ole Miss and other uniforms from the first round of the College Football Playoff

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December 19, 2025

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Oregon, Ole Miss and other uniforms from the first round of the College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff is as big a stage as you’ll find in the sport — a stage on which eight teams will be performing across four games Friday and Saturday as part of the competition’s first round.

Fittingly, participating teams will bring their A-game in the uniform department, with the national spotlight settling on their program for the weekend. Oregon — unsurprisingly given its seemingly unending closet of thread combinations — is setting the bar with a strong green look. Oklahoma is rocking their iconic crimson jerseys. Other programs are putting their best foot forward with icy white combinations or spiced-up traditional home uniforms with CFP bling.

Here’s what every team will be wearing in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Oregon

Going Green.

CFP First Round uni combo for the Ducks. Wear green on Saturday!#GoDucks x @CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/rmR7VodQLS

— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) December 18, 2025