Latest Football (Soccer) News

📅January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
January 2026 soccer headlines feature Manchester United targeting Rúben Neves, 2026 World Cup travel issues from Trump ban, and top managers like Klopp available amid transfers.
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Man United Eye Rúben Neves as Carrick's First Signing

Michael Carrick, set as interim Manchester United manager, targets Al Hilal's Rúben Neves for a £20 million January transfer. The Old Trafford board is open to wishlist moves this window.Source 1 Neves, 28, could be the first arrival under Carrick until season's end.Source 1

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N'Golo Kanté in Talks with Fenerbahce

Al Ittihad's N'Golo Kanté, 34, is negotiating with Fenerbahce amid European interest. He's stalled on a Saudi extension and could depart for a transfer fee this month.Source 1 Multiple clubs eye his contract situation.Source 1

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Lewandowski Could Extend Barcelona Stay

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, 37, may sign a contract extension despite Saudi and Chicago Fire interest. No decision yet, with a key meeting planned before summer.Source 1 His future remains undecided at Camp Nou.Source 1

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Juventus Monitoring Liverpool's Federico Chiesa

Juventus continues to track Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa's situation. Interest persists as per recent reports from Tuttosport.Source 1 No further developments specified yet.Source 1

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Roma Agree €25M Deal for Marseille's Robinio Vaz

Roma has finalized a €25 million transfer for Marseille forward Robinio Vaz. The deal is confirmed by Corriere dello Sport sources.Source 1 This bolsters Roma's attack this window.Source 1

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Trump Travel Ban Impacts Senegal and Ivory Coast World Cup Fans

A Trump travel ban leaves Senegal and Ivory Coast supporters in limbo for 2026 World Cup games in the US. Senegal faces France and Norway at MetLife; Ivory Coast plays Ecuador and Curacao in Philadelphia.Source 3 Coaches hope for visa solutions similar to past events.Source 3

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Alan Rothenberg Reflects on US Soccer's Rise Ahead of 2026 World Cup

In his book 'The Big Bounce,' Alan Rothenberg details transforming US soccer via 1984 Olympics and 1994 World Cup. He proposes expanding 2026 tournament to 64 teams with single elimination.Source 2 Rothenberg remains active at 86, attending this summer's event.Source 2

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Top Managers Unemployed: Klopp and Zidane Available

Elite managers like Jürgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane top the list of those without jobs in January 2026. They are in high demand amid club needs.Source 4 Others join this pool of available talent.Source 4

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Multiple Clubs Track FC Porto's Francisco Moura

Atletico Madrid and Newcastle monitor FC Porto left-back Francisco Moura. Interest is building per Rudy Galetti reports.Source 1 A potential move could occur soon.Source 1

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Cruz Azul Target Mexico's Hirving Lozano

Cruz Azul eyes San Diego and Mexico winger Hirving Lozano. Interest confirmed by Cesar Luis Merlo.Source 1 This could bring the international back to Liga MX.Source 1

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PSG Scout FC Porto's Alberto Costa

Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing FC Porto right-back Alberto Costa. Tuttosport reports ongoing interest.Source 1 A bid may follow in the transfer window.Source 1