Latest Football (Soccer) News

đź“…February 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Key soccer news includes England's 2026 World Cup warm-ups, MLS transfers and roster moves, Aston Villa's Premier League win, and Ronaldo Jr.'s youth tournament return.
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England Schedules World Cup Friendlies vs New Zealand and Costa Rica

England will play New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10 in Florida as final preparations for the 2026 World Cup.Source 7Source 9Source 11 The matches aim to acclimatize the team to hot conditions before their Group L games against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.Source 7Source 9 Venues in Tampa, Orlando, or Miami are expected.Source 7

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Aston Villa Edges Brighton in Premier League Thriller

Aston Villa secured a narrow victory over Brighton on February 11, boosting their title race and Champions League hopes.Source 3 Ollie Watkins and Jadon Sancho linked up effectively, with a late own goal by Jack Hinchliffe sealing the win.Source 3 The result helps Villa gain ground on rivals after recent home losses.Source 3

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Nashville SC Transfers Jonny Pérez to Guadalajara for Record Fee

Nashville SC sold Mexican-American midfielder Jonny Pérez to Guadalajara for a team-record $3 million plus a sell-on clause.Source 2 This is part of active MLS transactions in the 2026 offseason.Source 2 Pérez's departure highlights Nashville's roster reshaping.Source 2

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LA Galaxy Acquires 2026 International Roster Slot from Austin FC

LA Galaxy traded $240,000 in 2026 GAM to Austin FC for an international roster slot, returning it in July.Source 8 The move enhances Galaxy's flexibility for signings ahead of the season.Source 8 Announced on February 11.Source 8

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Nashville SC Extends Midfielder Eddi Tagseth's Contract

Nashville Soccer Club extended Eddi Tagseth's deal through 2027 with an option year.Source 12 The announcement came on February 11, securing the midfielder's future.Source 12 Tagseth bolsters Nashville's midfield depth.Source 12

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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Returns for Portugal U-16 at Algarve Tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo's son will play for Portugal U-16 from February 12-17, facing Japan (Feb 12), Netherlands (Feb 14), and Germany (Feb 17).Source 5 This marks his return to international youth action.Source 5 Early signs point to him as a rising star.Source 5

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Jhon Durán Joins Zenit on Loan from Al-Nassr

Colombian forward Jhon Durán moved on loan from Al-Nassr to Zenit for 2.8 million euros on February 9.Source 4 The transfer is among recent confirmed global moves.Source 4 Durán seeks more playing time.Source 4

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Stjarnan vs B93 Copenhagen Friendly Set for Today

International club friendly between Stjarnan and B93 Copenhagen kicks off February 12 at 2:00 PM.Source 1 Live scores, stats, and highlights available.Source 1 B93 recently won 2-0 and 4-1 in prior matches.Source 1

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MLS Sees Wave of Transfers Including Arias and Marshall-Rutty

Real Salt Lake loaned Juan Jose Arias from Atlético Nacional; CF Montréal traded Wiki Carmona and acquired Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty.Source 2 San Diego FC signed Bryce Duke for free amid active winter moves.Source 2 These bolster U22 and roster slots.Source 2

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Rumors Swirl Around Big Stars Potentially Joining MLS in 2026

Potential MLS targets include Lewandowski, Casemiro, Griezmann, Salah, Silva, Neymar, Ronaldo, and Stones.Source 10 Speculation heats up for high-profile signings.Source 10 No confirmations yet for 2026 season.Source 10

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New Transfer Rumors Feature Salah, Senesi, and More

Latest confirmed transfers and rumors involve Mohamed Salah, Senesi, Dewsbury-Hall in winter 2026 window.Source 6 Video highlights ongoing market activity.Source 6 Focus on Premier League and global moves.Source 6