SOCCER

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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad.

Blatter was the latest international soccer figure to call into question the suitability of the United States as a host country. He called for the boycott in a post on X that supported Mark Pieth’s comments in an interview last week with the Swiss newspaper Der Bund.

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Arsenal are hunting their fifth straight Premier League home win against old foes Manchester United this weekend as they look to stay clear of a faltering chasing pack.

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Manchester United handed Arsenal their first home defeat of the season with a dramatic 3-2 victory on Sunday, a result that reopened the Premier League title race. Aston Villa also took advantage as they beat Newcastle 2-0 to move within four points of the league leaders.

Villa's win at St James' Park lifted Unai Emery's side level on points with Manchester City, who were among the beneficiaries of Arsenal's slip at the Emirates Stadium. The weekend's results have tightened the race at the top and renewed belief among several challengers.

Just a week after dismantling City in the Manchester derby, United continued their strong run under new manager Michael Carrick. Matheus Cunha was the hero in north London, scoring a spectacular late winner to silence the home crowd and cap a memorable comeback.

Arsenal had taken the lead through a Lisandro Martinez own goal, but their advantage did not last long. Bryan Mbeumo punished a mistake by Martin Zubimendi to bring United level, before Patrick Dorgu struck early in the second half to put the visitors ahead.

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Manchester United have confirmed that Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The Brazilian midfielder joined the club in 2022 from Real Madrid and has played 146 times.

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Trinity Rodman has secured a $2 million-a-year deal with the Washington Spirit, making her the highest-paid female player in the history of the game. The three-year agreement, which runs through 2028, ends Rodman’s brief period of free agency that began on New Year’s Eve. The 23-year-old star is now set to earn a package that sets a new financial benchmark for professional women's football globally.

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Netherlands midfielder Quinten Timber, the twin brother of Arsenal defender Jurrien, has signed for Marseille from Feyenoord, the Ligue 1 club announced on Friday.

BBC Sport reports that Frank is under considerable scrutiny as the club evaluates his seven-month tenure. Although Spurs have publicly backed him, Saturday's home defeat to West Ham increased pressure on the Danish coach.