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Real Madrid Expect More Academy Players to Leave

Real Madrid expect more academy players to leave this summer as the club continues a record-breaking run of youth-player sales.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Football Gists

Argentina Stars Rally Around Messi After Father’s Death

Argentina players rallied around Lionel Messi after the death of his father Jorge, with Leandro Paredes revealing plans to travel to Rosario.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Football Gists

Luis Suárez Sends Emotional Message to Messi After Jorge’s Death

Luis Suárez has sent an emotional message of support to Lionel Messi and his family following the death of Jorge Messi.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Football Gists

Lionel Messi Says Final Farewell to Father Jorge

Lionel Messi returned to Argentina with his family for the private funeral of his father, Jorge Messi, who died aged 68

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

World Cup 2026

Messi Was Targeted by Serious World Cup Threats

Lionel Messi was targeted by multiple serious threats during the 2026 World Cup, according to internal police reports

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Argentina Backs Infantino Despite Growing FIFA Revolt

Argentina's Football Association has publicly backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino as pressure mounts on his leadership over the abandoned FIFA rights proposal

By Michael Evalls · 7 Aug 2026

FIFA to Cover Most of Manuel Ugarte Salary After ACL Injury

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is set to receive salary protection from FIFA after suffering an ACL injury during Uruguay's World Cup defeat to Spain.

By Michael Evalls · 6 Aug 2026

Uruguay Appoints Diego Forlán As National Team Head Coach

Uruguay has ushered in a new chapter by appointing legendary former striker Diego Forlán as the national team’s new head coach, entrusting one of the country’s greatest football icons with the responsibility of restoring La Celeste to the summit of international football.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 6 Aug 2026

Transfers

Real Madrid Expect More Academy Players to Leave

Real Madrid expect more academy players to leave this summer as the club continues a record-breaking run of youth-player sales.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Everton and Crystal Palace Agree Sensational Dwight McNeil–Brennan Johnson Swap Deal

Everton and Crystal Palace have reportedly agreed a straight swap deal involving Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson, with medicals scheduled for both players today.

By David Ale · 10 Aug 2026

Fabregas Welcomes Trevoh Chalobah to Como

Trevoh Chalobah has officially joined Como from Chelsea on a five-year contract in a reported €30m deal plus potential add-ons.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Darwin Núñez Set to Join Trabzonspor on Loan and Reunite With Mohamed Salah

Darwin Núñez is reportedly set to join Trabzonspor on loan from Al-Hilal, where he could reunite with former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah.

By David Ale · 10 Aug 2026

African Football

Malawi Make History by Qualifying for First World Cup

Malawi have qualified for their first-ever Women’s World Cup after beating Ghana 2-1 in the WAFCON quarter-finals

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Nigeria Face South Africa in Crucial WAFCON Play-Off

Nigeria face South Africa on August 13 for a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament after their WAFCON quarter-final exits

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Cameroon Shock Nigeria At Half-Time Through Nyadjou Myriam’s Stunning Strike

Cameroon have stunned defending champions Nigeria by taking a 1–0 lead into half-time of their WAFCON 2026 quarter-final clash in Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 9 Aug 2026

Kun Khalifat FC Sale Saga Takes Dramatic Turn Before NPFL27

Kun Khalifat FC's ownership has become a major talking point after the NPFL announced a prospective takeover, before the club denied it was for sale

By Michael Evalls · 8 Aug 2026

Champions League

O'Neill hopes Engels and Johnston stay for Celtic's Champions League qualifiers

Celtic will face LASK in the Champions League play-off round later this month, and Martin O'Neill wants to keep two key players until then.

By Collins Godfrey · 6 Aug 2026

Fabregas: Como squad will be limited for Champions League campaign

Como are set to embark on their first-ever season in the Champions League, though head coach Cesc Fabregas has his concerns.

By Collins Godfrey · 3 Aug 2026

Joan Garcia dreaming of Champions League glory with Barcelona this season

Joan Garcia enjoyed a strong debut campaign with Barcelona last season, and now has his sights set on European glory at Camp Nou.

By Collins Godfrey · 3 Aug 2026

Champions League Confirms Date for 2026/27 League Phase Draw

UEFA has confirmed that the 2026/27 Champions League league phase draw will be held on Thursday, 27 August, with Europe's top clubs set to discover their opponents for the new campaign.

By David Ale · 27 Jul 2026

Premier League

Bruno Guimarães Reveals Why He Joined Arsenal

Bruno Guimarães says he wants to win trophies and make history after completing his £75m move from Newcastle United to Arsenal.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Andrey Santos Reveals His Big Man United Ambition

Andrey Santos has embraced life at Manchester United and wants to help the club win major trophies after joining from Chelsea this summer.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Giggs Opens Rashford Debate as United Plan No14

Marcus Rashford could rebuild his Manchester United career wearing No.14, with Ryan Giggs reportedly backing a second chance for the forward.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Marcus Rashford Returns to Carrington After Barcelona Loan

Marcus Rashford has returned to Carrington after his Barcelona loan ended, with Manchester United considering a fresh start for the forward.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

La Liga

Szczęsny Has Shared the Pitch With Goalkeeping Legends

Wojciech Szczęsny competed with Alisson and Buffon, returned from retirement with Barcelona and now mentors first-choice keeper Joan García

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Barcelona Name Lewandowski Among Club Legends

Barcelona have added Robert Lewandowski to their official list of legendary players after four seasons and 120 goals for the club

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Real Madrid Set for Key Returns After World Cup

Real Madrid are set to welcome back Mbappé, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Konaté and Cucurella as Mourinho prepares for the new season.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Madrid captain Valverde enjoying tough love from Mourinho

Jose Mourinho's strict management methods will get the best out of Real Madrid this season, believes captain Federico Valverde.

By Collins Godfrey · 9 Aug 2026

Analysis

Luis Díaz Shines as Bayern Beat Aston Villa in Pre-Season

Bayern Munich defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in Hong Kong as Luis Díaz impressed off the bench and Vincent Kompany's side ended their Asia tour with victory

By Michael Evalls · 7 Aug 2026

Kompany Explains Why Bundesliga Is Better Than Every League Except the Premier League

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says the Bundesliga is Europe's second-best league, claiming only the Premier League ranks higher because of its financial power

By Michael Evalls · 7 Aug 2026

Manchester United Receive FIFA Compensation Following Ugarte’s Long-Term Injury

Before the start of the 2026/27 season, Manchester United have received a significant financial boost following the serious injury suffered by midfielder Manuel Ugarte during the FIFA World Cup.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 6 Aug 2026

Kerolin hopes to emulate idols Ronaldinho and Neymar at Barca

Kerolin completed a record transfer to Barcelona on Tuesday, with the intention of following in the footsteps of former Brazilian greats.

By Collins Godfrey · 6 Aug 2026

Biography

Franco Baresi Dies at 66: Football Mourns the Loss Of An Italian And AC Milan Icon

The football world is in mourning following the death of AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi at the age of 66, bringing to an end the life of one of the greatest defenders to ever Grace the sport.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 31 Jul 2026

From the Concrete Floors of Colombes to the World Biggest Stage: France Manu Koné is the Truth and Solution to Many Europe’s Club Midfield Crisis

An average kid from the Parisian banlieues doesn't just make it out by accident; they bleed, sweat, and survive.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 9 Jul 2026

Profiling Karim Adeyemi: The German Speedster Target for FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona is making concrete moves in the summer transfer window, placing Borussia Dortmund’s electric forward Karim Adeyemi at the top of their wishlist

By Akubueze Ebube Joshua · 9 Jul 2026