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Vitinha and Marquinhos Score Late to Secure 2-2 PSG Lille Draw
Paris Saint-Germain erased a two-goal deficit against Lille as Vitinha and Marquinhos scored in stoppage time to earn a 2-2 draw.
Phil Neumann Double Secures 2-1 Birmingham Win Over Wrexham
Birmingham City ended their winless start to the season with a 2-1 victory at Wrexham behind two Phil Neumann headers.
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 978th Career Goal in Al Nassr 2-1 Win Over Al Taawoun
Cristiano Ronaldo secured a 2-1 victory for Al Nassr against Al Taawoun, scoring the decisive goal in the 50th minute to keep his side atop the table.
Haaland and Cherki Braces Secure 4-1 Manchester City Victory at Selhurst Park
Manchester City moved to two wins from two matches as Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland both struck twice in a 4-1 win against Crystal Palace.
Andrés Guardado Appointed Assistant Coach Under Rafael Márquez for 2030 Cycle
Mexico’s all-time appearance leader Andrés Guardado joins Rafael Márquez’s technical staff alongside Juan Manuel Lillo to lead the national team through 2030.
Aston Villa Complete £65m Signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea
Aston Villa secured Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson for a total package of £65 million on Friday to replace Al Hilal-bound Ollie Watkins.
Inter Miami Names Cristian González Manager Amid 5-Game Winless Streak
Inter Miami announced Cristian 'Kily' González as the new head coach while the team occupies second place in the Eastern Conference with 39 points.
Gabriel Martinelli Finalizing €65m Al Hilal Transfer After 61-Game Season
Arsenal and Al Hilal are exchanging draft documents for the transfer of Gabriel Martinelli in a deal worth up to €65 million ($76m).
Julián Álvarez Ruled Out of Sevilla Trip After Missing Three Training Sessions
Diego Simeone confirmed Julián Álvarez will not feature in Saturday's LaLiga game at Sevilla following the forward's three-day absence from training.
Bournemouth and Sunderland Set for AC Milan UEFA Europa League Clashes
AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland have been drawn against AC Milan in the UEFA Europa League, marking a historic return to continental competition for both clubs.
Ruben Amorim Confirms Rafael Leão Transfer Exit After 291 Milan Games
Coach Ruben Amorim has placed Rafael Leão on the transfer list, omitting the 27-year-old from the squad for Friday's Serie A fixture against Venezia.
Carlos Baleba to Miss 2-3 Weeks as Man Utd Look to Rebound from 2-0 Hull Loss
New £70 million signing Carlos Baleba is sidelined for up to three weeks with an ankle injury and will miss Manchester United's upcoming clash against Ipswich.
Welbeck Scores on Debut as Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea Defeat Luton Town 2-0
Danny Welbeck netted a 50th-minute header on his debut to help Chelsea secure a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over League One side Luton Town.
Sabah FK Reaches Champions League Phase After 6-4 Aggregate Playoff Victory
Sabah FK secured a spot in the Champions League league phase following a 5-2 victory in Romania that finalized a 6-4 aggregate win against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
MLS Suspends Guillermo Hoyos for Late Kickoffs Following 2-1 Toronto Loss
Inter Miami head coach Guillermo Hoyos will serve a one-match suspension during the August 29 fixture against CF Montréal at Nu Stadium.
Inter Miami Appoints Kily González to Replace Guillermo Hoyos
Cristian 'Kily' González joins Inter Miami as head coach following the club's five-match winless streak in MLS and Leagues Cup play.
Chelsea Agree £7.5m Deal for Emiliano Martínez to Replace Robert Sánchez
Chelsea have secured a £7.5 million deal for Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who joins from Aston Villa on a two-year contract.
Rodri Debuts as Raphinha and Fermín López Secure 2-0 Barcelona Win
Midfielder Rodri made his first appearance for Barcelona following a €60 million transfer during a 2-0 LaLiga victory against Athletic Club.
PSG to Face Barcelona as Arsenal Draws Real Madrid in Champions League Draw
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona and travel to Manchester City following the 36-team league phase draw in Monaco.
Adidas Unveils 2026-27 Match Balls Amid $45M Nike Takeover Reports
Adidas has launched neon and golden-orange 'Star Ball' designs for the 2026-27 season, potentially the last before a $45 million-a-year Nike contract begins.
Julian Hall signs 4-year New York Red Bulls deal after 12-goal season
Striker Julian Hall has signed a new four-year contract with the New York Red Bulls, extending his stay through the 2029-30 MLS season.
Fiorentina Open Joshua Zirkzee Loan Negotiations After Man Utd Defeat
Fiorentina are discussing a loan deal for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee following his omission from the lineup during a 2-0 loss to Hull City.
Atlético Reject €100m Barcelona Bid for Julián Álvarez Amid FIFA Complaint
Atlético Madrid's Board of Directors unanimously voted to block the Julián Álvarez transfer to Barcelona despite a bid exceeding €100 million.
Barcelona Secure Dominik Livakovic on Contract Through 2030
Croatia international goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic joins Barcelona from Fenerbahçe, signing a long-term deal to bolster the Catalan side's defensive depth.