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Mourinho Debuts at Espanyol With Mbappé, Viní Jr, and Bellingham Trio
José Mourinho begins his second stint at Real Madrid this Saturday against Espanyol, managing a squad featuring Kylian Mbappé and club-record signing Yan Diomande.
Arsenal Wins Title by 7 Points as Premier League 2026-27 Season Kicks Off
Arsenal secured the 2025-26 Premier League title with a seven-point lead over Manchester City before signing Bruno Guimaraes.
Brenden Aaronson Inks 3-Year Leeds Deal After 129 Club Appearances
United States attacker Brenden Aaronson has signed a new three-year contract to stay at Leeds United following a season with four goals and five assists.
Arsenal Hosts Coventry as Haaland Sweeps 15 Golden Boot Prediction Votes
Arsenal opens the 2026-27 season against Coventry City while Erling Haaland enters the year following a seven-touch performance in a 3-0 Community Shield loss.
Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna to End 11-Year Retirement
Brazil legend Ronaldinho, 46, has officially signed with Italian third-division club Ravenna following a surprise announcement in June.
Michael Carrick Rejects 'Easy Start' Claims Ahead of Hull City Trip
Michael Carrick begins his first full season at Manchester United with a trip to Championship playoff winners Hull City on Saturday.
Brighton Reject £50m Liverpool Bid for Injured Yankuba Minteh
Liverpool's £50 million ($68m) offer for Yankuba Minteh has been turned down by Brighton & Hove Albion as the Reds seek to replace Mohamed Salah.
Man City Negotiate Allan Elias Deal as Savinho and Marmoush Target Spurs
Manchester City are in talks to sign 22-year-old Palmeiras winger Allan Elias while Savinho and Omar Marmoush negotiate moves to Tottenham.
Alonso Confirms Enzo Fernández Stays at Chelsea for £120M Valuation
Xabi Alonso reaffirmed Enzo Fernández's status as a Chelsea player following a failed move to Manchester City before the August 14 deadline.
João Cancelo Joins Barça on Free Transfer After Al Hilal Contract Termination
João Cancelo has signed a three-year contract with Barcelona, becoming the first player this century to win four of Europe's top five leagues.
Inter Milan Finalize €35m Agreement for Liverpool Midfielder Curtis Jones
Inter Milan have secured the signature of Curtis Jones for an initial €30m plus €5m in bonuses, ending the midfielder's 228-game career at Liverpool.
Christian Pulisic Returns to Milan Training Following 4-1 World Cup Loss
Christian Pulisic rejoined AC Milan training on Tuesday after recovering from a microfracture sustained during the United States' 4-1 defeat against Belgium.
Manchester United Weigh €16m Jorge Salinas Move as Liverpool Target £78m Wharton
Manchester United are considering triggering a €16 million release clause for Racing Santander left back Jorge Salinas following his European Under-19 Championship win.
Lee Kang-In scores 70th-minute debut goal in Atlético Madrid's 2-0 win over Málaga
Summer signing Lee Kang-In broke the deadlock in the 70th minute as Atlético Madrid secured a 2-0 victory against Málaga at the Metropolitano.
Barça Win Joan Gamper Trophy 2-1 as Anthony Gordon Misses Debut Penalty
Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory over Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy behind goals from Hamza Abdelkarim and Raphinha.
Brighton Players Refund 407 Fans for Arctic Circle Playoff vs Tromso
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk confirmed the squad will pay for 407 fans' tickets for the UEFA Conference League playoff against Tromso.
Haji Wright Sidelined 12 Weeks as Coventry City Prepares for Arsenal Opener
United States forward Haji Wright will miss up to 12 weeks of action due to a serious quad injury ahead of Coventry City's Premier League return.
Barcelona Halts €100m Julián Álvarez Transfer Pursuit After Atlético Rejection
Barcelona has paused its pursuit of Julián Álvarez following a rejected €100m offer and Atlético Madrid's refusal to sell the Argentina international.
Man United Pursue Carlos Baleba Deal Following £85m Midfield Spend
Manchester United have contacted Brighton regarding a move for Carlos Baleba, who has made 92 Premier League appearances since 2023.
Mourinho Details Why Rodri Chose Barcelona Over Real Madrid Offer
Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has officially joined Barcelona from Manchester City after rejecting a significant contract offer from Real Madrid.
2026 FC 100: PSG Leads With 13 Players After Champions League Title
The 2026 FC 100 highlights 13 Paris Saint-Germain players and 10 Arsenal stars following the Gunners' first Premier League title in over 20 years.
Newcastle Target Nico González Following Guimarães’ £75M Arsenal Exit
Newcastle United have opened talks with Manchester City for 24-year-old midfielder Nico González, who has made 59 appearances for the Premier League champions.
Sporting KC Signs André Luiz for Record $18M From Olympiacos
Sporting Kansas City has secured Brazilian forward André Luiz on a five-year contract for a club-record $18 million transfer fee.
Crystal Palace Signs Zavier Gozo for $15M After 11-Goal Contribution Season
Crystal Palace has completed the signing of 19-year-old wing-back Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake on a five-year contract.