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Barça Secure Rodri for €60m as Spain Captain Signs Four-Year Deal
Barcelona have completed the signing of Manchester City midfielder Rodri for an initial €60 million fee plus €16.5m in potential add-ons.
Mourinho Signs 3-Year Real Madrid Deal After 3-0 Schalke Preseason Win
José Mourinho officially returns to Real Madrid on a three-year contract following a preseason schedule that concluded with a 3-0 victory over Schalke.
Milan Nears €50m Moreira Deal as Leão Faces Roster Battle After 4-2 Win
AC Milan secured a 4-2 victory over Manchester United while preparing a €50 million move for Belgian international Diego Moreira.
Norway FA Chief Slams Gianni Infantino Over Kevin Lamour’s 'Unacceptable' Firing
Norway FA president Lise Klaveness condemned the dismissal of Kevin Lamour, which occurred 17 days after he criticized a $20 billion private equity plan.
Simeone Rejects €150m Real Madrid Bid to Build Around Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has officially declared Julián Álvarez unavailable for transfer despite a record-breaking offer from Real Madrid.
Colwill’s 98th-Minute Strike Rescues 1-1 Draw for Cardiff Against Wrexham
Rubin Colwill scored a ferocious free kick in the eighth minute of added time to cancel out Kieffer Moore's third-minute opener in a 1-1 Championship draw.
Documentary Reveals Guardiola Threatened to Quit After 2-0 Leverkusen Loss
A new Amazon Prime series details Pep Guardiola's worst run at Manchester City, including a stretch of nine losses in 13 games during autumn 2024.
Justine Madugu Sacked After South Africa Loss Ends Nigeria's World Cup Streak
Justine Madugu and his technical crew were dismissed by the NFF following a 2-1 defeat to South Africa that ended Nigeria's perfect World Cup qualification record.
Rubin Colwill Stuns Wrexham with 98th-Minute Equalizer in 1-1 Welsh Derby
Rubin Colwill scored a ferocious free kick in the eighth minute of added time to cancel out Kieffer Moore's third-minute strike in a 1-1 Championship draw.
Rodri Lands in Barcelona to Finalize €76.5 Million Move from Manchester City
Midfielder Rodri has arrived at El Prat airport to complete a €76.5 million transfer to Barcelona after seven seasons with Manchester City.
Man City Target €100m Ayyoub Bouaddi After 3-0 Community Shield Loss
Manchester City are finalizing a €100 million deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi to replace Rodri following his departure to Barcelona.
Strasbourg Sign Jacobo Ortega for €10m Amid €50m Double Sale to Ipswich
Strasbourg secured 20-year-old forward Jacobo Ortega on a five-year deal after generating €50m from selling Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara to Ipswich.
SFA Joins England and Wales in Withdrawing Gianni Infantino Support
The Scottish Football Association officially withdrew backing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on August 17, citing a lack of transparency regarding World Cup private investment plans.
Sergio Busquets Returns to Barcelona in Reserve Team Coaching Role
Former midfielder Sergio Busquets has joined Juliano Belletti’s staff at Barça Athletic in the Spanish fourth tier to begin his coaching career.
Arteta and Haaland Lead New Era for 2026-27 Premier League Season
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta is the only active manager to have won the league as the 2026-27 Premier League season begins without Klopp or Guardiola.
Sullivan Assists Twice as Union Rally Over NYCFC in 3-2 Yankee Stadium Thriller
Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan provided two assists as the Philadelphia Union overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat New York City FC 3-2.
10-Man Lens Secure 1-0 Victory Over PSG to Claim French Super Cup
Captain Florian Thauvin scored the decisive goal in the 32nd minute as Lens shock PSG to win the Trophee de Champions.
Arsenal Thrashes Man City 3-0: Calafiori Scores Fastest Goal Since 1968
Arsenal secured a 3-0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City, featuring a Riccardo Calafiori goal just 24 seconds into the match.
Cameroon Claim First WAFCON Title With 3-0 Victory Over Malawi
Cameroon secured their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations trophy by defeating Malawi 3-0 behind a first-half brace from Marie Ngah Manga.
Jérémy Jacquet Nets on Debut as Liverpool Defeat Como 2-0 at Anfield
New signing Jérémy Jacquet scored just before halftime to help Andoni Iraola's Liverpool secure a 2-0 victory over Como.
Bayern Munich Silent After Jamal Musiala Collapse in RB Leipzig Friendly
Jamal Musiala collapsed on the pitch shortly before the conclusion of Bayern Munich's friendly against RB Leipzig in 86-degree Fahrenheit heat.
Barça Secure €76.5M Rodri Deal as Ballon d'Or Winner Set for Spotify Camp Nou
Barcelona have brokered a €76.5 million agreement with Manchester City for midfielder Rodri, who is expected to arrive before the Joan Gamper Trophy match.
Bisiwu Brace and Yamal Penalty Secure 5-2 Barcelona Win Over Basel
Barcelona beat Basel 5-2 at St. Jakob's Park behind a late Jesse Bisiwu double and Lamine Yamal's first goal since winning the World Cup.
Mbappé and Espí Score in Real Madrid's 3-0 Win Over Schalke
Real Madrid concluded their preseason with a 3-0 victory against Schalke as Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the fifth minute.