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Arsenal Secure 3-0 Community Shield Victory Over Manchester City in Cardiff
Arsenal claimed the Community Shield on Sunday with a 3-0 win against Manchester City, featuring a goal from Riccardo Calafiori just 23 seconds into the match.
Cristiano Ronaldo Signals Retirement: 41-Year-Old Eyes End of 25-Year Career
Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated he will likely retire after this season, despite an Al Nassr contract that runs through June 2027.
Guimarães and Anderson Debut in Community Shield as Martinelli is Dropped
Bruno Guimarães makes his first Arsenal start in the Community Shield following a £75 million move from Newcastle United.
Wrexham Target Premier League After 2-2 Draw Costs Play-off Spot
Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney reiterated their Wrexham Premier League goal following a season where a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough left the club in seventh place.
Arteta Faces Maresca's City in Cardiff as Nine PL Clubs Change Managers
Mikel Arteta prepares Arsenal for a Community Shield clash against Enzo Maresca's Manchester City in Cardiff following nine managerial changes across the league.
Nashville SC Routs Inter Miami 4-1 as Messi Misses Third Straight Penalty
Lionel Messi failed to convert a 23rd-minute penalty in a 4-1 loss to Nashville SC, marking his third consecutive miss from the spot.
Maresca Names Dias and Haaland to Manchester City Leadership Group
Enzo Maresca has confirmed Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland as current captains while delaying final Manchester City leadership decisions until the transfer window closes.
PSG Sign Mika Godts for $63.6M as Winger Inks Five-Year Deal
Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of 21-year-old winger Mika Godts from Ajax for a fee reaching €55 million.
Madjo Scores Four as Semenyo Tallies Five Assists in Premier League Preseason
Brian Madjo netted four goals for Aston Villa during the Premier League preseason, including a strike in a 2-1 UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG.
Michael Carrick Leads Man United After £83m Summer Spend on Santos and Tielemans
Michael Carrick enters his first full season as Manchester United head coach following the £48 million signing of Andrey Santos and £35 million arrival of Youri Tielemans.
Dest and Pepi Combine for Winner in PSV Eindhoven's 2-1 Victory Over Excelsior
United States international Ricardo Pepi scored in the 56th minute to secure a 2-1 PSV Eindhoven victory against Excelsior on Saturday.
Mohamed Salah Debuts in 58th Minute of Trabzonspor’s 1-1 Draw at Kasımpaşa
Mohamed Salah made his first appearance for Trabzonspor as a second-half substitute during a 1-1 Süper Lig draw against Kasımpaşa.
Manchester United Falls 4-2 to AC Milan as Marcus Rashford Returns
Manchester United suffered a 4-2 preseason defeat to AC Milan in Wroclaw despite goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu.
AC Milan Beat Manchester United 4-2 as Fernandes Misses Penalty in Wroclaw
AC Milan defeated Manchester United 4-2 in Poland, featuring a missed Bruno Fernandes penalty and Marcus Rashford’s first appearance since his Barcelona loan.
Djed Spence Joins Inter Milan for €30m After 85 Tottenham Appearances
England defender Djed Spence has completed a €30 million move to Inter Milan following a World Cup campaign where he started a semifinal against Argentina.
Morgan Rogers Scores 9 Minutes Into Chelsea Debut in 3-1 Real Sociedad Win
Morgan Rogers found the net just nine minutes into his Chelsea debut as the Blues defeated Real Sociedad 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Cristian Romero Joins Atlético Madrid in €40m Deal After 156 Spurs Appearances
Cristian Romero has completed a transfer to Atlético Madrid for a total fee of €40 million, ending a five-year stint at Tottenham Hotspur.
Barcelona and Real Madrid Unveil 2026-27 Third Kits Featuring 1990s Throwbacks
Barcelona and Real Madrid have released their 2026-27 third kits, featuring a teal 1990s throwback for Barça and a rose-tinted design for Los Blancos.
LaLiga 2026-27 Season Kicks Off Without Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético
The LaLiga 2026-27 season begins Saturday with seven clubs granted extra rest following the FIFA World Cup semifinals.
PSG Complete €55m Signing of World Cup Hero Ferran Torres from Barcelona
Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain in a €55 million deal after scoring the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina.
Chelsea Retain Enzo Fernandez After £120m Transfer Deadline Passes
Enzo Fernandez is expected to remain at Chelsea for the upcoming campaign after potential suitors failed to meet a £120 million valuation by Friday.
Arteta Enters Final Year of Arsenal Deal Ahead of City Clash
Mikel Arteta addresses his contract status as Arsenal prepares for the Community Shield against Manchester City in Cardiff.
Jiménez Penalty Secures 2-2 Draw for Wolves Against Blackburn at Molineux
Raúl Jiménez marked his return to Molineux with a 93rd-minute penalty to earn Wolves a 2-2 draw against Blackburn Rovers.
Shakhtar Donetsk Targets Chelsea’s 40,000-Seat Stamford Bridge for UCL Home
Shakhtar Donetsk aims to host Champions League fixtures at Stamford Bridge as they move operations to London for the upcoming European campaign.