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Hoyos Requests Privacy for Lionel Messi Following Return to Inter Miami
Lionel Messi returned to the pitch as a halftime substitute against Club León following the passing of his father, Jorge Messi, in Rosario.
Jeff Bezos-Backed Consortium Buys 30% Liverpool Stake in £5.5B Valuation Deal
Fenway Sports Group has sold a 30% minority stake in Liverpool FC to 1892 Holdings, a consortium involving Jeff Bezos and Amit Bhatia.
Arteta Stunned by £120m Diomande Deal and Four £100m Transfers
Mikel Arteta admits surprise at the current transfer market as Yan Diomande’s £120m move headlines a summer featuring four £100m deals.
Bellingham Returns to Madrid for 'Dream' Link-up With José Mourinho
Jude Bellingham returned to Valdebebas on Wednesday following a seven-goal World Cup campaign to begin his fourth season under new coach José Mourinho.
Chelsea Sets £120m Friday Deadline for Enzo Fernández Amid City Interest
Chelsea has established a 5 p.m. UK deadline this Friday for Manchester City to meet a £120 million valuation for midfielder Enzo Fernández.
Barça Prepare New €70m Rodri Bid After Midfielder Agrees Personal Terms
Barcelona is set to submit a renewed offer for Rodri, valued by Manchester City at over €70 million, after the midfielder chose the Spanish champions over Real Madrid.
New Zealand Football Breaks With OFC to Oppose Gianni Infantino Re-election
New Zealand Football has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's 2027 FIFA presidential bid, citing a breakdown in trust.
Djed Spence Lands in Milan for €30m Inter Move After 85 Spurs Games
Djed Spence arrived in Italy early Friday morning to finalize a move to Inter Milan following his 44-appearance season at Tottenham.
Arsenal vs Coventry City to Debut New 60-Second Injury and VAR Rule Changes
The 2026-27 Premier League season begins with Arsenal hosting Coventry City under new IFAB laws, including a 60-second mandatory pitch absence for injured players.
Manchester City Sell Tijjani Reijnders to Al Qadsiah in $70.1 Million Deal
Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Brendan Rodgers at Al Qadsiah for £52 million after scoring seven goals in 47 games for Manchester City.
Celta Vigo vs. Osasuna Postponed Due to Fungus Outbreak at Estadio de Balaidos
The LaLiga opener postponed between Celta Vigo and Osasuna has sparked a scheduling dispute after a fungus outbreak ruined the pitch.
PSG Secures Ferran Torres for €50M Following 21-Goal Barcelona Campaign
European champions Paris Saint-Germain have finalized a deal in principle to acquire Ferran Torres from Barcelona for a fee of approximately $58 million.
Carrick Targets New Signings Before Sept. 1 After £85m United Spend
Michael Carrick confirmed Manchester United need more signings before the September 1 transfer deadline following an £85 million outlay on two players.
Tim Payne Debut Shirt Auction Tops 21 Million Guarani After 5-0 Olimpia Win
Tim Payne scored minutes after coming off the bench in his Aug. 2 debut for Club Olimpia, a 5-0 victory that has now sparked a $3,270 bidding war for his match-worn jersey.
Six Arab Federations Back Gianni Infantino Amid $20B Investment Plan Revolt
Leaders from Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan reaffirmed their confidence in Gianni Infantino following his withdrawn $20 billion proposal.
Jérémy Doku Signs Five-Year Manchester City Deal Until 2031
Jérémy Doku has committed his future to Manchester City with a new five-year contract extension through 2031 following an eight-goal season.
Community Shield History: Arsenal and Man City Meet in 104th Edition
Arsenal and Manchester City face off in the 104th Community Shield at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, five days before the 2026-27 Premier League season begins.
Galatasaray Submit €45m Bid for Arsenal Winger Gabriel Martinelli
Galatasaray has launched a €45million ($51.8m) bid for Gabriel Martinelli as Arsenal considers a sale following their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Doué Strikes in 61st Minute as PSG Edge Aston Villa 2-1 for Super Cup Title
Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday as Désiré Doué’s 61st-minute goal sealed a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.
Arteta Addresses Myles Lewis-Skelly Transfer Links After Goal Against Como
Myles Lewis-Skelly scored for Arsenal in a 1-1 preseason draw against Como before Bruno Guimarães made his debut in the shootout victory.
Lewis-Skelly Scores and Guimarães Debuts as Arsenal Beat Como 4-3 on Penalties
Myles Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring in the 33rd minute of Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Cesc Fabregas' Como at Emirates Stadium.
Lionel Messi Named to Bench for Leagues Cup Match Against Club Leon
Lionel Messi returned to the Inter Miami CF squad on Wednesday as a substitute for the Leagues Cup fixture at Nu Stadium.
Xavi Hernández Named Netherlands Coach on Four-Year Deal Through 2030
Xavi Hernández has signed a contract to manage the Netherlands through the 2030 World Cup following Ronald Koeman's resignation.
Mazraoui Hits Decisive Penalty as Man United Edge Leeds 5-4 in Shootout
Manchester United secured a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Leeds United after a 1-1 draw in front of 82,300 fans at Croke Park.