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Bernardo Silva Joins Real Madrid on Free Transfer After 20 City Trophies
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva completed his first training session with Real Madrid on Monday following a free transfer from Manchester City.
Larry Berg to Succeed Don Garber as MLS Commissioner on Jan. 1, 2027
LAFC part owner Larry Berg will become the third commissioner in MLS history starting January 1, 2027, following a vote by league owners in New York City.
Real Madrid Offer Vinícius Júnior €22M Annual Salary to Counter Arsenal Interest
Real Madrid has presented Vinícius Júnior with a new €22 million annual contract offer to bridge the gap toward his €30 million demand.
Fulham Complete €40m Transfer of Gonzalo García from Real Madrid
Gonzalo García joins Fulham from Real Madrid in a deal worth €40 million, signing a five-year contract to reunite with manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
Bay FC Secures Jenna Nighswonger in $200,000 Transfer From Arsenal
Bay FC has agreed to a deal worth approximately $200,000 to sign United States winger Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal.
Inter Miami Denies De Bruyne Interest Following 2-2 Draw With Columbus Crew
Inter Miami sits second in the Eastern Conference with 38 points in 18 games following a 2-2 draw against the Columbus Crew.
UEFA Threatens Legal Action Over Infantino’s Scrapped $20B World Cup Plan
UEFA has issued a document preservation letter to Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a $20 billion proposal to sell World Cup stakes.
Pochettino Re-signs With USMNT Through 2030 After Round of 16 Exit
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a four-year extension to manage the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup following a Round of 16 loss to Belgium.
Pochettino Signs USMNT Contract Through 2030 After 17-12-2 Start
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain as USMNT manager through the 2030 World Cup following a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
Vinícius Júnior Returns to Valdebebas for Medicals Under José Mourinho
Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior reported to the Blua Sanitas Valdebebas Hospital on Monday morning to begin pre-season preparations following his World Cup campaign with Brazil.
Sunderland Defeats Wrexham 1-0 in Philadelphia Preseason Finale
Nordi Mukiele struck near the 30-minute mark to secure a 1-0 victory for Sunderland over Wrexham at Lincoln Financial Field.
Alonso Leads Chelsea to Australia After Seven-Month Real Madrid Stint Ends
Xabi Alonso has taken charge of Chelsea for the 2026-27 season after his tenure at Real Madrid ended following a Supercopa de España final loss.
Real Madrid Backs UEFA After FIFA Abandons 20% World Cup Stake Sale
Real Madrid praised UEFA for protecting football after FIFA dropped plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors.
Inter Miami Denies Interest in Free Agent Midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero
Club sources confirmed to ESPN that Inter Miami has not expressed interest in Colombian midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero following his River Plate exit.
Infantino Shelves $20 Billion FIFA Sell-Off Plan After UEFA Exit Threats
Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposal to sell a 20% stake in a FIFA commercial subsidiary after UEFA threatened to withdraw its 55 member nations.
Flick Confirms Rashford Exit as Barça Sign Gordon and Adeyemi
Hansi Flick addressed the media following a friendly against Birmingham, confirming Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United after a successful loan.
Premier League Kits Ranked: Sunderland’s Elvis Tribute Leads 37 New Jerseys
Premier League clubs have released 37 new kits for the 2026-27 season, which officially kicks off on August 21 following a one-week schedule delay.
J.J. Watt Delivers New Burnley Away Kit Featuring 1970s Crest
Minority shareholder J.J. Watt stars in a promotional film for the 2026-27 Burnley away kit, which debuts Sunday against Torino.
Lewandowski Braces in Home Debut as Chicago Edges Charlotte FC 2-1
Robert Lewandowski scored in the 20th and 68th minutes to secure a 2-1 win for Chicago against Charlotte FC.
Bryan Mbeumo double secures 2-1 Manchester United win over Atlético
Bryan Mbeumo scored a 53rd-minute penalty and a 74th-minute winner to lead Manchester United past Atlético Madrid in Stockholm.
Lionel Messi Returns in 2-2 Inter Miami Draw Against Columbus Crew
Lionel Messi played his first match since the World Cup final, entering in the 53rd minute of Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew.
Arteta Silent on Vinícius Júnior Links After Arsenal Defeat Girona 4-1
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declined to comment on a potential move for Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior following a dominant 4-1 preseason victory in Spain.
Chelsea Lands Welbeck as Morgan Rogers Breaks British Record for £117M
The 2026 summer transfer window features Morgan Rogers' record-breaking £117 million move to Chelsea and Danny Welbeck's arrival at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle United Targets Tyler Adams; Bayern Munich Eyes €76M Benjamin Sesko
Newcastle United is monitoring 27-year-old USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams after his impressive World Cup performance, while Bayern Munich considers Benjamin Sesko.