Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk addressed the club's defensive woes as Crystal Palace twice came from behind to beat the Reds and lift the Community Shield on Sunday. Van Dijk admitted there have been problems in the backline that need to be resolved and urged his colleagues to regain last season's defensive form, where the champions conceded 41 league goals.
Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney is set to feature as a pundit in the season's first BBC Match of the Day programme this Saturday in the post-Gary Lineker. Lineker announced last year he would be stepping down as presenter of Match of the Day when the 2024-25 Premier League campaign ended. Former understudy Mark Chapman is one of three presenters who will host the show moving forward.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is certain to leave European champions Paris Saint-Germain after being excluded from their matchday squad that will face Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur in the midweek in the UEFA Super Cup. Donnarumma has been linked with a move away from PSG after refusing to put pen to paper on a new contract and his likely destination is the Premier League.
The former United States soccer prodigy has drawn parallels between his own career challenges and those currently facing American midfielder in Germany
In a heartwarming gesture, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has donated over 1,000 uniforms to four schools in Ealing, including Edward Betham and Greenford High, which he attended as a kid. Saka was born and bred in Ealing and he wanted to give back to the people where he grew up. The England international visited the schools in person to hand over the uniforms to the students.
New Chelsea forward Joao Pedro claims he is not losing sleep over competition with fellow new signing Liam Delap for a starting lineup slot at No.9. The forward duo are part of a big group of players who moved to Stamford Bridge this summer after Enzo Maresca decided to rebuild his team ahead of the Blues' return to the Champions League this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo is finally engaged to his long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, as his finacee posted the news on social media. Georgina showed her huge engagement ring to confirm she has said yes to the Al-Nassr star's proposal. Ronaldo and Georgina have been dating for nearly a decade and together they have four children.
Barcelona sensation Fermin Lopez has assured fans he will stay at the club beyond this summer, despite strong interest from Premier League giants like Chelsea and Manchester United. Lopez starred in Barcelona's thumping win over Como in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Sunday as the Catalan giants ended their pre-season preparations on a high.
Antony's former Real Betis team-mate has urged the Spanish club to re-sign the Brazilian from Manchester United this summer. Antony enjoyed an impressive loan spell in the last six months of the 2025-26 campaign and is reportedly keen on returning to Spain. The winger is clear on his stance as he do not intend to play for any other club other Betis.
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