Inter Miami have rallied around their club captain Lionel Messi following the tragic passing of his father, Jorge, who died in Argentina at the age of 68. The team honoured him during their recent Leagues Cup match, with players and staff offering emotional tributes as the forward returns to Rosario.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has admitted he is unsure of his squad’s readiness ahead of tonight’s UEFA Super Cup final. With players returning from international duty at different intervals, the manager faces a significant selection headache against Aston Villa in Salzburg.
Barcelona have made an initial approach to sign Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro as they prepare for a potential defensive changes. The Catalan giants are actively sounding out the World Cup winner's entourage amid growing interest from Arsenal in their own defender Jules Kounde.
Paris Saint-Germain have reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to sign Spain forward Ferran Torres in a €55 million deal. The World Cup hero rejected contract extension offers in Spain and is now set to reunite with manager Luis Enrique in Paris.
Thiago Almada has officially completed his high-profile return to Argentine football, joining River Plate in a deal that signals a massive shift in the South American market. The World Cup winner arrives as a marquee signing intended to revitalise a side currently navigating a challenging period under Eduardo Coudet.
Liverpool have been strongly advised to launch a transfer hijack for promising Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly. The versatile teenager has recently been offered to Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United, but there is a growing belief that he would be the perfect addition to provide necessary competition on the left side of the defence at Anfield.
Scotland are searching for a new direction following the departure of Steve Clarke, and former international captain Gary McAllister has weighed in on the looming appointment. While Steven Naismith remains the frontrunner, McAllister believes the Scottish FA should look towards a heavyweight with Champions League pedigree.
West Ham United are firm favourites to secure an immediate return to the Premier League as champions, according to the latest supercomputer predictions for the 2026-27 Championship season. While multiple simulations back the London club for title glory and automatic promotion, there are sharply contrasting forecasts regarding which unlucky clubs will suffer relegation to League One.
The Polish icon has three goals in his last three games, fueling hopes that Chicago can win the Leagues Cup and lift its first major trophy since 2006.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has moved to deflect expectations away from his side ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash, insisting that Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain are the clear favorites. The Midlands club are preparing for their first appearance in the showpiece event since 1982 following their dramatic Europa League triumph last season.
Paul Pogba is facing the abrupt end of his attempted football comeback, as Monaco prepare to terminate his contract following a new thigh injury. The former Manchester United midfielder has endured a disastrous spell in Ligue 1 since returning from a doping ban, playing only a handful of matches. A recent collapse in training seems to have sealed his departure from the club.
Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has capped off a historic summer by celebrating his 19th birthday with a massive party in Vilanova del Valles. The young forward, who recently added a World Cup trophy to his European Championship medal, is set to rejoin Hansi Flick's squad after a well-deserved break.
Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their search for new attacking talent by launching formal discussions to sign Monaco forward Folarin Balogun. The Premier League side are eager to add firepower to Roberto De Zerbi's frontline and have laid the groundwork for a transfer valued at around €60 million following the United States international's impressive displays in France.
Michael Owen has revealed his comprehensive top-six predictions for the upcoming Premier League campaign, tipping Arsenal to retain their crown. The former England striker believes the Gunners will face stiff competition from a resurgent Liverpool and a Chelsea side bolstered by significant summer investment.
Matthias Jaissle has warned Newcastle fans that progress will not be immediate following a turbulent summer transfer window. He insists he remains highly ambitious after replacing Eddie Howe, but admits the club are facing a significant transition period following the high-profile departures of several key players and a shift towards signing elite youngsters.
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has refused to be drawn into speculation regarding Bradley Barcola’s future as Liverpool ramp up their interest in the French winger. The Reds have identified the 23-year-old as a key target for Andoni Iraola’s new-look side at Anfield.
Juventus are reportedly set to sign Zion Suzuki on a one-year loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain. The Serie A giants view the Japan international as a temporary solution as they patiently wait to secure their primary target, Alisson Becker, on a free transfer when his Liverpool contract expires, following the Premier League club's refusal to sell their experienced goalkeeper.
Named after Didier Drogba and raised with a ball at his feet, U.S. soccer prospect Zavier Gozo joins The Late Run amid reports he is headed to Crystal Palace.
Luciano Rodriguez should have been enjoying the proudest moment of his career as he was officially presented as a Cruzeiro player, but the striker ended up going viral for all the wrong reasons. The Uruguayan forward was left looking for a place to hide after his girlfriend appeared to blank him during a routine photo opportunity on stage.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a high-profile billionaire consortium currently engaged in advanced talks to purchase a significant minority stake in Liverpool. The prospective deal could bring unprecedented wealth to Anfield, yet it has sparked caution among supporters who still remember past ownership struggles and are demanding transparency regarding the new investors.
Mykhailo Mudryk has reportedly informed Chelsea of his preferred destination as the club prepares to sanction a temporary departure for the winger this summer. The Ukrainian international has recently returned to the fold following a lengthy absence and is eager to prove his worth during the 2026-27 campaign.
Chelsea have been urged to make a move for free agent striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is currently without a club after leaving Juventus earlier this summer. Despite heavy links suggesting the Serbian is on the verge of joining Turkish side Besiktas, experts believe a move to Stamford Bridge would be a perfect and palatable gamble for the Premier League side.
Arsenal came remarkably close to pulling off one of the most stunning transfers in Premier League history before Vinicius Junior ultimately decided to commit his long-term future to Real Madrid. The Brazilian superstar was reportedly very interested in the project being built at the Emirates Stadium under Mikel Arteta, leaving the Spanish giants in a vulnerable position for months.
Arsenal are reportedly open to selling promising academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly to Premier League rivals Manchester United or Chelsea this summer. The north London club have set a clear, asking price for the versatile teenager as they desperately look to balance their books following recent big-money acquisitions in the transfer market.
Manchester City have reportedly placed Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister on their shortlist as they prepare for life without Rodri. The Premier League champions are facing the imminent departure of their midfield anchor, who is nearing a high-profile move to Barcelona this summer.
Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall is reportedly eager to force through a summer transfer to Manchester United, despite his current club insisting he is strictly not for sale. The talented left-back views a move to Old Trafford as the perfect next step in his promising career, even after a recent managerial change at St James' Park ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign.
Mohamed Salah deserves “respect” for not choosing the “easy option”, John Barnes has told GOAL, with the Liverpool legend insisting that the Egyptian King’s successor at Anfield will not be under “pressure” to emulate a modern day great. Nobody has stepped into those shoes as yet, with a Reds icon preparing to open a new chapter in his career at Trabzonspor.
Arsenal are reportedly exploring a move for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as Mikel Arteta looks to solve an injury crisis in his backline. The Gunners have turned their attention to the versatile Frenchman after being priced out of a deal for Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa.
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