Five Manchester United players have put in transfer requests this summer as the Red Devils continue to rebuild their squad under Ruben Amorim. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia have all indicated their desire to pursue opportunities elsewhere, throwing a curveball into United's pre-season plans.
Lamine Yamal’s meteoric rise in football has captivated fans across the globe, but one Barcelona supporter has taken admiration for the young star to a new height. The devoted fan recently made headlines after choosing to have Yamal’s entire face tattooed on his left thigh, a gesture that has since gone viral.
Estevao Willian has been urged to give Chelsea a glimpse of his talent before completing his £51.5m move to Stamford Bridge. Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira expects the 18-year-old to deliver a strong performance against his future employers in the Club World Cup quarter-final, saying the winger 'has to do his job'.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges involve three separate women, with the incidents said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022. The 32-year-old, who left Arsenal earlier this month, is expected to appear in court in early August.
Joao Pedro could be in line to make his Chelsea debut as early as Friday, with Enzo Maresca revealing the Brazilian might feature in their Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras following his £60 million ($81.5m) switch from Brighton. The 23-year-old has only just joined up with the squad in the United States after ending his summer holiday early.
Liverpool have postponed the return of players for pre-season training following the tragic death of Diogo Jota in a car crash. The 28-year-old forward, along with his brother Andre Silva, died in Spain early on Thursday morning after a burst tyre caused their vehicle to veer off the highway. The Premier League champions continue to mourn the loss of a cherished team-mate and beloved figure.