Spanish football could be on the brink of a groundbreaking moment and it’s FC Barcelona leading the charge. According to reports in Sport, the Catalan club is pushing for its December league fixture against Villarreal to be staged not in Spain, but under the Florida sun at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. If approved, it would mark the first official La Liga match ever played outside Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice, including a stunning team goal, to continue his scoring form for Al-Nassr against Spanish outfit Almeria in pre-season.
Harry Kane is set to lose his team-mate, Kingsley Coman, as the Bayern Munich star has reportedly agreed to join Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. According to German outlet Bild, the Riyadh-based club have been pursuing the French international relentlessly in recent days, and now, the finish line is in sight. The deal on the table would hand Coman an eye-watering salary of between €25-€30 million (£22m/$29m - £26m/$35m) a year.
RB Leipzig are reportedly ready to bring Christopher Nkunku back to Germany, as part of a blockbuster deal that would see Xavi Simons join Chelsea in a £60 million ($81m) move. The Bundesliga side have floated the sensational idea of a player-plus-cash swap with Chelsea preparing to move out several players, including Nkunku, before going all-in on their top attacking targets.
Robert Lewandowski has made it clear he is not ready to walk away from Barcelona, turning down approaches from Saudi Arabia and setting his sights firmly on continuing his career in Catalonia. The veteran striker is determined to see out his current deal, and possibly extend it, despite being linked to a lucrative move to the Middle East.
Former Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant has thrown down the gauntlet to Newcastle United, sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool for £110 million ($148m) or risk a season of drama and disappointment. Pennant believes the Magpies are playing with fire by holding on to an unsettled striker, insisting a quick sale would end the saga and give Eddie Howe the funds to rebuild before the new campaign kicks off.
Hugo Ekitike has made a blistering start to his Liverpool career and excited the Reds faithful with a curling effort into the bottom corner on his debut.
Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has been named Germany’s Footballer of the Year, finishing well clear of Michael Olise in the vote by sports journalists. The German midfielder’s triumph means Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, despite scoring 41 goals last season, missed out on a place in the top three entirely in a surprising snub for the England captain.
Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll has disputed Hannah Hampton’s claim that she threw her water bottle – containing penalty notes – into the crowd during the Euro 2025 final. The England shot-stopper recently told the story in an interview, but Coll has now responded on social media, telling the Lionesses hero to 'calm down' as she questioned the truth of the incident.
Newcastle United are set to miss out on yet another striker target as Spain international Samu Aghehowa appears intent on staying at Porto. The 21-year-old, who scored 27 goals last season, is focused on helping the Dragons win the title and improving his numbers, with local media insisting he’s not tempted by 'greed' or a Premier League switch.
Liverpool are set to hold fresh talks with Marc Guehi after the England man leads out Crystal Palace to face the Reds in the Community Shield at Wembley.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim saw the lighter side when a fan cheekily asked him if the Red Devils were signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer. The Portuguese coach, who has already overseen several new arrivals at Old Trafford, chuckled at the question but offered no confirmation as transfer speculation continues to swirl.