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Juan Mata leaves Melbourne Victory for board role

Former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata has confirmed he will not return to Melbourne Victory for the 2026-27 A-League Men season. While the veteran playmaker is stepping away from the pitch in Australia, he has notably stopped short of announcing his formal retirement from professional football.

Leeds United v Brentford - Premier League 2026/27

Leeds drop massive Farke contract hint as 'long-term' plan revealed

Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans has revealed the club and manager Daniel Farke are making strong progress towards a new long-term contract. With the German head coach in the final year of his current deal, the Elland Road hierarchy insist there is no need to rush negotiations.

Manchester United v Sabah FC - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1

Carrick: Sabah are a difficult opponent despite the four goals, and this is why the Manchester United player was absent

The English coach praises his Azerbaijani rival

Bradley Barcola Florian Wirtz Liverpool 2026-27

‘He’ll adapt quicker than Wirtz’ - Barcola ‘tailor-made’ for EPL

Bradley Barcola will “adapt quicker than Florian Wirtz” when it comes to Premier League life, former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has told GOAL, with the France international forward considered to be tailor-made for the English top-flight. The Reds have spent big on another attacking talent, with a £123 million ($166m) fee changing hands during the summer transfer window of 2026.

Boehly era is almost OVER! Chelsea co-owners to sell stake

The Todd Boehly era at Chelsea is reportedly reaching its conclusion as the American billionaire prepares to offload his minority stake in the Premier League giants. After a whirlwind tenure defined by record-breaking spending and backroom friction, Clearlake Capital is now poised to assume total control of the club.

Why Haaland's haircut has only enhanced his booming brand

The Norwegian forward's new look might have raised eyebrows, but his surprise trim certainly hasn't had a negative effect on the striker's ever-growing profile