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The MTN8 whet our appetite, but now the 2025/26 league season begins, bringing pressure, hype and big expectations for giants and underdogs alike.

Manchester United’s revamped £50 million ($67.2m) Carrington training centre has officially reopened after a year-long transformation, with Diogo Dalot declaring there are now 'no excuses' for underperformance. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who led the overhaul, labelled the previous facility 'a hospital'. Dalot says it’s now up to the players to deliver results that match their surroundings.

Although seen as underdogs going into the game, Bafana fought valiantly and managed to hold the North Africans.

Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted catching up with David de Gea ahead of the new season.

After impressively outclassing Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-final, another challenge awaits Bucs as they begin their top-flight campaign at home.

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad as multiple European leagues kick off the season

Estevao Willian marked his Stamford Bridge debut in style, netting his first goal for Chelsea during their pre-season clash with Bayer Leverkusen. The 17-year-old Brazilian winger, signed with huge excitement earlier this summer, calmly finished a rebound before kissing the badge in front of a delighted home crowd.

Gallants' PSL status is now safe as Citizens stare at life in the National First Division despite fighting relentlessly in the corridors of justice to remain in the top flight.

Chelsea beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in a pre-season friendly on Friday, as Estevao Willian and Joao Pedro impressed at Stamford Bridge.

Monterrey, Guadalajara selected - Estadio BBVA will stage a playoff match and Estadio Akron will host another

Barcelona launched disciplinary action against Marc-Andre ter Stegen and stripped him of the captaincy earlier this week after a dispute over a medical consent form related to his injury. The German goalkeeper has now broken his silence, calling the rumours around his intentions 'unfounded' while expressing willingness to resolve the matter with the club.

Former Liverpool star David James doubts the club "need" to sign Alexander Isak this summer to defend their Premier League title.

The Red Devils have finally caught up with their rivals after a year of upheaval at Carrington and GOAL has taken a look inside the revamped facility.

Hannah Hampton has revealed she threw the water bottle owned by Spain's goalkeeper into the crowd before their Euro 2025 final penalty shootout.

The Argentine was a standout performer in MLS, but is returning to South America to join the Brazilian giants

One critical factor that has worked against the Soweto heavyweights has been pointed out as a weakness that has given Masandawana an advantage.

The two national teams will meet for the first time since the 2022 Qatar World Cup

Nicolas Jackson has been left out from Chelsea's squad for their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge, fuelling speculation over his future. The 24-year-old trained alone earlier on Friday, with Newcastle and Bayern Munich keen on a summer move. The striker has also now reportedly asked officially to leave the west London side.

Complete guide to the Red Dragon's pre-season preparations, including friendlies and training camps, ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Steven Gerrard insists his former Liverpool and England team-mate Michael Owen was better than Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal as a teenager.

Armando Broja has left Chelsea and completed a permanent transfer to Burnley for a reported £20 million fee. The 23-year-old Albania striker has penned a five-year deal with the Clarets, following Lesley Ugochukwu in making the switch from Stamford Bridge to Turf Moor this week as Burnley prepare for their return to the Premier League.

With a deep Basque connection, AC Boise - set to kick off in 2026 - are on pace to break USL records for season ticket deposits

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed that two promotion heroes do not have a future at the club ahead of their Championship opener.

The Brazilians travel to Gqeberha to face the Chilli Boys in their first Premier Soccer League match of the 2025/26 season.

Chelsea are not guaranteed the chance to defend their Club World Cup title as FIFA debate whether to allow the Blues to qualify automatically.

Manchester United are reportedly set to officially unveil Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford this weekend ahead of their pre-season friendly against Fiorentina. The Slovenian striker is undergoing the second part of his medical and joins from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to £74 million. He becomes The Red Devils’ fourth summer signing as Ruben Amorim rebuilds the squad.

Wrexham have confirmed that veteran winger James McClean has signed a new deal with the club.

South Africa came from behind to force a draw in their 2024 African Nations Championship Group C opener against the Desert Foxes at Mandela National Stadium in Kenya on Friday.

Newcastle are interested in signing both Randal Kolo Muani and Samu Aghehowa as they continue to plan for a successor to Alexander Isak.