Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman has challenged Dominik Szoboszlai to step up following the summer departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. The Hungarian midfielder has been named vice-captain under new head coach Andoni Iraola alongside Alisson Becker and Joe Gomez.
Alexis Vega and Helinho scored either side of halftime as Toluca eased past Monterrey 2-0 in an energetic Leagues Cup final in Houston. The triumph extends Antonio Mohamed’s dominant run, with Toluca winning six trophies in 15 months, and makes the club the first Liga MX side to lift the trophy since the competition adopted its expanded format in 2023.
Hansi Flick has made it clear that Barcelona's attacking brilliance in the early weeks of the season will not distract him from his primary transfer objective. Despite watching his side dismantle Valencia at the Mestalla, the German tactician remains adamant that his squad is incomplete.
Son Heung-min has opened up about his journey from South Korea to Europe as a teenager. Appearing on The Late Run podcast, the forward recalled moving to Hamburg at 16 and using animated television show SpongeBob SquarePants to learn the German language.
Sydney FC have completed the signing of highly rated teenage defender James Overy from Manchester United on a three-year contract. The 18-year-old right-back returns to Australian football for an undisclosed fee, with the Premier League giants inserting a buy-back clause as he targets regular senior minutes to boost his senior international ambitions.
Fiorentina have parted company with head coach Fabio Grosso following a calamitous start to the new Serie A campaign, the club confirmed on Sunday. Despite overseeing a massive €150 million summer overhaul, the 2006 World Cup winner was shown the exit door after suffering three consecutive league defeats that left La Viola rooted to the bottom.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has heavily criticised his old club for their decision to sell Kai Havertz to London rivals Arsenal. Havertz was instrumental in helping Mikel Arteta's side secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday, prompting Cole to question the transfer strategy that allows highly talented players to strengthen their direct competitors.
The Koeman name has long been synonymous with goalscoring excellence in Dutch football, but usually from the boots of a legendary defender. That changed on Sunday afternoon as Ronald Koeman Jr etched his own name into the record books with a feat his famous father never managed.
Mykhailo Mudryk has expressed his immense joy at returning to competitive football after making his Tottenham Hotspur debut against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The winger took to social media to celebrate his first appearance since November 2024 following a lengthy suspension, though manager Roberto De Zerbi was quick to caution that the player still needs time to build fitness.
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have delivered their verdicts after Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday. While Carragher was left incredibly impressed by Arsenal's defensive solidity despite missing William Saliba, Neville issued a harsh critique of Chelsea's back three, though he remains confident in Xabi Alonso's overall project at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has expressed his delight after helping his side overcome his former club Chelsea 2-1 in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium. The German international played a pivotal role as the Gunners maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League campaign.
Arsenal fans took the opportunity to mock Chelsea midfielder Morgan Rogers with a brutal chant during a thrilling 2-1 victory on Sunday. After Rogers opted for a lucrative summer transfer to Stamford Bridge instead of joining Mikel Arteta's side, the Emirates crowd unforgivingly reminded him of his choice as he was substituted late in the highly anticipated London derby.
Mikel Arteta could not hide his delight after watching Arsenal maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea. Despite falling behind in the opening minutes, the Gunners rallied to secure a win that keeps them level with Manchester City at the top of the table.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice played a pivotal leadership role by calming his team-mates during a chaotic spell in their pulsating 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea. After a frantic start and a touchline eruption from Blues boss Xabi Alonso, Rice's timely intervention helped Arsenal regain composure and secure their third consecutive win.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has admitted that his side are feeling the pain after suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to London rivals Arsenal on Sunday. The Blues took an early lead at the Emirates Stadium but were ultimately undone by a spirited comeback from Mikel Arteta's side.
Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a gritty 2-1 comeback victory over London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Despite falling behind to an early strike, Mikel Arteta's side demonstrated the tactical maturity and clinical finishing that has defined their recent title charges, securing three wins from their opening three matches.
Lamine Yamal scored two brilliant goals and Raphinha equalled a long-standing Lionel Messi goalscoring record as Barcelona secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Valencia on Sunday. The emphatic win means the Catalan side have opened up a crucial three-point gap at the top of the LaLiga table following Real Madrid's shock defeat against Real Betis on Friday.
Amakhosi hosted Siwelele at Dobsonville Stadium, looking to end their winless run having played draws against Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay FC in their previous matches. The Soweto giants secured three points in a five-goal thriller.
Gianni Infantino is refusing to take a step back from his role as the most powerful man in world football, with FIFA confirming he will proceed with his re-election bid. The 56-year-old remains determined to lead the governing body for another four-year term, even as legal threats and internal revolts continue to mount against his leadership.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick cut a frustrated figure after seeing his side concede a 96th-minute equaliser against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Despite twice taking the lead in a frantic second half, the Red Devils were forced to settle for a point after a late stunning strike from Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Arsenal defender Gabriel avoided a controversial red card after his boot caught Emi Martinez in the face during a frantic Premier League clash against Chelsea. The chaotic London derby also saw Riccardo Calafiori have an early equaliser ruled out by VAR for offside, before Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard struck to give the Gunners a 2-1 lead on Sunday.
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