Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe reportedly acted as an unofficial consultant for Xabi Alonso during Chelsea’s frantic search for midfield reinforcements. The French forward was asked to provide a character reference for Roma's Manu Kone as the Blues prepared to sanction Enzo Fernandez's departure to Manchester City.
Tottenham Hotspur outcast Richarlison has received personal phone calls from Mohamed Salah and Fabinho urging him to complete a move to Trabzonspor. The Brazilian forward is desperately seeking an escape route after being frozen out in north London, but negotiations remain complicated ahead of Friday's transfer deadline in the Turkish Super Lig.
Gary Neville has backed defending champions Arsenal to pass their first major test of the Premier League season against Xabi Alonso's Chelsea. The Manchester United legend expects a fascinating tactical clash at the Emirates Stadium but is tipping the title holders to claim a comfortable victory.
German second-tier outfit VfL Osnabruck produced a breathtaking contender for the greatest tifo in football history during Wednesday's cup tie against Bayern Munich. The home supporters unveiled an incredible functioning rollercoaster structure that travelled across the terrace, capturing global attention despite their eventual first-round exit.
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini believes new signing Donyell Malen can challenge Gonzalo Higuain's record of 36 Serie A goals. The Italian boss also addressed Scudetto talk and praised Paulo Dybala's physical condition following a strong start to the season.
At Bayern Munich, he was once the super sub and was regarded as a great promise. But since then Mathys Tel has stagnated alarmingly. One moment from the weekend symbolises his currently difficult spell.
Dusan Vlahovic has opened up about his summer departure from Juventus after sealing a free transfer to Besiktas. The Serbian striker strongly denied rumours of excessive contract demands, claiming he was unfairly benched during his final year in Turin due to his expiring deal.
Ferran Torres has completed a €50 million transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, describing his departure from Barcelona to join the reigning European champions as a massive step forward. The Spanish forward now faces an emotional reunion with his former team-mates in the Champions League later this year.
Nigerian forward Etiosa Ighodaro is determined to kick-start his career at Naturena after a frustrating debut campaign dominated by injury setbacks. The 25-year-old striker has declared himself ready for the season ahead, promising the Amakhosi faithful that they will finally see his true goalscoring potential.
Ferland Mendy has been left out of Real Madrid's Champions League squad by Jose Mourinho. The French defender misses out on the European list, while fellow injured stars like Eder Militao and Rodrygo have been included.
FIFA's latest International Transfer Snapshot has revealed a record-breaking summer window for both men's and women's football following the 2026 World Cup. English clubs led the way in global spending, as over 12,500 international transfers were registered in the men's game alone, totalling a staggering $9.89 billion.
Carlo Ancelotti has made a surprise visit to Real Madrid City to catch up with his former players and staff. The Brazil manager also opened up about his plans to build a new generation of talent for the Selecao ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti paid a special visit to Real Madrid City to meet Jose Mourinho and the first-team squad. The current Brazil head coach backed Mourinho to succeed at the Bernabeu as crucial LaLiga and Champions League fixtures approach.
The per 90 stats in football measure a player's output scaled to a full 90-minute match, allowing fair comparisons between players with different playing times and allowing us to see who are the genuine best performing players in the league this season so far. The format works by taking a player's total for any metric (eg: goals, tackles, passes, etc) and divides it by their total minutes played, then multiplies by 90 so a regular substitute who plays 15-to-20 minutes a week can be accurately compared to the impact of a starter who plays the full match every week.
Manchester City have officially completed the short-term loan signing of England international goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse from National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Orlando Pride. The experienced shot-stopper returns to the Women's Super League to provide crucial cover for the English champions until January, following the departure of Khiara Keating to Liverpool.
Aston Villa have received a major boost as club-record signing Johan Manzambi has returned to first-team training on Thursday following a knee injury. The Swiss international midfielder could make his debut sooner than expected, but manager Unai Emery remains determined not to rush him into action against Hull City on Saturday after two tough defeats.
Mikel Arteta is facing a selection headache ahead of Arsenal's high-stakes London derby against Chelsea this weekend. The Gunners boss saw two key first-team players absent from Thursday's preparations as the squad gear up for the Emirates clash.
Chelsea have officially announced the permanent signing of a highly-rated Brazilian youth international from Corinthians. The talented 18-year-old full-back has committed his long-term future to the Stamford Bridge club by signing a contract until 2034, strengthening their youth ranks shortly after the conclusion of a highly lucrative summer transfer window.
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