News Sunday, August 2, 2026

Road trip ends flat in Houston, Dahoud talks heat up

LA Galaxy played to a 1–1 draw against Houston Dynamo, closing out the last road test before the World Cup break. Two wins from the last three away matches had momentum building, but this one felt like a step back. The result leaves you 24th in the table with 20 points from 15 played and a goal difference of zero, right where you were, spinning wheels. The club is in advanced talks with former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud.…

Budapest awaits, Arteta 90 minutes from immortality

This is it. The biggest match in Arsenal's modern history.…
Neestrup deal set for Tuesday as Benítez era ends

Jakob Neestrup is set to sign his contract as Panathinaikos boss on Tuesday. The Dane has agreed a two-year deal to succeed Rafa Benítez, who lasted just seven months in the job.…

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Sixth place and no Champions League: Juventus season crumbles
Sixth place. No Champions League.…
Sarri set to sign as Palladino era ends
It's happening. Maurizio Sarri is set to sign as Atalanta's new manager, replacing Raffaele Palladino.…
Champions League return sealed, Dodô deal advancing
Roma are back in Europe's top competition for the first time in seven years. The win at Verona on the final day sealed a top-four finish, and Gian Piero Gasperini made sure everyone knew what it meant.…
Meïté: "Disappointing season, honour to wear PAOK colours"
Soualiho Meïté didn't hold back. The PAOK midfielder called the 2024/25 campaign "disappointing" in a candid interview but made one thing clear: wearing the black and white is an honour.…
Fourth EuroLeague crown, water polo finals begin
Olympiacos have done it. Your team is EuroLeague champion for the fourth time, and Alec Peters believes he was the best player on the floor at the Final Four.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Sara set for Villa as Galatasaray summer kicks into gear
Gabriel Sara has said yes to Aston Villa. The Brazilian midfielder, one of your standout performers this season, is heading to the Premier League.…
Ederson talks advance, Chelsea target Mainoo, Bruno reward planned
Manchester United are closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson after face-to-face talks between the clubs. Fabrizio Romano reports negotiations have advanced significantly, with the Brazilian keen on the move to Old Trafford.…
Maldini in Istanbul, two strikers promised and a CL path forms
Presidential candidate Hakan Safi has met with Paolo Maldini in Istanbul, and Italian media are now reporting Maldini could reunite with his former AC Milan colleague Stefano Pioli at Fenerbahçe if Safi wins the election. The pair ended Milan's long Scudetto drought together in 2022.…
Rosenborg crisis: another loss, Tettey flags mental struggles
Rosenborg fell away to KFUM in a match described as a "gedigen skuffelse", a massive disappointment. The defeat stretches an already brutal run.…
Berglund joins as sporting director, MFF lose again
Malmö FF have signed Philip Berglund on a permanent deal from Hammarby. He joins as the club's new sporting director and starts on June 1, stepping into a front-office role at a time when the club desperately needs stability.…
Celtic recall historic Jamor day after Torreense fixture
Celtic have taken a moment this morning to recall one of the club's most cherished European memories: the historic day at Portugal's Jamor stadium. The tribute surfaces just 24 hours after Torreense, the modest Portuguese side Celtic famously beat there, played their own fixture, a neat coincidence that has stirred nostalgia among supporters.…
Shaw U-turn, Pep bows out with parade
Khadija Shaw has made a stunning U-turn and signed a four-year deal to stay at Manchester City, making her the highest-paid women's footballer in the world. Everyone expected her to join Chelsea.…
Shaw snub, Alonso targets Mainoo, Fernandez in City talks
Khadija Shaw has signed a new record-breaking deal to stay at Manchester City, ending any hope Chelsea had of landing the world's highest-paid women's footballer. It's a brutal U-turn, Shaw had been heavily linked with a move away and Chelsea were firmly in the mix.…
Mourinho agrees three-year deal, Güler close to return
José Mourinho has reached an agreement on a three-year contract to return as Real Madrid manager, according to RTP. The deal is not cheap.…
Davies out of World Cup opener, Bisseck monitored, Goretzka near Milan move
Alphonso Davies is not fit for Canada's opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina, head coach Jesse Marsch has confirmed. The Bayern left-back is still recovering from a thigh injury and will not be available for the tournament's first game.…
Wilson earns international praise for AIK
AIK youngster Wilson has drawn international praise in what's being called a major success story for the club's talent development. The recognition highlights AIK's growing reputation for nurturing emerging players despite the senior men's team's difficult run of five league matches without a victory.…
Guerra gets Spain call, Valencia budget stuck at €3m
Your midfielder is heading to the national team. Luis de la Fuente has called Javi Guerra into Spain's training camp ahead of World Cup 2026 preparation, a direct reward for his explosive end to the season under Carlos Corberán.…
Key player a doubt for Champions League final
PSG could be without at least one key player for the Champions League final against Arsenal. The nature of the absence is unconfirmed, but it lands at the worst possible moment.…
Rashford hints at stay, Spain squad stacked with Barça
Marcus Rashford posted on social media suggesting he wants to stay at Barcelona beyond this summer. The loan from Manchester United includes a £26 million buy option, and the decision on whether to activate it is looming.…
Cup final defeat, fan fury, and Alisson farewell
Sporting fell 2–1 to Torreense in the Taça de Portugal final at the Jamor. A second-division side taking the trophy is a historic first in Portuguese football, and it stings.…
Caleta-Car and Wesley shown door, Remiro snubbed by Spain
Real Sociedad have told Duje Caleta-Car and Wesley they will not be kept on. Both players' loan deals expire and the club has decided against making either move permanent, firing the starting gun on a summer squad restructure.…