News Saturday, November 7, 2026

Perez asks UEFA to strip Barcelona of titles and ban them from Europe

Real Madrid have formally asked UEFA to strip Barcelona of their titles and ban them from European competition. Florentino Perez is driving this personally, taking the rivalry off the pitch in unprecedented fashion. No club statement has been released yet, but the request has been lodged with UEFA. The move comes during a fractious election period at Valdebebas and escalates tensions between the two clubs to a level rarely seen.…

Kuijt set for Fenerbahçe as Yıldırım era begins with transfer flurry

Dirk Kuijt is the leading candidate to become your new manager. Dutch sources report FC Dordrecht fears losing their head coach imminently after Aziz Yıldırım won the presidential election.…
Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up delays Manchester United move

Ederson's €45 million move to Manchester United is fully agreed. But the Brazilian won't be signing any paperwork before the World Cup, and possibly not until after it.…

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Olmo wants Arsenal as Rice claims England vice-captaincy
Dani Olmo has reportedly made his decision: he wants to join Arsenal. The Barcelona midfielder is the subject of a £52m offer Arsenal are preparing to lodge, and Olmo's camp have indicated he's open to the move.…
Two stars on the PSG shirt as UEFA gives its blessing
UEFA has officially authorized PSG to wear two stars on their jersey after winning a second consecutive Champions League title. This is the kind of detail that makes it real.…
Dani Olmo decides on Arsenal, Rice named England vice-captain
Dani Olmo has reportedly decided he wants to join Arsenal this summer, and the club are preparing a £52m offer for the Barcelona midfielder. The Spaniard is viewed as a marquee addition to Mikel Arteta's midfield as Arsenal look to build on their Premier League title.…
Wesley out of World Cup, 40 days out for Roma
Roma right-back Wesley has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a grade 3 muscle injury during Brazil's friendly against Egypt on Saturday. The defender limped off in tears during the first half and subsequent medical exams confirmed the severity, he will need at least 40 days of recovery, making his participation impossible with the tournament starting in four days.…
Hainer warns Real Madrid off Olise as Bayern close in on two signings
Bayern president Herbert Hainer has fired a direct warning at Real Madrid over Michael Olise. "Michael Olise is a player of FC Bayern München, who still has a long contract, and we are not a selling club," Hainer said.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Florentino Pérez re-elected, José Mourinho returns to Madrid
Florentino Pérez has won Real Madrid's presidential election, the first member vote in 20 years. The win seals José Mourinho's return as head coach, with Madrid paying Benfica a €15m release fee to bring him back.…
Eriksen recovering after collapse, Tuchel clears United medical path
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday. The match was abandoned.…
Yıldırım wins as Safi concedes, Muriqi deal already lined up
Hakan Safi has admitted he lost the Fenerbahçe presidential election. The candidate who built his campaign on blockbuster transfer promises, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Mason Greenwood, Luis Suárez, Merih Demiral, told supporters he "had already signed contracts" but the deals are now dead.…
Bernardo Silva wanted by three Spanish giants after leaving City
Bernardo Silva has left Manchester City, and the queue is forming fast. Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and now Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho reportedly driving that interest, are all circling the Portuguese midfielder.…Weekly Analysis
Andersen Arrives, Hjulmand Hesitates, Porto Wobble
This was a week where the future announced itself, loudly and from multiple directions. Silas Andersen touched down in Lisbon, passed his medicals, and is hours away from being unveiled as a Sporting player.…Weekly Analysis
Sunday Analysis: A final surrendered, a manager on the edge
The image will not fade quickly. Uriel Antuna, red-carded in stoppage time.…Weekly Analysis
Arruabarrena's return, Aranda's rise, and Cavani's fading shadow
This was a week that felt less like a conclusion and more like a threshold. The news that Rodolfo Arruabarrena has agreed to return as Boca Juniors head coach is not just a managerial change.…Weekly Analysis
Hands off the midfield: PSG draw a line against Real Madrid
The Champions League parade at Champ-de-Mars is barely a week old, the confetti still fresh in memory, and already the vultures are circling. That is the reality of being Europe's preeminent force, and PSG are handling it like a club that has finally figured out who it is.…Weekly Analysis
Míchel's First Week: Ceballos Close, García Stays, Ter Stegen Dreamed
Ajax have their head coach. Míchel arrives and he is not waiting for anyone.…Weekly Analysis
Anthony Gordon signs, Bernardo Silva speaks, and the Yamal World Cup gamble begins
Barça have just won La Liga with 94 points, a +59 goal difference, and a sense of control that was absent for years. But nobody is talking about the trophy.…Weekly Analysis
Matos and Vieirinha return, now the real work begins
The week PAOK fans have been waiting for finally arrived. Not on the pitch, the season is long over, the wounds of third place still fresh, but in the boardroom, where the club finally showed its hand.…Weekly Analysis
Pain, loss, and the first week without Gignac
The images from the CONCACAF Champions Cup final will linger a long time. André-Pierre Gignac, arms on hips, staring into the Mexican night.…Weekly Analysis
The Coucke crisis: Anderlecht's summer of reckoning
It is impossible to discuss Anderlecht this week without starting at the gates of Marc Coucke's castle. A banner, hung by supporters, delivered a message that leaves no room for interpretation: "Be noble and get lost".…Weekly Analysis
Quiet work, loud signals: how a backroom hire defines Panathinaikos' summer
No signings to announce, no friendly to dissect. This was a week where Panathinaikos did not win a match, sell a ticket, or even take the pitch.…Weekly Analysis
The Title Starts Now
Porto finished the regular season top of the table on 88 points with a +48 goal difference. It counts for nothing.…Weekly Analysis
Free transfers and familiar pleas: Valencia's summer begins
The summer transfer window hasn't opened yet, but Valencia have already made their intentions clear. Aliou Dieng will arrive on a free transfer after his contract with Al-Ahly expires, becoming one of the club's first two signings for the coming season.…