News Sunday, August 2, 2026

Ajax survive penalty drama, Europe streak intact

Ajax beat FC Utrecht 1–1 (4–3 on penalties) in the play-off final to snatch a Conference League qualifying spot. Your 35-year streak of European football lives on, barely. The alternative doesn't bear thinking about. Maarten Paes saved two penalties in the shootout, silencing critics who had hammered him all season.…

Season ends in derby disaster, Hazard sees red in 5–1 collapse

Anderlecht collapsed 5–1 to Union Saint-Gilloise on the final day of the Champions' Play-offs, a result that Marco Kana summed up bluntly: "The fans are angry and rightly so". Already 2–0 down inside 20 minutes, things got worse when Thorgan Hazard was sent off for a nasty foul in what was his farewell appearance, leaving you with 10 men and a mountain to climb.…
Católica stumble before La Bombonera, Trabzonspor bid for Delgado

Universidad Católica lost their clásico 2–1 to Colo-Colo just days before flying to La Bombonera for the Libertadores decider. Dani Garnero got their goal but it wasn't enough.…

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Cruz Azul snatch title in stoppage time at CU
Cruz Azul won it in the 95th minute. Carlos Rotondi's stoppage-time strike made it 2–1 on the night, 2–1 on aggregate, and killed Pumas' dream of a first title in 15 years right there at Ciudad Universitaria.…
Conte free, both candidates chase Salah
Antonio Conte has left Napoli, and that could be huge for Fenerbahçe. He'd been linked with your club before taking the Napoli job, and now he's back on the market.…
Women's double secured, Taison decision looms
Your women's team delivered. PAOK beat Asteras Tripolis 2–0 in the Greek Women's Cup final, sealing a league-and-cup double in the club's 100th year.…
Bernardo Silva wage demands stall deal, Icardi rejects Olympiacos
Galatasaray's pursuit of Bernardo Silva has run into a familiar problem, money. The Manchester City star is asking for €55 million in wages, a figure that makes the deal extremely difficult for your club to pull off.…
Mourinho delay, Juvenil A treble, Munoz wanted
The appointment of Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid's next manager is being held up. The club has been forced to delay the official announcement, and outgoing boss Alvaro Arbeloa cancelled his final press conference, deepening the uncertainty around the dugout.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Chávez loan ends, Köln decline buy option
1. FC Köln will not activate the buy option for Bayern Munich loanee Felipe Chávez, according to Florian Plettenberg.…
Beijmo agent confirms FCK move, derby smashes TV record
Felix Beijmo's agent has confirmed the Swedish defender is joining FC Copenhagen after completing his medical. The 28-year-old arrives from AGF on a four-year contract, bringing title-winning experience from his time in Aarhus.…
Özen goes public as coach hunt stalls
Football Director Önder Özen has gone public on the coaching search, and he's name-dropping. Speaking to the press, Özen confirmed the club is actively pursuing candidates but acknowledged the process is messy.…
Neestrup transfer plan underway as Kotsohis takes lead role
The Jacob Neestrup era is already being built behind the scenes. According to reports, the incoming Danish manager has agreed a two-year deal and is already involved in transfer planning with the club.…
Four straight losses, Ramirez pressure mounts
Four straight losses. That is the brutal reality after Västerås stunned you at Eleda Stadion, scoring deep in stoppage time to sink Malmö FF.…
Kane hat-trick seals DFB-Pokal, Bayern complete double
Harry Kane delivered a masterclass in the DFB-Pokal final, scoring a hat-trick as Bayern Munich crushed VfB Stuttgart 3–0 to complete the domestic double. The win caps a remarkable debut season under Vincent Kompany, who becomes the first Bayern coach since Hansi Flick to lift both the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal in the same campaign.…
Ederson to United, Sarri talks in final stages
Your midfield general is leaving. Ederson has verbally agreed a five-year deal with Manchester United, and the move is essentially done.…
Juventus blow 2–0 lead, miss Champions League
Juventus blew a 2–0 lead in the Derby della Mole, drawing 2–2 with Torino on the final day and condemning themselves to the Europa League. Dusan Vlahovic put you 2–0 ahead in the 54th minute, but Che Adams pulled one back and then equalised in the 84th to complete the collapse.…
Chelsea miss out on Europe after Sunderland defeat, Fernandez linked with City exit
Chelsea ended the season with a 2–1 defeat at Sunderland, finishing ninth in the Premier League and missing out on European football entirely. Wesley Fofana was on the scoresheet but it wasn't enough on a grim final day.…
Bruno's record, Carrick fires transfers demand, Tonali door blocked
Fabrizio Romano has named the key reason United's interest in Sandro Tonali has stalled. Newcastle simply do not want to sell to a direct Premier League rival.…
Guardiola era ends with Villa defeat, Silva and Stones also depart
Manchester City 1–2 Aston Villa. That's how the Pep Guardiola era ends.…
Champions at last: Premier League trophy returns after 22 years
Arsenal beat Crystal Palace on the final day and then lifted the Premier League trophy, ending a 22-year wait. Mikel Arteta admitted he had doubts about whether he was the right man to bring the title back, but the job is done.…
Champions League return sealed on final day
Roma are back in the Champions League. A 2–0 win away to Hellas Verona on the final day sealed third place and ended a seven-year wait for Europe's top competition.…
Celina fires AIK to derby win as Hammarby implode
AIK took the derby against Hammarby with Bersant Celina scoring the decisive goal. The win breaks a miserable run of five league matches without victory and gives you something real to build on.…
Torino 2–2 Juventus: two-goal lead blown, Champions League gone
Juventus threw away a two-goal lead in the Derby della Mole, drawing 2–2 at Torino on the final day of the Serie A season. The result, combined with Roma's 0–2 win at Hellas Verona and Como's victory, condemns Juve to a sixth-place finish and Europa League football next season.…
Verona 0–2 Roma: Champions League return sealed on dramatic final day
Roma are back in the Champions League. A controlled 2–0 win away to Hellas Verona at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, combined with AC Milan's home defeat to Cagliari, sends Gian Piero Gasperini's side into Europe's top competition for the first time in seven years.…