News Monday, August 3, 2026

Alafouzos green-lights Neestrup as next Panathinaikos coach

Panathinaikos' search for a new manager has taken a decisive turn. Owner Giannis Alafouzos has reportedly given the green light for Jacob Neestrup to become the club's next coach, after being burned by previous experiences with Terim and Benitez. The Copenhagen manager has overseen player sales exceeding €110 million during his time in Denmark, a track record that aligns with the kind of project Panathinaikos wants to build. After the so-called Netflix coaches, the club appears ready to move forward with a more structured, development-focused appointment.…

Dybala renewal close, Tognozzi eyed for sporting director

Italian press reports your club will confirm Paulo Dybala's contract renewal on Monday. His current deal runs out June 30, and Roma have now put a formal proposal on the table.…
Muriqi pursuit heats up, Buendia shines in Europa final

Galatasaray are going all-in for Vedat Muriqi. Okan Buruk has personally phoned the 32-year-old Mallorca striker, who hit 22 goals in La Liga this season.…

More news

22 years later, Arsenal are champions
You are Premier League champions. For the first time since 2004, the trophy is coming home to north London.…
Costinha to Brighton, Rodinei shift and Tsapras option
Brighton are showing concrete interest in Costinha, and Olympiacos are already planning for life without him. A potential sale would trigger a chain reaction on your right side.…
Vinicius dropped, Mourinho return accelerates, Valverde on market
Arbeloa has left Vinicius Junior out of the squad for Real Madrid's final La Liga match of the season against Athletic Club at the Bernabéu. With nothing left to play for in a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, the decision feels pointed.…
Palmer and Colwill snubbed by England, Alonso demands elite striker
Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill are not expected to be in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup. Harry Maguire is also out, with Phil Foden missing alongside Palmer.…
Mainoo in, Maguire out of England World Cup squad
Kobbie Mainoo has been called up by Thomas Tuchel to the England squad for the World Cup. It caps a remarkable turnaround for the midfielder, whose career revival has now earned him a seat on the plane.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Foden out of England squad, Haaland leads Norway to World Cup
Phil Foden has been left out of England's squad for the World Cup. Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire were also omitted, in a ruthless selection call that will sting for City's academy star.…
Lucescu stays, Carabalí scouted
Razvan Lucescu is not leaving. Despite Beşiktaş interest, the Romanian manager has decided to stay at PAOK.…
Europe slips away in extra-time derby defeat
Your team fell 1–3 to FC København in the Conference League qualifier last night after extra time, and with it, European football slipped away. Mayckel Lahdo's red card was the turning point.…
O'Neill defends fans, hints at Celtic stay, Lennon fires cup warning
Martin O'Neill has hit back at allegations that Hearts players were assaulted during last week's pitch invasion at Celtic Park. "Has not been proved," O'Neill said, defending the club's supporters.…
AIK blocks Yohanna from Nigeria duty
Zadok Yohanna will not join Nigeria's national team. AIK has stopped the call-up.…
Goalkeeper situation under fire at Rosenborg
Rosenborg's goalkeeping situation is coming under heavy fire from pundits who believe it is time for a change between the posts. Experts argue that the current starter is unrecognisable from his former self and that the club must either make a switch within the squad or enter the market for a new goalkeeper.…
Third final vs Cruz Azul, Juárez linked to Europe
Pumas face Cruz Azul in the Liga MX final, starting with tonight's first leg. This is your third final against them, and the first two did not go your way.…
Pumas begin third Liga MX final against Cruz Azul tonight
Your team steps into rarefied air tonight, Pumas face Cruz Azul in the first leg of the Liga MX final at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, marking the third time these two sides have met with the title on the line. The Cementeros and Universitarios renew a championship rivalry that carries deep history, with everything to play for before the return leg.…
Boca held by Cruzeiro, Roma move for Dybala
Boca Juniors drew 1–1 with Cruzeiro at La Bombonera in the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. Fagner equalised for the visitors after Boca had taken the lead, leaving your team with work to do in the return fixture in Belo Horizonte.…
Vitinha stays, UCL final set for 30 May
Real Madrid have cooled their interest in Vitinha, confirming the Portuguese midfielder is not a realistic target. The Spanish club accepts PSG will not sell, and no approach is on the table.…
Bouwman starts, European hopes on the line vs Groningen
Your Ajax take on FC Groningen in the Eredivisie play-off semi-final, win or the European dream dies. It's that simple.…
Hazard and Verschaeren leaving on frees
Anderlecht have confirmed both Thorgan Hazard and Yari Verschaeren will leave on free transfers this summer. The club made it official today: the two midfielders will not renew and are gone when their contracts expire.…
Heavy defeat at Paris FC leaves Monaco reeling
Your team were swept aside 4–1 by Paris FC in a heavy defeat that leaves serious questions ahead of the run-in. Antoine Kombouaré's side were rampant, and Monaco had no answer as the goals piled up.…
Farioli on Dutch trio, Thiago Silva departs, Pepê wanted
Francesco Farioli has opened up about the value of Dave Vos, Luuk de Jong and Pablo Rosario in FC Porto's league triumph. The new head coach pointed to the Dutch contingent as integral to the campaign, on the pitch and in the dressing room.…
San Lorenzo draw 2–2 at Santos, Neymar misses out
You got a draw in Brazil and it was fully deserved. San Lorenzo went to Vila Belmiro and matched Santos blow for blow in the Copa Sudamericana, leaving with a 2–2 result that puts you in a strong position for the return leg.…
Locatelli and Vlahovic clash, Koopmeiners exit planned
Manuel Locatelli and Dusan Vlahovic had to be separated during a heated on-pitch altercation, with both players later issuing apologies. The flashpoint came during a tense moment in the match, and teammates had to step in before things escalated further.…