News Sunday, September 20, 2026

Inter pushing to beat Arsenal to Palestra for €40m

Inter Milan are pushing to beat Arsenal to the signature of Atalanta's highly-rated full-back Marco Palestra, with the Bergamo club valuing the defender at around €40 million. The 22-year-old impressed on loan at Cagliari last season, attracting interest from several top clubs. Inter see Palestra as a long-term replacement for the aging Ben White in their defensive setup, while Arsenal have been monitoring him as a versatile option on the right flank. Atalanta are considering the sale as part of a broader squad reshuffle under new sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, with the funds potentially reinvested into the midfield following Ederson's expected departure to Manchester United.…

Champions League final heartbreak, Gabriel a doubt for Brazil

Arsenal lost the Champions League final to PSG on penalties last Saturday after a 1–1 draw in Budapest. Kai Havertz scored for the second Champions League final running, but once again ended up on the losing side.…
Botheim hat-trick in eight minutes buries Halmstad 5–2

Erik Botheim silenced every doubt in eight extraordinary minutes. The striker scored a hat-trick in that spell as Malmö FF demolished Halmstads BK 5–2 in Allsvenskan.…

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Marmol deal close, four more targets in play for Olympiacos
Olympiacos are closing in on Mima Marmol from Mallorca, with talks advancing well. But that's just the start.…
Yohanna bidding war intensifies, Pihlström targeted as replacement
AIK are already planning for life after Zadok Yohanna. With the 18-year-old winger expected to leave for a record fee this summer, the club has identified Degerfors' Elias Pihlström as a potential replacement.…
No PSG starters as France lose, Kvaratskhelia linked with Arsenal
Deschamps left all five PSG players on the bench for Thursday's friendly, and France paid the price with a 1–2 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, and Ousmane Dembélé were all rested, none got a single minute.…
Fan groups oppose Robbie Keane as Celtic manager
Robbie Keane's path to the Celtic dugout just got significantly more complicated after a coalition of Celtic fan groups publicly stated their opposition to his appointment. The supporters' groups have taken issue with Keane's previous role at Maccabi Tel Aviv, making it clear that the Irishman's candidacy faces resistance beyond the typical footballing concerns.…
Farioli staying, Eustáquio uncertain, Veron file heating up
Your manager is going nowhere. Francesco Farioli remains fully committed to FC Porto and returns for pre-season on July 1, per Ben Jacobs (Reddit).… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Coach search enters final phase, €20m budget confirmed
Anderlecht aims to have a new manager in place by June 20, ahead of the first medical tests. Sporting director Kenneth Bornauw confirmed talks are advanced with two candidates from a shortlist.…
Finals clash tonight, Votanikos on the horizon
Tonight is massive. Panathinaikos AKTOR host Olympiacos in the basketball finals, and it is a series-defining game.…
Suárez wants out, Andersen arrives, Milan eye Inácio
Your star striker doesn't want to come back. Sporting's executive director Pedro Sousa has confirmed it publicly: Luis Suárez "já não está a contar voltar ao Sporting".…
Ter Stegen top target, Gloukh sparks international chaos
Ajax want Marc-André ter Stegen as their new goalkeeper. Incoming coach Míchel knows him from Barcelona and wants a reunion.…
Tigres set Ángel Correa asking price amid River Plate push
Tigres have named their price for Ángel Correa, and River Plate now know exactly what it will take to get the deal done. The Argentine forward has already agreed personal terms with River, but the Mexican club are holding firm and demanding a significant fee to let him go.…
Juárez exit looms after final collapse
Efraín Juárez could be on his way out of Pumas just days after the crushing 2–1 aggregate Clausura final defeat to Cruz Azul. The loss, sealed by Carlos Rotondi's 90th-minute strike and compounded by Uriel Antuna's stoppage-time red card, has piled pressure on a manager already facing scrutiny over his post-match conduct, which prompted Cruz Azul to file an official complaint with the FMF.…
New Toumba progress, Sánchez stars for Mexico, Esteves linked
The long-discussed New Toumba project is moving forward, with developments expected soon on both the stadium and facility changes. Details remain scarce, but this is the kind of story that shapes your club for decades, not just one transfer window.…
Arruabarrena leads Boca race, Ubeda breaks silence
Rodolfo Arruabarrena is the first name in the frame to succeed Claudio Ubeda as Boca manager. The search is already underway, with the former Boca defender emerging as the leading candidate.…
Monaco morning brief: Fati deal stalls, Casado pursuit dropped
Your permanent move for Ansu Fati is being held up by Barcelona's insistence on a buy-back clause. The winger spent the season on loan and Monaco want to make it permanent, but Barça want to retain control over his future, and that is slowing everything down.…
Gordon deal done, striker hunt and Yamal's World Cup race
No fresh Barcelona news landed overnight, but the pieces for a busy summer are already in motion. You've wrapped up the league title with 94 points and a +59 goal difference.…
Corberán wants Duro and Pepelu to stay
Carlos Corberán has told the club's executives exactly what he wants, Hugo Duro and Pepelu must stay. The Valencia manager considers both players non-negotiable for next season, despite the club's ongoing financial struggles.…
Nypan explains City move as RBK crisis labelled four years deep
A brutal commentary in Adresseavisen today traces Rosenborg's current crisis back four years, laying the blame squarely on a leadership vacuum that began well before this season's relegation battle. The piece argues the club has been drifting without direction since the post-Eggen era's structures collapsed, leaving RBK exposed as the consequences pile up.…
Italiano deal close, Laurienté linked as Beşiktaş reshape squad
Beşiktaş are closing in on Vincenzo Italiano as your next head coach. The club has reached a preliminary agreement with the Italian manager, with multiple Turkish outlets reporting talks have accelerated in the last 24 hours.…
Bayern circling for Köln defensive jewel
Bayern Munich have identified a young defensive talent from your squad as a transfer target, according to reports out of Bavaria. The German champions are looking at the Köln prospect as a player who could fill a role similar to Raphael Guerreiro's at the Allianz Arena.…
Toros battle Charros, Castañeda exit looms
The Toros de Tijuana took the field for another LMB matchup against the Charros de Jalisco, though the available highlights capture the game's key moments without a final scoreline attached. Baseball action at the border keeps the Tijuana sports scene buzzing even as Xolos football remains in a quiet stretch off the pitch.…
Election eve: Suárez, Mbappé promises fly as Mourinho heads to court
José Mourinho is taking his disciplinary battle to the European Court of Human Rights. The Fenerbahçe manager is challenging sanctions imposed on him, escalating what has been a long-running fight with football authorities.…