News Monday, August 3, 2026

Juventus morning brief: CL hopes on the brink, Kolo Muani keen

Juventus lost 0–2 at home to Fiorentina on Sunday, a result that leaves your club two points outside the Champions League places with just one Serie A match remaining. The performance was so poor that Luciano Spalletti called it "dramatic". You now need other results to go your way on the final day, and even that might not be enough. The math is brutal: lose, and it's Europa League next season.…

Sergen Yalçın out, Arda Turan in the frame at Beşiktaş

Sergen Yalçın's second stint at Beşiktaş is officially over. The club legend stepped down, and his reason cuts deep: "I cannot accept the fans turning their backs on me".…
Wesley in for World Cup, N'Dicka injury setback

Wesley is heading to the World Cup. Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has named the Roma man in his final squad for the tournament.…

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Ederson in Brazil World Cup squad, election battle heats up
Your goalkeeper is heading to the World Cup. Ederson was named in Brazil's final 26-man squad alongside Alisson and Weverton, a huge moment for both the player and Fenerbahçe.…
Pentz called up to Austria's World Cup squad
Patrick Pentz has been named in Austria's squad for the World Cup. Your goalkeeper will represent his country on the biggest stage, a deserved recognition for his performances between the posts for Brøndby.…
O'Neill calls pitch invasion criticism nonsense
Martin O'Neill has branded criticism of Celtic's pitch invasion "nonsense." The former manager dismissed Hearts' complaints after fans spilled onto the Parkhead turf following the title win. His blunt response comes as the Scottish government considers a law change targeting pitch invasions.…
Lang departs, Silva and Brandt linked as summer plans take shape
Noa Lang has officially bid farewell to Galatasaray. The Dutch winger joined on loan from Napoli in the winter window, and his time in the red and yellow is now over.…
Semi-final first leg tonight, Rodinei's unmatched playoff run
Olympiacos host Ethnikos at Papastrateio tonight in the first leg of the league semi-finals. It's the opening shot at a final berth, and the stakes are simple: build a lead to take into the return leg.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Bournemouth or bust: title on the line tonight
A draw or a loss at the Vitality Stadium, and Arsenal are champions. That is how thin the margin is.…
Neestrup lined up to replace Benitez
Panathinaikos are zeroing in on Jacob Neestrup as your next head coach, signaling a clear shift in philosophy. The club wants a younger, ambitious manager to replace Rafa Benitez, and the 38-year-old Dane fits exactly that profile.…
Spurs visit the Bridge, Barco move edges closer, Pedro stays
Tonight. Stamford Bridge.…
United confident of Zirkzee sale, Ryerson enquiry made
United are confident they can sell Joshua Zirkzee this summer, even though the Dutch forward wants to stay and fight for his place. The club view him as surplus and believe a market exists for him.…
Carvajal departs, Valverde armband in doubt, Mourinho links grow
Dani Carvajal has announced he is leaving Real Madrid. The club captain and academy graduate departs after 23 seasons at the club.…
One more to go, Bournemouth can seal it Tuesday
Arsenal beat Burnley 1–0 and now sit one Bournemouth result away from the Premier League title. Kai Havertz scored the winner, and Mikel Arteta summed it up: "One more to go".…
Magnus Eriksson on abandoned Stockholm derby
Magnus Eriksson has spoken out about the abandoned Stockholm derby against Djurgården in 2023. The AIK veteran pulled no punches, saying: "This destroys football so incredibly much." The Allsvenskan clash was called off after crowd trouble, and Eriksson's words underline how deeply those scenes cut for players who live for these fixtures.…
Lucescu: worst months of my life
Razvan Lucescu has described the period from March until now as "the worst months of my life." The PAOK coach opened up about the failed season, making no attempt to hide how deeply it has affected him. This is a man who has delivered titles to Toumba, and hearing him speak like this tells you everything about how badly this campaign has unravelled.…
Ramirez not the pain relief MFF need
Miguel Angel Ramirez is not the pain relief Malmö FF desperately need right now. That is the blunt assessment after a season that has drifted away from where your club should be.…
Flat in Friesland: ref storm after Ajax held goalless
Ajax dropped points in a soggy 0–0 draw at SC Heerenveen, and the fallout is as much about the man in the middle as the football. Mike Verweij didn't hold back on referee Joey Kooij, calling his appointment "oiledom van de KNVB", utterly stupid from the Dutch FA.…
Home draw to Mechelen, Europe now a long shot
Anderlecht 2–2 KV Mechelen. Two points dropped at home, and with two matchdays left, European qualification is slipping through your fingers.…
Santos up next in Copa Sul-Americana group decider
San Lorenzo face Santos on May 20 in the fifth round of the Copa Sul-Americana group stage. A result here could make or break your path to the Round of 16.…
Strasbourg 5–4 Monaco: late collapse ends season in chaos
Monaco led 4–1 and lost 5–4. On the final matchday, with everything on the line, your team conceded four unanswered goals in a meltdown that will sting all summer.…
Trophy in the museum, Farioli commits, Gül called up
The Primeira Liga trophy is now sitting in the FC Porto museum where it belongs. Official.…
Pokal final awaits, Goretzka bids farewell
Saturday. Berlin.…
Bologna loss, Europa League spot confirmed
Atalanta fell 0–1 to Bologna in matchday 37 of Serie A. The loss stings, but it does not change the bigger picture, your European spot was already locked in before kickoff.…