News Monday, September 21, 2026

FC Porto: Playoff decider tonight, Gomes price holds firm

It all comes down to this. FC Porto host Sporting tonight at 21h00 in the playoff semi-final, and only one team goes through to the final. You finished top of the league with 88 points and a +48 goal difference, now you need one more performance to keep the season alive. Every Porto fan knows what the Dragão feels like on nights like these.…

Porto playoff decider, Hjulmand chased by Madrid giants

This is it. Sporting face Porto this Wednesday at the Dragão Arena in the Betclic League playoff semi-final, and there is no second chance.…
Míchel named Ajax coach, Ceballos deal close

Ajax have officially appointed Míchel as the new head coach on a deal running until 2028. The Spaniard arrives after a relegation with Girona, but the club are betting on his philosophy and track record with young players.…

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Baba named in Ghana World Cup squad
Abdul Rahman Baba has been named in Ghana's final squad for the 2026 World Cup. The PAOK left-back will represent his country at the tournament, putting him in the global spotlight this summer.…
Arsenal trigger first Mosquera add-on, Gourlay on squad tour
Arsenal owe Valencia the first performance-related add-on payment for Cristhian Mosquera. The centre-back moved to north London in a deal that included future clauses, and the first of those has now been triggered.…
Filipe Luís set for Monaco, club accepts coaching license fines
Monaco have confirmed the departure of Sébastien Pocognoli and are finalising the appointment of Filipe Luís as your new head coach. The club is willing to accept fines of nearly R$150,000 per match because Luís's South American coaching license is not valid in Europe.…
Boca Juniors confirm Úbeda exit, Villa return rumors swirl
Claudio Úbeda is out. Boca Juniors confirmed the end of his cycle as head coach with an official statement on Tuesday.…
Eight Barça players called up for Spain, Cancelo deal opens, Rashford uncertainty
Barcelona will send eight players to Spain's World Cup squad: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Cubarsí, Olmo, Ferran, Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, and Gavi. No other club supplies more players to a tournament favorite.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Remiro linked with Napoli swap
Álex Remiro could leave Real Sociedad this summer, with Napoli emerging as a concrete option for the first-choice goalkeeper. The Italian club are exploring a potential swap deal that would see Alex Meret head in the opposite direction.…
Ederson to United agreed, Palestra wanted by Inter and Premier League duo
It's happening. Manchester United have reached a full agreement with Atalanta for Ederson, with Fabrizio Romano giving it the signature 'here we go'.…
Olympiacos enquire about Mallorca's Pablo Maffeo
Olympiacos have inquired about Mallorca right-back Pablo Maffeo, according to Spanish outlet Marca. The 28-year-old is among names being looked at as the club prepares for a summer rebuild with at least seven signings planned, focused heavily on defensive positions.…
Gabriel shirt sales soar 350%, Brown race heats up
Sometimes a missed penalty tells a bigger story. Gabriel Magalhães' shirt sales have jumped 350% since his spot-kick miss in the Champions League final against PSG.…
Can Uzun pursuit heats up as Galatasaray chase big names
Galatasaray are going all-in for Frankfurt's Can Uzun. The club has tabled a €35 million plus bonuses offer for the young Turkish talent, with Frankfurt holding out for €50 million.…
Kluivert linked as Juve chase Díaz alternative
Juventus are monitoring Justin Kluivert as a fallback option if the Brahim Díaz deal stalls. The Bournemouth winger has emerged on Juve's radar ahead of the summer window, with Italian and Dutch outlets reporting concrete interest.…
City target Morgan Rogers, Grealish pushes for Everton exit
City are preparing to hijack Arsenal's move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and want to get a deal done first, according to sources. Rogers has emerged as a priority target this window, and the club is not waiting around while Arsenal circle.…
Italiano says yes, Özcan eyes Beşiktaş move
The wait is nearly over. Vincenzo Italiano has said yes to Beşiktaş and is close to being appointed as your new head coach.…
Dumfries joins Real Madrid on four-year deal, Ceballos nears Ajax move
Denzel Dumfries is heading to Real Madrid. The Inter right-back has agreed a four-year contract, with Madrid triggering his €20m release clause.…
Bayern's Olise voted world's best attacking player
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has been voted the best attacking player in world football, finishing ahead of teammate Harry Kane and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in the global poll. Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also featured among the top contenders.…
Dante back at Bayern, Saibari agrees terms, Kane eyes Ballon d'Or
Bayern have officially brought back Dante as head coach of the U-23 team. The Brazilian centre-back was a key part of the 2013 treble-winning side under Jupp Heynckes and later captained OGC Nice before retiring.…
Enzo wants out, Cucurella valued at €70m, four deals lined up
Enzo Fernandez has taken the first step toward leaving Chelsea this summer. The Argentine midfielder wants a move away from Stamford Bridge, with Real Madrid his preferred destination.…
Galaxy enter World Cup break stuck in the middle
The Galaxy head into the World Cup break stuck in 24th, bang average, and the table doesn't lie. 15 games, 20 points, nothing in either column on goal difference.…
Toros de Tijuana face Charros in LMB
The Toros de Tijuana took on the Charros de Jalisco in Liga Mexicana de Béisbol action, with the city's baseball side looking to make a statement in LMB play. Details from the matchup remain thin, with no confirmed scoreline available from the contest.…
Éderson to United agreed, Vitek exit expected, Bruno staying
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Éderson. The fee is €40.5 million, roughly £35 million.…
Safi promises Çalhanoğlu and Conte, Yıldırım fires back
Presidential candidate Hakan Safi is not holding back. With the club congress set for June 6-7, he told Inter's Hakan Çalhanoğlu directly: "Don't worry about the money.…