News Monday, August 3, 2026

Thun and Betis back in Champions League, 21 years after Malmö heartbreak

FC Thun and Real Betis have both qualified for the Champions League again, 21 years after their last appearance. Why does that ring a bell? Because Thun are the side that dumped Malmö FF out of the 2005/06 qualifiers before going on to face Arsenal in the group stage. Malmö had won the first leg 1–0 at home. Thun won 3–0 in Switzerland.…

Youth Cup derby joy, Palace win tightens title race, FA Cup final awaits

Three goals, three points, and the title race is now razor-tight. City beat Crystal Palace 3–0 at the Etihad to move within two points of the top of the Premier League.…
Allegri ready to walk, Tare out, D'Amico lined up

Massimiliano Allegri is considering leaving Milan at the end of the season following a breakdown in his relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The tension between the two has reportedly reached breaking point, with Allegri even weighing up taking the Italy national team job instead.…

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Mbappé-Arbeloa war erupts after Oviedo win
Kylian Mbappé has dropped a bombshell after the 2–0 win over Real Oviedo. The Frenchman claims coach Álvaro Arbeloa told him he is now the fourth-choice forward at the club.…
Youth Cup final defeat, Carrick closes in on permanent job
Your under-18s fell to Manchester City in the FA Youth Cup final last night. Godwill Kukonki pulled one back just before half-time to make it 1–1, but City went on to lift the trophy for the fifth time in their history.…
Sam Kerr to leave, Alonso talks progress
Sam Kerr is leaving Chelsea when her contract expires this summer. The striker departs after six and a half years as the club's all-time leading WSL goalscorer.…
Lewandowski future in doubt, Christensen close to renewal
Robert Lewandowski is weighing up his future. Offers are on the table from Saudi Arabia, MLS and Serie A.…
Panathinaikos locked out, two absent, K19 final today
Your trip to Leoforos is going to feel very different. The Panathinaikos–PAOK match has been confirmed as behind closed doors, no away fans, no home fans, nobody in the stands.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Goumas: "they called me a snitch to get at Vardinogiannis"
Former Panathinaikos defender Giannis Goumas has given a raw interview about his departure from the club, revealing he was branded a snitch by people aiming to damage former owner Giorgos Vardinogiannis. "They called me a snitch to get at Vardinogiannis," Goumas said.…
Alonso seeks assurances, defensive woes laid bare before City
Chelsea have conceded 11 goals in the opening 15 minutes of Premier League matches this season. No team has a worse record in that window.…
O'Reilly eyes Wembley return, Pep's staff shake-up
Nico O'Reilly is pushing to feature in City's FA Cup final. The local academy product already knows what it takes on the big stage and wants another taste at Wembley.…
Refereeing row erupts after Olympiacos derby
Former referee Panagiotis Varouchas has publicly disagreed with key officiating decisions from the Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos clash. The derby's contentious calls are now under the microscope, with Varouchas breaking down where he believes the officials got it wrong, specifically on goal incidents.…
INEOS united on next manager, Bruno up for top award
The club's leadership is reportedly united behind one candidate and has an agreement in principle in place. A timeline for the appointment is now emerging, suggesting the decision on your next permanent manager is effectively made.…
Thun back in Champions League 21 years after Malmö playoff
FC Thun have qualified for the Champions League, returning to the competition for the first time since 2005/06. That season, the Swiss side eliminated Malmö FF in the playoffs to reach the group stage.…
Allegri-Ibrahimovic rift sends Milan into full crisis
Max Allegri is considering leaving AC Milan at the end of the season following a total breakdown in his relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The rift between the head coach and the club advisor has reportedly reached a point of no return.…
Blackstenius injury-time winner sends Arsenal 2nd, Mead says goodbye
Stina Blackstenius scored an injury-time winner as Arsenal beat Everton in the final WSL home game of the season. The result sends you above Chelsea into 2nd place.…
Copa final, Juvenil A comeback, Cortés debuts
Barça Femení face Atlético de Madrid in the Copa de la Reina final in Gran Canaria. A win completes the domestic treble, Liga F, Supercopa, and Copa all in one season.…
Mbappé returns, one yellow from suspension
Kylian Mbappé has recovered from his left thigh injury and is back in the Real Madrid squad for the LaLiga match against Oviedo. His return gives your attack a serious boost for the run-in.…
Chalov set for PAOK exit, K19s chase cup
Fedor Chalov and PAOK appear headed for a permanent split this summer. The Russian striker is pushing for a return to Moscow, with Lokomotiv and Rodina both in the conversation.…
Injury worry after Wednesday training at Karlberg
AIK's Wednesday training session brought new injury concerns. Details are limited on who was involved and the severity, but something happened at Karlberg that will have fans watching closely for updates ahead of the weekend.…
Streak snapped, Lewandowski nears Saudi exit
Your 11-match winning run in La Liga is done. Alavés beat a heavily rotated Barça side 1–0 at Mendizorroza, ending any shot at a 100-point season.…
Tchouaméni-Valverde fight leaves one hospitalised, Mourinho return on the table
This is ugly. Tchouaméni and Valverde were involved in a physical fight so serious that one player ended up in hospital.…
Yohanna out with hamstring injury, Djurgården taunts after derby
Bad news from Karlberg. Yohanna has suffered a hamstring injury and is currently doing rehabilitation in the gym, AIK confirmed on Wednesday.…
Cup final tonight, fifth straight win within reach
Hammarby face Mjällby in the Svenska Cupen final, and you go into this one chasing a fifth straight Allsvenskan win. That would be a club milestone worth talking about.…