News Monday, August 3, 2026

Defence melting, Genoa looms, Lewa off the table

Your defence has gone from Serie A's second-best to something that's keeping you up at night. Once the foundation, now it's conceding far too easily. GdS reports the backline has 'melted like snow in the sun', and the numbers back it up. The system, the individual errors, the lack of protection from midfield.…

Derby day: Swiderski starts at Karaiskakis

The big one is here. You go to Karaiskakis for a playoff derby against Olympiakos, and the stakes couldn't be higher for your season.…
Two more out for Vitoria, Yuste fires back at Florentino

Barça's squad for the trip to face Alavés just got thinner. Two additional players have been scratched from the list ahead of the match in Vitoria, compounding what was already a stretched squad.…

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Perez will not resign, runs for re-election
Florentino Perez has ended any speculation about his future. "I'm sorry to say I will not be resigning," the Real Madrid president said, confirming he will run for re-election in the upcoming club elections.…
Ali out, Olsen worry, Vecchia boost
Malmö FF have decided to manage without Taha Ali for the Halmstad match. The club has also confirmed the fixture will not be moved.…
Berglund confirmed as MFF sporting director
Malmö FF have a new sporting director. Philip Berglund, 34, takes the role effective immediately.…
Milan crisis deepens: 2–3 to Atalanta, top four hopes fading, management in turmoil
Top four is slipping away. Milan lost 2–3 to Atalanta at San Siro on Sunday, their Champions League hopes now hanging by a thread.…
Ben White out for the season, and the UCL final is six weeks away
This is the one that hurts. Ben White picked up an injury against West Ham and won't play again this season.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Win or hand Arsenal the title: City vs Crystal Palace
City need three points against Crystal Palace tonight. Drop anything, a draw, a loss, and Arsenal are virtually Premier League champions.…
Carrick closing in, transfer targets named, Sesko handball verdict
Michael Carrick is edging closer to the permanent United manager job, according to reports citing Chris Wheeler and journalist Salt. Andoni Iraola has been ruled out of the running.…
Florentino's chaotic press conference, and the Clásico fallout
Florentino Pérez called elections and spent an hour in front of the press, but answered almost nothing that matters. He refused to discuss the season's failures on the pitch.…
Alonso the top target, FA Cup final injury update
Chelsea have held encouraging early talks with Xabi Alonso and are optimistic about landing him. But he hasn't made a decision yet, and Chelsea aren't waiting around.…
Alavés game, 100-point target, and the Florentino fallout
Barcelona travel to Mendizorroza today as LaLiga champions, but Flick isn't letting up. The target is 100 points, which would match Tito Vilanova's record from 2012-13.…
Two massive games today: derby and Euroleague match ball
Tonight at 19:30 you've got the last derby of the season, and it matters. Panathinaikos travel to Faliro for Super League playoffs matchday 5.…
PAOK vs AEK: playoff derby day, Yakumakis starts, Lucescu absent
It's derby day at Toumba. PAOK host AEK in matchday 5 of the Super League playoffs, and this one carries serious weight in the title race.…
Porto prep Santa Clara, transfer links, and referee controversy
Farioli has called up two players from Porto B as the squad begins preparing for the home match against Santa Clara. It's early days in the build-up, so reading too much into the selection isn't worth it yet.…
AIK's defending slammed: "Dreadful"
Philip Berglund signs for Malmö FF
Malmö FF have officially signed Philip Berglund. The deal is confirmed.…
Defence gone, executives under fire, Genoa fixture in flux
Milan's one reliable thing this season has collapsed at the worst possible time. The backline, described by Gazzetta dello Sport as the team's 'only real certainty', fell apart against Atalanta.…
Florentino emergency presser, Valverde transfer-listed, Vinicius abuse report
Florentino Pérez called an emergency press conference after the Real Madrid board meeting this evening. The big question all day was whether he'd resign.…
Ben White out for the season, and Trossard wins it at West Ham
This is a serious one. Ben White has a right knee ligament injury and is expected to miss the rest of the season.…
Flick signs until 2028, and Barça chase 100 points at Alaves
Hansi Flick is not going anywhere. He confirmed at today's press conference that he has agreed a contract extension with Barcelona until 2028.…
Chelsea beat City 1–0, and the manager hunt heats up
Chelsea beat Man City 1–0. A clean sheet, three points, job done.…
Rashford's Barca dream: Scholes weighs in
Paul Scholes believes Marcus Rashford will not return to Manchester United. The United legend has predicted Rashford's loan at Barcelona will lead to a permanent exit this summer.…