News Monday, September 21, 2026

Mourinho agrees 3-year deal, Castilla win playoff opener

Jose Mourinho has agreed a three-year contract to return to Real Madrid, with only the club's presidential election on June 7 standing between him and the Bernabéu dugout. Florentino Perez is expected to run and a win would greenlight the Portuguese coach's comeback. For fans who remember the 2011-12 title season and those three straight Champions League semi-finals, this is seismic. The deal is reportedly done on Mourinho's side, the waiting game now begins.…

Massara sacked on final matchday, Greenwood linked

Roma have sacked sporting director Ricky Massara. The decision comes on the morning of the final Serie A matchday, a brutal piece of timing for a front-office move of this magnitude.…
Kimmich targets treble, Gordon gone, Konaté chase intensifies

Joshua Kimmich isn't resting on the double. The Bayern midfielder has set his sights on the treble for the 2026/27 season after you lifted both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal under Vincent Kompany.…

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United Women dominate, Rashford wanted by Arsenal and Bayern
United Women thrashed Aston Villa Women 4–0 on Saturday in a dominant display at the World Sevens. The result puts them firmly on course for the semi-finals.…
Reijnders sets World Cup target, Bernardo exit nears
Tijjani Reijnders has laid down the ambition ahead of the World Cup this summer, and it couldn't be clearer. "As a team we have only one goal and that is to win the World Cup.…
Taremi scores, AEK showdown today
Your striker Mehdi Taremi got his name on the scoresheet Friday as Iran beat Gambia 3–1 in a pre-World Cup friendly. Sharp, confident, and in form, exactly what you want to see from your number nine ahead of the tournament.…
Champions League final: Arsenal face PSG in Budapest
This is it. Arsenal face PSG in the Champions League final this Saturday in Budapest.…
Sterling arrested, Alonso's summer plans take shape
Former Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling was arrested Thursday on suspicion of drug driving after crashing his Lamborghini on the M3. The incident happened around 9am, with the England international colliding with a barrier.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Ederson to United imminent, Sarri talks near finish line
Manchester United are closing in on Ederson as their first summer signing. The Brazilian midfielder has been a key figure in your engine room, and now it's a matter of when, not if, the move is confirmed.…
Points against Glimt, but RBK enter World Cup break in trouble
Your Rosenborg side drew 2–2 with Bodø/Glimt at Lerkendal on Friday, taking a point but heading into the World Cup break still in the relegation zone. 15th place with 9 points from 11 games, that's the reality.…
Kjetselberg fined after Malmö FF match
An opposition player from Malmö FF's recent match has been fined for improper conduct toward the referee team, FotbollDirekt reports. The disciplinary committee sanctioned Kjetselberg following the incident during the fixture against your side.…
Bjerkebo hails AIK regular before Sirius clash
Bjerkebo has heaped praise on an AIK regular, calling him "rivig som fan", a proper nuisance to play against. The glowing assessment lands at a welcome moment, with your team stuck on five straight league matches without a win and sitting ninth ahead of Saturday's home clash against IK Sirius.…
Barça target Alvarez, Atlético hit back, Ajax race for Danish teen
The pursuit of Julián Álvarez is getting messy. Barcelona are preparing a new offer for the Atlético Madrid striker, but PSG are also circling.…
Navarro: fall standing in Sunday's promotion decider
David Navarro says Málaga must "fall standing" in their last-ditch promotion push, with everything on the line this Sunday against Real Zaragoza in the final round of LaLiga Hypermotion. "They will demand the maximum from us if we want to finish the season in a dignified manner," the defender warned.…
Lens monitoring ex-Monaco defender Biancone
Ligue 1 side Lens are closely monitoring former Monaco academy graduate Giulian Biancone. The right-back, who came through Monaco's youth system, currently plays for Olympiakos.…
Boca Juniors crash out of Copa Libertadores group stage
Boca Juniors have been knocked out of the Copa Libertadores in the group stage. The score isn't even the story, the failure is.…
Giakoumakis return fading, Doumbouf links denied
The rumoured return of Giorgos Giakoumakis to Toumba is looking less likely by the day. Reports from Greece suggest negotiations have stalled, with no breakthrough in sight.…
De Neve farewell as RSCA Women target Cup glory
RSCA Women go into Saturday's Belgian Cup final against Zulte Waregem as heavy favourites. The silverware showdown serves as Laura De Neve's farewell match before her departure from the club.…
Copa glory, league pain: your season in review
Real Sociedad's 2025-26 campaign was a tale of two competitions. The Copa del Rey triumph delivered the season's defining high, a historic trophy that will live long in the memory, but league form left plenty to be desired.…
Champions League final eve: PSG ready for Arsenal
Saturday evening in Budapest. Arsenal.…
Maxi Araujo bid incoming, Yeremay speaks again, Cup final day
Manchester United and Arsenal are both preparing offers for Maxi Araujo after the Sporting winger lit up the Champions League this season. Talks have already been held with the player's camp, and the English clubs are ready to move at a reported valuation of £70 million.…
Swiss Fund allegations dominate San Lorenzo discourse
No match this week. No transfer news.…
Míchel talks stall, Ajax eye Danish teen amid Barça interest
Ajax and Míchel have still not reached an agreement. The main sticking point right now is his assistant coaches, reports De Telegraaf's Mike Verweij.…
André Silva return talks underway
FC Porto are in negotiations to bring André Silva back to the club on a free transfer. The 30-year-old forward, who came through Porto's academy before spells at AC Milan, Sevilla, and Eintracht Frankfurt, currently plays for Spanish side Elche.…