News Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Yıldırım clarifies UEFA stance, Leao battle heats up

Presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım has clarified his earlier warning that UEFA could relegate Fenerbahçe over financial issues. Speaking this week, he dialled back the alarm, stressing the club's debt and spending limits remain the real concern, not an imminent threat from Nyon. He's campaigning hard on fixing the books and has promised two striker signings if elected. The rumour mill in Italy is spinning: Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are both circling AC Milan winger Rafael Leao.…

El Mala to Brentford: Köln hold firm at €50m

Your club haven't formally rejected Brentford's €40m + 5m offer for El Mala, but the message is clear. Köln want the full €50m valuation.…
Alsaker Rogde key to Rosenborg BK Kvinner hopes

Matilda Alsaker Rogde could be the difference-maker for Rosenborg BK Kvinner as they chase a much-needed win. The midfielder's goalscoring form has been a bright spot in an otherwise challenging campaign, and Adressa asks whether she can fire the team to victory in their next outing.…

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11 red cards, Maresca to City, Real Madrid eye Chelsea duo
Chelsea have now been shown 11 red cards across all competitions this season, more than any Premier League side in a single campaign in the competition's history. It's an unwanted record that sums up the lack of control that has plagued this season.…
Five backroom staff leave, City lead Anderson race
Five backroom staff members are leaving City this summer alongside Pep Guardiola. Assistant Pepijn Lijnders, Kolo Touré, Lorenzo Buenaventura, Manel Estiarte, and Xabi Mancisidor will all depart.…
Real Madrid close in on Paz return, Rüdiger extension imminent
Real Madrid are set to activate the buy-back clause for academy graduate Nico Paz after his breakout season in Serie A with Como. Florentino Pérez is driving the move to bring the 20-year-old back to the Bernabéu.…
Historic double double, Kane golden again, Laimer deal close
Bayern Munich men and women both won league and cup this season. It's the first time any German club has pulled off the double double in the same campaign.…
Double in the bag, O'Neill decision looms, Dutch duo linked
Celtic wrapped up a domestic double with a 3–1 Scottish Cup final win over Dunfermline at Hampden, making it 43 Scottish Cups and the club's 23rd double. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring in what looks like a farewell appearance, Arne Engels scored a stunning long-range goal, and Kelechi Iheanacho also got on the scoresheet.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Hodzic chase heats up
AIK are in the hunt for Mjällby's 17-year-old defensive talent Dani Hodzic, who could be available on a free transfer this summer. BK Häcken and IFK Värnamo are also tracking the centre-back, setting up a three-way battle for his signature.…
PSG duo back in training, Trossard transfer-listed
Saturday. Budapest.…
Ederson talks advance, Chelsea target Mainoo
United are making real progress on a deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson. Fabrizio Romano reports face-to-face conversations have taken place and the club is confident of closing what would be a statement midfield signing this summer.…
Ramirez days numbered, worst start in 18 years
Miguel Ángel Ramírez appears to be on his way out. Aftonbladet reports that the manager's time at Malmö FF is running out, with his position becoming untenable after a dreadful start to the season.…
Wilson earns international recognition amid AIK's tough run
AIK's young talent Wilson is gaining international recognition, a welcome boost for a club navigating a turbulent period. The acknowledgment underlines the strength of AIK's recruitment and player development, even as the men's team struggles through five straight league matches without a win and sits ninth in the table.…
Final kick-off moved earlier, PSG chase history in Budapest
The Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest this Saturday has been pushed to an earlier kick-off. UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said the change puts "the fan experience at the centre of our planning" and makes the occasion "more accessible, inclusive and impactful for everyone involved".…
Taça final defeat deepens Borges pressure, Suárez collects Silver Ball
Sporting lost the Taça de Portugal final against Torreense at the Jamor. No trophy, no celebration, just a brutal end to the season.…
No Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as Barça dominate
The Spain squad for the 2026 World Cup has been announced and it carries a heavy Barça stamp. Lamine Yamal and Pedri are the headline names leading the list, with no Real Madrid players included in the selection.…
Godts wins Cruijff award, Tomiyasu waves goodbye
Mika Godts has won the Johan Cruijff Talent of the Year award at the Eredivisie Awards, succeeding Jorrel Hato as the league's standout young player. The 20-year-old received the prize from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, someone Godts credits for bringing him to Amsterdam in the first place.…
Bornauw slams mentality, season ends with 5–1 derby collapse
CEO Kenneth Bornauw didn't hold back. Speaking after the season wrapped, he admitted what every fan felt: the mentality in the squad was nowhere near what Anderlecht demands.…
João Afonso signs, Fernando Sá frustrated after playoff defeat
Your new goalkeeper is here. João Afonso joins from Santa Clara on a deal through 2031, becoming Porto's first signing for the 2026/27 season.…
Cavani doubt, Católica weakened ahead of Libertadores decider
Edinson Cavani has suffered a fresh setback in training, putting his availability for Thursday's decisive Libertadores match against Universidad Católica in serious doubt. The discomfort is a new issue, not a recurrence of a previous knock.…
Cruz Azul take the title at CU, Juárez future uncertain
Cruz Azul won their tenth league title on your pitch. At the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.…
Nuno Espirito Santo linked, Semih Kılıçsoy eyes European stay
Your next manager could be Nuno Espirito Santo. Beşiktaş have added the current West Ham boss to their shortlist as the managerial search intensifies.…
Road trip ends flat in Houston, Dahoud talks heat up
LA Galaxy played to a 1–1 draw against Houston Dynamo, closing out the last road test before the World Cup break. Two wins from the last three away matches had momentum building, but this one felt like a step back.…
Budapest awaits, Arteta 90 minutes from immortality
This is it. The biggest match in Arsenal's modern history.…