News Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Chelsea click into gear with 3–0 rout of AC Milan in Jakarta

Your team dismantled AC Milan 3–0 in Jakarta on Saturday, and it was the best Chelsea have looked all pre-season. João Pedro scored twice, Moisés Caicedo added a stunning third, and the 3-4-2-1 shape gave Xabi Alonso exactly the blueprint he needed. Spanish outlet Marca ran with the headline "Chelsea hace 'click' con Xabi", Chelsea click with Xabi, and that about sums it up. Caicedo scored one and set up another, bossing midfield in a performance that earned rave reviews.…

Mbaye strikes early as Mount limps off against PSG

Your team face the European champions in Gothenburg this Saturday afternoon. Manchester United take on PSG in the final pre-season friendly, kickoff at 17:00 local time.…
Malmö FF face Frankfurt with UWCL qualification at stake

Saturday settles it. Malmö FF play Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Women's Champions League qualifier, kickoff Saturday, August 8, and the winner goes through to the third qualifying round.…

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Bruno Guimaraes completes £75m Arsenal move
Arsenal have signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for £75m. The Brazilian midfielder posted an emotional farewell on Saturday: "Thank you will never be enough, but I say it with all my heart".…
Josh Doig on Olympiacos radar after Ortega exit
Olympiacos have turned their attention to Sassuolo left-back Josh Doig as the search for a replacement on the left side of defence begins, following Francisco Ortega's release to River Plate. The Scottish defender, formerly of Hellas Verona, is on the club's shortlist as José Luis Mendilibar looks for a partner for Bruno on that flank.…
Fenerbahçe chase Lukaku as Endrick deal wobbles
Over the last four seasons, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray have been neck and neck in European competition, separated by a single victory. With Fenerbahçe in the Champions League third qualifying round, this is where that margin matters.…
PSV open title defence against Fortuna Sittard with Pepi still in the squad
The season starts Saturday at 20.00 against Fortuna Sittard. Your team are defending champions, but the 0–4 Johan Cruijff Schaal defeat against AZ is still fresh.…
Vinicius Junior stays at Real Madrid, Arsenal scramble for alternatives
Your top summer target is off the table. Vinicius Junior has extended his contract at Real Madrid, and Arsenal are now searching for alternatives to upgrade the attack.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Araújo loan agreed, Barcola battle looms
Ronald Araújo is coming to Anfield. Liverpool have agreed a season-long loan with Barcelona for the centre-back, with an option to make it permanent.…
Defensive crisis hits Malmö FF before Degerfors visit
Your backline is a mess for Sunday. Malmö FF face Degerfors IF at home on Sunday, and the squad is missing several defenders through injury and fitness issues.…
Retsos returns as Olympiacos add Giovanni's son and a loan exit
Olympiacos announced two arrivals on Friday. Dimitris Retsos is back at the club, and Giuliano Lobo de Oliveira, the son of the late, legendary Giovanni, has also signed.…
Österås returns as AIK Women hit European spot
Emilie Libakken Österås is finally available again. The 23-year-old Norwegian forward returns to the AIK squad after a long battle with a foot injury.…
Atletico friendly on Sunday as Rodri talks dominate
Your final pre-season test is set. City face Atletico Madrid on Sunday in the last friendly before the real thing begins.…
Oscarsson goal lifts AIK to third in Damallsvenskan
Anna Oscarsson scored the only goal as AIK beat IF Brommapojkarna 1–0 at Skytteholm on Friday. The win lifts your team to third in Damallsvenskan, straight into European qualification territory.…
Dortmund tracking Konstantelias as PAOK brace for summer battle
Giannis Konstantelias is on Borussia Dortmund's radar. Kicker report that the German club have the PAOK attacking midfielder on their list of transfer targets.…
Pelistri stays as Nistrup blocks Hull City move
Facundo Pelistri is staying. Manager Jacob Nistrup has decided to keep the Uruguayan winger in the squad for the new season, despite interest from Hull City.…
PSG friendly today as United's squad rebuild hits snags
Your team face PSG this Saturday at 17:00 in the second friendly of pre-season. PSG come into this one licking wounds, they lost at Majorca three days ago, and Luis Enrique's side are searching for confidence ahead of the Supercup.…
Calafiori opens up on World Cup pain as Guimaraes waits
Riccardo Calafiori did not hide it. Italy missing the World Cup hit him hard.…
Enzo Fernandez priced at £120m as City circle and Alonso faces Milan
Your team face AC Milan in Jakarta on Saturday as Xabi Alonso works to bed in his ideas after a mixed pre-season. Two straight friendly defeats, the latest a 1–0 loss to Juventus in Hong Kong, have not shaken the manager's belief.…
Retsos returns and Giovanni's son signs for Olympiacos
Olympiacos have announced two signings. Centre-back Dimitris Retsos is back at the club, and attacking midfielder Juliano Lobo de Oliveira, son of the legendary Giovanni, has also joined.…
Lundbergh could fill in as Malmö's defensive injuries mount
Malmö FF are scrambling at the back before Sunday's home match against Degerfors IF. Several defenders are unavailable, and 17-year-old Theodor Lundbergh could be the emergency solution again.…
AIK bid for Linus Alperud as Otieno talks family and Wilson
Your club have made a move. AIK have tabled a bid for Lilleström winger Linus Alperud, according to Expressen.…
Anderlecht strike in 17 seconds and PAOK are chasing the tie
That is how fast it went wrong. PAOK conceded after 17 seconds and never recovered, losing the first leg of the Europa Conference League third qualifying round at Toumba.…
City reject Barcelona's £38.5m Rodri bid as pre-season wraps up in Seoul
Your club said no. City turned down £38.5m from Barcelona for Rodri.…