News Thursday, July 30, 2026

Malen blunt on his own World Cup readiness

Donyell Malen has laid out a blunt self-assessment ahead of the Netherlands' opening World Cup match against Japan. "Dat kan voor een WK-wedstrijd echt niet hoor", roughly, that just isn't good enough for a World Cup game, Malen told reporters, without mincing words about his own readiness. The Roma striker is expected to lead the line for the Dutch, and his honesty suggests he knows the level required. For a player entering the summer with his club future also in focus, a strong tournament would do plenty to sharpen his standing.…

Malmö draw Vålerenga in Champions League second qualifying round

Malmö FF have drawn Vålerenga in the Champions League second qualifying round. It is a Nordic derby with a clear favourite: your team go into the tie expected to advance past the Norwegian side.…
PSG hijack Marseille's El Boughlamy deal at the last minute

Paris Saint-Germain are moving late to snatch Adam El Boughlamy from under Marseille's nose. The Montpellier midfielder looked set for OM, but PSG have entered the race at the last moment and are trying to flip the deal.…

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Celtic open title defence at home to Dundee on 3 August
The fixtures are out. Celtic start the 2026–27 Scottish Premiership campaign at home to Dundee on Sunday, 3 August.…
Bastoni valued at €70m as Real Madrid and Chelsea circle Inter's defenders
Real Madrid have Alessandro Bastoni in their sights. Inter have set their valuation at €70m.…
Andre Ricardo exits as PAOK's academy goes invincible
Andre Ricardo is leaving. The winger confirmed it Thursday with an emotional farewell to PAOK, ending a four-year spell with the club.…
Konaté signs, Olise bid readied as Real Madrid reshape the squad
Ibrahima Konaté is a Real Madrid player. The French centre-back has signed a deal through 2030, your third signing of the window.…
Rice reassures after England scare as Arsenal lodge Monga bid
Declan Rice walked off in England's 4–2 win over Croatia on Wednesday and the alarms went off immediately. He says it is nothing.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Yanchuk extends, Kepa interest surfaces as preseason begins
Dmytro Yanchuk is not going anywhere. The winger has extended his contract with Panathinaikos through 2027.…
Jackson linked as Juventus draw up goalkeeper and trequartista shortlist
Juventus are eyeing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson for a potential loan move. The 24-year-old could also become part of something bigger.…
Gynge's coaching role in doubt as AIK transfer special airs
Richard Gynge might not be on the first-team bench next season. AIK's interim sporting director Lasse Johansson confirmed Gynge stepped up into a larger coaching role "under the circumstances that arose", but with a full staff now in place, there is no spot for him.…
Montero to Olympiacos confirmed as Biancon nears exit
The federation hit Olympiacos with a €7,200 fine for abusive chants during Game 5 of the finals against Panathinaikos on June 13. The chants came during the game that sealed the domestic double.…
Vålerenga drawn as Malmö's Champions League qualifying opponent
Your team will face Vålerenga in the Champions League qualifying second round. The Norwegian side are the obstacle between Malmö and the next stage.…
Cucurella leaves for Madrid as Chelsea hunt a left-back and a goalkeeper
Marc Cucurella is a Real Madrid player. The €60m deal is done, announced Monday.…
Baturina scouted as United move for Carreras and Summerville
United are tracking Como's Martin Baturina, a creative midfielder who fits exactly what Michael Carrick wants this summer. The price tag is around €50m.…
Olise wanted by Real Madrid for €200m as Vieira tips him for Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid are preparing a monster offer for Michael Olise. The figure floating around is €200–220 million, which would put Neymar's world-record transfer under real threat.…
Semenyo shines at the World Cup, Tonali ready for City switch
Antoine Semenyo is already turning heads at the World Cup. Your new signing was named Player of the Match by FIFA after Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in their group opener.…
Roma target Zappacosta as Celik renews, Malen on World Cup pressure
Roma are moving for Davide Zappacosta. Sporting director Tony D'Amico wants the Atalanta right-back as a reinforcement on the right flank, while Zeki Celik has renewed his contract with the club.…
Rice injury scare after England's World Cup opener
England opened their World Cup with a 4–2 win over Croatia on Wednesday, but the result came with a worry for you. Declan Rice was substituted after pointing to his upper thigh and reporting discomfort.…
Maffeo lands in Athens as Olympiacos target more defensive signings
Pablo Maffeo touched down in Athens on Thursday. No hesitation from the right-back when the call came from Piraeus.…
Mujevic leaves Malmö for Gladbach, Mellberg backs Berglund
Samin Mujevic is leaving. The 16-year-old Malmö FF talent is joining Borussia Mönchengladbach in a deal worth around 11 million SEK.…
Hammarby thump AIK 4–1 as keeper error and Djurgården trialist saga simmer
That one stung. AIK fell hard to Hammarby, 4–1, in a Stockholm derby your team never got a grip on.…
Celtic target Astana midfielder Ivan Basic
Celtic have identified Astana midfielder Ivan Basic as a summer target, with Martin O'Neill looking to reshape his midfield options ahead of the new season. Arne Engels, Benjamin Nygren, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Reo Hatate are all part of the current setup, but O'Neill sees room for reinforcement in the middle of the park.…
Mayulu signs until 2031 as Neves lights up Portugal's World Cup opener
The deal is done. Senny Mayulu has agreed a new contract with PSG running through 2031.…