News Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Olympiacos thrashed 3–0 by Antwerp as José Sá return gathers pace

Olympiacos were beaten 3–0 by Antwerp in their fifth pre-season friendly, and the scoreline was not the worst part. Defensive gaps and a lack of intensity were the story. Mendilibar called the performance nowhere near what a Champions League qualifier demands. Two goals came in a three-minute spell early in the second half, and the team never recovered.…

Police probe AIK match-fixing, Bazdar talks break down

Swedish police are investigating an alleged match-fixing attempt involving three AIK players from 2023. The accusation: players wanted to lose on purpose to get then-coach Andreas Brännström fired.…
Savvidis pushes for striker and midfielder as Konstantelias shines

The win over Dynamo Kyiv is banked, but the talk has already shifted to the market. Theodoros Chastas spoke Friday about where PAOK stand on two key targets: a striker and a central midfielder.…

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Three academy loans out, Cardaklija watched
Zeka, Vyntra and Sokos are heading to Cyprus. The three Panathinaikos academy players join Omonoia 29th of May on loan for the 2026-27 season.…
Lacroix signs, Chalobah nears Como move, Mac Allister on Chelsea's radar
Maxence Lacroix is a Chelsea player. The £52m move from Crystal Palace is done, medical ongoing in London, contract through 2032.…
Nelson wants out as Saliba injury forces Arsenal into the market
Reiss Nelson is ready to leave Arsenal this summer. The 26-year-old is open to a move abroad, with Benfica and Valencia both interested.…
Ten Hag breaks silence, Bruno stays, JJ Gabriel called up
Erik ten Hag is back, and he is not holding back. The former United boss has taken over as technical director at FC Twente and used his unveiling on Thursday to tear into Dutch football.…
Rodri surgery blow as Maresca begins his City era
Rodri won the World Cup with Spain, but the celebration is over. He now needs back surgery and will miss the start of Manchester City's season.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Saliakas returns as Tzolakis nears the door
Olympiacos have completed the signing of Manolis Saliakas. The Greek right-back pushed hard for the move, and his desire to return made it happen.…
Fenerbahçe board reshuffles as Rashford and Leao pursuits intensify
Seven board members of Fenerbahçe Futbol A.Ş. have stepped down, including Mahmut Uslu, a close ally of former president Aziz Yıldırım.…
Iraola promises fight and identity, Akliouche race slips away
Andoni Iraola wants you to feel it. The new Liverpool manager laid out his philosophy in clear terms, and it is exactly what the Kop wants to hear.…
Mauro Júnior named PSV captain as Bosz targets another signing
Mauro Júnior will wear the armband this season. Jerdy Schouten's injury opened the door, and Peter Bosz handed it to the Brazilian.…
Benkovic returns to AIK on loan, Bazdar talks advance
Filip Benkovic is returning to AIK. The centre-back is rejoining on loan for the rest of the season and undergoes his medical today, Friday.…
Arsenal bid £70m for Guimaraes as Tzolis deal confirmed
This is the one that matters. Arsenal are preparing a £70m bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, BBC Sport confirms.…
Goretzka proposed to Olympiacos, wages the stumbling block
Leon Goretzka's name landed on the table. The Bayern Munich midfielder has been proposed to your club, alongside Juventus, Milan, Atletico Madrid, and Chicago.…
Ekong transfer collapses, surgery next as Stryger and Dahlin extend
Emmanuel Ekong was supposed to be on his way out. Instead, the winger is heading for an operation after his transfer to Hajduk Split fell through, Malmö FF confirmed.…
Jedvaj nears Saudi exit as Panathinaikos win in Hungary
Tin Jedvaj is close to leaving for Saudi Arabia. Al Shabab are pushing for the Croatian defender, and reports out of Saudi Arabia say a deal is near.…
PAOK take 3–2 win in Kyiv but lose Ali after 14 minutes
Your team went into Dynamo Kyiv's backyard and came out with a 3–2 win in the European qualifier first leg. Alessio Lisci's first European night as PAOK manager delivered the result.…
Benkovic returns to AIK as Bazdar deal nears
Filip Benkovic is coming back. AIK have signed the Croatian centre-back on loan for the rest of the season.…
Chelsea close in on Lacroix as Rogers deal sparks debate
Maxence Lacroix is one step away from Chelsea. Fabrizio Romano says the Crystal Palace defender has agreed personal terms and the deal is now in its final stages.…
Tzolis signs for Arsenal in club-record £34m deal
Christos Tzolis has signed for Arsenal from Club Brugge for £34m/€40m. He is your first summer signing.…
Kone close as Zaire-Emery door slams shut
Warren Zaire-Emery is off the table. PSG have made it clear the 20-year-old is not for sale, and the player himself has no interest in leaving.…
Anderson joins City in record £116m deal as Rodri links fade
Elliot Anderson is yours. Manchester City confirmed the signing of the Nottingham Forest midfielder on Thursday for a reported £116m (€135m), making him the club's record transfer.…
Blanco interest, Goretzka offered, Dorsey talks near decision
Olympiacos are looking at Alavés midfielder Antonio Blanco, but this one is complicated. Real Madrid hold a buy-back clause and a 50% sell-on, and Blanco's release clause sits at €20m.…