News Friday, September 18, 2026

Saliba and Ødegaard reach World Cup knockouts as Rice sparks injury worry

France 3–0 Iraq on Wednesday, and William Saliba kept his second clean sheet of the World Cup. France are into the knockout rounds with a game to spare. Mbappe, Olise, and Dembele got the goals. Saliba recently revealed he has been playing through pain for months to stay available for this tournament.…

Amrabat tops Mendilibar's list as Maffeo signs

Your manager knows exactly who he wants. Amrabat is Mendilibar's first choice for the central midfield role this summer, with the Fiorentina man currently at Real Betis.…
Olivia Gracia leaves AIK and Brighton recall their forward

Olivia Gracia's loan is over. Wednesday's match at Skytteholm is her last in the black and yellow shirt before she returns to Brighton & Hove Albion FC.…

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Sánchez edges toward Atlas exit as Lisi starts at PAOK
Jorge Sánchez looks set to leave. The Mexican right-back has an agreement in principle with Atlas, according to reports out of Greece today.…
Peña speaks and Ajax friendly set for July
Your new keeper has spoken. Iñaki Peña gave his first interview as a Panathinaikos player and did not hold back.…
Saliba keeps clean sheet as Rice limps through England draw
William Saliba played the full 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet as France beat Iraq 3–0 to reach the World Cup Round of 32. Mbappé, Olise, and Dembélé did the damage at the other end.…
Palestra to Chelsea as Alonso lands first signing
Marco Palestra is coming to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have beaten Inter Milan to the Atalanta right-back with a package well above €50m, and the deal could be sealed within 24 hours.…
Haaland hits four in two as Norway march on
Four goals in two matches. Erling Haaland scored a brace against Senegal in a 3–2 win, sending Norway through to the World Cup round of 32.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Spurs lead Fernandes race as United turn to Alex Scott
Mateus Fernandes is the name, and Tottenham are ready to outbid you. Spurs are pushing hard for the West Ham midfielder, who has also drawn interest from United, and are prepared to go further financially.…
Maffeo announced as Olympiacos move early in the market
Pablo Maffeo has been announced by Olympiacos. The right-back arrives as your club's latest summer signing, adding proven quality to Mendilibar's defensive options.…
AIK bid for Ågren as Gracia departs and Djurgården land prospect
Your club have placed a bid for Gais centre-back Oskar Ågren, according to Expressen. The 26-year-old is calm about the interest.…
De Vrij nears Panathinaikos move as Zeca joins the bench
Stefan de Vrij is close. Panathinaikos have offered the Dutch centre-back a one-year contract with an option for a second season.…
Lisi lands in Thessaloniki and declares PAOK his everything
Alessio Lisi is in Thessaloniki. The Italian landed Monday afternoon and went straight to work, replacing Razvan Lucescu with a message fans will love: "From this moment, PAOK is the most important thing in our lives".…
Gyokeres-Álvarez standoff and Calafiori's blocked Madrid move
The noise around Viktor Gyokeres is building. Atletico Madrid are lurking, and there is a growing case that Arsenal should consider selling this summer.…
Nico Paz chance emerges as Maresca nears City move
Nico Paz could be yours. Real Madrid have made what one report calls a "dramatic" U-turn on the Argentina midfielder, and Chelsea are now in the conversation alongside Arsenal, Tottenham, and Inter Milan.…
Olympiacos announce six preseason friendlies with Ajax the standout
Mendilibar now knows the roadmap. Olympiacos announced six preseason friendlies on Tuesday, with Ajax the standout name on the list.…
Camavinga contact confirmed as Fernandes picks Spurs over United
United have made contact with Real Madrid over Eduardo Camavinga. The 23-year-old midfielder is under contract at the Bernabéu, and the Spanish side will not let him go cheaply.…
Elliot Anderson move imminent, medical set in Kansas
Manchester City are on the verge of signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. Medical staff are on standby in Kansas to conduct the medical once terms are finalised.…
Rogers top target, Ødegaard on form for Norway
Morgan Rogers is your club's top target this summer. Arsenal are expected to make an approach for the Aston Villa forward, and the Guardian reports Arsenal are confident of doing a deal (1) (2).…
Lecce circle Karkatsalis as Karaiskaki plans go big
Olympiacos risk losing one of the U19 academy's biggest talents. Lecce have knocked on the door for Vasilis Karkatsalis, and the Italian club are serious.…
AIK fall to Kalmar in training match as Pavey calls out the level
AIK lost a training match against Kalmar FF, and Charlie Pavey did not sugarcoat it. "We don't reach the level we know we can maintain," he told AIK+.…
Robin Olsen leaves Malmö training with bandaged foot
Malmö FF goalkeeper Robin Olsen cut Tuesday's training session short after appearing to roll his ankle during a routine drill with the reserves. Olsen went straight to the treatment room with a heavily bandaged right foot and did not return.…
Maresca agrees City deal as Chelsea line up Alonso and chase Tchouaméni
Enzo Maresca is leaving. Manchester City and Chelsea have agreed compensation, significantly in excess of £10m.…
Peña arrives from Barcelona as Neestrup era kicks off
Iñaki Peña is yours. The goalkeeper has signed from Barcelona on a 3+1 year deal, the transfer worth €3 million.…