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Canal Football Club leaves historic studio, welcomes Platini for new season
Despite plummeting ratings, Canal Football Club is back for a new season. The show is abandoning its legendary Factory studio for a new set at Canal+ headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, with Michel Platini as its first guest.
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Manchester United host Ipswich Town in first Old Trafford league game of 2026/27
Manchester United return to Old Trafford on Sunday to face newly-promoted Ipswich Town in their first home Premier League fixture of the 2026/27 season, looking to bounce back from a 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City.
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Roy Keane's self-imposed deadline to quit punditry and leave UK arrives this autumn
Roy Keane set a two-year timeline in October 2024 to move abroad — likely to Switzerland — which expires this autumn, casting doubt over his long-term future as a football pundit.
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United back £155m midfield rebuild to succeed despite spending less than Premier League rivals
Manchester United have completed their summer midfield overhaul with Carlos Baleba's £70m arrival from Brighton, joining Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in a three-man rebuild costing £155m. Manager Michael Carrick says the group offers a strong balance of youth and experience.
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Arsenal weigh Rashford loan as Evra declares Shaw's time at United 'gone'
Arsenal are considering a loan move for Marcus Rashford after agreeing to sell Gabriel Martinelli to Al Hilal, while Patrice Evra has publicly called on Manchester United to replace Luke Shaw following a disappointing display at Hull.
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Atletico set Sunday deadline for Arsenal to sign Alvarez as deal looks increasingly unlikely
Atletico Madrid have given Arsenal until Sunday to resolve Julian Alvarez's future, but transfer reporter David Ornstein says there is a low chance the Argentine will agree to the move, having already told Mikel Arteta he does not want to join.
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Cherki's two-goal burst rescues City's half-time crisis in 4-1 rout of Palace
Rayan Cherki begged Enzo Maresca to keep him on at half-time, then delivered two quickfire goals to steer Manchester City to a 4-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace — their second straight victory under the new head coach.
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Carrick dismisses 'lazy' passion criticism after Manchester United's opening-day loss at Hull
Michael Carrick has pushed back against critics who questioned his Manchester United side's passion following their defeat at Hull City, calling accusations of a lack of effort 'lazy' and 'ridiculous' ahead of Sunday's clash with Ipswich.
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Messi nets four and assists one as Inter Miami demolish Montréal 7-1 in record win
Lionel Messi scored four goals — including two direct free kicks — and assisted a fifth as Inter Miami recorded the largest victory in club history, routing CF Montréal 7-1 at Nu Stadium on Saturday.
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Carragher says Spurs' toothless attack is evidence De Zerbi will return to market
Jamie Carragher argued that Tottenham's inability to create in the final third during their 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle is a clear signal Roberto De Zerbi will pursue further attacking reinforcements before the September 1 deadline.
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Nantes snatches draw at Guingamp but remains bottom of Ligue 2
Trailing 2-0 at half-time, Nantes reversed the situation to lead 3-2 before conceding a penalty in added time (3-3). Nantes remain bottom after four matches without a win.
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Ex-referee Scott calls substitution boards 'not fit for purpose' after Iraola's Liverpool fury
Former Premier League referee Graham Scott has criticised the technology behind substitution boards as outdated following Andoni Iraola's angry complaints during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, though Scott also suggested the Reds boss may have exaggerated the delay.
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De Zerbi reveals Richarlison, Danso and Sarr have all asked to leave Tottenham
Roberto De Zerbi has publicly confirmed that Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have each requested to leave Tottenham, with the Brazilian striker omitted from the squad for Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Newcastle.
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Gakpo turns down Tottenham to pursue Manchester City move before deadline
Cody Gakpo has rejected a switch to Tottenham Hotspur and is now in talks to join Manchester City, with Liverpool's 27-year-old winger looking to leave Anfield before Tuesday's transfer window closes.
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De Zerbi apologises after Newcastle's 2-0 win leaves Spurs bottom despite £320m summer spend
Roberto De Zerbi has apologised to Tottenham fans after a second straight Premier League defeat left them bottom of the table. Newcastle won 2-0 at Spurs on Saturday, with Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga scoring.
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Mourinho backs Mbappé for Ballon d'Or and calls for trophy criteria overhaul
José Mourinho believes Kylian Mbappé deserves the Ballon d'Or and is calling for a review of the award's criteria: for him, the trophy should honour a player destined to become an eternal legend, like Messi, Ronaldo or Zidane.
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Simeone rules out Álvarez for Sevilla as Sørloth absence compounds Atlético's attacking crisis
Diego Simeone confirmed Julián Álvarez will miss Atlético Madrid's La Liga trip to Sevilla, with Alexander Sørloth also unavailable. Cristian Romero is set to rejoin the squad but will not be rushed back into action.
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Pushed out of L'Équipe du Soir, Micoud relaunches his consulting career on Ligue 1+
Johan Micoud, dismissed last summer by L'Équipe channel during a revamp of its talk show, made his debut as a consultant on Ligue 1+ during Strasbourg-Lens, the second matchday of the championship.
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Iraola eager for 'certainties' as Liverpool close in on £123m Barcola signing
Andoni Iraola says he is looking forward to working with a settled squad once the transfer window shuts, with Liverpool on the verge of completing a £123million deal for PSG winger Bradley Barcola.
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Hart warns Liverpool haven't worked out how to use £125m Isak despite first goal of season
Alexander Isak scored his first Liverpool goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, but former goalkeeper Joe Hart says the club still haven't built the trust needed to get the best from their £125m signing.
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