Football news
10570 stories
-
Fiorentina close in on Zirkzee loan as United target Freiburg striker Matanovic
Manchester United are edging closer to a double striker shake-up before the September 1 deadline, with Joshua Zirkzee reportedly nearing a £4.2m loan exit to Fiorentina and Igor Matanovic of Freiburg emerging as a potential replacement.
Football -
Atletico Madrid block Alvarez move to Barcelona, handing Arsenal transfer hope
Atletico Madrid have issued a formal statement ruling out any sale of Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, potentially opening the door for Arsenal to land their top summer target before the September 1 deadline.
Football -
Trabzonspor manager quits live on air after Salah's side crash out of Europa League qualifying
Fatih Tekke resigned immediately after Trabzonspor were eliminated from Europa League qualifying, losing 5-0 on aggregate to Ferencvaros. Mo Salah, making only his third start for the Turkish club, was substituted in the 64th minute of the 4-0 second-leg defeat in Budapest.
Football -
Nakamura in OM's sights to replace Paixao, but Everton ahead of Marseille
Forced to sell before buying, OM has identified Reims winger Keito Nakamura as a potential successor to Igor Paixao. However, Everton appears to be leading the race, and Reims' asking price — between €20 and €25 million — remains out of reach for Marseille.
Football -
Brighton seal Conference League place with ruthless 4-0 demolition of Tromso at the Amex
Brighton booked their spot in the Conference League league phase with a commanding 4-0 home win over Tromso, overturning a goalless first leg. Kostoulas, De Cuyper, Wieffer and Boscagli all scored as Fabian Hurzeler's side were clinical on home soil.
Football -
McInnes 'mortified' as Rangers crash out of Conference League on penalties to Jablonec
Derek McInnes admitted he was 'embarrassed and mortified' after Rangers were eliminated from the Conference League play-offs, losing 4-3 on penalties to Czech side Jablonec despite holding a 1-0 lead from the first leg at Ibrox.
Football -
Welbeck opens Chelsea account as Xabi Alonso's side ease past Luton 2-0
Danny Welbeck headed Chelsea in front on his first goal for the club as Xabi Alonso's side beat League One Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup second round, with an Odoffin own goal sealing the win.
Football -
Barcola's Transfer to Liverpool Brings €4.9M to Lyon Despite Champions League Elimination
Eliminated by Fenerbahçe in the Champions League playoff, Lyon will receive €4.9 million through FIFA's solidarity mechanism on Bradley Barcola's transfer from PSG to Liverpool, completed for €140 million.
Football -
Chelsea beats Luton Town 2-0 and advances to League Cup round of 16
Three days after their Premier League victory at Fulham, Chelsea dominated Luton Town (2-0) on Thursday, qualifying for the League Cup round of 16 thanks to goals from Welbeck and an own goal by Odoffin.
Football -
Enzo Fernandez set for £120m Manchester City move after Chelsea squad omission
Manchester City are close to signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £120m, with the Argentina midfielder notably absent from Xabi Alonso's squad for the Carabao Cup tie against Luton Town.
Football -
Atletico chief vows Alvarez will 'never, ever' go to Barcelona as Arsenal deadline looms
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has categorically ruled out selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, branding the club 'dishonest', while leaving the door open for Arsenal to make a move before the transfer deadline.
Football -
Monaco crushes Gornik Zabrze 4-1 and secures Conference League spot
AS Monaco dominated Gornik Zabrze 4-1 at the Stade Louis-II on Thursday, confirming their first-leg success in Poland (2-3). The Monégasque club becomes the seventh Ligue 1 representative in European competition this season.
Football -
Barcola to Liverpool for €140M, historic record for Ligue 1 player
Bradley Barcola is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain for Liverpool for approximately €140 million plus around €25 million in bonuses, making him the most expensive player ever sold by a Ligue 1 club to a foreign team.
Football -
PSG face Barcelona and Man City as Champions League title defence draw is made
Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Barcelona and host Manchester City in the Champions League main phase, while Real Madrid face trips to Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk. The 36-team draw also confirmed four debutants: Como, LASK, Viking, and Azerbaijani side Sabah.
Football -
Chelsea sign Emi Martinez for £7.5m as Alonso axes Sanchez after Fulham errors
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, with Xabi Alonso moving swiftly to replace Robert Sanchez after the Spaniard's error-prone display in a 3-2 Premier League win at Fulham. Nicolas Jackson will head to Villa in a separate deal worth up to £65 million.
Football -
Morata edges towards Leganes loan as Madrid lifestyle drives Como exit
Alvaro Morata is in active loan negotiations with Segunda División side Leganes after failing to secure a regular starting role at Como under Cesc Fàbregas. The 33-year-old's desire to live in Madrid is reported to be the key factor behind his preference for the move.
Football -
Coventry City lead race to land Man City teenager Mfuni on loan before deadline
Manchester City's 18-year-old defender Stephen Mfuni is set to leave on loan before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with Coventry City leading the pursuit ahead of Watford, Sheffield United and Swansea City.
Football -
Guendouzi faces UEFA after provocations during OL-Fenerbahçe clash
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mattéo Guendouzi following incidents at the end of the Ligue des Champions playoff second leg between OL and Fenerbahçe. The French midfielder faces up to three match bans.
Football -
Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez dropped from Chelsea squad as £120m City move looms
Xabi Alonso revealed it was 'decided' that Enzo Fernandez would not feature in Chelsea's Carabao Cup match against Luton Town, a day after suggesting the midfielder would be involved. Manchester City are expected to return with a bid for the £120m-rated Argentina international before next Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Football -
Lens draws Manchester City and Liverpool but can believe in Champions League qualification
During the league phase draw in Monaco, RC Lens drew Manchester City and Liverpool, but also opponents within reach. For the fourth time in its history in the Champions League, the Artois club aims for a first passage through the first round.
Football
