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Stach's 88th-minute free-kick fires Leeds to first win at Nottingham Forest since 1972
Anton Stach curled home a late free-kick as Leeds beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on the opening day of the Premier League season — their first victory at that ground in 53 years.
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Rodri and Adeyemi cleared for Barcelona's La Liga opener as Gordon and Cancelo await registration
Barcelona have registered summer signings Rodri and Karim Adeyemi with La Liga ahead of Sunday's title-defence opener against Elche, while Anthony Gordon and João Cancelo are still pending clearance.
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Manchester United weigh €40m move for Balde as Inter circle Barcelona left-back
Manchester United are preparing a €40m approach for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, though the offer is expected to fall short of the club's valuation. Inter Milan are also monitoring the 22-year-old Spain international, adding competition to any potential deal.
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Convincing victory, but Marseille must sell key players to balance finances
Olympique de Marseille crushed Strasbourg 4-0 in the Ligue 1 season opener, but owner Frank McCourt confirmed to supporter representatives that the club will not return to financial equilibrium for two to three years and must sell several key players this summer.
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Luca Zidane seizes unexpected opportunity at Leganés after goalkeeper's red card
Backup goalkeeper Luca Zidane made his debut for Leganés on Saturday against Oviedo in Liga 2 after starter Fernandez was sent off. At 28, Zinédine Zidane's son hopes to overturn the hierarchy and earn a recall to the Algeria national team.
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Nantes collapse 2-5 against Rodez and remain pointless after three Ligue 2 matches
Relegated at the end of last season, the Canaries suffered their third consecutive home defeat on Saturday against Rodez (2-5), despite a brace from Killian Corredor. Michel Der Zakarian is under mounting pressure.
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Arsenal in frequent contact with Alvarez as Atletico feud opens Premier League door
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta are maintaining regular contact with Julian Alvarez as the Argentina striker grows increasingly unsettled at Atletico Madrid, with Barcelona now reported to have abandoned their pursuit.
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Barcola and Mbaye left out of PSG squad for Rennes clash, Liverpool transfer imminent
Luis Enrique has not called up Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye for PSG's trip to Rennes in the Ligue 1 opener. Both players are in advanced talks to join Liverpool, with Paris demanding €170 million for Barcola.
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Carrick backs Dorgu after half-time hook as United fall to Hull defeat
Michael Carrick insists Patrick Dorgu remains a key part of his plans despite substituting the Denmark winger at half-time in Manchester United's defeat to Hull at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.
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Carrick admits system flaws after Manchester United fall to Hull on opening day
Michael Carrick acknowledged his side have vulnerabilities against teams playing a back five after Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium on the opening day of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
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Hull stun Manchester United on opening day as fans mock Joe Cole's relegation prediction
Hull City beat Manchester United at the MKM Stadium on the Premier League's opening weekend, with the home crowd serenading TNT Sports pundit Joe Cole, who had predicted Hull would be relegated.
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Quevin Castro, 25, dies after collapsing during friendly match for Real Massama
Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Quevin Castro collapsed on the pitch just 10 minutes into Real Massama's friendly against FC Serpa on Saturday and was pronounced dead at hospital. A defibrillator was used at the scene before he was rushed to hospital, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
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Shearer brands Manchester United 'unfit' after dismal 2-0 opening-day loss at Hull
Alan Shearer delivered a scathing verdict on Manchester United after Michael Carrick's side were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted Hull on the opening day, with both goals conceded from set pieces in the first half.
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Hull stun Manchester United 2-0 to hand Carrick a damaging Premier League opener
Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, with Michael Carrick's side undone by set-piece goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy.
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Hull stun Manchester United 2-0 on Premier League return to silence doubting Joe Cole
Hull City marked their return to the Premier League after a seven-year absence with a 2-0 home win over Manchester United on Saturday, prompting fans to mock pundit Joe Cole, who had publicly dismissed their survival chances before the game.
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Philippe Mexès returns to football ten years after retirement as consultant
Ten years after hanging up his boots, Philippe Mexès is making his return to football by joining Ligue 1+ as a consultant, alongside his former teammate Adil Rami.
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Fernandes blasts Man Utd for repeating last season's mistakes after 2-0 Hull humbling
Bruno Fernandes publicly criticised Manchester United's approach after they lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City on the opening day, conceding twice from set pieces and failing to create meaningful chances throughout.
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Fernandes slams United for repeating last season's away mistakes in Hull defeat
Bruno Fernandes publicly criticised Manchester United's performance after a 2-0 loss to newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium, saying the team made the same errors that plagued them on the road throughout last season.
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Hull stun Manchester United 2-0 to expose Carrick's defensive frailties on opening day
Manchester United suffered a chastening 2-0 defeat to Championship side Hull City on the opening day of the Premier League season, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring as Michael Carrick's side struggled at both ends of the pitch.
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Hull City, promoted after nine years away, crushes Manchester United on opening day
Back in the Premier League after nine years, Hull City dominated Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday in the opening round, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy from set pieces.
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