RB Leipzig boss gives Sesko update amid Premier League links RB Leipzig manager Marcel Schafer has provided an update on Benjamin Sesko's future after the striker missed Saturday’s friendly against Atalanta. Despite initially taking the lead, the German side suffered a 2-1 defeat, conceding late goals to Gianluca Scamacca and Lorenzo Bernasconi. Speaking to reporters after the match, S...Full Story »

Bayern Munich confirm Palhinha "transfer negotiations" as Spurs move closer Bayern Munich have confirmed the imminent departure of Joao Palhinha. The Portugal midfielder is expected in London this weekend for a Tottenham medical. Tottenham are now finalising terms with Bayern over Palhinha's transfer. And the former Fulham midfielder was left out of Bayern's squad for today's preseason frien...Full Story »

Amorim shares thoughts on Man Utd keepers amid Martinez links Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has shared his thoughts on the club’s current group of goalkeepers amid ongoing interest in Argentine star Emiliano Martinez. The Red Devils recently made a loan approach to Aston Villa for the Argentine, but the Midlands club quickly rejected the proposal. "We are always looking to imp...Full Story »

Mbeumo’s debut date for Manchester United confirmed Bryan Mbeumo is expected to make his much-anticipated Manchester United debut under Ruben Amorim on Sunday. The Red Devils boss confirmed that the Cameroonian forward, who joined from Brentford for 371 million ($95.5m) earlier in the window, will finally make his debut against Everton. “He's going to play. I'm really excited to s...Full Story »

Ex-Barcelona chief makes shock admission on Isak Former sporting director Ramon Planes said that Barcelona were close to signing Isak during his time at Real Sociedad, but it was not to be. However, the Sweden international ultimately made a 363 million (€72m/$83m) move to0Newcastle United instead. "Then there have been players which had been able to come but it was not possible, " Plan...Full Story »

Sevilla dealt injury blow as Ejuke suffers setback Sevilla have announced that Nigeria international Chidera Ejuke has sustained a thigh injury. The Spanish club shared the update via their official X handle on Saturday, ahead of their friendly clash with Marseille. “Ejuke suffers a thigh injury, ruling him out of tonight’s match against Marseille,” the statement read. ̶...Full Story »

[(SpVgg Greuther Furth) Strength]: 1. SpVgg Greuther Furth finished 13th in the 2. Bundesliga last season and avoided relegation. They will play at home in this match, giving them a clear home advantage. The team need to display good form and motivation in front of their home fans to earn their support and trust, showing a strong desire to win.2. In the summer window, SpVgg Greuther Furth signed...Full Story »

[(Inter Miami CF) Strength]: 1. Although Messi, the star player of Inter Miami CF, failed to score in the last game, he provided two brilliant assists, directly helping the team score both goals and proving his enduring attacking influence.2. Inter Miami CF achieved a good start after beating Atlas 2-1 in their first home game of the Leagues Cup. They have also remained unbeaten in their last th...Full Story »

[(Real Salt Lake) Strength]: 1. Diego Luna, the top scorer of Real Salt Lake, scored a goal in the last game, helping the team take the lead for a while and ending a two-month goal drought for the club. His form has improved.2. In the first Leagues Cup game, Real Salt Lake drew 2-2 with Club America in regular time and won 3-1 on penalties, earning two points.3. Real Salt Lake are strong in defe...Full Story »

[(Portland Timbers) Strength]: 1. Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis performed well in the last game, saving all 6 shots on target to preserve a clean sheet.2. Portland Timbers won their first League Cup game 4-0 at home against Atletico San Luis, achieving a good start. Meanwhile, they won 2 official games in a row, with good form.3. Portland Timbers have performed decently in offense. ...Full Story »

[(PSV Eindhoven) Strength]: 1. PSV Eindhoven narrowly won the Eredivisie last season. They were only one point ahead of 2nd-placed AFC Ajax. However, the team still achieved an outstanding performance of winning the Eredivisie title for two consecutive seasons.2. PSV Eindhoven have won all of their previous 4 friendly games, demonstrating an extremely outstanding performance.3. PSV Eindhoven's l...Full Story »

[(Pumas UNAM) Strength]: 1. Pumas UNAM beat Orlando City through a penalty shootout in the first round, taking 2 points. They are now 8th in the table and are motivated to win this game for an advancing spot.2. Adalberto Carrasquilla scored an equalizer in the last game, helping the team draw in regular time.3. Pumas UNAM trailed 1-0 after the opening in the first round but tied the game in the ...Full Story »

[(Djurgardens IF) Strength]: 1. August Priske scored 7 goals in the league this season, showing impressive performances.2. Djurgardens IF won 6-1 over BK Hacken in the last away game, performing excellently.3. Djurgardens IF won the last 2 home games smoothly, revealing decent home form.4. Djurgardens IF scored 13 goals in the last 5 games, averaging nearly 3 goals per game and showing hot offen...Full Story »

[(Club America) Strength]: 1. Club America lost to Real Salt Lake through a penalty shootout in the last game, securing only one point. If the team want to advance, they have to go all out in this game, indicating strong motivation.2. Erick Sanchez scored an equalizer before the end of the last game, helping the team draw with Real Salt Lake in regular time. [(Club America) Neutral]: 1. Club Am...Full Story »

[(Fluminense (RJ)) Strength]: 1. Fluminense (RJ) are 13th in the table and are suffering a 4-game losing streak in the league. They need to take points to end their decadence, indicating strong motivation in this game.2. Everaldo Stum scored a brace in the last Copa do Brasil game, helping the team beat SC Internacional.3. Fluminense (RJ) secured a 2-1 win over SC Internacional in the last Copa ...Full Story »

[(Orlando City) Strength]: 1. Martin Ojeda scored 3 goals and made an assist in the last 3 games, showing outstanding form.2. Orlando City boasted stable offense lately, scoring in 17 consecutive games in regular time. [(Orlando City) Neutral]: 1. Both sides have never met before, and this game would be their first encounter. [(Orlando City) Weakness]: 1. Orlando City lost 4-3 through a penalt...Full Story »

[(Yunnan Yukun) Strength]: 1. Yunnan Yukun are 9th in the Chinese Super League, performing mediocrely in the new season. They hope to take more points at home to move up, indicating strong motivation.2. Yunnan Yukun received 5 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 8 home games, with a win rate of 62.5%.3. Yunnan Yukun won 3-1 over Shenzhen Peng City in the last home game, securing a 2-game winning strea...Full Story »

[(JEF United Ichihara Chiba) Strength]: 1. JEF United Ichihara Chiba are 2nd in the J2 League with 41 points, still being in the direct promotion zone but tied for 3rd-placed Vegalta Sendai on points. They need more points to cement their place, showing strong motivation in this home game.2. JEF United Ichihara Chiba recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses at home this season, scoring 17 goals an...Full Story »

[(Arminia Bielefeld) Strength]: 1. Arminia Bielefeld finished at the top with 21 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses in the 3. Liga last season, scoring 64 goals and conceding 36 in 38 league games. The team were finally promoted to the 2. Bundesliga. This is their first home game of the new season, so the team have full motivation.2. Arminia Bielefeld's central forward Julian Kania played 33 league gam...Full Story »

[(SV Elversberg) Strength]: 1. SV Elversberg finished 3rd in the 2. Bundesliga last season. Facing Nuremberg in the first game of the new season at home, they hope to take home advantage to start with a win, indicating strong motivation.2. SV Elversberg changed their head coach in the new season, with German Vincent Wagner taking over to lead the team to play in the 2. Bundesliga. The team signe...Full Story »

[(FC Rostov) Neutral]: 1. FC Rostov ended 8 of the last 10 competitive games with UNDERs in O/U. [(FC Rostov) Weakness]: 1. FC Rostov lost 2-0 to Spartak Moscow in the last Russian Cup game, showing poor performances.2. FC Rostov suffered a 1-0 away defeat to FC Dynamo Moscow in the last league game, losing the previous two league matches in the new season.3. FC Rostov received only 1 win, 2 dr...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Farewell SonBreaking!! : Son confirms decision to leave Tottenham   Newcastle reject 120m offer from Liverpool for Isak   Rashford and Barca   Raya nair   Gyokeres at Arsenal FC   lol   Where's Isak?   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, FootballLaughss)Full Story »

BAYERN MUNICH goalkeeper Sven Ulreich has announced the tragic death of his six-year-old son. The German stopper, 36, shared the heartbreaking update on Friday morning. Ulreich's son Len, born in November 2018, lost his brave battle with a serious illness in June. Ulreich wrote on Instagram: "It is with deep sadness that we would like to announce today that our son Len passed away a few wee...Full Story »

PEP Guardiola's divorce is set to be finalised "imminently". The Manchester City boss and wife Cristina Serra had hoped to keep their split friendly, but sources say there is now "more urgency" as their relationship has deteriorated. Pep's marriage woes, reported by The Sun in January, coincided with his worst slump as a manager. And there are fears the troubles could overshadow the start o...Full Story »

Inter star rejects Crystal Palace after £28m bid Crystal Palace's pursuit of Yann Bisseck has collapsed, with the Inter defender rejecting a move despite a hefty offer from the Premier League side. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Palace submitted an offer of £28 million ($36m) for Inter defender Bisseck, who made 46 appearances last season. However, both the Italian club and th...Full Story »

Dimitri Payet's ex-lover has launched an adult page on the eve of her abuse trial against the former West Ham star. Brazilian lawyer Larissa Natalya Ferrari, 28, alleges she was subjected to horrifying sexual and psychological abuse by the married ex-Premier League midfielder during their six-month affair. Judges at Rio de Janeiro's VII Court of Domestic and Family Violence Against Women off...Full Story »

Tottenham starlet Moore joins Rangers on loan: Tottenham forward Mikey Moore has joined Rangers on season-long loan deal this week. After making the breakthrough at senior level with Spurs last season under former manager Ange Postecoglou, Moore, who turns 18 next month is one of the best upcoming talents in English football. The England international made his senior debut against Manchester C...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund chief Kehl confirms hopes of re-signing Sancho from Man Utd Borussia Dortmund sports chief Sebastian Kehl has confirmed they're exploring a deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. Sancho has twice previously played for BVB, where he enjoyed the best football of his career during the first spell. BVB coach Niko Kovac has avoided answering questions about Sancho odirec...Full Story »

A year ago, no one was excited about Liverpool and the fan base was ready to panic. The club just lost its beloved and iconic manager, Jürgen Klopp. The Reds were coming off a bounce-back season where they were top of the table in April, but a slew of injuries pulled them back into third place, behind Manchester City and Arsenal, by the time the campaign was over. And yet, somehow, the res...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta will have to manage Max Dowman's rise carefully. Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Arsenal's Hale End academy has long been a conveyor belt of talent and the latest prodigy to capture the supporters' imagination is 15-year-old Max Dowman. Already generating a buzz across the youth football scene, Dowman is arguably the most promising Hale End graduate since Bukayo...Full Story »

Will Xavi Simons get his move to Chelsea from RB Leipzig? (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Chelsea have had a setback in their pursuit of Xavi Simons, while Real Madrid are facing a choice between Endrick and Gonzalo García over who gets to be Kylian Mbappé's reserve. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals...Full Story »

Nunez hasn't lived up to his potential or met expectations at Liverpool, but it remains to be seen whether the club or the player can engineer a decent move this summer. Kenta Harada/Getty Images The start of the 2025-26 Premier League season is just two weeks away and the summer transfer window is about to enter its final month, which means the pressure is beginning to crank up on the pla...Full Story »

The £62.5m fee paid for Matheus Cunha meant Man United had to pay more to sign Bryan Mbeumo. Manchester United via Getty Images On June 2, 2025, Manchester United announced an agreement for the £62.5 million signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha. United activated his release clause, agreed to pay the sum in three installments and, 10 days later, the B...Full Story »

Arsenal have already had a big summer of spending, but they remain keen on signing Eberechi Eze if the right opportunity emerges. Sebastian Frej/Getty Images The transfer window is open across Europe, and business is starting to get done. What are ESPN's reporters hearing about possible deals? Every Friday until September, we'll bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest tra...Full Story »

Just to recap: Manchester United recorded the fourth-highest revenues of any soccer club in the world, per Deloitte's most recent accounting. They pay the fourth-highest wages of any soccer club in the world, per the estimates from FBref. And they finished 15th ... in their own domestic league. Of course, these things happen sometimes. Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund finished seventh in 2...Full Story »

Donnarumma is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, but his contract and status make it tough for any team to really make a bid. Dan Mullan/Getty Images Feel free to get out your world's smallest violin, because sympathy will be in short supply. But what this summer is showing us, again, is that being an elite goalkeeper doesn't mean you'll get much attention in the transfer market, at...Full Story »

Arteta backs Gyokeres to improve after quiet Arsenal debut Mikel Arteta remains optimistic about Viktor Gyokeres’ future after the new Arsenal striker’s debut in a 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. The Sweden international made a brief appearance in the 77th minute as the Gunners bowed to their London rivals in Hong Kong.0 "Really happy obviously to have (debutants Gyokeres and Crist...Full Story »

Ex-Arsenal captain Aubameyang excited to link up with Greenwood Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang praised Mason Greenwood as a “star boy” and expressed his excitement about linking up with the English forward at Marseille. The 36-year-old striker returns to the French club after a short stint with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, which he left on a free transfer earlier this month.0 He...Full Story »

Dani Olmo praises Rashford and Joan Garcia signings Dani Olmo shared his thoughts on Barcelona’s summer transfer activity, claiming the club has done a better job than Real Madrid. Despite missing out on Nico Williams and Luis Diaz, Blaugrana secured the signings of Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia.0 0Olmo believes his side have conducted better business this transfer window than their f...Full Story »

When Eze's 368M release clause expires as Arsenal prepare bid for Palace winger Arsenal are in advanced talks over a deal to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze but have just over a month left before his release clause expires. Eze was previously on Arsenal's books as a youngster until being released at the age of 13 and now the Gunners are looking to bring him back to North London in a move...Full Story »

Liverpool wanted to "make life difficult for Newcastle" with Isak bid this week Liverpool have seen a stunning bid exceeding 3120million rejected by Newcastle United for Alexander Isak and the intention behind it has been revealed. Isak wants to leave Newcastle this summer and has been training at his former club, Real Sociedad instead of joining up with the rest of the squad for preseason as ...Full Story »

Salah waves goobye to Diaz as he joins Bayern Munich: Keep making your people proud! Luis Diaz completed a 365.5m move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich earlier this week and Mohamed Salah has sent a message waving goodbye. The Premier League champions have spent nearly 3300m on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez in what has been a busy summer transfer window for mana...Full Story »

Aubameyang on his arrival in Marseille on Wednesday At the age of 36, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has made a return to Olympique de Marseille after a successful season in the Saudi Pro League with Al Qadsiah. The move strengthens Marseille's already well-stocked attacking line, made possible by the work of Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia. It's one of the great stories of the Ligue 1 transfer wi...Full Story »

PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates a goal against Real Madrid at the Club World Cup By the time the Premier League season kicks off on August 15th, it will only have been 33 days since the conclusion of the Club World Cup final in the United States. Effectively just one month from the end of the 2024/25 campaign. Some players have barely had time to take a summer holiday before they're thr...Full Story »

The Harambee Stars in practice ahead of CHAN Two-time champions DR Congo landed in Kenya for the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN), beaming with confidence of adding another title to their cabinet. The Leopards, led by head coach Otis N’Goma, became the second team to arrive in Kenya for Group A matches, which will be played at Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium, starting on Sunday, Augus...Full Story »

Anis Hadj Moussa has extended his contract at Feyenoord Feyenoord have put an end to transfer rumours surrounding Anis Hadj Moussa by extending the contract of the Algerian winger. Anis Hadj Moussa, who joined Feyenoord from Patro Eisden in 2024, is now under contract until 2030 in Rotterdam. The Paris-born winger was heavily linked with moves away from Feyenoord, with Benfica being the most ...Full Story »

[(SV Darmstadt 98) Strength]: 1. SV Darmstadt 98 finished 12th in the 2. Bundesliga last season and successfully avoided relegation. Facing the relegated team, VfL Bochum, they are eager to grab points in this home game.2. In the summer window, SV Darmstadt 98 signed forwards Serhat-Semih Guler, Bartosz Bialek, and Yosuke Furukawa, midfielders Hiroki Akiyama and Marco Richter, defenders Leon Kla...Full Story »

[(Sarpsborg 08 FF) Strength]: 1. Daniel Karlsbakk scored 3 goals in the last 2 games, showing decent performances.2. Sarpsborg 08 FF scored 2 goals in both the previous matches, revealing impressive offense.3. Sarpsborg 08 FF were unbeaten with 2 wins and 2 draws in the previous 4 home games, showing reliable home strength. [(Sarpsborg 08 FF) Neutral]: 1. Sarpsborg 08 FF are now 8th with 22 poi...Full Story »

[(SC Paderborn 07) Strength]: 1. SC Paderborn 07 failed to enter the promotion play-offs due to a 3-point deficit last season, but their overall performances were commendable.2. SC Paderborn 07 were unbeaten with 1 win and 2 draws in 3 warm-up matches lately, revealing stable form.3. SC Paderborn 07 scored 56 goals in 34 league games last season, boasting outstanding offense and reliable scoring...Full Story »

[(KuPS) Strength]: 1. KuPS are 4th in the table. They were just eliminated in the Champions League qualification and urgently need a win to boost their morale, indicating strong motivation in this game.2. KuPS won 4 home games in a row, showing strong home strength.3. KuPS have the upper hand with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in the last 10 encounters between both sides. [(KuPS) Neutral]: 1. K...Full Story »

[(Kataller Toyama) Strength]: 1. The two sides have met three times in total, with Kataller Toyama achieving a record of one win and two draws, holding the upper hand.2. Kataller Toyama won 3 of their last 4 games in AH. [(Kataller Toyama) Neutral]: 1. The new head coach of Kataller Toyama, Ryo Adachi, has been in office for exactly two months. He shoulders the heavy responsibility of leading t...Full Story »

[(Karlsruher SC) Strength]: 1. Karlsruher SC's starting striker Budu Zivzivadze transferred to 1. FC Heidenheim in the offseason. The team's offensive burden will now fall on their starting forward Marvin Wanitzek.2. Karlsruher SC finished 8th in the league last season, but they were less than 10 points behind the top team, indicating that the team boast some potential to be a league spoiler.3. ...Full Story »

[(Columbus Crew) Strength]: 1. Columbus Crew are in the top half of the MLS and hope to secure a good result in the Leagues Cup to enhance the team's honor and influence. The competition also provides an opportunity to train the squad and accumulate experience and confidence for future league and other matches, demonstrating strong winning motivation.2. Columbus Crew's outstanding forward Diego ...Full Story »