[(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 »

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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 »

[(Jubilo Iwata) Strength]: 1. Jubilo Iwata currently have 38 points and rank 7th in the league table. The team are just one step away from the promotion play-off zone and have a strong intention to grab points.2. Jubilo Iwata recently defeated Consadole Sapporo 5-1 in their last game, ending their losing streak and returning to the winning track.3. Jubilo Iwata have achieved a record of 8 wins, ...Full Story »

[(Tokushima Vortis) Strength]: 1. Tokushima Vortis are fighting for a direct promotion spot. Facing the bottom team of the league, Ehime FC, they are undoubtedly motivated to take points.2. Tokushima Vortis received 5 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses at home this season so far, with a win rate of 45.5%. [(Tokushima Vortis) Neutral]: 1. Tokushima Vortis conceded 5 goals in the last 5 games, demonstra...Full Story »

[(Oita Trinita) Neutral]: 1. Oita Trinita received 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 5 home games, with a win rate of 40%.2. Both sides only met once and got a draw, showing comparable mentalities.3. Oita Trinita ended 3 of the previous 4 games with UNDERs in O/U, with a declining OVER rate lately. [(Oita Trinita) Weakness]: 1. Oita Trinita lost 2-0 to FC Tokyo in the last Emperor's Cup ...Full Story »

[(Tromso IL) Strength]: 1. Tromso IL are 3rd in the table. They just suffered a defeat in the last game. Thus, the team are motivated to take points in this match to end their decadence.2. Vegard Erlien notched 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 2 games, showing good shape.3. Tromso IL won 4 home games in a row, revealing strong home strength.4. In the last 5 years, Tromso IL were unbeaten with 2 ...Full Story »

[(Ulsan HD FC) Strength]: 1. Ulsan HD FC, the traditional giants, have faced a setback in the league this season and are currently only ranked seventh, failing to reach the Split A yet. In this match against Suwon FC, who are second to last, they will undoubtedly go all out to secure points and enter the Split A.2. Ulsan HD FC scored 16 goals in 11 home games this season so far, averaging over 1...Full Story »

[(Tigres UANL) Strength]: 1. This season, Tigres UANL are at the top of the table with a win in the Leagues Cup group stage, scoring 4 goals and conceding one. They are now in fit form and have full motivation.2. Tigres UANL's starting forward Angel Correa scored a brace in the first group game of this season's Leagues Cup, showing his good shape.3. Tigres UANL's starting striker Jonathan Herrer...Full Story »

[(New York City FC) Strength]: 1. New York City FC suffered their first defeat in the Leagues Cup, losing 0-3 to Liga MX underdogs Puebla FC in the opening game. Against Liga MX team Club Leon, New York City FC will strive for their first win at home, so they are motivated.2. New York City FC's recent form has not been stable. In the past six games, they have only achieved two wins, one draw and...Full Story »

[(Meizhou Hakka) Strength]: 1. Meizhou Hakka are currently third from the bottom in the league table, on the verge of the relegation zone. The team urgently need points to improve their ranking and are highly motivated in this match.2. Brazilian foreign player Rodrigo Henrique has contributed 2 goals and 5 assists in the league this season and plays an important role for the team in offensive en...Full Story »

[(FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod) Strength]: 1. FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod are without any goal or assist in the Russian Premier League this season. Juan Manuel Boselli scored five goals for FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod last season and is the team's top scorer. [(FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod) Weakness]: 1. FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod have suffered two consecutive defeats after two rounds of the Russian Premier League ...Full Story »

[(Brommapojkarna) Strength]: 1. Brommapojkarna rank 10th in the league table. The team have suffered two consecutive defeats and urgently need points to stop the losing streak, so they are highly motivated in this match.2. Victor Lind performed well in the last game, scoring two goals in a row and helping his team take the lead in the score for a while.3. In the last six encounters between the t...Full Story »

[(AC Oulu) Strength]: 1. AC Oulu have been in excellent form recently. Playing at home in this game, AC Oulu surely hope to continue their winning streak and are highly motivated.2. AC Oulu won 1-0 against IFK Mariehamn in their last away game. The team have won two of their last three matches.3. AC Oulu are strong at home, achieving an unbeaten record of 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 4 home g...Full Story »

[(Consadole Sapporo) Strength]: 1. Amadou Bakayoko has scored 7 goals for Consadole Sapporo in the J2 League this season and is the top scorer of the team.2. Consadole Sapporo have achieved a record of 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 4 home games in the J2 League, showing a decent form.3. Consadole Sapporo won 3 of their last 4 J2 League games in AH. [(Consadole Sapporo) Weakness]: 1. After 23 ...Full Story »

[(K.V. Mechelen) Strength]: 1. K.V. Mechelen drew with S.V. Zulte Waregem in their first league game of the new season, failing to get off to a good start. Playing at home this time, K.V. Mechelen will strive to secure their first victory of the new season and are highly motivated.2. Lion Lauberbach performed outstandingly in the last game. He scored a goal shortly after the start, helping his t...Full Story »

[(Club Atletico Lanus) Strength]: 1. Club Atletico Lanus will play at home in this game. The team are expected to use the home field advantage to defeat the opponents, so their fighting spirit is beyond doubt.2. Club Atletico Lanus won 2-0 against Sarmiento Junin in the last game, ending the team's losing streak and boosting their morale.3. Club Atletico Lanus have scored a total of 6 goals and ...Full Story »