Kylian Mbappe France 2025 Kylian Mbappe has rubbished reports he refused to carry the Olympic flame in Paris because he wanted to be the final torchbearer. WHAT HAPPENED? French publication Le Canard Enchaine claimed that Mbappe refused to be the masked torchbearer for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony last year when asked by three-time Olympic canoeist champion Tony Estanguet. The report a...Full Story »

Crystal Palace FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - Premier League Newcastle United have reportedly identified Wolves star Jorgen Strand Larsen as a replacement for Alexander Isak, with Eddie Howe being a long-term admirer of the Norwegian striker. Isak has already informed the club of his desire to depart this summer and is believed to be the subject of serious interest from Premier League rivals...Full Story »

Derek Rae ESPN Mic'd Up: ESPN's lead Bundesliga commentator discusses key storylines for Americans in Germany ahead of the 2025-26 season Derek Rae is uncertain of where Gio Reyna's career goes from here. The 22-year-old U.S. international's time with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga is all but over, and the next move seems make-or-break for a player who was once considered the next big Ame...Full Story »

Manchester United v Leeds United - Pre-Season Friendly Matheus Cunha has confidently brushed off suggestions that he is feeling the heat following his high-profile move to Manchester United, asserting that the responsibility of helping restore the club to its former heights is not a burden but a privilege. After arriving at Old Trafford in a £62.5 million deal, the Brazilian forward was sw...Full Story »

Amorim, Antony, Garnacho Ruben Amorim has opened the door for banished trio Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Alejandro Garnacho to return if Manchester United can't sell them. WHAT HAPPENED? The United trio have not been included in the club's pre-season tour to the United States and were training separately away from the first-team group as part of the 'bomb squad'. While the club are looking to se...Full Story »

Viktor Gyokeres Arsenal Arsenal’s hunt for a top-tier striker has finally concluded with the imminent arrival of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The deal, which could reach a staggering £63.5 million, represents one of Arsenal's biggest investments in recent years as Mikel Arteta strengthens his frontline for the 2025/26 season. WHAT HAPPENED? According to Ben Jacobs, the North L...Full Story »

Randal Kolo Muani Two Premier League sides reportedly rejected the chance to sign Randal Kolo Muani but Manchester United are keeping tabs on the striker. WHAT HAPPENED? According to ESPN, Chelsea and Arsenal passed up the chance to sign the Paris Saint-Germain forward, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus. However, United are said to be monitoring the 26-year-old's si...Full Story »

New York Red Bulls v Inter Miami CF Mas defended Messi and Jordi Alba's ASG absences, claimed MLS's suspension rule is outdated and detrimental to the league WHAT HAPPENED? Calling MLS rules for sanctioning players who skip its All-Star game "draconian," Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas on Friday said that Lionel Messi was "extremely upset' by the league's decision to suspend him and teammate Jord...Full Story »

FC Bayern München v Sport-Club Freiburg - Bundesliga Mathys Tel admits he spoke to former Bayern Munich team-mate Harry Kane before joining Tottenham and that the England captain is a "top guy". WHAT HAPPENED? Tel swapped Bayern for Tottenham on loan earlier this year before signing a six-year deal with the Europa League winners this summer. The 20-year-old previously revealed Kane gave ...Full Story »

The Manchester City star has been relaxing with his partner in Italy over the last few weeks and they recently enjoyed a trip to Rome. Erling Haaland has been holidaying with his girlfriendIsabel clutched a £330,000 handbagIt is an ultra-rare piece that can only be purchased at auction Isabel, 21, has taken to Instagram to share snaps from their trip and the brunette beauty wowed in a lon...Full Story »