Brentford v Aston Villa - Premier League Emi Martinez has been dropped from the Aston Villa squad amid speculation linking him with Manchester United but Marc Guehi starts for Crystal Palace. WHAT HAPPENED? Aston Villa have announced their starting lineup for Sunday evening's clash against Palace at home, with Martinez dropped from the team and not even named among the substitutes amid growin...Full Story »

It wasn't the smoothest sailing for Ruben Amorim, but Manchester United are in the Premier League win column thanks to a late Bruno Fernandes penalty kick. Jan Kruger/Getty Images MANCHESTER, England -- There was no great celebration from Ruben Amorim when referee Sam Barrott's final whistle brought to an end Manchester United's chaotic 3-2 win over Burnley. He shook hands with Scott Park...Full Story »

Defending champion Jannik Sinner booked his place in the US Open fourth round on Saturday – but it was his choice of phone lock screen that stole the headlines. The world No 1 — who came from a set down to beat Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 — was filmed unlocking his phone in the aftermath of his victory. A zoomed-in photo quickly circulated online, and fans were convin...Full Story »

Dominik Szoboszlai, left, scored a sensational 30-yard free kick to power Liverpool past Arsenal 1-0 on Sunday. Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images LIVERPOOL, England -- Dominik Szoboszlai scored one of the greatest free kicks in Premier League history to seal a 1-0 win for Liverpool against title rivals Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. The Hungary international beat Gunners keeper David Raya f...Full Story »

In the clip, the French hot shot, who joined the Premier League champions in the summer for £69million, can be seen showing off the dashboard while at the wheel of his Mercedes G Wagon on a single-carriageway road. Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike has been caught out filming himself for Snapchat videos while drivingThe Reds striker can be seen showing off the dashboard while at the wheel of his...Full Story »

[(Espanyol) Strength]: 1. In the first two rounds of the new season, Espanyol have achieved an unbeaten start with 1 win and 1 draw, accumulating 4 points and temporarily sitting in 9th place in the league. Although they have not yet entered the European qualification zone, they are only a few points away from the top four. A home game against Osasuna, who are under relegation pressure, presents...Full Story »

[(Inter Milan) Strength]: 1. Inter Milan won the first game of Serie A and surely hope to continue winning, indicating undoubted motivation.2. In the first round of Serie A, Inter Milan had four players who scored, with Marcus Thuram completing a brace.3. Inter Milan won 5-0 over Torino FC in the first league game at home, starting with a victory and boosting morale.4. Inter Milan scored in each...Full Story »

[(Angers SCO) Strength]: 1. Angers SCO have recently achieved a 4-game home winning streak. Their performance at home has been excellent. In their last Ligue 1 home game, they won 1-0 against Paris FC.2. Angers SCO scored 5 goals in the last 5 games and conceded only 1 goal. The team have shown excellent performance in both offense and defense recently.3. Angers SCO won all their last 6 games in...Full Story »

[(Paris FC) Strength]: 1. Paris FC have yet to secure their first win of the season. The team are eager to establish themselves in Ligue 1 and naturally desire victory. Their motivation is beyond doubt.2. Midfielder Ilan Kais Kebbal provided 1 goal and 1 assist in the last league game, being in good form. [(Paris FC) Weakness]: 1. Paris FC suffered a 2-5 away defeat to Marseille in the previous...Full Story »

[(NAC Breda) Strength]: 1. NAC Breda have recorded 2 wins and 1 loss in their last three home matches, demonstrating decent form at their own ground. Their previous home match ended in a 2-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard. [(NAC Breda) Weakness]: 1. NAC Breda currently sit 14th in the league standings. In this match against 9th-placed AZ Alkmaar, the struggling home side faces slim chances of vic...Full Story »

[(Aston Villa) Strength]: 1. Aston Villa's starting center-back Ezri Konsa, who was suspended due to a red card in the previous league game, is set to return and is expected to be back in the starting lineup for this game.2. Aston Villa's defensive performance deserves recognition, as the team have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games while scoring only 4 goals during this period.3. Aston V...Full Story »

[(Shandong Taishan F.C.) Strength]: 1. The highly anticipated Beijing-Shandong clash is imminent, with Shandong Taishan F.C. demonstrating strong commitment by having 24 players present at the pre-match training session, reflecting the team's high level of preparation and motivation.2. Georgian striker Valeri Qazaishvili has scored in each of the last five matches, netting seven goals. The playe...Full Story »

[(Seattle Sounders FC) Strength]: 1. As it is the final, both teams' determination is unquestionable, as each aims to claim the ultimate honor of the championship trophy.2. Seattle Sounders FC forward Osaze De Rosario scored a goal in the last game, being in good form.3. Red-hot Seattle Sounders FC beat Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 in the last game, making it two wins in a row.4. Seattle Sounders FC s...Full Story »

[(Los Angeles FC) Strength]: 1. Los Angeles FC are motivated to win this game with home field advantage.2. Los Angeles FC played a 1-1 draw away to FC Dallas in the last game. They kept unbeaten in the last 6 games within regular time, being in good form.3. Los Angeles FC achieved 12 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in the last 20 games among all events with a high win rate, showing good ability at ho...Full Story »

[(AS Monaco FC) Strength]: 1. AS Monaco FC have a strong offensive force. The team have scored 9 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.2. AS Monaco FC have performed very strongly at home. Last season, they achieved a record of 12 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in 17 league home games, ranking second in the league. In their first league home game of the new season, they also...Full Story »

[(Le Havre AC) Strength]: 1. Le Havre AC's full-back Fode Doucoure scored one goal in the last league match and also created three excellent opportunities, being one of the few bright spots in the team's attack. [(Le Havre AC) Weakness]: 1. Le Havre AC's defender Thomas Delaine, who was signed this summer, has missed the previous two league matches due to injury. He is still likely to be unable...Full Story »

[(Urawa Red Diamonds) Strength]: 1. Urawa Red Diamonds are currently ranked 7th in the league standings. In this match, facing bottom-placed Albirex Niigata at home, Urawa are poised for a confident victory with strong determination.2. Urawa Red Diamonds currently have no injury reports, which is positive news for the team.3. Urawa Red Diamonds have recorded an impressive unbeaten run in their l...Full Story »

[(Torino) Strength]: 1. Torino suffered a heavy defeat in the first league game. In this game, the team will strive for a victory to boost morale and demonstrate strong determination. [(Torino) Neutral]: 1. Torino grabbed 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the previous 5 home games, with mediocre performances. [(Torino) Weakness]: 1. Perr Schuurs, Saba Sazonov and Zanos Savva are all out of this g...Full Story »

[(Racing Club de Avellaneda) Strength]: 1. Racing Club de Avellaneda won both of their last 2 meetings with Union de Santa Fe, holding a certain psychological edge. [(Racing Club de Avellaneda) Neutral]: 1. Racing Club de Avellaneda have officially signed center-back Marcos Rojo from Boca Juniors on a one-year contract. The 35-year-old, who joined Boca Juniors from Manchester United F.C. in Feb...Full Story »

[(Genoa) Strength]: 1. Genoa drew against US Lecce in the opening round of the league. Now facing the formidable Juventus FC at home, Genoa will strive to secure points with strong determination.2. Genoa drew 0-0 against US Lecce in the last game. They grabbed 1 win and 1 draw in the last two official games, with good performances.3. Genoa grabbed 1 win and 1 draw in the last two home games with...Full Story »

[(Kashiwa Reysol) Strength]: 1. Kashiwa Reysol are currently ranked 5th in the league standings. In this game, facing Avispa Fukuoka, who are in 11th place, the home team Kashiwa Reysol are poised to dominate and show strong determination to win.2. In-form Kashiwa Reysol won 3 of their last 4 games. They beat Urawa Red Diamonds 4-2 in the last J1 League round.3. Kashiwa Reysol achieved 4 consecu...Full Story »

[(Lyonnais) Strength]: 1. Malick Fofana has made offensive contributions in both of the first two rounds of the new season, demonstrating good form.2. Lyonnais won 3-0 against FC Metz in the last league match, achieving two consecutive victories at the start of the season.3. Lyonnais have scored 4 goals and kept both clean sheets in the first two rounds of the new season, and their performance i...Full Story »

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Strength]: 1. Kawasaki Frontale's foreign striker Erison Danilo was outstanding in the last league game, contributing directly to 3 goals with 2 shots and 1 assist. Currently, he ranks 6th in the league's scoring chart with 8 goals, making him the most consistent scoring threat for the team.2. In the last league game, Kawasaki Frontale secured a 4-3 away victory over Nagoya ...Full Story »

[(Gangwon FC) Strength]: 1. Gangwon FC are ranked 7th in the table now. The team still need more points to compete for the qualification of the Final A, fully motivated in this game.2. Lee Ji Ho provided 4 goals and 4 assists among all events this season, making him the player who has directly participated in the most goals for the team.3. Gangwon FC won 3 of their last 4 games in AH with perfor...Full Story »

[(FC Seoul) Strength]: 1. FC Seoul currently rank fifth in the league table. The team still need to strive for points to secure a place in the championship play-offs, and they are highly motivated for this match.2. In the last game, Kim Jin Su was very active in offensive end, providing two consecutive assists for his teammates to score.3. FC Seoul defeated Ulsan HD FC 3-2 in their last match. T...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Save Amorim   Man Utd 3-2 Burnley   Poor Amorim   Jackson's Bayern career   Thoughts   No way   This will be one of the longest trips Madrid will ever take to play a single competitive game.   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, BleacherReportFootb...Full Story »

[(Cerezo Osaka) Strength]: 1. Cerezo Osaka scored 41 goals in the first 27 rounds of the league, averaging 1.52 goals per game.2. Cerezo Osaka have achieved 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 10 home games, with an unbeaten rate of 90%, showing a good form at home. [(Cerezo Osaka) Weakness]: 1. Cerezo Osaka drew 1-1 with Vissel Kobe at home in the last round of the league and have not won ...Full Story »

Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea 2025 All summer long, GOAL will be handing out grades for the biggest transfers from around the world... For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most, as that can only mean one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2025 window is proving to be one of the busiest in recent times, with some huge names having made big-m...Full Story »

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]: 1. Shimizu S-Pulse are 13th in the J1 League table. Facing 2nd-placed Kashima Antlers, they will find it hard to win this match due to their declining form, indicating doubtful motivation.2. Shimizu S-Pulse defender Yuji Takahashi and forward Sena Saito will miss this league game due to injuries.3. Shimizu S-Pulse were winless with 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5...Full Story »

Liverpool table fresh Guehi bid According to The Athletic, Liverpool have submitted a fresh bid worth £35 million ($47m) to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. The Reds had earlier seen two bids rejected by the Eagles, but they remain hopeful that this time the offer will be accepted. Fenerbahce eyeing move for Ederson Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce are eyeing a move for out-of-f...Full Story »

Roma medical for Liverpool fullback Tsimikas AS Roma are holding a medical for Kostas Tsimikas today. The Liverpool fullback is leaving Anfield after finding himself third-choice this season behind fellow left-backs Andrew Robertson and Milos Kerkez. La Gazzetta dello Sport says the Greece international is expected in Italy today to finalise his move. Tsimikas will undergo a medical ahead of...Full Story »

FBL-ENG-PR-CHELSEA-FULHAM Marco Silva has demanded an explanation from the Premier League after lambasting three "shocking" refereeing decisions in Fulham's 2-0 Premier League loss at Chelsea. WHAT HAPPENED? The Whites thought they had taken the lead against their west London rivals Chelsea when 18-year-old Josh King coolly slotted past Robert Sanchez. However, the goal was chalked off by ref...Full Story »

[(Shonan Bellmare) Strength]: 1. Shonan Bellmare are one of the bottom teams in the table, taking 25 points and being in the relegation zone. They are strongly motivated to grab points. [(Shonan Bellmare) Neutral]: 1. Shonan Bellmare drew the last 4 home games, revealing mediocre home performances. [(Shonan Bellmare) Weakness]: 1. Shonan Bellmare lost 1-0 to Fagiano Okayama on the road in the ...Full Story »

Manchester United Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Europa League Final 2025 Chelsea have completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United. WHAT HAPPENED? Garnacho has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues after the two Premier League clubs agreed a deal worth a fixed £40 million fee ($54m) with a 10 per cent sell-on clause, Goal understands. The 21-yea...Full Story »

Marc Guehi Crystal Palace 2025-26 Liverpool have launched a fresh bid for Marc Guehi as they hope that Crystal Palace will finally accept their proposal and agree to sell their star defender before the summer transfer window closes on Monday. The Reds have been linked with a move for the England international throughout the summer and the champions are determined to secure his signature. WHAT ...Full Story »

West Ham United v Lille OSC - Pre-Season Friendly Aston Villa are close to signing West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta on an initial loan with an obligation to buy next summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Villa are on the brink of agreeing a £47 million (€54m/$63m) package for Paqueta which includes a loan fee and add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano. The report also states the 28-year-ol...Full Story »

[(Nagoya Grampus) Strength]: 1. Nagoya Grampus currently have only 28 points and are near the bottom of the league table. To avoid relegation, they need to earn points. [(Nagoya Grampus) Neutral]: 1. Nagoya Grampus' 7 successive games ended with OVER. [(Nagoya Grampus) Weakness]: 1. Nagoya Grampus lost 2-4 to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their last Emperor's Cup game, with poor performance.2. In the...Full Story »

Cody Gakpo Liverpool 2025 Premier League champions Liverpool have confirmed that star attacker Cody Gakpo has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract, which has extended his stay at Anfield beyond 2028. The Dutchman who joined the club in January 2023, during the Jurgen Klopp era, has established himself as a regular starter under new boss Arne Slot and has now committed his future to the ...Full Story »

Real Betis Balompie v Chelsea FC - UEFA Conference League Final 2025 Nicolas Jackson's proposed loan move to Bayern Munich is off after Chelsea told the striker to return to London following an injury to Liam Delap. WHAT HAPPENED? Jackson, 24, had travelled to Germany after Bayern reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign the Senegal international on a season-long loan with an option to buy i...Full Story »

Liverpool v Bournemouth - Premier League Crystal Palace would consider allowing Marc Guehi to join Liverpool if Joe Gomez headed in the opposite direction on a season-long loan. WHAT HAPPENED? The Eagles are considering asking Liverpool to allow Gomez, 28, to join them temporarily should they receive an offer in the region of £30 million from the Reds for Guehi, according to the BBC. Clu...Full Story »

Renowned Formula One figure Flavio Briatore has been seen with two women several years his junior having split from his former partner 45 years younger than him. Briatore, 75, was spotted aboard a yacht in the south of France last week with his 15-year-old son also in tow as they soaked up the summer sun. The Italian, who has recently made a return to F1, was seen conversing in a pair of red...Full Story »

Big transfers often create a domino effect, as one big move can spark more. Think about how if Hugo Ekitike (or Benjamin Sesko, or João Pedro) had moved to Newcastle United, it could have potentially unlocked Alexander Isak to Liverpool; or how Alejandro Garnacho's move to Chelsea relied on exits for Christopher Nkunku or Nicolas Jackson. But perhaps just as crucial in shaping the market i...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has a mountain of problems. He doesn't have a reliable goalkeeper, his £200m strikeforce is struggling to score goals, and missed penalties are becoming a recurring nightmare. But has his best player, and captain, Bruno Fernandes, become the team's biggest problem? As the dust settles on a humiliating Carabao Cup exit against League Two side Grimsby T...Full Story »

The transfer window is only open across Europe until Monday, so with only a few days left, what are ESPN's reporters hearing about possible deals? We bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men's grades | Women's grades Liverpool have played the long game with Isak this summer. After their opening offer of £110 million was...Full Story »

The players stand around as the VAR looks at a foul to disallow Fulham's goal. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Chelsea 2-0 win over Fulham relied heavily on the officials being able to watch things back a second time. When Enzo Maresca does the same with this performance, he will surely concede VAR masked a number of issues he has to address over the upcoming international break if the Blues are ...Full Story »

It wasn't the smoothest sailing for Ruben Amorim, but Manchester United are in the Premier League win column thanks to a late Bruno Fernandes penalty kick. Jan Kruger/Getty Images MANCHESTER, England -- There was no great celebration from Ruben Amorim when referee Sam Barrott's final whistle brought to an end Manchester United's chaotic 3-2 win over Burnley. He shook hands with Scott Park...Full Story »

[(VfL Wolfsburg) Strength]: 1. VfL Wolfsburg played away from home in the last league match, and all three goals were scored by three players respectively.2. In the two official matches of the new season, VfL Wolfsburg scored a total of 12 goals, demonstrating a strong offensive performance.3. In the two official matches of the new season, VfL Wolfsburg were able to score against their opponents...Full Story »

The world's sexiest volleyball star has amassed an enormous following on social media with her glamorous photos. Kayla Simmons has shown off her sideboob in a new Instagram postShe posed for a series of snaps while enjoying the sunShe was zoned out with her Beats headphonesShe also read a historical fiction book Kayla, 29, often wows her fans with raunchy pictures on Instagram as she travels t...Full Story »

DONE DEAL: AC Milan splash out for Chelsea striker Nkunku Chelsea have sold Christopher Nkunku to AC Milan. The France international joined the Blues in June 2023 from RB Leipzig, but was restricted to 14 appearances and three goals in his debut campaign due to injury. In total, Nkunku struck 18 goals in 62 appearances for the Blues.0 He moves to Milan for a mooted €42-45m. Nkunku has...Full Story »

Sevilla sign former Chelsea captain Azpilicueta after Atletico exit Sevilla signed experienced former Spain and Chelsea defender and free agent Cesar Azpilicueta on Friday after the Champions League winner was released by Atletico Madrid. The 36-year-old, who played at three World Cups, has joined Sevilla on a one-year deal with a potential extra season, the LaLiga outfit said. Azpilicueta pl...Full Story »

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah vies for the ball during the match against Arsenal Liverpool vs Arsenal remains one of the Premier League's more glamorous offerings, and the two English top-flight behemoths renew their rivalry in another Super Sunday battle. Both teams have won their opening two matches (Spurs0are the only other team to do so), and will be looking to make it a perfect hat-trick at A...Full Story »

Alejandro Garnacho celebrates after scoring against Leicester last season Chelsea have signed Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho for 340m on a long-term deal. The 21-year-old Argentinian had been pushing for a move and becomes the Blues' ninth arrival of the summer. He told the club's website: "It's an incredible moment for my family and I to join this great club.0 "I can’t wa...Full Story »

No doubt Spurs fans will be thinking that if their new playmaker, arriving from RB Leipzig for £52million, can have half as good an impact as Modric, who sparkled for four years before leaving for Real Madrid in 2012, then they will have landed a diamond. Tottenham landed Xavi Simons in a £52m transferSimons is good pals with NeymarSimons came through the famous La Masia Barcelona aca...Full Story »

AC Milan ready to turn to Liverpool defender Gomez Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is interesting AC Milan. Sky Italia's Gianluca di Marzio is reporting Milan are eyeing Gomez as an alternative to Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji. The Switzerland international is reluctant to move to Italy and would prefer to remain in England if he must leave City before Monday's deadline. As such, Milan...Full Story »

Cody Gakpo signs new long-term Liverpool contract Liverpool have confirmed that forward Cody Gakpo has signed a new long-term contract, keeping him at Anfield until at least 2028. The Dutch international, who arrived in January 2023 during Jurgen Klopp’s tenure, has become a key figure under new manager Arne Slot and has now pledged his future to the Reds. "Cody Gakpo has signed a new...Full Story »

Slot reveals issues behind Liverpool’s 3300m summer spending Liverpool manager Arne Slot described last season’s Premier League title win as a “struggle,” even though the team finished 10 points clear at the top. The Reds have spent over 3300 million on new signings, including Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, while still being linked with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak...Full Story »

[(Santos Laguna) Strength]: 1. Santos Laguna forward Cristian Dajome scored a goal in the last league game, marking his second consecutive game with a goal, demonstrating highly active recent form.2. Santos Laguna forward Ramiro Sordo, who was suspended due to a red card in the last league game, will be eligible to return for this game.3. Santos Laguna's home performance has been decent, with bo...Full Story »

[(Nottingham Forest) Strength]: 1. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Premier League club Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Brazilian club Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas for the transfer of goalkeeper John Victor.2. Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 against Crystal Palace F.C. in the last game. They kept unbeaten in the last two games with 1 win and 1 draw, being in good form.3. N...Full Story »

[(Borussia Dortmund) Strength]: 1. Borussia Dortmund will play at home in this match, so they are undoubtedly motivated to take home advantage to secure their first win.2. Borussia Dortmund's 3 goals in the last game were scored by different players, showing multiple scorers on offense. [(Borussia Dortmund) Neutral]: 1. The Athletic reports that Brentford's offer of approximately 45 million pou...Full Story »