Pep Guardiola confirmed Kevin De Bruyne will be out for “a few weeks” after being forced out of Manchester City’s opening-day win at Burnley.City launched their defence of the Premier League title by cruising to a 3-0 win at newly-promoted Burnley as Erling Haaland struck twice in the first half before Rodri slammed home a third midway through the second.Victory over former Cit...Full Story »

The Colombian star wore tight black leggings and a crop top as she danced and mouthed the lyrics to her latest tune. Shakira wore a tight black outfit for her latest Instagram clip Credit: Instagram Fans believe she was taking a swipe at her ex Gerard Pique Credit: Getty Shakira recorded the steamy clip in a bedroom and shared it on Instagram. Copa Vacia translates from Spanish to empty cup ...Full Story »

The England international joined Madrid in a deal worth £115million from Borussia Dortmund earlier in the transfer window. Luka Modric arrived for Real Madrid training in a swanky Bentley Credit: TikTok @alberam17 While Jude Bellingham arrived to training at Real Madrid in a taxi Credit: TikTok @alberam17 Bellingham, 20, has seen his wages increase massively since arriving in Spain after...Full Story »

Lewis Hall has agreed to a new contract at Chelsea that may last until 2030. He will spend the upcoming season on loan at Crystal Palace. ·Hall signs six-year deal·Additional year extension option·Loaned to Crystal Palace WHAT HAPPENED? After an outstanding first 12 senior outings at Stamford Bridge, the 18-year-old has agreed to a new six-year contract with an additional year...Full Story »

Chelsea are closing in on signing United States midfielder Tyler Adams after triggering his £20 million ($25.5m) buyout clause, sources have told ESPN. The Leeds United midfielder is expected in London on Thursday to undergo a medical, and Chelsea are hopeful he can be registered in time to be available for Sunday's Premier League opener against Liverpool. Leeds did not want to lose Adams...Full Story »

Failing to convince Erik Ten Hag he is worthy of a place in his regular starting 11, Martial, 27, has remained nothing more than a bit-part figure ever since the Dutchman succeeded Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Not only that but following the Red Devils' recent capture of highly-rated Denmark international Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta for just over £70 million, Martial's future at Old Trafford has...Full Story »

Tottenham have accepted an offer in excess of €100 million ($110m) from Bayern Munich for striker Harry Kane, sources told ESPN. Kane, 30, will now decide whether to leave Spurs or see out the final year of his contract in north London. Bayern had threatened to walk away from negotiations after setting a deadline of midnight last Friday for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to respond to their ...Full Story »

Chelsea have ruled out signing Dusan Vlahovic in a swap deal for Romelu Lukaku as they want to sell the Belgian in a separate deal. WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea were considering bolstering their attack by signing Vlahovic from Juventus in exchange for Lukaku but have now backed out of the swap deal, according to multiple reports. They now want to sell the Belgian international separately either in ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich centre half Benjamin Pavard has been identified by Manchester United as their key defensive target. The Frenchman, who can also play at right back, wants to leave for the Old Trafford club. Per BILD, Pavard wants to play more often and he wants to start at centre back. His game time at Bayern is usually at right-back, a position he does not enjoy playing. United could get Pav...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's MLS debut has been postponed after he helped Inter Miami progress to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup. WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine scored a brace in an eight-goal thriller between Inter Miami and FC Dallas in the round of 16 of the Leagues Cup. Messi's side progressed to the quarterfinals after winning the penalty shootout 5-3 and will next face Charlotte FC - the team the...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Erol Bulut felt his team should have put away League Two Colchester long before requiring a penalty shoot-out to advance to the second round of the Carabao Cup.Bulut presided over his first home match as Bluebirds manager since taking over earlier this summer but saw his side squander a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 before advancing 3-0 on penalties.“We could have scored four or fiv...Full Story »

The pair claimed that the soap legend, 91, who has played Ken Barlow since 1960, “perved” on her while they were shopping in Waitrose. Peter Crouch has claimed he once saw Corrie legend William Roache checking out wife Abbey Clancy Credit: Getty Laughing on their Therapy Crouch podcast, the married couple were talking about the Barbie movie when Crouchy, 42, quipped: “I can b...Full Story »

Chelsea have made a move for Real Valladolid defender Ivan Fresneda. The talented fullback is expected to leave Valladolid this summer following their relegation last season. Barcelona are favourites to land him, but Sport says Arsenal and latecomers Chelsea are also in contact. Valladolid have rejected a Barca offer of €10m plus €15m in bonuses in recent days. Fresneda previou...Full Story »

Liverpool are looking to add four more players to their squad before the transfer deadline, as Jurgen Klopp adds depth to his midfield Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would like another four midfielders at his disposal before the transfer window closes – and is targeting midfield depth to bolster his squad. Only West Ham United have signed fewer players than the Reds this summer, with onl...Full Story »

The Brazil and PSG star has been linked with a move to join Lionel Messi in America, with Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino opting against bringing the 31-year-old to the Premier League. Neymar could make a surprise move to join former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi in MLS amid growing uncertainty at PSG. The Brazilian winger has been heavily linked with a transfer away from the Ligue 1 team fo...Full Story »

Manchester United have reportedly decided whether Mason Greenwood will stay at the club after completing an investigation. Manchester United are in the final phase of talks regarding Mason Greenwood after deciding against releasing the 21-year-old, according to reports. The Red Devils allegedly have one final agreement to settle on before making an announcement about Greenwood's Old Trafford fu...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted with his “refreshed” side as they beat Leyton Orient 2-0 to win through to the EFL Cup second round.Argyle’s two-goal cup hero was New Zealand international Ben Waine, who made up for having an early effort ruled out for offside by scoring in the 25th and 38th minutes.Schumacher said: “We played some really exciting football i...Full Story »

Crewe manager Lee Bell praised his players’ penalty-taking expertise as they dumped Championship Sunderland out of the Carabao Cup.Crewe pulled off a notable upset as they scored all five of their penalties to secure a 5-3 shoot-out win at the Stadium of Light.Elliott Nevitt, Chris Long, Rio Adebisi and Joel Tabiner all scored from the spot, before Ryan Cooney converted Crewe’s fifth...Full Story »

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has targeted a Carabao Cup run after his side edged past Walsall in a 4-3 win.Rovers, who reached the fourth round last season, went behind twice in the first half through Oisin McEntee and Ross Tierney, but Zak Gilsenan and Niall Ennis equalised.Second-half goals from Jake Garrett and John Buckley gave Blackburn a two-goal cushion which Ronan Maher halved late o...Full Story »

Zac Ashworth’s first senior goal secured Carabao Cup progress for Sky Bet League One Bolton courtesy of a 1-0 victory over fourth tier Barrow.And on a night of unexpected results, manager Ian Evatt was just pleased his former club could not add to the list of giantkillers.Ashworth, on a season-long loan from West Brom, curled in a 44th-minute free-kick to mark his debut in fine style.&ldqu...Full Story »