Hugo Ekitike needed only four minutes to open his account for Liverpool in the Community Shield. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images LONDON -- It was an afternoon during which Liverpool both dazzled and disappointed. The Premier League champions never fell behind in Sunday's FA Community Shield and yet, ultimately, it was their opponents Crystal Palace who went home with the prize after...Full Story »

Mexico v United States: Final - Concacaf Nations League The former USMNT player says Reyna could regain public support if he can find more minutes on the club level Borussia Dortmund v CF Monterrey: Round Of 16 - FIFA Club World Cup 2025 WHAT HAPPENED Addressing Gio Reyna's complicated status ahead of the transfer window, former USMNT start Alexi Lalas suggested that either a transfer from B...Full Story »

Liverpool FC v AC Milan Pre-Season Friendly Virgil van Dijk has called on Liverpool to strengthen in attacking areas yet further, despite their already huge summer outlay. WHAT HAPPENED? The Reds have already signed Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike to bolster their attacking options, with Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong adding threat down their flanks, to take their spending to almost £2...Full Story »

Real Betis Balompie v Chelsea FC - UEFA Conference League Final 2025 Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is reportedly ready to call time on his Stamford Bridge stay as he has set his sights on a move to Newcastle United. But the transfer is hanging by a thread, tied to the future of Newcastle’s star man Alexander Isak, who is being hunted by Liverpool in one of the window’s fiercest tr...Full Story »

Darwin Nunez Liverpool HIC Darwin Nunez has shared a touching goodbye message to Liverpool after departing the club for Al-Hilal. WHAT HAPPENED? Nunez sealed his Liverpool exit last week and moved to the Saudi Pro League side for an initial £46.2 million (€53m/$62.1m) which could rise to £56.6m (€65m/$76.1m) with add-ons. The Uruguayan striker leaves Anfield after an up-...Full Story »

Michail Antonio West Ham Michail Antonio has confirmed that he is in discussions with clubs both in England and abroad as he plots his return to football. WHAT HAPPENED? Antonio departed West Ham this summer as a free agent after ten years at the club. The forward, who was lucky to survive a huge car crash in December, had been continuing his rehabilitation with the Hammers even after his con...Full Story »

Celtic v Newcastle United - Pre-Season Friendly Newcastle United are on the verge of securing the signature of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, with the towering centre-back expected to undergo his medical on Monday before penning a deal that will take him to Tyneside. The Magpies have agreed an initial payment of €35million (£30.3m / $40.8m), with a further €5m (£4.3m / $5...Full Story »

[(AZ Alkmaar) Strength]: 1. AZ Alkmaar finished 5th in the Eredivisie last season, securing a Conference League spot. They aim to qualify for the Champions League this season. Facing FC Groningen in the opener at home, they are eager to start with a win.2. AZ Alkmaar signed forwards Mateo Chavez and Isak Jensen in the summer window.3. AZ Alkmaar finished 5th with 16 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses i...Full Story »

[(FK Haugesund) Weakness]: 1. FK Haugesund are at the bottom of the league table. Facing 10th-placed Sarpsborg 08 FF, they are going to lose this home game, indicating a lack of motivation.2. FK Haugesund had multiple injured players lately, who will all miss this league game.3. FK Haugesund are still winless in the league this season so far, showing poor form. They lost 2-0 to Stromsgodset in t...Full Story »

[(Orlando City) Strength]: 1. Orlando City player Muriel scored three goals in the last game, completing a hat-trick and delivering an outstanding performance.2. Orlando City have achieved successive wins after beating Club Necaxa 5-1 in their last game, with good form.3. Orlando City have scored eight goals in their last two games, with strong attacking force.4. The AH line is -0.5 for the home...Full Story »

[(Los Angeles Galaxy) Strength]: 1. Marco Reus has scored 5 goals for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer this season and is the team's top scorer.2. On August 8th, in the third round of the Leagues Cup, Los Angeles Galaxy won 4-0 at home against Liga MX team Santos Laguna, during which the young Brazilian player Matheus Nascimento scored a brace and performed outstandingly.3. Los Angeles ...Full Story »

[(Vaasan Palloseura) Strength]: 1. Vaasan Palloseura are 8th in the table and on an 8-game winless run. They urgently need to return to winning ways, indicating strong motivation in this game.2. Martti Haukioja scored first in the last game, once helping the team take the lead.3. Vaasan Palloseura won 3 games in a row between both sides, giving them a better mentality. [(Vaasan Palloseura) Neut...Full Story »

[(Crystal Palace F.C.) Strength]: 1. Crystal Palace F.C. won the FA Cup last season, earning them a spot in the FA Community Shield. The team will go all out for victory in this match to add another trophy to their cabinet, showing strong determination.2. In the summer transfer window, Crystal Palace F.C. only made a low-cost signing of defender Borna Sosa and signed goalkeeper Walter Benitez on...Full Story »

[(Degerfors IF) Strength]: 1. Degerfors IF are deep in the relegation zone, ranking 15th in the league table and 6 points away from the safe zone. In this home match, they are motivated to grab points to avoid relegation.2. Degerfors IF won the last 2 league games against BK Hacken, including a 1-0 win in the last home game. [(Degerfors IF) Weakness]: 1. Degerfors IF suffered a crushing 3-0 def...Full Story »

[(Zhejiang Professional F.C.) Strength]: 1. Zhejiang Professional F.C. are 6th in the table and on a 3-game winning streak. They will go all out to continue winning in this game, indicating strong motivation.2. Alexandru Mitrita scored a goal and made an assist in the last game, helping the team win.3. Zhejiang Professional F.C. won 4-2 over Shenzhen Peng City in the last game, securing a 3-game...Full Story »

[(AFC Ajax) Strength]: 1. As the traditional giants in the Eredivisie, AFC Ajax narrowly missed out on last season's title by just one point, finishing as runners-up. This season, they are determined to reclaim the championship. Additionally, with ambitions to perform well in the Champions League, a strong start in the league is crucial, and they aim to secure an opening victory at home to build...Full Story »

[(Wuhan Three Towns FC) Strength]: 1. Wuhan Three Towns FC are currently 11th in the league table. The team have not won in five consecutive matches and urgently need a victory to get back on the winning track. They are highly motivated in this game.2. Alexandru Tudorie has made 17 appearances in the league this season and scored 9 goals, making him the top scorer of the team.3. Wuhan Three Town...Full Story »

[(FC Utrecht) Strength]: 1. In the first round of the new season's league, FC Utrecht will strive for a win to get off to a good start at home, so their fighting spirit is beyond doubt.2. In the just-concluded UEFA Europa League match, Siebe Horemans performed well, scoring the goal that turned the score around and ultimately helping his team win.3. FC Utrecht won 3-1 against Servette in the las...Full Story »

[(IFK Norrkoping) Strength]: 1. IFK Norrkoping have been in poor form recently and are currently at the lower level of the league table, with only a five-point lead over the relegation play-offs. The team are in urgent need of points at home to improve their ranking and reduce the risk of relegation, so they are motivated.2. IFK Norrkoping's recent offensive performance has been decent. They hav...Full Story »

[(PEC Zwolle) Strength]: 1. PEC Zwolle finished 10th in the Eredivisie last season. The team clearly hope to achieve better results and improve their ranking in the new season. Playing at home in the first game, PEC Zwolle are eager to get off to a good start and lay a solid foundation for the new season.2. PEC Zwolle have made some signings in the summer transfer window, with goalkeeper Tom de ...Full Story »