11 August 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt have secured the signing of Japanese forward Ritsu Doan. He was signed from Bundesliga rivals Freiburg on a five-year contract running until 2030, the club confirmed on Thursday. The 27-year-old leaves Freiburg after three seasons, during which he recorded 26 goals and 23 assists in 123 appearances. Frankfurt will feature in the Champions League this season. “Ritsu Doan has…
11 August 2025
Atletico Madrid have expressed interest in Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. Sport1 journalist Julius Schamburg is reporting that Atletico are launching a move for the England international. Atletico aim to strike a loan-to-buy agreement with United, with the aim of agreeing on terms over an initial €5 million loan fee. Sancho hasn’t ruled out a possible move to Atletico, although his heart…
11 August 2025
Barcelona will look to defend their La Liga and Copa del Rey titles after a dominant 2023/24 campaign, but face a reshaped Real Madrid under new coach Xabi Alonso. Hansi Flick’s side, led by teenage star Lamine Yamal, scored 174 goals in 60 matches last season, including 16 in four straight wins over Madrid. Barca have added Marcus Rashford on loan to an attack featuring Yamal, Robert…
11 August 2025
Serie A referees will start announcing VAR decisions directly to fans in stadiums and to TV audiences from next season. Referee chief Gianluca Rocchi announced to the Italian media on Tuesday. Rocchi described the change as an important step in improving communication between match officials and the public. He also noted that the goal is to make decisions faster and easier to understand. “We have…
11 August 2025
The 29-year-old missed most of last season after tearing his ACL against Arsenal, a blow that coincided with City’s dip in form. He was forced off again in their 4-3 FIFA Club World Cup loss to Al-Hilal this summer and is still recovering. Speaking before City’s pre-season friendly with Palermo, Guardiola said Rodri is unlikely to return before September. “Rodri is getting better but he had a big…
11 August 2025
Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has been voted Germany’s Player of the Year, adding to the 22-year-old’s growing reputation as one of the game’s top talents. Wirtz, signed from Bayer Leverkusen in June for a club-record £100m fee that could rise to £116m with add-ons, received 191 votes from German sports journalists. Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise finished second with 81 votes. The Germany…
11 August 2025
Manchester City ended their pre-season with a 3-0 victory against sister club Palermo in the first Anglo-Palermitan Trophy. Nearly 35,000 fans attended the match, which celebrated Palermo’s 125th anniversary. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated the contest, providing a strong test for Pippo Inzaghi’s team despite the gulf in quality. Palermo will begin their Coppa Italia campaign away to Cremonese…
11 August 2025
Viktor Gyokeres marked his first appearance for Arsenal with a goal in their 3-0 pre-season victory over Athletic Club. The 27-year-old celebrated with his trademark mask gesture after converting a cross from fellow summer signing Martin Zubimendi. The Sweden international will hope it is the first of many as Arsenal look to end a five-year trophy drought. Mikel Arteta’s side begin their 2025/26…
11 August 2025
Manchester City’s summer signing Tijjani Reijnders says he is prepared to take on any midfield role under Pep Guardiola following another injury setback for Rodri. The 27-year-old joined from AC Milan for a reported £46.6m to boost City’s midfield depth. Last season, City endured their worst campaign under Guardiola after Rodri suffered an ACL injury, and the Spaniard is now out again until at…
11 August 2025
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA for omitting details about the death of former Palestine international Suleiman al-Obeid in its tribute post. Obeid, nicknamed the “Palestinian Pele,” died on Wednesday after being shot by Israeli forces in the southern Gaza Strip while people were waiting for humanitarian aid, according to the Palestinian Football Association (PFA). He was 41.…
11 August 2025
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo was “never the problem” during their time together at Old Trafford. Ten Hag and Ronaldo, 40, were reported to have clashed before the forward left for Saudi club Al-Nassr. Ronaldo has since kept up his scoring form, netting a hat-trick in a 4-0 friendly win over Rio Ave. Speaking after Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 friendly defeat to…
11 August 2025
West Ham United have confirmed the signing of Danish international goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from Leicester City. The 25-year-old Hermansen joins the Hammers on a five-year contract with a one-year option. “I’m happy to join West Ham United”, said Hermansen, who will wear the No. 1 shirt. “I’ve felt that West Ham would be a good fit for me and my style of play for a long time. It feels natural to…