Estevao's debut goal and standout performance saw Chelsea secure a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in their first Stamford Bridge appearance since being crowned world champions. The pre-season friendly gave fans a glimpse of new talent, with the Blues now unbeaten in five matches.
The Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees have been announced, with Ousmane Dembélé and rising superstar Lamine Yamal among the favorites. PSG dominates the shortlist with eight players, and LaLiga heavyweights also feature strongly. The award ceremony is set for September 22 in Paris.
Darwin Nunez is set to join Al Hilal after Liverpool accepted a €53m offer. The transfer ends a three-year Anfield stint marked by excitement and inconsistency. Liverpool fans are divided as the club prepares to sign a new striker.
Newcastle United have raised their offer for Benjamin Sesko to €82.5m, but the striker seems to favor a Manchester United move even with their lower bid. United ditched a swap with Rasmus Hojlund and now focus on a cash deal. Newcastle eye backup strikers while details on Marc Guehi's possible transfer stay vague.
Atlético Madrid kicked off their 2025-26 pre-season campaign with a 1-0 defeat to FC Porto in Portugal, as coach Diego Simeone tested new tactics and player roles. The result highlights the team's early efforts to find its rhythm ahead of the La Liga opener on 17 August.
Liverpool's new Adidas training gear was accidentally revealed on Instagram by Linda Pizzuti Henry, ahead of the official launch. The kit features classic Adidas stripes and Liverpool branding, sparking fan excitement before the club's partnership with Adidas officially begins on August 1, 2025.
Zvonimir Boban tore into AC Milan for loaning out Ismaël Bennacer, calling it a major misstep and highlighting the midfielder's vital role. Boban didn't hold back, also aiming criticism at coach Paulo Conceição for lacking tactical stability and blaming an early mistake for Milan's Champions League loss to Feyenoord.
Sporting CP snagged a 2-2 draw at home against Arouca in a chaotic Primeira Liga match rocked by an early own goal, a late red card, and tense moments. The match left fans gripping their seats, as both teams missed big chances in front of over 39,000 spectators.
RB Leipzig want at least €75m plus extra conditions for Benjamin Šeško, with Manchester United treating him as their top transfer target. Newcastle also have an interest. Šeško dismissed a move to Saudi Arabia, showing clear preference for a European club. United may still consider adding Ollie Watkins.
Joshua Zirkzee says he’s open to new striker signings at Manchester United, even as the club look at expensive options like Benjamin Sesko and rule out cheaper moves for Ollie Watkins. His comments spotlight the ongoing evaluation of United’s front line, especially amid uncertainty over Rasmus Højlund.
