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.
West Ham United have told Emerson Palmieri he can leave after being left out of the club’s pre-season squad. The Italian full-back, key in previous campaigns, faces limited chances following new signings, with interest building in both Serie A and the Premier League.
Manchester United are closing in on PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after City and Chelsea reportedly declined to match PSG’s £35m asking price. The French club is eager to offload Donnarumma, who refused a contract extension, to avoid losing leverage like with Kylian Mbappé.
Mark Bright, ex-Crystal Palace striker, has married Dionne Wright—estranged sister of teammate Ian Wright—deepening an old family rift. Their ceremony comes against a backdrop of public family tensions and a history of collaboration on the pitch.
Arsenal, Manchester City, and West Ham have unveiled their new kits for the 2025/26 Premier League season. Arsenal's designs tap into retro styles and bold graphics, City debuts a sash design, and West Ham features a sleek ecru away strip. Fans are already buzzing over the mix of nostalgia and modern flair.
