Arsenal FC v Newcastle United FC - Premier LeagueReal Madrid are not reportedly giving up on William Saliba as Los Blancos prepare a delegation to negotiate with Arsenal for the French defender. Xabi Alonso's focus has shifted as concerns grow over their current defensive depth, following a troubling display against Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey during the Club World Cup.WHAT HAPPENED?Accordin

Kylian Mbappe France 2025Kylian Mbappe has rubbished reports he refused to carry the Olympic flame in Paris because he wanted to be the final torchbearer.WHAT HAPPENED?French publication Le Canard Enchaine claimed that Mbappe refused to be the masked torchbearer for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony last year when asked by three-time Olympic canoeist champion Tony Estanguet. The report adds that

Crystal Palace FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC - Premier LeagueNewcastle United have reportedly identified Wolves star Jorgen Strand Larsen as a replacement for Alexander Isak, with Eddie Howe being a long-term admirer of the Norwegian striker. Isak has already informed the club of his desire to depart this summer and is believed to be the subject of serious interest from Premier League rivals Liv

Derek Rae ESPNMic'd Up: ESPN's lead Bundesliga commentator discusses key storylines for Americans in Germany ahead of the 2025-26 seasonDerek Rae is uncertain of where Gio Reyna's career goes from here. The 22-year-old U.S. international's time with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga is all but over, and the next move seems make-or-break for a player who was once considered the next big American

Manchester United v Leeds United - Pre-Season FriendlyMatheus Cunha has confidently brushed off suggestions that he is feeling the heat following his high-profile move to Manchester United, asserting that the responsibility of helping restore the club to its former heights is not a burden but a privilege. After arriving at Old Trafford in a £62.5 million deal, the Brazilian forward was swiftl

Amorim, Antony, GarnachoRuben Amorim has opened the door for banished trio Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Alejandro Garnacho to return if Manchester United can't sell them.WHAT HAPPENED?The United trio have not been included in the club's pre-season tour to the United States and were training separately away from the first-team group as part of the 'bomb squad'. While the club are looking to sell all t

Viktor Gyokeres ArsenalArsenal’s hunt for a top-tier striker has finally concluded with the imminent arrival of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The deal, which could reach a staggering £63.5 million, represents one of Arsenal's biggest investments in recent years as Mikel Arteta strengthens his frontline for the 2025/26 season.WHAT HAPPENED?According to Ben Jacobs, the North London cl

Randal Kolo MuaniTwo Premier League sides reportedly rejected the chance to sign Randal Kolo Muani but Manchester United are keeping tabs on the striker.WHAT HAPPENED?According to ESPN, Chelsea and Arsenal passed up the chance to sign the Paris Saint-Germain forward, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus. However, United are said to be monitoring the 26-year-old's situation,

New York Red Bulls v Inter Miami CFMas defended Messi and Jordi Alba's ASG absences, claimed MLS's suspension rule is outdated and detrimental to the leagueWHAT HAPPENED?Calling MLS rules for sanctioning players who skip its All-Star game "draconian," Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas on Friday said that Lionel Messi was "extremely upset' by the league's decision to suspend him and teammate Jordi Alba f

FC Bayern München v Sport-Club Freiburg - BundesligaMathys Tel admits he spoke to former Bayern Munich team-mate Harry Kane before joining Tottenham and that the England captain is a "top guy".WHAT HAPPENED?Tel swapped Bayern for Tottenham on loan earlier this year before signing a six-year deal with the Europa League winners this summer. The 20-year-old previously revealed Kane gave him some