Soccer

Manchester City have turned down an initial bid from Barcelona for Rodri, with the Premier League club considering the offer well below their valuation of the World Cup-winning Spain international.
Leeds United have made James Trafford the most expensive signing in the club's history after completing the goalkeeper's transfer from Manchester City in a deal worth an initial £40 million.
The FA Community Shield is a trophy nobody wants to lose, yet history suggests winning it could be the worst possible omen for a Premier League title challenge. Manchester City have entered the post-Guardiola era under Italian head coach Enzo Maresca, while Arsenal arrive as the Premier League champions with a significantly strengthened squad.
Chelsea's Jordan Henderson and Trevoh Chalobah
Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as surprise contenders for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, with Roberto De Zerbi eager to add another wide attacker before the transfer window closes.
Liverpool’s unbeaten pre-season came to an end on Sunday evening as the Reds suffered a 4-2 defeat to Leeds United in Chicago.
FIFA World Cup and Gianni Infantino
Paolo Maldini pays tribute to Italy and AC Milan icon Franco Baresi
Matthias Jaissle has emerged as the leading contender to replace Eddie Howe, who departed his role as Newcastle United manager on Thursday.
Rio Ngumoha gives Andoni Iraola second straight Liverpool win against Wrexham
Liverpool are set to step up their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with the Reds preparing to open formal talks with the French giants after preliminary discussions with the player’s representatives.
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane feels there is ‘great potential’ in the France national team after being announced as Didier Deschamps’ successor.
Premier League logo Mexico star Gilberto Mora
A new era at Liverpool began with encouraging signs as Andoni Iraola oversaw a 4-2 pre-season victory over Sunderland in his first match in charge at the weekend.
Premier League 2026-27 season fixtures for August 2026
Manchester City new head coach Enzo Maresca speaks to the press
Jürgen Klopp has officially been appointed as Germany’s new head coach, taking charge of the four-time world champions following another disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.
Manchester City sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Former Norway defender John Arne Riise and Man City's Sverre Halseth Nypan
England star Elliot Anderson and former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey
Chelsea FC sign Morgan Rogers
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has told new Reds boss Andoni Iraola that Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott could be a ‘massive asset’ for the Merseyside giants.
Kevin Keegan passes away aged 75
England captain Harry Kane and Three Lions fans