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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wearing the captain's armband for the Gabon national team during an international match.

National teamsTransfers2 September 2026

Aubameyang retires from Gabon national team after feeling humiliated: captain of the Panthers steps away

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, captain and all-time leading scorer for Gabon, announced his retirement from the national team on Tuesday. The forward said he felt humiliated by his exclusion and later reinstatement after Gabon's early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. His departure leaves the Panthers without their main reference ahead of the next AFCON qualifiers.

Matt

·5 min read

Gabriel Jesus poses in the FC Barcelona shirt after his presentation as the club's new striker.

FC BarcelonaTransfers2 September 2026

Gabriel Jesus, fifth-highest scoring Brazilian in Champions League history, joins Barcelona as new No. 9

Gabriel Jesus arrives at FC Barcelona at 29 with a record few expected: he is the fifth-highest scoring Brazilian in Champions League history, with 26 goals in 54 matches. The former Arsenal and Manchester City striker landed in the Catalan capital as a surprise attacking addition in the final stretch of the summer 2026 transfer window.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Folarin Balogun, the United States striker at Monaco, in a reflective mood after his proposed move to Everton collapsed on transfer deadline day.

Premier LeagueTransfers2 September 2026

Everton's Balogun deadline-day collapse sends fans into open revolt against Friedkin and Kinnear

Everton's transfer window ended in farce after Folarin Balogun's move from Monaco collapsed in the early hours of deadline day. Supporters have turned on owners The Friedkin Group and chief executive Angus Kinnear, with calls for his resignation and a halt to fan displays. David Moyes is left with just 18 senior outfield players and one senior striker.

Natilla·7 min read

Exterior view of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on a summer afternoon, with the illuminated facade and empty surroundings.

Real MadridTransfers2 September 2026

Real Madrid spend €225m on signings and raise €200m in sales without losing a star

Real Madrid completed a squad rebuild with an investment of around €225 million, the club's third-highest since the year 2000. That spending was almost fully covered by close to €200 million in income from transfers, percentages and rights over former academy players. The net outlay ended at roughly €25 million, while the wage bill dropped by about €43 million gross per year.

varela·6 min read

Ez Abde celebrates a goal for Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin stadium

Transfers2 September 2026

Real Betis reject Everton's €43m bid for Abde, leaving Barcelona without a windfall

Real Betis turned down a last-ditch offer from Everton for Ez Abde worth €43 million, split between fixed and variable payments. With the Moroccan winger staying in Seville, FC Barcelona miss out on the 20% sell-on clause they hold, roughly €8.5 million. Betis prioritized keeping a key attacking option in Manuel Pellegrini's squad.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Real Madrid academy players celebrate a goal during a youth team match in the 2024 season.

Real MadridTransfers2 September 2026

Real Madrid earn over 200 million from academy sales as Fabrica debate grows

Real Madrid have generated more than 200 million euros this summer through the sale of academy-trained players, almost matching the 225 million invested in new signings, which could rise to 245. Nico Paz and Gonzalo Garcia lead an operation that has reignited the debate about the purpose of La Fabrica.

varela·5 min read

Chema Andrés posing with the Brighton shirt during his presentation as the club's new signing.

TransfersPremier League2 September 2026

Brighton sign Chema Andrés from Stuttgart in £15.5m deadline day deal

Brighton have completed the signing of Chema Andrés from Stuttgart for £15.5m on transfer deadline day. The 21-year-old midfielder, who came through Real Madrid's academy, has signed a five-year contract and arrives to strengthen the Seagulls' midfield after impressing in the Bundesliga.

varela·5 min read

José María Giménez wearing the Atlético de Madrid shirt during a match at the Metropolitano stadium

Atlético MadridTransfers2 September 2026

Giménez leaves Atlético on loan after 13 years and 384 appearances

José María Giménez has left Atlético de Madrid on loan to Deportivo de La Coruña until the end of the season. The 31-year-old Uruguayan centre-back departs after 13 years in the first team, having made 384 official appearances and won five titles under Diego Simeone. The arrival of new defensive signings left him as a fifth-choice option in the back line.

Javi

·5 min read

Atlético Madrid players celebrating a goal at the Metropolitano stadium wearing the red and white home shirt.

Atlético MadridTransfers2 September 2026

Atlético Madrid 26/27 squad: 25 players and a 125 million project to fight for everything

Atlético Madrid closed the summer transfer window with the arrival of Jonathan David, the continuity of Julián Álvarez and the departure of José María Giménez. Diego Simeone has a 25-man squad after investing 125 million euros. The aim is to compete for every title after five years without lifting one.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Photograph of a Premier League football on a stadium pitch, surrounded by banknotes and transfer documents, symbolising the record spending of the summer transfer window.

Premier LeagueTransfers2 September 2026

Premier League's record £3.3bn transfer window broke football and left clubs unsatisfied

Premier League clubs spent over £3.3 billion on transfer fees this summer, the highest figure in the competition's history. Yet the record outlay went hand in hand with a widespread sense of unfinished business, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool still missing key pieces. The American-style approach to trading has upended the traditional logic of squad building.

Natilla·7 min read