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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola speaking at a press conference before his first home match at Anfield.

Premier LeagueLiverpool28 August 2026

Iraola tells Liverpool forwards to empty the tank: 'They don't need 90 minutes'

Andoni Iraola takes charge of his first competitive home match at Anfield on Saturday as Liverpool face Nottingham Forest. The Basque coach has made his attacking philosophy clear: forwards should exhaust themselves and accept being subbed rather than pace themselves for 90 minutes. He is also hoping to strengthen the front line with Bradley Barcola before the transfer window closes.

varela·5 min read

PSG players celebrate one of their two stoppage-time goals against Lille in Ligue 1

Ligue 1PSG28 August 2026

PSG draw 2-2 at Lille after scoring twice in stoppage time from 2-0 down

Paris Saint-Germain rescued a point at Lille after reaching the 90th minute with a 2-0 deficit. Vitinha and Marquinhos scored in stoppage time to seal a draw that keeps Luis Enrique's side unbeaten in Ligue 1. Davide Ancelotti's Lille let a win slip away in dramatic fashion.

Javi

·4 min read

Gonçalo Ramos celebrates his goal for AC Milan at San Siro during the Serie A match against Venezia.

Serie AAC Milan28 August 2026

Gonçalo Ramos fires Amorim's Milan to opening Serie A win over Venezia

AC Milan kicked off their Serie A campaign with a 2-0 victory over Venezia at San Siro. Gonçalo Ramos opened his rossoneri account in the 69th minute, on a night that also featured Rúben Amorim's debut in the dugout and a starting role for Luka Modric. A late Halhal own goal sealed the win.

Matt

·4 min read

Bayern Munich players celebrate one of their goals during the 5-1 win over Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on the opening matchday of the Bundesliga.

BundesligaBayern Munich28 August 2026

Bayern Munich 5-1 Stuttgart: five-star start to the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich opened the Bundesliga season with a 5-1 thrashing of Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on Friday. Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, an own goal from Josha Vagnoman, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Díaz were all on target. Vincent Kompany's side overcame early pressure and ran riot after the break.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Phil Foden applauds Manchester City fans after the 4-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Premier LeagueManchester City28 August 2026

Cherki and Haaland lead Manchester City to dominant 4-1 win over Crystal Palace

Manchester City cruised past Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park, with Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland scoring twice each. The victory keeps Enzo Maresca's perfect start alive with two wins from two Premier League games. Cherki shone after the break as Palace had no answer to City's attacking power.

Natilla·5 min read

Rangers players react with their heads down after Jablonec scores the decisive penalty at the Strelnice Stadium.

Europa LeagueNational teams28 August 2026

Rangers out of Europe: The sporting and financial cost of the Jablonec elimination

Rangers were knocked out of European competition after a penalty shootout defeat against Czech side Jablonec. Derek McInnes called his team's display 'embarrassing' as the Ibrox club now faces the consequences of missing out on continental football. The result also damages Scotland's UEFA coefficient, which has already dropped to 19th in the live standings.

varela·5 min read

Alvaro Morata wearing the Spain national team shirt during an international match, before his loan move to Leganes was confirmed.

TransfersLaLiga28 August 2026

Morata joins Leganes and becomes Cordoba CF rival in LaLiga Hypermotion

Leganes have completed the season-long loan signing of Alvaro Morata from Como 1907, with an option to buy included. The Spain international returns to Spanish football to play in the second tier and will face Cordoba CF on October 18 at Butarque. His arrival is one of the most striking moves of the summer market.

Javi

·5 min read

Roberto De Zerbi talks to his coaching staff on the Tottenham bench during a Premier League match.

Premier LeagueTransfers28 August 2026

De Zerbi wants one more Tottenham signing before transfer deadline

Roberto De Zerbi wants Tottenham to make one more signing before Tuesday night's transfer deadline, targeting a specific position. The head coach discussed the plan during a dinner with the club's owners and key executives. Outgoing deals remain possible, with Pape Sarr among the candidates to leave.

Matt

·5 min read

Lyon and Fenerbahçe players and staff confronting each other on the pitch after the Champions League playoff second leg.

Champions LeagueRules & refereeing28 August 2026

UEFA opens disciplinary case against Lyon and Fenerbahçe after Champions League playoff brawl

UEFA has opened a disciplinary case against Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe after the incidents that marred the end of their Champions League playoff second leg, which the Turkish side won 2-1 to advance. The Disciplinary Commission is investigating the on-pitch clash involving players and staff from both clubs, as well as the throwing of objects and the lighting of flares by supporters.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Unai Emery talks with Nicolas Jackson during an Aston Villa training session at Bodymoor Heath.

Premier LeagueTransfers28 August 2026

Aston Villa close on Jackson and Mbaye as Emery clears the air with departing Watkins

Unai Emery expects Nicolas Jackson to complete a £47.5m move from Chelsea in time to face Arsenal, while Aston Villa are finalising a deal for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye. The Villa boss also revealed that Ollie Watkins apologised to the squad after refusing to play against Brighton. The England striker is heading to Saudi side Al-Hilal.

Natilla·6 min read

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