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Emiliano Martínez playing for Aston Villa, with the goalkeeper negotiating a potential move to Chelsea.

ChelseaTransfers26 August 2026

Chelsea in talks with Emiliano Martínez and prepared for Manchester City bid for Enzo Fernández

Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are weighing up a move for the Aston Villa goalkeeper as Xabi Alonso looks to fix a long-standing problem position. At the same time, the club are bracing for an approach from Manchester City for midfielder Enzo Fernández before the transfer window shuts. The London side have not kept a Premier League clean sheet in 17 games.

Javi

·6 min read

Referee pointing to his watch during a 26/27 season football match, symbolizing the enforcement of new effective playing time rules

Rules & refereeing26 August 2026

Major European leagues gain up to 3 minutes of actual playing time under new rules

The first full matchday of the 26/27 season confirms that the new IFAB rules have increased effective playing time in LaLiga, the Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1. Serie A leads the improvement with nearly three and a half extra minutes per match, although no competition yet reaches 60 minutes of actual play out of the 90 regulation minutes.

Natilla·6 min read

FC Barcelona fans wave estelada flags in the stands of the Spotify Camp Nou during a LaLiga match.

FC BarcelonaLaLiga26 August 2026

Barcelona replaces World Cup champions tribute with estelada rally at Camp Nou

FC Barcelona has decided not to join the tribute to Spain's World Cup winners taking place at LaLiga stadiums and will instead hold an estelada rally at the Spotify Camp Nou, club president Joan Laporta confirmed. The change comes after police charges against Barcelona fans in Elche, with the club demanding respect for the Catalan pro-independence flag.

Natilla·5 min read

Julian Alvarez wearing the Atletico Madrid shirt during a match at the Metropolitano stadium, with the red and white supporters in the background.

Atlético MadridTransfers26 August 2026

Atletico Madrid explode over Julian Alvarez saga: "We are the only victims"

Atletico Madrid have said enough is enough in the Julian Alvarez saga. The club denounces a campaign of lies and half-truths driven by the player's agent and Barcelona, insisting the economic and reputational damage falls squarely on the Metropolitano side. Their stance remains unchanged: there is zero chance of selling the Argentine forward to the Catalan club.

Matt

·6 min read

UEFA officials meeting in Monaco to discuss Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency and the withdrawal of the World Cup boycott threat.

World CupRules & refereeing26 August 2026

Uefa withdraws World Cup boycott threat after Infantino sell-off plan collapses

UEFA is expected to call off its boycott of the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments after Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions failed to materialise. European football's governing body believes the two conditions demanded by its 55 member associations have now been met.

Matt

·5 min read

Ismaila Sarr battles for the ball with Milos Kerkez during the Carabao Cup match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Premier LeagueTransfers26 August 2026

Liverpool lodge £50m bid for Ismaila Sarr as PSG prepare for Bradley Barcola exit

Liverpool have made a formal £50m offer to Crystal Palace for winger Ismaila Sarr, while PSG insiders now expect Bradley Barcola to leave Paris this summer. Arsenal remain in the race for Julián Álvarez and Manchester City have completed two major deals in a frantic day of transfer activity.

Javi

·7 min read

Joan Laporta speaking at an institutional event about Barcelona's interest in Julián Álvarez

FC BarcelonaTransfers26 August 2026

Laporta confirms Barcelona remain interested in Julián Álvarez and keep 100m offer on the table

Joan Laporta revealed on Wednesday that Barcelona have not withdrawn their proposal for Julián Álvarez and would be ready to complete the signing if Atlético Madrid decide to sell the forward this summer. The Barcelona president explained that their offer, worth 100 million euros, is still valid and that they will not pay the 500 million release clause.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaking at an official press conference at the organisation's headquarters in Zurich.

World CupRules & refereeing26 August 2026

UEFA ready to drop FIFA boycott after World Cup sale assurances

UEFA is set to lift its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions after receiving binding guarantees that Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup will never be repeated. European teams are likely to be cleared for the upcoming under-20 Women's World Cup and future tournaments. The breakthrough comes after weeks of private discussions between the two governing bodies.

varela·5 min read

Nico Gonzalez playing for Manchester City in a Premier League match.

Premier LeagueTransfers25 August 2026

Newcastle agree £52m deal with Manchester City for midfielder Nico Gonzalez

Newcastle United have struck an agreement with Manchester City to sign Nico Gonzalez for around £52m. The Spanish midfielder arrives to strengthen a midfield depleted by the exits of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. At 24, he becomes the oldest signing of the summer for the Magpies.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Polish goalkeeper Kamil Grabara poses with his new Juventus shirt during his presentation in Turin.

Serie AJuventus25 August 2026

Juventus overhauls goalkeeper position: Di Gregorio loaned out and Grabara arrives as Vicario's backup

The Turin club completes a full reshuffle between the posts on deadline day. After the failed pursuit of Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez, Juventus loans Michele Di Gregorio to Bournemouth and signs Polish keeper Kamil Grabara to support newcomer Guglielmo Vicario.

varela·4 min read

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