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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

Rules & refereeingWorld Cup28 August 2026

UEFA accuses Infantino of criminal mismanagement over World Cup investment plan

UEFA has filed court documents in the United States accusing Gianni Infantino of criminal mismanagement over the collapsed plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The explosive move escalates the civil war at the top of world football as the FIFA president shores up support ahead of a possible re-election bid.

varela·9 min read

Rayan Zinebi celebrates a goal wearing the Granada shirt before his move to Real Madrid.

Real MadridTransfers28 August 2026

Rayan Zinebi renews with Granada until 2029 and joins Real Madrid

Moroccan striker Rayan Zinebi has extended his contract with Granada until 2029 before heading to Real Madrid, where he will reinforce Castilla. The Madrid club holds a purchase option set at two million euros, while the Andalusian side ensures his possible return to Los Cármenes if the loan does not meet expectations.

Javi

·6 min read

Aurélien Tchouaméni and Endrick training individually on the pitch at Real Madrid City during Friday's recovery session.

Real MadridLaLiga28 August 2026

Tchouaméni and Endrick set to miss Real Madrid's clash with Málaga

Real Madrid are preparing to host Málaga at the Santiago Bernabéu with two notable absences in the squad. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Endrick trained away from the group on Friday and are almost ruled out for the third matchday of LaLiga. José Mourinho continues to take a cautious approach with both players.

Matt

·5 min read

Atmosphere at Reale Arena during a European night with Real Sociedad fans cheering for their team.

Europa League28 August 2026

Real Sociedad learn their eight Europa League group stage opponents

The draw held in Monaco handed Real Sociedad a demanding Europa League group stage schedule. Pellegrino Matarazzo's side will face European heavyweights such as Juventus and Olympique Lyon, along with two Premier League clubs. Turin, Brussels, London and Lillestrøm will be the four away trips of the continental campaign.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Diego Simeone giving instructions during an Atletico Madrid training session, with attacking players in the background.

Atlético MadridLaLiga28 August 2026

Simeone answers Atlético's striker crisis with one word: “Team”

Atlético de Madrid head to Seville with only Ademola Lookman available as a pure striker. Alexander Sorloth's injury and Julián Álvarez's push to leave force Diego Simeone to share the scoring burden across several players. The coach is betting on a collective response to overcome a difficult start to the season in attack.

Natilla·4 min read

El Hadji Malick Diouf holds up a Brentford shirt after completing his five-year contract signing.

Premier LeagueTransfers28 August 2026

Brentford sign Diouf from West Ham in £40m deal

Brentford have completed the signing of Senegal left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham in a deal worth up to £40 million. The 21-year-old joins on a five-year contract and returns to the Premier League after West Ham's relegation.

varela·4 min read

Celtic and Rangers fans invade the Ibrox pitch after the Scottish Cup penalty shootout, with flares and smoke visible in the background.

Rules & refereeingPremier League28 August 2026

Celtic and Rangers ordered to play Scottish Cup home ties behind closed doors

The Scottish FA has sanctioned Celtic and Rangers with a home Scottish Cup match behind closed doors following the serious fan disorder after last season's quarter-final. Both clubs must also pay £100,000 to the team they are drawn against. The punishment signals a tougher stance on crowd trouble in Scottish football.

Javi

·4 min read

Celtic and Rangers supporters on the Ibrox pitch during the crowd trouble that followed the Scottish Cup quarter-final.

Rules & refereeingPremier League28 August 2026

Celtic and Rangers hit with closed-door Scottish Cup ban after Ibrox trouble

The Scottish Football Association has ordered Celtic and Rangers to play their next home Scottish Cup tie behind closed doors following the crowd disorder that marred last season's quarter-final at Ibrox. Both clubs must also pay £100,000 to their opponents for lost gate receipts.

Matt

·5 min read