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Inter Club Escaldes have become the first team from Andorra to secure a place in a European competition group stage. The Andorran champions eliminated Drita of Kosovo on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the second leg, with goalkeeper Javi Díaz stopping a spot-kick and Faysal Chouaib scoring the decisive one. Felip Ortiz's side will now compete in the Conference League.
Matt
·5 min read
Arsenal will welcome Real Madrid to the Emirates in the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, while Manchester United mark their return to the competition with a home tie against Bayern Munich. Enzo Maresca's Manchester City face holders PSG and Barcelona, and Europa League winners Aston Villa host the Parisians in a rematch of their memorable quarter-final.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged mismanagement linked to the FIFA Forward Enterprise project. The European body has asked a Florida court for access to documents on the subsidiary that was set to open up to private investment. The initiative, valued at around 20 billion dollars, was halted after strong criticism from the confederations.
varela·6 min read
NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi and all 11 members of the executive committee stepped down on Thursday in Abuja. The mass resignation leaves Nigeria's football governing body without a leadership structure just weeks after the Super Falcons missed out on the 2027 Women's World Cup, ending a run of appearances at every edition since 1991.
Natilla·6 min read
Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed the signing of Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option set at £50 million fixed, around 58 million euros, plus 10 million in add-ons. The move comes just days after the arrival of former City teammate Savinho, with the combined operations potentially reaching 100 million euros.
Matt·7 min read
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea for £45m, a club record fee. The 23-year-old signs a five-year contract and joins his third club in three seasons after being told he was not part of Xabi Alonso's plans. New Forest manager Oliver Glasner made him a priority target during the transfer window.
Javi·4 min read
Valencia officially presented Arnau Martínez as their new signing on Thursday. The Catalan defender arrives from Girona and has signed a contract that ties him to the club until 2031. At 23 years old, he joins Carlos Corberán's squad to strengthen the back line with his defensive versatility.
Natilla·5 min read
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition over an unpaid tax bill estimated at between £700,000 and £800,000. The claim was filed on Wednesday by lawyers acting for HM Revenue and Customs. A spokesperson for the Sky Sports pundit says the matter will be resolved imminently and will not proceed any further.
Matt·5 min read
Enzo Maresca has said Manchester City are aiming to add one or two captains before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night. This summer, City's squad has lost the leadership and experience of Bernardo Silva, Rodri, John Stones and Nathan Aké. Maresca has nominated Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland as captains, but wants to add more players who can fill the role.
Natilla·5 min read
Bayern Munich claimed the first trophy of the German season with a Supercup victory over Borussia Dortmund. Vincent Kompany's side controlled the first half in dominant fashion and withstood a much-improved Dortmund after the break.
varela·8 min read