Conor Gallagher’s Chelsea exit is getting closer with the midfielder agreeing to depart Stamford Bridge for Atletico Madrid, however, the London club have made a key decision related to the transfer.  The Premier League club will receive €40m for the England star, who they were desperate to sell this summer as the player had just one year remaining on his …

Liverpool have enjoyed a reasonable pre-season under Arne Slot, having beaten both Arsenal and Man United on their tour of the United States. There should arguably be enough positives already for the Dutchman to take away from those matches, and he has one more fixture – against Sevilla on August 11 – before he makes his first Premier League selection. …

Newcastle United have no intention of selling Anthony Gordon this summer, but the i’s Mark Douglas reveals that there’s still an air of uncertainty around his future at St James’ Park He reports that Liverpool’s interest ‘has not gone away’ and that sources on Merseyside believe Gordon himself is keen on a move to his boyhood club. According to the …

August 5 – The ball kicked by Mikel Oyarzabal for the winning goal in the EURO 2024 final just keeps on scoring, this time with €31,500 for the UEFA Foundation for Children. Identified using adidas Connected Ball technology, the Fussballliebe Finale ball, now signed by Oyarzabal, was auctioned by UEFA on Catawiki, with all proceeds going to the UEFA Foundation …

August 6 – Former Belgian referee Frank De Bleeckere has been appointed to lead the referees department in Azerbaijan, the Azeri FA (AFFA) confirmed. In a statement on its website, AFFA wrote: “During the last meeting of AFFA Executive Committee held on July 12, 2024, the issue of the chairman of the Referees Committee was discussed, and a positive opinion …

August 5 – FIFA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF), which organises annual Homeless World Cup tournaments for both women and men. As part of the MoU, FIFA will broadcast the event on FIFA+, FIFA’s streaming platform, while FIFA will also supply materials and equipment, including medals and trophies. The two …

Newcastle United could lose one of their key players this summer as Anthony Gordon has been linked with a move away from the club. Liverpool have been mentioned as his next possible destination and the player is keen on a move but the Magpies have no intention to sell the player this summer. However, nothing is certain in football and …

It is no secret that Barcelona are looking to sign a new winger to their ranks to boost up their options on the left flank and have identified Nico Williams as their primary target. But a move for the Athletic Club winger appears complicated now, forcing the Catalans to turn their attention towards Dani Olmo, who while being capable of …

August 5 – Responding to an anti-racism campaign by Standard Liege, some Club Brugge fans offered a Nazi salute at the Belgian league match on Sunday. Wearing red and white masks, Standard Liège players entered the field accompanied by around 300 youth players to make a statement against racism, only to be met by fascist salutes by a section of …

With each passing day, it is becoming very clear that Vitor Roque does not have a future at FC Barcelona and is bound for the exit doors this summer. Just seven months after joining the club from Athletico Paranaense, the 19-year-old attacking prodigy will be on the move, having failed to click during his time in Catalonia. As far as …