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Erik ten Hag was sacked after three games at Bayer Leverkusen
Erik ten Hag has been dismissed as Bayer Leverkusen head coach after just three games in charge, with poor Bundesliga results leading to his early exit. The Dutch manager, who succeeded Xabi Alonso, departs amid high expectations and mounting pressure ahead of the Champions League campaign.
Leverkusen intervenes as Serie A chases Premier League dominance in the market
Bayer Leverkusen was the only non-English representative in the top 10 clubs with the highest spending on player signings in the summer transfer window, which for the sixth consecutive time saw the Italian league in second place.
Laporta’s most nerve-racking transfer deadline days
As the transfer window closes, Barcelona face tense final hours under Hansi Flick. With Chelsea eyeing Fermín and financial limits preventing new arrivals, the club recalls Laporta’s history of last-minute deals from Luuk de Jong to Aubameyang.
The truth about Fermín not leaving: Chelsea never went beyond 40 million
Chelsea showed late interest in Fermín López, but talks never went beyond an informal €40m approach. Barcelona dismissed the figure, valuing the young Spanish international much higher, while Fermín himself never pushed to leave.
Neymar refutes Ancelotti’s explanation for absence with Brazil
Neymar is currently not on the same page with national coach Carlo Ancelotti regarding the reason for his absence from the Brazilian national team. According to Ancelotti, the forward is struggling with fitness issues, but the former star player himself claims the truth is somewhat different. He revealed this during a press conference at his club Santos.
Atlético ‘lose’ nine internationals
The Argentine, who will arrive on loan, is the tenth player who will not be with Simeone during this international break.
Lindelof’s new club after his spell at United
Victor Lindelof has joined Aston Villa on a one-year deal after leaving Manchester United. The 31-year-old Swedish international, a former Benfica star, brings experience, leadership, and versatility to Unai Emery’s squad as Villa aim to challenge in the Premier League and Europe.
Emergency works at Camp Nou lead to police intervention
The emergency works to get the Spotify Camp Nou ready in time for the home match against Valencia on Sunday, September 14, were not greatly appreciated by the Catalan police. While Barcelona is doing everything possible to prepare the stadium on time, the police reportedly intervened on Sunday.
Manchester City say goodbye to Ederson and announce Donnarumma
Manchester City usher in a new era between the posts with the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG for €30m, while bidding farewell to Ederson after eight successful years, as the Brazilian prepares to join Fenerbahçe.
It’s not just the egos, it’s many other things
Barcelona collected seven points from their first three away games, but the performances left much to be desired.