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Premier League spent more than the 76 clubs from Italy, Spain, Germany and France
The 20 Premier League clubs spent more on reinforcements than the 76 teams from Italy, Spain, Germany, and France. The other “Big 5” leagues maintained a growth trend, but at a much lower level than the leading national competition of today, which recorded a 52 percent increase in spending.
Painful situation for Chelsea signing Buonanotte
For Facundo Buonanotte, it was a bitter pill when Chelsea’s Champions League squad list was presented to him. Just two days earlier, he had been unveiled in a video saying he was proud to be playing in the Champions League for the first time, but things turned out differently.
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.
Brazil defeat Chile and move up to second place in South American qualifying
Brazil beat Chile 3-0 at the Maracanã with goals from Estêvão, Lucas Paquetá and Bruno Guimarães, climbing to second place in the South American qualifiers with 28 points. Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Carlo Ancelotti’s men showed depth and maturity, while Chile’s defeat confirmed their bottom-place finish and elimination from contention.
Atlético’s transfer market that never was
Apart from Baena, considered a strategic signing since January, a long list of names were in play before shaping the current project: Cuti Romero, Xavi Simons, Frattesi, Kubo.
Spain flourishes once again: The most reliable squad in the world
Spain took the first step towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday evening. Head coach Luis de la Fuente praised his team after the 0-3 victory and showed full understanding for the players’ fatigue.
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.
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup reach 5,765 euros
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada will range from 51 euros in the group stage to 5,765 euros for the final, with FIFA introducing a dynamic pricing system for the first time and urging fans to buy early due to expected high demand.
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.
Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay secure their tickets to the 2026 World Cup
Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay all sealed qualification for the 2026 World Cup in a decisive round of South American qualifiers. Colombia beat Bolivia 3-0, Uruguay overcame Peru by the same scoreline, and Paraguay secured their first World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Ecuador.