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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I trust our listeners, but I’d say half of them have never heard of Isak
Liverpool have shattered the English transfer record by signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle for €145m, but Toni Kroos questions whether the Swedish striker is worth the fee as the Reds spend nearly €500m in a bold summer rebuild.
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.