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Sunderland keeps throwing money around: milestone in sight after arrival of Club Brugge talent
Sunderland is spending big to avoid the fate of the most recent promoted teams, who were immediately relegated from the Premier League. The Black Cats announced the signing of Chemsdine Talbi on Wednesday.
Just 38 days after the Champions League final, the new season is already set to begin
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are still playing and hoping to reach the Club World Cup final this week, but the new Champions League season is already set to begin on Tuesday. The ball will kick off at 5:00 p.m. at the Väre Areena in Kuopio, Finland.
Olympique Lyon's relegation overturned: club allowed to remain in Ligue 1
Olympique Lyon will remain in France's top division after all. The club successfully appealed the relegation to Ligue 2 that had previously been imposed by the DNCG, the financial watchdog of French professional football.
Inter Miami win in New England with Messi scoring his fourth consecutive brace in MLS
Lionel Messi scored his fourth consecutive brace in MLS, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 win over New England. With 14 goals in 15 league games and 20 overall in 2025, Messi continues to shine, as Miami climbs to fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Boca announces Paredes: Tévez-Cavani-like scenes expected at La Bombonera
Leandro Paredes is set to become a Boca Juniors player there's no doubt about it anymore. The club announced, in a somewhat cryptic video on its official channels, that a presentation will take place on Thursday at La Bombonera. Argentine media are expecting scenes similar to those of Carlos Tévez and Edinson Cavani.
Madrid supports Atlético's project for a new 20,000-seat arena
Madrid City Council supports Atlético de Madrid’s plan to build a 20,000-seat arena next to the Metropolitano Stadium. Backed by Deputy Mayor Inma Sanz, the project is set to revitalize San Blas-Canillejas and boost Madrid’s sports and cultural scene.
More expensive than Koopmeiners: Serie A top scorer leaves for Saudi Arabia
Mateo Retegui is likely to leave Atalanta after just one year. According to Italian media, the Serie A top scorer has chosen a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. Al-Qadsiah are reportedly willing to pay €65 million plus bonuses for the 26-year-old striker.
Finally a holiday for Valverde: relentless midfielder played the most minutes of all
If anyone is in need of a holiday, it's Federico Valverde. The Real Madrid midfielder played more minutes than any other footballer this season.
Real Madrid and Benfica resume negotiations for Carreras
Negotiations between Real Madrid and Benfica over Álvaro Carreras have resumed, with a full agreement already in place between the player and Madrid. While Benfica’s approval is still pending, both sides are moving closer to a deal that could see the left-back return to the Bernabéu.
Toni Kroos: 'I’m not coming back, and Real Madrid knows that...'
Toni Kroos confirms his retirement is final in an in-depth interview, reflecting on Real Madrid’s search for his replacement, praising Xabi Alonso’s arrival, and warning about the risks of an overloaded football calendar.