Barcelona and Milan chase Sporting defender Inacio after squad omission
Goncalo Inacio was absent as Sporting CP beat Alverca, fuelling reports that Barcelona and Milan are competing to sign the Portugal centre-back.
Leverkusen and Augsburg book DFB-Pokal progress with second-half goals
Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg have joined Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal second round after overcoming lower-league opposition.
FIFA Hand Paredes Ten-Match Ban and Molina Seven-Game Suspension After Final Brawl
Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina receive lengthy suspensions and $90,000 fines following post-match incidents at the World Cup Final against Spain. Argentina also face stadium restrictions.
Baum rehearses for Cottbus atmosphere as Augsburg open DFB-Pokal campaign
Manuel Baum has simulated the Energie Cottbus stadium atmosphere in training as FC Augsburg prepare for their DFB-Pokal season opener against the second-tier side.
Santos handed DFB-Pokal start for Eintracht Frankfurt despite Brentford thrashing
Head coach Adi Hütter has confirmed that Kauã Santos will keep his place in goal for Friday’s DFB-Pokal first-round tie against SC St. Tönis, giving the Brazilian a chance to recover from the 7-0 friendly defeat to Brentford.
Matthäus backs Kane for 2026 Ballon d’Or after 61-goal season
Former Germany international Lothar Matthäus has declared Harry Kane the leading candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after the England captain scored 61 goals and won the German double with Bayern Munich.
Lyon team news: Openda set for debut as trio miss Fenerbahçe clash
Lois Openda is expected to make his first start for Lyon against Fenerbahçe, while Khalis Merah, Pavel Sulc and Nicolas Tagliafico are unavailable for the Champions League qualifier.
Monaco raise Ghedjemis bid as Frosinone hold out for €20m
Monaco have reportedly increased their bid for Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis as the Italian club hold out for close to €20m. The Algeria international is also attracting interest from Besiktas, Celtic and Rangers.
Barcelona raise Rodri bid to €70m as Cancelo deal hits snag
Barcelona have increased their offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri to approximately €70 million. The Catalan club are also facing a last-minute price hike in their attempt to re-sign Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal.
Barcelona eye Sporting’s Luis Suárez as Álvarez alternative
Barcelona are considering Sporting CP striker Luis Suárez as their pursuit of Julián Álvarez stalls, with Atlético Madrid continuing to block the Argentine’s move to Camp Nou.