Novak Djokovic has crashed out of the US Open after losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the first round. The 39-year-old Serbian lost 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 after a gruelling four-hour, 36-minute battle. The defeat ended Djokovic’s dream of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title and a...
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Chelsea made it three wins in three games under Xabi Alonso after beating Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge, but the result was far more complicated than the scoreline first suggested. Emiliano Martínez made his Chelsea debut and had a busy afternoon as Brighton found the net three times. Chelsea...
Manchester United have their first win of the season, but this was not the sort of performance that answers every question around Michael Carrick’s side. The 5-2 scoreline looks convincing. Bruno Fernandes was outstanding, United found the net five times and Old Trafford finally had something to cheer about....
Gabriel Martinelli is on his way out of Arsenal, with Al Hilal reaching a verbal agreement with the Premier League club for a deal worth more than €65 million, including add-ons. Martinelli has agreed a long-term contract with the Saudi Pro League side and has been given permission to...
Gabriel Jesus is set to leave Arsenal for Barcelona after the two clubs agreed a deal worth €10 million, including add-ons, for the Brazilian forward. Jesus will sign a two-year contract with Barcelona, with an option to extend the deal for another year until 2029. The 29-year-old immediately accepted...
Lionel Messi ended Inter Miami’s five game winless run in emphatic fashion, scoring four times and setting up another goal in a 7-1 thrashing of Montreal on Saturday night. It was exactly the kind of performance Miami needed after a difficult spell. The victory was their first in five...
Ademola Lookman and Alex Baena were on target as Atletico Madrid secured a 3-1 win over Sevilla on Saturday, continuing their strong start to the LaLiga season. The result takes Atletico to seven points from their opening three matches and keeps them at the top of the table, while...
Rafael Leao is on his way to Galatasaray after the Turkish champions beat late competition from Aston Villa to agree a deal worth more than €45 million with AC Milan. The agreement, which includes add-ons and a sell-on clause, has also been reached with Leão’s camp, with the Portugal...
Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million. Martinez, 33, has agreed a two year contract with the Blues until June 2028, with Chelsea holding an option to extend the deal until June 2029. The move takes the World Cup winner...
Liverpool have finally broken through Paris Saint-Germain’s resistance to Bradley Barcola, reaching an agreement to sign the France international in a deal that could rise to €140 million. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano broke the news on Thursday, reporting that Liverpool and PSG had agreed a deal worth an initial...
Kylian Mbappé had the Bernabéu singing on José Mourinho’s return as the French superstar hit a hat-trick to fire Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Mbappé was the difference on a night when Madrid had to recover from conceding first, with his three goals...
Bruno Fernandes has ended Manchester United’s 16-year wait for the PFA Player of the Year award, becoming the first player from the club to claim the prize since Wayne Rooney in 2010. The Portuguese midfielder was named the 2026 winner after a standout season in which he once again...
Hull City marked their return to the English Premier League (EPL) with a statement 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday, ending a 52-year wait for a league win over the Red Devils. Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored in the first half as Hull stunned United at the...
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £65 million, with a further £5 million in add-ons. The deal, which could eventually be worth £70 million, was confirmed on Friday night by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who gave the move his “Here...
Cristiano Ronaldo did not need long to remind everyone of what he can still do. Returning to competitive football for the first time since Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign, the 41-year-old stepped off the bench and scored for Al Nassr in their 4-0 win over Al Riyadh on Friday,...
Everton and Crystal Palace completed a direct exchange of Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil on August 11, only 11 days before the clubs meet at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Both players signed four-year contracts running to June 2030. Johnson arrives at Everton after 26 Palace appearances, while McNeil leaves Everton...
Lionel Messi is back among the goals, and this time the number attached to his latest strike tells two stories. The Argentine scored his 70th MLS goal for Inter Miami in their 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, taking his astonishing career tally to 922 goals. It was...
Paul Pogba’s latest attempt to get his career back on track has suffered another setback after he and AS Monaco mutually agreed to terminate his contract, leaving the 33-year-old midfielder a free agent. Pogba had joined Monaco in June 2025 hoping to rebuild his career after serving an 18-month...
African club football now has its roadmap for the 2026/27 season. Competitive action starts in early September, followed by another qualifying round in October. The schedule then moves through the group stage and knockout rounds before the finals in May 2027. The published dates also shape the continental fixture...
Chelsea have moved quickly to tie Joao Pedro down to a new long-term deal after the Brazilian forward signed a contract extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 2032. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the documents have been approved, with Joao Pedro also handed an...