- yesterday
Manchester City sign Enzo Fernandez for British record £125m as spending passes £3.1bn
Manchester City completed a joint-British record £125 million deal for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez on deadline day, capping a summer window where Premier League gross spending exceeded £3.1 billion.
- yesterday
Arsenal defeat Aston Villa 1-0 as Bukayo Saka strikes in Arteta's 250th league game
Bukayo Saka scored in the 59th minute at Villa Park to keep the reigning champions level on six points at the top of the Premier League, while Aston Villa remained without a point or a goal.
- 3d ago
Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on three-year deal for 10 million euros
The 29-year-old Brazilian striker joins the Spanish champions on deadline day to replace departing forwards Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
- Aug 26
Manchester City sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €100m
The Morocco international agreed a five-year contract with Manchester City as part of a midfield overhaul following Rodri's departure to Barcelona.
- Aug 24
Liverpool draw 2-2 at Newcastle as Manchester City and Brighton secure opening Premier League wins
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 99th-minute penalty to secure a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Newcastle United, while Manchester City and Brighton opened their campaigns with victories.
- Aug 19
Pep Guardiola details divorce and Manchester City dressing room tensions in Prime Video docuseries
A docuseries detailing Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals dressing room speeches where he addressed his divorce following European defeats.
- Aug 16
Arsenal crush Manchester City 3-0 to claim 18th Community Shield in Cardiff
Arsenal needed just 23 seconds to open the scoring against Manchester City and won 3-0 at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, lifting the Community Shield for the 18th time in Enzo Maresca's first official match in charge of City.
- Aug 14
Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant to 2030, citing Iran war fossil fuel risks and splitting governing coalition
Spain extended the Almaraz nuclear plant's two reactors to June 2030, overriding planned 2027-2028 shutdowns, citing the Iran war's impact on fossil fuel prices and splitting the governing coalition.
- Aug 14
Jérémy Doku signs new five-year deal at Manchester City until 2031
Belgian winger Jérémy Doku committed his future to Manchester City on Thursday, signing a five-year extension until 2031 and becoming the club's fourth player to renew this summer.
- Aug 9
Maldini breaks silence on Italy exit: Guardiola nearly accepted, Pirlo blocked by betting-link pretext
Paolo Maldini says Pep Guardiola was 'very close to accepting' the Italy job and wrote formations on paper during a full-day meeting in Barcelona, before the project collapsed when FIGC president Giovanni Malagò reversed their agreement on choosing the coach.
- Aug 6
Rodri Hernández rejects Real Madrid and chooses Barcelona as City and Barça negotiate transfer fee
Ballon d'Or winner and 2026 World Cup MVP Rodri Hernández has turned down Real Madrid, involving Mourinho, and chosen Barcelona, with Manchester City and Barça now negotiating a fee around €45-60M.
- Jul 30
John Stones signs two-year deal with Inter Milan after leaving Manchester City as free agent
John Stones, 32, has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal until June 2028 with the Italian champions after a trophy-laden decade at Manchester City.
- Jul 27
Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy roles after federation blocks Pirlo appointment over Russia ties
Paolo Maldini stepped down as Italy's technical director and Leonardo resigned as his advisor on Monday after the FIGC vetoed Andrea Pirlo's appointment as head coach, citing the former midfielder's ambassadorship with Russian betting firm Fonbet.
- Jul 25
La Russa on Pirlo as Italy coach: 'God help us,' calling it a leap in the dark after Guardiola pursuit fizzled
Senate President Ignazio La Russa voiced sharp skepticism over Andrea Pirlo's expected appointment as Italy's head coach, calling the move a 'leap in the dark' and lamenting that the federation settled for a 'mouse' after chasing Pep Guardiola.
- Jul 24
Mancini returns as Italy head coach, Ranieri named technical director after Pirlo sponsorship storm
Roberto Mancini begins a second stint as Italy's head coach and Claudio Ranieri replaces Paolo Maldini as technical director, the FIGC announced on Tuesday after a chaotic 24 hours that saw Andrea Pirlo's candidacy collapse over his Fonbet sponsorship.
- Jul 20
Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup as Rodri claims Golden Ball and Unai Simon sets clean-sheet record
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 99th minute. Rodri was named player of the tournament and Unai Simon set a new clean-sheet record as La Roja claimed their second men's title.
- Jul 14
Spain's PM brother handed 9-year public office ban in Badajoz prevarication case, court cites nepotism
A Spanish court sentenced the brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to nine years of disqualification from public office, triggering a wave of appeals and fierce political reactions. The ruling condemned the creation of a tailor-made job at a provincial council.
- Jul 5
Jürgen Klopp confirms talks to become Germany head coach after Nagelsmann exit
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is in talks with the German Football Association (DFB) to succeed Julian Nagelsmann as national team coach, following Germany's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 26
Manchester City agree club-record £116m deal for England midfielder Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have struck a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson for a fee that could rise to £130 million, eclipsing the British transfer record.
- Jun 5
Pope Leo draws 1.2 million to Madrid Mass, urges Europe to overcome 'sterile simplifications'
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass at Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles before a crowd of 1.2 million on Sunday, the centrepiece of a week-long Spanish visit focused on migration, peace and a call for Europe to reject divisive politics.
