- Aug 26
CF Monterrey defeats Chicago Fire 2-1 to advance to Leagues Cup semi-finals
CF Monterrey advanced to the Leagues Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire in Bridgeview, ending the MLS club's three-match winning run in the competition.
- Aug 23
Barcelona defeats Elche 5-0 in league opener with Raphinha and Lopez braces
FC Barcelona opened its Spanish league campaign with a 5-0 away win against Elche, featuring two goals from Raphinha, two from Fermin Lopez, and a debut goal from Karim Adeyemi.
- Aug 20
Chicago Fire defeat Orlando City 2-1 after lightning delay behind Robert Lewandowski penalty
Robert Lewandowski converted a 69th-minute penalty to earn Chicago Fire a 2-1 away victory over Orlando City SC following a two-hour weather suspension.
- Aug 18
Donald Tusk confirms 99% certainty on Marcin Romanowski in Transnistria as Sercanie order denies aiding him
Donald Tusk stated intelligence confirms wanted former deputy minister Marcin Romanowski is in Tiraspol, while the Sercanie religious order rejected reports of aiding his stay.
- Aug 4
Milan bids farewell to Franco Baresi as thousands gather at Sant'Ambrogio for funeral of AC Milan legend
Thousands of fans, former teammates and football officials filled Milan's Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio on Tuesday for the funeral of Franco Baresi, the AC Milan and Italy legend who died last week at 66.
- Aug 2
Liverpool collapse in Chicago: Leeds score four in 25 minutes to hand Iraola first defeat
Liverpool led 2-0 at half-time through Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz before conceding four times in a 25-minute second-half spell at Soldier Field, exposing defensive frailties Andoni Iraola must fix before the Premier League opener at Newcastle on August 23.
- Aug 2
Robert Lewandowski scores twice as Chicago Fire beat Charlotte FC 2-1 in MLS home debut
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored his first two goals for Chicago Fire in a 2-1 home victory over Charlotte FC at Soldier Field on Saturday, ending the team's two-game losing streak.
- Jul 30
Atlético Madrid files FIFA complaint against Barcelona over alleged illegal approach for striker Julián Álvarez
The Spanish club accuses Barcelona of making unauthorized contact with the Argentine forward, who is under contract until 2030, to force a transfer. The Spanish federation has also opened disciplinary proceedings.
- Jul 26
Messi and De Paul to skip MLS All-Star Game under new rest rule; four replacements called up
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul will miss Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game against Mexico's Liga MX in Charlotte, resting after Argentina's nearly 40-day World Cup campaign. MLS confirmed their exemption on Saturday and added four replacements.
- Jul 26
Lewandowski's goalless start deepens as Chicago Fire fall again; Bogusz nets double
Robert Lewandowski remained without a goal after his first two MLS appearances, as Chicago Fire lost 1-3 at NYCFC, while compatriot Mateusz Bogusz scored twice for Houston Dynamo.
- Jul 23
Barcelona sign German winger Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund in €22m deal
The 24-year-old German winger signs until 2031, reuniting with Hansi Flick, and becomes the club's second attacking signing after Anthony Gordon.
- Jul 23
Lewandowski's Chicago Fire debut ends in 3–2 loss at Inter Miami as Suárez scores twice
Robert Lewandowski played 62 minutes without scoring as Chicago Fire fell 3–2 at Inter Miami on Wednesday, with Luis Suárez netting twice for the hosts.
- Jul 14
Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year deal, puts Poland future on hold
The Polish striker, 37, was introduced on Tuesday after signing a two-year contract and could debut Thursday against Vancouver Whitecaps. He said he will decide on his international future after settling in the United States.
- Jul 9
Robert Lewandowski set for Chicago Fire debut on July 17 after press conference and first training
Robert Lewandowski will hold a press conference on July 14 and could make his MLS debut for Chicago Fire against Vancouver Whitecaps three days later.
- Jul 1
Anna Lewandowska: 'I'm damn scared' about Chicago move after Robert's MLS transfer, stirring public debate
The wife of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski posted a candid Instagram message expressing dread about relocating from Barcelona to Chicago, sparking a debate in Poland.
- Jun 28
Robert Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year designated player contract after Barcelona exit
The 37-year-old Polish striker leaves Barcelona after four seasons and commits to the MLS club through 2028 as a designated player, earning around $20 million annually.
- Jun 14
US legend urges Lewandowski to pick LA Galaxy as Chicago Fire talks advance
Former US international Paul Caligiuri publicly called on Robert Lewandowski to join Los Angeles Galaxy, as the Polish striker is reportedly in advanced talks with Chicago Fire.
- Jun 13
Robert Lewandowski lands in Chicago as Fire push to close deal amid Saudi competition
The Poland captain arrives in the Windy City to meet club officials and see the city, with a two-year offer reportedly on the table.
- May 31
Poland vs Ukraine: Jan Urban names starting XI for Wrocław friendly, Lewandowski leads the line
Poland manager Jan Urban has unveiled his starting lineup for Sunday's friendly against Ukraine at Wrocław's Tarczyński Arena, with captain Robert Lewandowski included despite speculation about his future.
- May 30
Poland's Coach Jan Urban Demands Defensive Overhaul Ahead of Ukraine and Nigeria Friendlies
Poland's national team coach Jan Urban has identified the defense as the squad's biggest weakness ahead of upcoming friendly matches against Ukraine and Nigeria, following a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign.
