From around the league
Thursday, 8 October 2026
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![Toni Silva on fleeing Benfica, hiding from Liverpool and ending up in the district league]()
Toni Silva on fleeing Benfica, hiding from Liverpool and ending up in the district league
Toni Silva tells the story of leaving Benfica, being hidden by Chelsea at West Ham and Fulham, joining Liverpool for €500,000 and returning to Sacavenense.
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![Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen preview]()
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen preview
Borussia Dortmund are perfect after four Bundesliga games, while Werder Bremen bring seven points and Marco Grüll's form into Friday's preview.
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![Cole Palmer faces fight back into England after Tuchel's warning]()
Cole Palmer faces fight back into England after Tuchel's warning
Tuchel has warned Cole Palmer that England are rewarding the players who turn up, with the Three Lions moving on without him.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
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![Jhon Durán and Fred's blunt verdict on his decline]()
Jhon Durán and Fred's blunt verdict on his decline
Fred says Jhon Durán told him, “Bro, I’m already rich. I don’t need to run.” The former Villa striker now has 1 league goal for Benfica in 2026.
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![Raúl Asencio says Mourinho visit gave him energy after surgery]()
Raúl Asencio says Mourinho visit gave him energy after surgery
Raúl Asencio says José Mourinho’s visit after surgery gave him an injection of energy as he recovers from a tibia operation.
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![Gianluigi Donnarumma calm as Manchester City appeal moves on]()
Gianluigi Donnarumma calm as Manchester City appeal moves on
Enzo Raiola says Gianluigi Donnarumma is calm after Manchester City's guilty verdict, with Liverpool and PSG next and an appeal under way.
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![André Villas-Boas backs FC Porto’s future at Dragões de Ouro gala]()
André Villas-Boas backs FC Porto’s future at Dragões de Ouro gala
André Villas-Boas used FC Porto’s Dragões de Ouro gala to back the club’s future, confirm CAR licensing in Olival and reject outside noise.
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![Benfica beat Bakken Bears 91-81 in Europa Cup opener]()
Benfica beat Bakken Bears 91-81 in Europa Cup opener
Benfica opened their Europa Cup campaign with a 91-81 win over Bakken Bears in Denmark, led by Aaron Broussard's 27 points.
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![David Silva returns at 40 with a Supreme Sha Tin comeback]()
David Silva returns at 40 with a Supreme Sha Tin comeback
David Silva has come out of retirement at 40 and signed for Supreme Sha Tin in Hong Kong after three years away from professional football.
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![Alejandro Garnacho ready to push his case at Aston Villa]()
Alejandro Garnacho ready to push his case at Aston Villa
Alejandro Garnacho scored twice during the international break after just 45 Premier League minutes for Aston Villa. Unai Emery is still urging patience.
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![Guirassy vs Füllkrug in Dortmund striker reunion]()
Guirassy vs Füllkrug in Dortmund striker reunion
Guirassy has 4 goals and 4 assists in five games, and Dortmund are top with four wins from four. Füllkrug returns to face them on Friday.
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![Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer opens up in January]()
Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer opens up in January
Arsenal's Julian Alvarez hopes have been revived by Atletico Madrid's reported interest in Noni Madueke, opening a January swap route.
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![Manchester City HMRC investigation adds another layer to sanctions fight]()
Manchester City HMRC investigation adds another layer to sanctions fight
Manchester City face fresh scrutiny as reports say an HMRC tax investigation from 2018 never officially closed, while Champions League worries linger.
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![Messi farewell turns into Lautaro story]()
Messi farewell turns into Lautaro story
Inter marked Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell with a tribute built around Lautaro Martinez, a giant No. 10 shirt and a 10th-minute ovation.
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![Kyle Walker on Manchester City verdict]()
Kyle Walker on Manchester City verdict
Kyle Walker says Manchester City’s verdict 'doesn't look great', but the trophies and treble nights remain part of the club’s memory.
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![Laurence Stewart leaves Chelsea by mutual consent]()
Laurence Stewart leaves Chelsea by mutual consent
Chelsea are reshaping their sporting leadership as Laurence Stewart is set to leave by mutual consent, with duties redistributed and no direct replacement
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![Benfica title chase starts with a five-point gap to FC Porto]()
Benfica title chase starts with a five-point gap to FC Porto
Benfica return from the break five points behind FC Porto, with Marco Silva facing injuries, call-ups and a packed run of fixtures.
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![Real Madrid vs Villarreal fitness update]()
Real Madrid vs Villarreal fitness update
Real Madrid host Villarreal on Saturday with Mbappe, Valverde and Konate expected to be available, but selection doubts remain.
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![Mbappe to Liverpool, fresh 2027 report returns]()
Mbappe to Liverpool, fresh 2027 report returns
Mbappe’s Liverpool link is back after a report claiming contact with his camp, while he has also said he was close to joining Liverpool before.
