From around the league
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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![Chelsea vs Real Sociedad: Rogers scores on debut as Pedro stays hot]()
Chelsea vs Real Sociedad: Rogers scores on debut as Pedro stays hot
Morgan Rogers scored on debut and Joao Pedro added two as Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1, with the back three used again before Fulham.
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![Dean Huijsen’s case to start at Real Madrid is growing stronger]()
Dean Huijsen’s case to start at Real Madrid is growing stronger
Dean Huijsen’s strong display against Deportivo and recent league form are boosting his case to start as Real Madrid’s left-sided centre-back.
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![Cristian Romero joins Atletico after turbulent end to his Tottenham spell]()
Cristian Romero joins Atletico after turbulent end to his Tottenham spell
Cristian Romero joins Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal for £34.2m after 124 games for Tottenham, who keep a 15% sell-on clause.
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![Ismael Saibari hasn't discussed his tactical role at Bayern yet]()
Ismael Saibari hasn't discussed his tactical role at Bayern yet
Bayern's €50m signing Saibari reveals he hasn't discussed his tactical role with Kompany - his World Cup form earned the move, but minutes at Bayern are
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![Players now drive fandom more than clubs do]()
Players now drive fandom more than clubs do
80% of football supporters follow a second team around a player. Messi and Ronaldo exemplify how elite stars transcend club loyalty and reshape fandom.
Friday, 14 August 2026
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![Chelsea send Dastan Satpayev to Burnley straight after new long-term deal]()
Chelsea send Dastan Satpayev to Burnley straight after new long-term deal
Dastan Satpayev has joined Burnley on a season's loan from Chelsea, two days after turning 18 and signing a six-year deal.
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![Liam Delap and Chelsea's £50m asking price]()
Liam Delap and Chelsea's £50m asking price
Chelsea have set a £50m asking price for Liam Delap after one difficult season, with Como, Everton and Nottingham Forest monitoring a potential exit.
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![Yan Diomande as Real Madrid fill all 25 senior spots]()
Yan Diomande as Real Madrid fill all 25 senior spots
Real Madrid registered Yan Diomande as a first-team player, left all 25 senior squad places filled and ruled out the Castilla route.
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![Djed Spence completes Inter move in €35m deal]()
Djed Spence completes Inter move in €35m deal
Djed Spence's Inter move is agreed at a €35m package, with Tottenham keeping a 10% sell-on and No. 24 for his Serie A return.
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![Savinho remains Tottenham's top target, says Romano]()
Savinho remains Tottenham's top target, says Romano
Romano says Savinho remains Tottenham's number one target, with a £60m deal close and the winger missing training on Thursday with illness.
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![Aymeric Laporte on Real Madrid and Barcelona radar]()
Aymeric Laporte on Real Madrid and Barcelona radar
Gerard Romero says Aymeric Laporte is an option for Barcelona and Real Madrid, with Madrid already sounding him out for more defenders.
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![Bernardo Silva gives Real Madrid a midfield option]()
Bernardo Silva gives Real Madrid a midfield option
Bernardo Silva’s first start in a deeper role for Real Madrid produced 40 completed first-half passes, three recoveries and no turnovers.
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![Jacobo Ortega heads to Strasbourg in record La Fabrica sale]()
Jacobo Ortega heads to Strasbourg in record La Fabrica sale
Real Madrid have agreed a €10m deal to sell Jacobo Ortega to Strasbourg, keeping a 30% sell-on clause in a record La Fabrica departure.
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![Raul Asencio injury stalls Real Madrid’s exit plan]()
Raul Asencio injury stalls Real Madrid’s exit plan
Raul Asencio’s muscle injury has stalled Real Madrid’s exit plan and slowed Jose Mourinho’s push for a left-footed centre-back.
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![Real Madrid defensive shortage before Espanyol]()
Real Madrid defensive shortage before Espanyol
Real Madrid head into the La Liga opener against Espanyol with only three fit senior centre-backs available, as Raúl Asencio is set for around six weeks out.
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![Rodri transfer talks stall as Barcelona raise bid]()
Rodri transfer talks stall as Barcelona raise bid
Barcelona have raised their Rodri offer to around €60million, but Manchester City are holding out for €80million and have told the player to help bridge
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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![Tijjani Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move after one year at City]()
Tijjani Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move after one year at City
Tijjani Reijnders is set for an Al-Qadsiah move after Manchester City agreed a fee of about £52m, just one year after paying £46.5m.
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![Inter vs Real Betis: defensive control meets scoring burst]()
Inter vs Real Betis: defensive control meets scoring burst
Inter have conceded one goal in each of four friendlies, while Real Betis have scored at least three in three of seven and beat Arsenal 3-1.
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![Armindo Sieb joins Los Angeles FC in Bayern-backed development move]()
Armindo Sieb joins Los Angeles FC in Bayern-backed development move
Armindo Sieb has joined Los Angeles FC on a long-term deal after spells at Bayern Munich, Greuther Fürth and Mainz.
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![Chelsea vs Real Sociedad framed by squad trim]()
Chelsea vs Real Sociedad framed by squad trim
Chelsea’s pre-season finale against Real Sociedad is shaped by a £120million valuation on Enzo Fernandez, a Friday deadline and squad trim pressure.
