Europa League
Tiki-taka towards the trophy? Domination of the Spanish meta
In EA SPORTS FC 26, the Spanish-style gameplay approach establishes itself as the meta. Facing Argentina, the reigning champion, the shadow of tiki-taka looms large - and it is coach 'Bono' who suggests the path to success.
Chelsea facing the same problem before the close of the
The good news at the start of the season – the record recruit Morgan Rogers and the atmosphere created by Xabi Alonso – is tempered by a recurring problem: Chelsea have 40 players under contract and must absolutely reduce their squad before the end of the transfer window.
Europa League: Iberia 1999 – Larne on the program on August 11
The only match reported for August 11 in the Europa League is Iberia 1999 against Larne at 7 p.m. (Moscow time). The qualifying rounds take place from August 4 to 13.
Emiliano Martínez, goalkeeper of Argentina, plays the Cup of
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is playing in the 2026 World Cup while still suffering from a broken finger from the Europa League final. He shares that he ignored the surgical advice of specialists and continued the competition in pain, honoring the trust of his coach Scaloni.
PSG and Aston Villa unveil their lineups for the
Reigning European champions PSG take on Europa League winners Aston Villa in Austria. The two coaches have chosen their starters for the Super Cup.
Jules Koundé's agent seen at Barça while Arsenal
As the transfer period draws to a close, Jules Koundé's future at Barça seems increasingly unclear. His agent's visit to the Catalan club's facilities coincides with reaffirmed interest from Arsenal, who are closely monitoring the French defender's situation.
Does the Super Cup really matter?
Unai Emery, multiple winner of the Europa League, is aiming for a first success in the European Super Cup with Aston Villa against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite several defeats in this competition, the former coach of Sevilla and Villarreal hopes to finally lift this trophy.
European Super Cup: PSG against Aston Villa, all
PSG returns to the European Super Cup against Aston Villa, after major titles last season. Between uncertain players on both sides and an expected reunion, the poster promises to be exciting in the lair of the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg.
Who could Hearts face in the European play-offs?
Hearts faces Benfica in the third qualifying round of the Europa League: if they create a surprise, they will fall against AGF Aarhus (Denmark) or FC Sabah (Azerbaijan) in the play-offs.
Juventus considering swap with Bologna to land Jhon Lucumi
Juventus are looking to strengthen their defense and are targeting Bologna's Jhon Lucumi. To get ahead of English and Turkish competition, the Turin club would consider including Teun Koopmeiners in an exchange.
Manchester City formalizes the arrival of Geronimo Rulli from
Manchester City signs Argentinian goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Olympique de Marseille. The 2021 Europa League winner returns to the Etihad, where he had already been under contract without playing in 2016-17.
Real Sociedad faces a turning point: new leaders
Real Sociedad, on the strength of its recent victory in the Copa del Rey, is beginning a decisive season where the challenge will be to confirm at national level while distinguishing itself on the European scene. With a squad in transition, the group led by Matarazzo must find new leaders capable of carrying the team against the intensity of La Liga and the demands of the Europa League. After the end of last season marked by a decline in performance despite the title, it is now a question of bouncing back and relying on renewed frameworks to continue to grow.
Without a club and outside the big clubs: did Diogo Leite misjudge his
Diogo Leite, 27-year-old central defender, is currently without a club after leaving Union Berlin. Despite interest from Schalke 04 and several Italian clubs such as Juventus and AC Milan, he rejected the proposals, raising questions about his sporting future.
Anderlecht and Gent draw in their opening matches
Anderlecht drew 1-1 at Hammarby after Danylo Sikan's opener and Frank Junior Adjei's equalizer, while Ghent drew 0-0 from Poland against LNZ Cherkasy, maintaining a good chance of qualification.
Tottenham: Bentancur, Vicario and Sarr absent from the tour
As Tottenham prepare to begin their summer preparation, the club has published their list of players for the pre-season tour. Several executives are missing, but new recruit Bergvall is present.
A star player from Real Madrid present for the FC friendly
FC Barcelona begins its fifth day of training at St. George’s Park in England. For their friendly match against Birmingham City, a Real Madrid star will be present, a rare situation between two great historic rivals.
UEFA threatens to boycott all FIFA tournaments in the event of an agreement
UEFA is taking action against FIFA over a proposed agreement with investors. If this deal is implemented by Gianni Infantino, the European federation threatens to boycott all FIFA competitions.
Liverpool: towards a possible sale of 30% of the club to a consortium
A new crucial step in the ownership of Liverpool FC is looming: Fenway Sports Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with a consortium led by Bhatia regarding the acquisition of 30% of the club's shares, for an estimated value of 1.35 billion pounds. This change could influence the strategy and future of the legendary Premier League club.
The future of Franco Mastantuono: Real Madrid hesitates in the face of
Real Madrid is wondering about the best way to manage the development of Franco Mastantuono, Argentine gem recruited during the last transfer window. While Fulham is pushing hard to obtain its loan with a purchase option, the White House is reluctant to temporarily part with its young talent.
Rennes offers Charlie Cresswell for €25 million: a defensive reinforcement of
Rennes has reached an agreement of €25 million with Toulouse for the transfer of defender Charlie Cresswell, also targeted by Crystal Palace. This arrival symbolizes the Bretons' desire to strengthen their squad before a season marked by the Europa League.