… In a message on X, external, Rui Pinto, creator of Football Leaks, repeated allegations from 2018 that Infantino intervened to help City and Paris St-Germain avoid financial fair play sanctions from European football’s governing body UEFA. …
… Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the club laid on a private jet and food for Mbappe and his family in an attempt to sign him, before he eventually joined Paris St-Germain. …
… Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the club laid on a private jet and food for Mbappe and his family in an attempt to sign him, before he eventually joined Paris St-Germain. …
… Having scored the winning goal in the final, Paris St-Germain forward Ferran Torres, who joined the French club from Barcelona in the summer, makes the cut. …
… It is understood a number of major teams across Europe, including Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich, have a firm interest in the forward, but multiple sources have described Real’s efforts to sign him as strong. …
… In August 2025, the then Spurs manager Thomas Frank left Bissouma out of his squad to face Paris St-Germain in the Uefa Super Cup because of persistent lateness. …
Computer hacker Rui Pinto, who released documents leading to Manchester City's Premier League financial rules breach investigation, has said FIFA president Gianni Infantino "should have no place in the future of the game." Pinto repeated allegations that Infantino intervened to help City and Paris St-Germain avoid UEFA financial fair play sanctions in 2014.
Computer hacker Rui Pinto, who released documents leading to Manchester City's Premier League financial rules breach investigation, has said FIFA president Gianni Infantino "should have no place in the future of the game." Pinto repeated allegations that Infantino intervened to help City and Paris St-Germain avoid UEFA financial fair play sanctions in 2014.
Paris St-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 25, has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or on a 30-player shortlist, with the award to be given 26 October. The Georgian said he feels he has achieved "something special" and is proud to represent his country on the world's biggest individual football stage.
Barcelona's sporting director Deco said the club has no interest in pursuing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, 15, who travelled to Spain after informing United he wanted to leave. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain are among clubs reportedly keen on securing his signature, though Gabriel cannot join another side until he turns 16 on 6 October under UEFA Youth League rules.
Kylian Mbappe has revealed he came close to signing for Liverpool in 2016 when he was 18 and playing for Monaco, with his mother a keen advocate for the move; he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city.
Kylian Mbappe has disclosed that he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 while at Monaco, with the club making efforts to sign him at 18, but he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city. His mother was a strong advocate for the move and fell in love with Anfield after visiting the club.
Paris St-Germain defeated rivals Marseille 2-1 in Ligue 1 play, with goals from Ferran Torres and Marquinhos, though Marseille's Angel Gomes briefly equalized. Marseille was reduced to 10 men after Timothy Weah received a second yellow card.
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory, prompting co-owner David Beckham to say the 39-year-old Argentine deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi, who has been nominated for the award, scored eight goals and registered four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final.
The 15-year-old Manchester United academy player JJ Gabriel has sent formal notice requesting to cancel his registration, and Real Madrid is among several major European clubs—including Barcelona, PSG, and Bayern Munich—seeking to sign him. Real Madrid's efforts are described as particularly strong, with plans to place him in Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team that competes in senior football.
Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on an initial deal until the end of the season, with an option for a further 12 months. The 30-year-old was released by Spurs in June after making 111 appearances for the club.
Alexis Mac Allister scored a left-footed winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2–1 home victory over Atletico Madrid, with Dominik Szoboszlai having earlier equalized after Marcos Llorente's opening goal.
Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.
Liverpool completed the signing of France international Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for an initial £106m plus £17m in performance-related add-ons, on a five-year contract. The 23-year-old winger becomes Liverpool's fifth summer signing.
Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m, with an initial payment of £106m plus £17m in potential add-ons. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract and becomes the fifth new arrival at Anfield this summer.
Liverpool have signed France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for up to £123m (initial £106m plus £17m in add-ons), with the 23-year-old signing a five-year contract as the club's fifth summer arrival. Barcola scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in 49 games for PSG last season.
Manchester City have opened negotiations with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with Chelsea demanding a minimum of £120m. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, is keen on the move, and personal terms are not an issue if the clubs can agree on a fee.
Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to £65m (£60m plus £5m in add-ons) to sign Senegalese winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, after Tottenham's parallel move for Ndiaye fell through when Richarlison failed to agree personal terms with Everton.
Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m, comprising an initial £106m plus £17m in potential add-ons. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract and becomes the fifth new arrival at Anfield this summer.
Liverpool have made a bid for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected offers of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh. Palace are reluctant to sell Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season, and Liverpool are also exploring options including PSG winger Bradley Barcola as they seek two wide attacking signings before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Atletico Madrid have dismissed Barcelona president Joan Laporta's claim that a €100m offer for forward Julian Alvarez remains on the table, stating there is "0% chance" of selling him to the club. Atletico condemned Barcelona's campaign, saying the player has been victimised and that Barcelona has harmed them economically and socially.
Manchester City are expected to make an offer for Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez, with the club setting an unofficial £120m minimum fee. The 25-year-old has been identified as a priority target by manager Enzo Maresca following several high-profile midfield departures.
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and joins fellow midfield arrivals Santos and Tielemans at Old Trafford.
Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.
Brazilian great Ronaldinho has announced a comeback at age 46 with Italian Serie C side Ravenna, hoping to score his 300th career goal. The former Barcelona, PSG and AC Milan player, who retired in 2015, will become a shareholder in the club and attended a public unveiling event dubbed "Ronaldinho Day".
Ferran Torres, who scored Spain's extra-time winner at the World Cup, has joined PSG from Barcelona on a deal until 2031 for approximately 50 million euros. The 26-year-old scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and becomes PSG's second major forward signing this summer.
Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for around 50 million euros. Torres, 26, scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and helped the club win La Liga.
Youri Tielemans completed a move to Manchester United this July after the club triggered a £35m release clause, ending months of interest dating back to 2019. The Belgian midfielder, who credits Aston Villa with restoring his form, described joining United as "a great achievement" and said there are clubs above Villa.
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey following the death of his father Jorge, who died on Saturday at age 68 after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. Inter Miami paid tribute with a minute's silence, black armbands, and team-mates including Rodrigo de Paul honoured him during the match.
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full fee is paid, Diomande would become the fourth most expensive player in history and the most expensive African player.
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full amount is paid, Diomande would become the most expensive African player and the fourth most expensive player in history.