Brighton striker set to become latest piece in Chelsea’s summer rebuild as talks progress It appears the long-running transfer saga surrounding Joao Pedro is drawing to a close — and the direction of travel is pointing firmly towards Stamford Bridge. Despite interest from several Premier League ...

Family life, brand ventures and Club World Cup duties are keeping Messi settled, but no new contract has been signed yet In the sun-soaked city of Miami, Lionel Messi has seemingly found peace. A stark contrast to his emotionally challenging two years at Paris Saint-Germain, his life in the United S...

Dutch giants under fire after cutting ties with unwanted stars ahead of new era under Johnny Heitinga In one of the most jarring off-field stories of the summer, Ajax have informed seven first-team players, including former Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom, that they are no longer part of the club’s pl...

The Saudi Pro League legend explains why rest and preparation trumped tempting moves in 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo has once again made headlines — but this time, not for dazzling goals or record-breaking feats on the pitch. Instead, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has spoken candidly about his deci...

With Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool move setting the tone, here are the nine players who could be next to fetch mega-money deals When Florian Wirtz completed his blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool earlier this summer — a staggering €136 million deal that broke British records — i...

French defender’s crutches raise fresh doubts over Chelsea future amid Marseille links Chelsea may have cruised past Benfica to advance in the Club World Cup, but the celebrations were tempered by a worrying sight: Benoît Badiashile on crutches. The French centre-back, whose future at Stamfor...

Tearful Pogba Signs for Monaco After Doping Ban Paul Pogba has signed a two-year contract with AS Monaco, sealing an emotional return to competitive football after serving an 18-month suspension for a doping violation. The 32-year-old midfielder was visibly tearful as he signed the deal, having endu...

Chelsea have had a £55 million bid accepted for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, with the 20-year-old Englishman now set to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. Gittens agreed terms on a seven-year contract with the Blues earlier this month and is poised to become the club’s fourth summer...

Jorge Jesus Set to Rejoin Saudi Pro League and Take Charge of Al-Nassr It’s official—Jorge Jesus is on his way back to Saudi Arabia. In a move that has been gathering momentum behind the scenes, Al-Nassr have reportedly reached an agreement with the experienced Portuguese manager, who is expecte...

Late Drama, Red Card, and a Solo Stunner: Palmeiras Survive Botafogo Scare It took every ounce of grit, a moment of brilliance, and a fair bit of nerve, but Palmeiras are through to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time win over familiar foes Botafogo. Paulinh...