Salah favourite for PFA award after stellar season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was among six players nominated for the Professional Footballers’ Association Men’s Player of the Year award on Friday.

Donnarumma and PSG eye Club World Cup success

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma warned Wednesday that the newly crowned European champions were “hungry” for more success at the Club World Cup as they prepared to face Brazil’s Botafogo.

Mascherano dismisses Messi injury concerns ahead of Porto clash

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, despite showing signs of discomfort in training

Manchester City start strong with win over Wydad

Phil Foden scored inside two minutes to set Manchester City on the way to a comfortable 2-0 win against Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

Early tests await Premier League’s biggest clubs

The 2025/26 Premier League fixtures have landed and the countdown to kick-off is on. With plenty of movement in the transfer market already, clubs will be eyeing a strong start as the new season begins on the weekend of 15 August.We’ve picked out the opening five games for some of the title contenders — here’s who they’ll face in the early weeks.

Leroy Sané joins Galatasaray on a free transfer

Germany winger Leroy Sane has joined Galatasaray on a free transfer from Bayern Munich, the Turkish champions announced on Thursday.

Napoli sign De Bruyne after City exit

Kevin De Bruyne has signed for Napoli as a free agent after being released by Manchester City, the Serie A champions’ president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed on Thursday.

Manchester United complete signing of Matheus Cunha

Matheus Cunha said he had “dreamed of wearing the red shirt” of Manchester United after the club confirmed his signing from Wolves on Thursday.

Spurs poised to name Thomas Frank head coach

Tottenham have reached an agreement with Premier League rivals Brentford to make Thomas Frank their head coach following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, it was widely reported on Thursday.

Grealish omitted as City squad takes new shape

Jack Grealish’s future at Manchester City was plunged into further doubt on Wednesday after the England international was left out of Pep Guardiola’s squad for the Club World Cup.