The one-year repricing behind Carlos Baleba’s Manchester United move
Manchester United waited a year and signed Carlos Baleba below Brighton’s reported 2025 asking price. The deal is a calculated bet on a rebound.
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Where the 2026 Champions League draw takes place and who attends
The 2026/27 Champions League draw brings 36 clubs, senior executives and football legends to Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum.
Adeniran completes LASK’s four-goal comeback against Celtic
Samuel Adeniran scored twice as LASK overturned a four-goal aggregate deficit to beat Celtic 5-4 and reach the Champions League league phase.
Why Manchester City want Ayyoub Bouaddi, the midfielder called Einstein
Ayyoub Bouaddi combines elite midfield composure with an unusual academic story. Here is why Manchester City are prepared to invest heavily in him.
Marc Guéhi gives Manchester City an unexpected midfield option
Marc Guéhi started Manchester City’s Premier League opener in midfield, scored the equalizer and offered Enzo Maresca an unexpected option after Rodri’s departure.
The Champions League draw has no “safe” pot
The Champions League league-phase draw gives every club two opponents from every pot, leaving even top-seeded PSG without a protected route.
Maradona’s Hand of God ball sells for $3.355 million
The Adidas Azteca linked to both of Diego Maradona’s goals against England in 1986 sold for $3.355 million at Heritage Auctions.
Arsenal beat Coventry City 3-0 as both flanks come alive in EPL opener
Arsenal beat Coventry City 3-0 as Havertz, Saka and Ødegaard scored, with attacks from both flanks shaping a controlled Premier League opener.
Why América vs. Chivas became Mexico’s Clásico Nacional
América and Chivas began as rivals from Mexico City and Guadalajara. Their clash became national when each club came to represent a different idea of Mexican football.
Ronaldinho’s Ravenna stake leaves one-match return open
Ronaldinho’s Ravenna stake makes him a Serie C shareholder while leaving the club’s proposed one-match return unresolved.