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Thursday, 27 August 2026
NewsletterWritersAbout
Get the app
01Men's Football
  • Premier League
  • FIFA World Cup 2026
  • Transfers
  • La Liga
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  • EFL Championship
02Women's Football
  • WSL
  • WSL 2
  • WAFCON 2026
  • Women's Champions League
  • Women's World Cup Qualifiers
  • Player Interviews
03Youth Football
  • The Path
  • Next Up
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  • Gothia Cup
  • U18 Competitions
04Tournaments
  • FIFA World Cup 2026
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Premier League

Chelsea agree deal to sign Emiliano Martinez on two year contract

Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million deal to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa on a two-year contract with an option for a further year.

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UEFA Calls Off FIFA Boycott for U20 Women’s World Cup But Still Wants Gianni Infantino Out

Thomas Adams · 6 hr ago

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Who is Mishel Nduka? Manchester City Sign Arsenal Teenage Midfielder

Manchester City have completed the signing of teenage midfielder Mishel Nduka from Arsenal, adding another highly rated prospect to their academy.

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La Liga

Job Ochieng: From Abandoned Teen in Kenya to Real Sociedad Starter at the Santiago Bernabeu

From being stranded in Spain at 17 to starting for Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu, Job Ochieng's journey is an extraordinary story of resilience.

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Who Is Oscar Naasei? Real Madrid Sign Ghana International Defender From Granada

Real Madrid have completed a €2 million deal for Granada defender Oscar Naasei, with the Ghana international initially set to join Castilla.

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Premier League

Joao Pedro: The ‘Quiet Fighter’ Ready to End Chelsea’s Number 9 Curse

Joao Pedro has taken Chelsea's famous No. 9 shirt. His resilience, mentality and form suggest he could finally end its striker curse.

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Viking Make Champions League History With 5-3 Win Over Dinamo Zagreb

Viking FK reached the Champions League league phase for the first time after a dramatic 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb sealed a 5-3 aggregate victory.

By Tia Thorne · Writer · 9 hr ago

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Matteo Guendouzi Sparks Lyon Brawl as Fenerbahce Seal Champions League Return

Matteo Guendouzi sparked heated scenes after taunting Lyon fans as Fenerbahce beat the French side to return to the Champions League.

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Ligue 1

Liverpool Agree £120m Deal for PSG Star Bradley Barcola

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of 23-year-old winger Bradley Barcola after a lengthy pursuit.

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