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Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City: Havertz, Saka & Ødegaard secure opening win for Gunners

Arsenal made a flying start to their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 thumping of newly-promoted Coventry City in the season opener at the Emirates Stadium.

Al-Riyadh 0-4 Al Nassr: Ronaldo opens 2026-27 account in comfortable win

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season as Al-Nassr cruised to a 4-0 win over Al-Riyadh.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Messi is fined for an undisclosed amount for slapping opponent

According to MLS Disciplinary Committee official announcement, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been fined for his confrontational conduct with an opponent during a match.

OFFICIAL: Aston Villa signs Wan-Bissaka from West Ham United on loan

According to Aston Villa official news, the club signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan from West Ham United. The contract includes a conditional mandatory buy-out clause.

OFFICIAL: Arsenal complete £55m deal for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa

Arsenal have completed the £55m deal to sign defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

Here We Go! Romano: Crystal Palace will sign Axel Disasi on loan

According to Romano, Chelsea center back Axel Disasi will join Crystal Palace on loan.

Here we go! Romano: Barcelona signs Livakovic for €4M total fee

Romano reported that Livaković joined Barcelona, Here we go!

OFFICIAL: Inter sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones for €35M total fee

Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Curtis Jones in a £30m (€35m) deal from Liverpool.

Chelsea confirms Shakhtar Donetsk will host Champions League matches at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have officially confirmed that, subject to regulatory approval, Shakhtar Donetsk will use Stamford Bridge as their home ground for UEFA Champions League group stage matches in the 2026/27 season.

Arteta reaches 150 Premier League wins in 249 games

In the opening match of the new Premier League season, reigning champions Arsenal secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Coventry at home. With this win, Arteta has now achieved 150 victories in his managerial career, reaching this milestone in just 249 games. Previously, only four managers had reached 150 Premier League wins in fewer matches.

41-year-old Ronaldo scores his first goal of season, extending his record to 25 consecutive seasons

Al Nassr faced Al Riyadh. Ronaldo came off the bench in the 62nd minute for his 2026-27 season debut and scored his first goal of the campaign.

OFFICIAL: FIFA punish Paredes with 10-match ban, Molina with 7, Gavi with 1

FIFA announced disciplinary actions regarding incidents after the FIFA World Cup final. Paredes was suspended for 10 matches, Molina for 7 matches, Gavi and Almada were each suspended for 1 match. Argentina assistant coach Ayala was suspended for 3 matches. All suspensions will be enforced in subsequent matches of the respective national teams. The Argentine Football Association was fined a total of 321,000 dollars for discrimination and racist insults, affecting match order and safety, and unsportsmanlike conduct.

Chelsea plan to slash number of centre backs in Xabi Alonso's squad from NINE to five as part of Blues' summer fire sale

Chelsea are progressing in slashing their number of centre backs before the summer window closes, with Xabi Alonso only interested in working with up to five in the coming season.

Rodri would have been 'cherry on top' for Madrid, but Mourinho confident ahead of LaLiga opener

Signing Rodri would have been "the cherry on top" for Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, but he does not believe the midfielder's move to Barcelona puts his side at a disadvantage in the LaLiga title race.

Unai Emery's side expected to make Nicolas Jackson approach if Ollie Watkins sold to Al Hilal

Aston Villa are expected to make a move for Nicolas Jackson if they sell Ollie Watkins to Al Hilal.

Andoni Iraola explains his coaching philosophy ahead of Premier League opener at Newcastle

Andoni Iraola sits down for a revealing and wide-ranging chat with Jamie Carragher in which the Liverpool head coach discusses his playing, the club's summer transfer business and his side's tricky season opener at Newcastle United on Super Sunday.

Jamie Carragher brands Florian Wirtz a £40m player in brutal warning to Liverpool star

Florian Wirtz endured a mixed first season at Liverpool and Jamie Carragher believes the £115m playmaker must do more to justify his transfer fee

Yankuba Minteh transfer news: Brighton reject Liverpool bid of £60m for winger

Brighton have rejected a £60m bid from Liverpool for winger Yankuba Minteh.

Tyrhys Dolan interview: Espanyol winger scored against Levante in LaLiga opener and is ready to face Real Madrid next

Tyrhys Dolan made an explosive start to the season in LaLiga with a goal in Espanyol’s 3-0 win over Levante. The English forward looked particularly sharp. Something has changed. “I am not the person or player I was a year ago,” Dolan tells Sky Sports.

What They Say

Alvarez would add 'magic' to Gunners' frontline, says Neville

Defending Premier League champions Arsenal would become Champions League winners if they land Julian Alvarez in the final days of the transfer window, says Gary Neville.

Bruno Fernandes: Vitinha shouldn't be faster than me in FC27 ratings

In a recent interview, Bruno Fernandes said he was dissatisfied with his FC27 rating, feeling his pace attribute was too low and that Vitinha's pace should not be faster than his.

Luke Shaw: this is the most positive and happiest team I've played for at Man Utd

Ahead of the new Premier League season, Man United defender Luke Shaw spoke to the club's official website.

Evra: Mourinho has a special affection for Real Madrid; he feels at home there

This week, Evra shared his thoughts on Mourinho in an interview, stating that Mourinho has a special affection for Real Madrid.

'I'm hungry to win' – Konsa joins Premier League champions Arsenal

Ezri Konsa says he wants to "keep winning" after signing for Arsenal from Aston Villa.

Xabi Alonso: New Chelsea manager on Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and working on 'soul' of the Blues

Xabi Alonso said he will be flexible in his approach with club-record summer signing Morgan Rogers ahead of a potential Chelsea debut in their Premier League opener at Fulham, live on Monday Night Football.