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Marmoush tucks in double as Semenyo stars in Man City win over Atletico Madrid

Man City impressed in a 3-1 friendly win over Atletico Madrid in Seoul, with Enzo Maresca's tactical ideas beginning to take hold.

Man City in Bouaddi talks and Chelsea's Fernandez also an option

Man City are in ongoing talks with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 3: Bournemouth

New head coach Marco Rose has a lot to live up to after last season’s sixth-placed finish while fans have a first year in Europe to look forward to Guardian writers’ predicted position: 12th (NB: this is not necessarily Ben Fisher’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 6th Continue reading...

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane to receive second European Golden Shoe

Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane will be presented with the European Golden Shoe award on the 19 August after finishing as the continent's most prolific league goalscorer in 2025/26.

Marmoush double as Man City beat Atletico in Seoul

Omar Marmoush scores twice in a three-minute spell in the second half as Manchester City come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid in a friendly in Seoul, South Korea.

Enjoyed the World Cup? Here's your 101 guide to the club game

So, you're keen to extend your soccer love? Well, let Bill Connelly count 10 things you need to know.

Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli

Manchester City agree a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.

USMNT transfer grades: Arfsten gets a B+ for Boro move

The 2026 summer transfer window is well underway, with several U.S. players finding new homes.

Why can't the Premier League attract the world's best players?

Vinicius Jr chose to stay at Real Madrid, but why does the Premier League rarely attract global superstars at their peak?

Man Utd teen JJ Gabriel handed gold trading card

LONDON -- Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel has been given a trading card made with real 24-carat gold, days after making his unofficial senior debut for the club.

Why 'winning the summer transfer window' is actually for losers

Clubs spend big money in the summer transfer window, trying to land the biggest stars. But is it worth it?

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool offered Real Madrid CB amid defensive woes

Manchester United are reportedly looking at a move for USMNT's Antonee Robinson. Transfer Talk has the latest.

One potential breakout star for each Premier League club this season

A crop of young players emerges every season in the Premier League. Who will make the grade this year? By Opta Analyst Dowman is old news by now, so we’re going to look at someone four months older than him. Much like the fish of the same name, Salmon has risen quickly. The defender became the fourth-youngest player to represent Arsenal last season when he came off the bench against Club Brugge in the Champions League in December at the age of just 16 years and 102 days. Continue reading...

Is Jackson underrated? Could Emery reunion unlock more from him at Villa?

During his time at Chelsea, Nicolas Jackson earned an unwanted reputation as an unusually unreliable finisher. He missed a lot of clear chances. But does that mean other top clubs are making a mistake in turning to the Senegalese striker? Not necessarily.

Which footballer made the biggest leap in competitive levels between games? | The Knowledge

Plus: worst penalty shootouts, poachers turned gamekeepers … and footballers donating antiques?! Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Malachi Fagan-Walcott’s final game of last season was for York City against Rochdale in the National League. His first competitive game of 2026-27 season was for Hearts against Sturm Graz in a Champions League qualifier. Has a player ever made a bigger leap in competitive levels between consecutive club games?” asks Tom Reed. Does a jump from the Welsh League to the FA Cup count as a bigger leap? Probably not, but this was an FA Cup semi-final, rather than a Champions League qualifier, and it’s a cracking yarn regardless. “I’ll nominate Gary Plumley ,” writes Russell Connor. “Gary made almost 200 appearances for Newport County in four separate spells over the course of a decade but by 1987 he had effectively retired and was running a wine bar while making occasional appearances for Ebbw Vale in the Welsh League. Steve Baines, the only referee in the English professional leagues to have had significant experience as a player . Dick Jol, who refereed the 2001 Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Valencia. Ben Haverkort , who as a player received 73 yellow cards and six reds, many for verbally abusing referees. Continue reading...

Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal doesn’t make sense. That’s why it may work | Jonathan Wilson

Mikel Arteta’s team and the Brazilian star could be a perfect match. It also could be a risk that ends in disaster Sometimes what is needed is something different. There is a long history in football of counterintuitive thinking being successful, of the benefits of creative tension, of adding grit to the oyster to generate the pearl, but even so, the news that talks between Vinícius Júnior and Arsenal on personal terms are progressing comes as something of a shock. Mikel Arteta’s great followers of a blueprint adding a free spirit like the Brazilian? Really? This is an extract from Soccer Desk, a newsletter from the Guardian. Subscribe for free here. Continue reading...

Just under a month to go....what your PL club still needs to do in summer window

J.J. Watt lives up to 'Milk Man' nickname as he delivers Burnley's new kit

J.J. Watt has boosted Burnley's profile since he became a minority shareholder in the English soccer team, but even he can't have imagined he'd end up delivering milk around the town.