Atletico send Julian Alvarez transfer message to Arsenal after 'Mikel Arteta makes contact' Argentine is desperate to leave the club this summer, with Barcelona his dream destination Evening Standard · Aug 18
What Todd Boehly, Mark Walter’s Potential Chelsea Exit Means for the Blues The BlueCo consortium could be set for a drastic shake-up. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Football transfer rumours: Atlético want Alvarez to join Arsenal over Barça? Marc Casadó to Manchester United? | Burnley’s Zian Flemming among Leeds targets? | Jamie Vardy off to Brazil? The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Transfer Rumors: Barcelona Eye Rashford and Gyokeres; Chelsea Step Up Fernandez Exit Plan Bruno Fernandes, Rodri, Pedro Neto, Bradley Barcola and Karim Benzema all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Rodri Sets Lofty Barcelona Champions League Goal—But Can the Catalans Achieve It? The midfielder arrived in Barcelona ready to “get to work.” Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
FIFA Fires Senior Officer After His Public Defiance of Gianni Infantino The unrest continues at world soccer’s governing body in the wake of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attempt to sell stakes of the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Why Do Elite European Teams Want Second-Tier U.S. Players? Two players from the USL Championship appear to be heading across the pond. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Amid Retirement Talk, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 1,000-Goal Chase Enters Final Chapter The forward is racing to accomplish another historic first before he hangs up his boots. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Rodri’s Potential Jersey Numbers at Barcelona The World Cup Golden Ball winner has had La Liga’s two behemoths on his tail this summer. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Rodri explains why he left Man City in first words as new Barcelona player Star midfielder is set to complete a £65m move Evening Standard · Aug 17
Frenkie de Jong Addresses Barcelona Tensions Amid Rodri’s Expected Arrival The Dutchman’s recovery from a knee injury has been a source of summer contention at Barcelona. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Sergio’s stunner lights up El Sardinero on Racing Santander’s emotional La Liga return Teenager’s glorious strike made it 2-0 against Villarreal – but though they were pegged back to a draw the match sealed a feelgood return from the abyss The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
How Rodri defined a Manchester City era as one of the Premier League’s greatest midfielders MANCHESTER CITY: As the World Cup-winning captain prepares to depart, Richard Jolly pays tribute to a figure who elevated himself and his side under Pep Guardiola The Independent UK · Aug 17
The Major Sacrifice Joao Cancelo Made to Sign With Barcelona This Summer The 32-year-old is making Catalonia his home for the third time. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
FourFourTwo · Aug 17 Viktor Gyokeres offered Arsenal escape route after worrying summer form: report Arsenal paid good money for Viktor Gyokeres last summer but he could now be on the move again
The Guardian - US · Aug 17 Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City opener was startlingly bad The Community Shield isn’t always a sign of things to come, but City’s form in their defeat to Arsenal is concerning in the wake of Pep Guardiola’s departure
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 Pocognoli looks the part as Scotland’s new boss but a question remains: can he boogie? In today’s Football Daily: Fitba, scooters on the pitch, and more
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 Real Madrid Could Find Rodri Alternative in a Familiar Face The dream midfield target is on his way to Barcelona instead.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Virgil van Dijk drops verdict on Liverpool’s new-look defence after major summer overhaul Liverpool have made a number of changes in defence over the summer
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Man City 'in advanced talks' for Ayyoub Bouaddi as Rodri closes in on £65m transfer Man City have earmarked a replacement for Rodri
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 Man Utd’s Players Make Marcus Rashford Stance Clear—Can the Club Ignore Them? There is a growing groundswell of opinion at Old Trafford regarding the future of the club’s most divisive player.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 The Dominoes That Could Fall After Barcelona’s Blockbuster Rodri Deal Rodri’s impending switch to Camp Nou could pave the way for a number of blockbuster deals.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Google partners with Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern, Liverpool and PSG for AI-powered fan experiences Google announced new partnerships with five major European football clubs. Gemini AI and Pixel smartphones will enhance fan experiences and club content. Supporters will receive AI-powered match insights and behind-the-scenes access. The collaboration also aims to boost global visibility for women's football. This initiative integrates advanced technology into the world…
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Pep Guardiola’s exit ushers in new era of Premier League uncertainty English soccer's top league starts with nine new managers, marking significant upheaval. Arsenal enters as title favorite after a dominant championship season. The league faces questions about a potential decline in global superstars. Premier League clubs are spending heavily on new player acquisitions. The season promises a return to traditional…
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Barcelona land Ballon d’Or winner Rodri from Manchester City Barcelona has agreed to sign Manchester City's Rodri in a significant deal. The club's third offer secured the player's move after previous attempts failed. Rodri is expected to arrive soon and could be presented before Wednesday's match. Fullback Joao Cancelo is also set to return to Barcelona. The team is…