Wayne Rooney Admits JJ Gabriel Bombshell ‘Was Coming’—Why His Opinion Matters The generational academy prospect appears likely to leave Manchester United. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
France's Zidane leads roster of star managers in Nations League campaign French football's new head coach Zinedine Zidane is not the only star name taking over a European national team at the start of the 2027 Nations League campaign, with Germany's Jürgen Klopp, Italy's Roberto Mancini and Netherlands boss Xavi Hernandez joining him on the sidelines. Radio France Internationale · Sep 23
Vinicius Junior World Cup Conspiracy Theory Addressed by Brazil Teammate Bruno Guimarães missed a crucial penalty at the World Cup that fans thought Vinícius Júnior would take. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Madrid, Mourinho and the fight for neutrality in row with Javier Tebas In today’s Football Daily: Madrid’s beef with La Liga’s head-honcho The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
The Curious Case of Florian Wirtz: From Generational Talent to Expensive Flop The German playmaker dazzled audiences in the Bundesliga, but his Bayer Leverkusen form has eluded him at Anfield. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
‘Disrespectful’—Kylian Mbappe Speaks Out on Michael Olise Real Madrid Rumors The Bayern Munich star is a known favorite of Florentino Pérez. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
How Arsenal's key transfer targets have fared since rejecting summer move Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez turned down the Gunners’ advances, while the likes of Morgan Rogers went elsewhere Evening Standard · Sep 23
Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window From veteran strikers to exciting young talents, here are 10 signings who could prove to be bargains for their new teams The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Real Madrid referee row rages on as club calls for new LaLiga president Madrid have branded LaLiga president Javier Tebas’ response to the club’s refereeing complaints as ‘intolerable’ The Independent UK · Sep 23
Why Joao Pedro Rejected Summer Arsenal, Barcelona Interest for Chelsea Stay The Brazilian has opened up on Chelsea’s future after a decisive offseason. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Vinicius Jr to Arsenal: Why Real Madrid players were shocked summer transfer didn't happen Both the Gunners and the Premier League are said to have had big plans for the Brazilian Evening Standard · Sep 23
Five Things We’ve Learned About Real Madrid—and One Question That Still Needs Answering It’s been a bumpy ride into the first international break of 2026–27. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
Transfer Rumors: Bayern Munich Hatch Haaland Plan; Olise Considers Real Madrid Switch Florian Wirtz, Frenkie de Jong, Harry Kane, Viktor Gyökeres and Endrick all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Sep 22
Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho Experiment Is Already Imploding After 100 Days The honeymoon period is over for the returning manager. Sports Illustrated · Sep 22
Sports Illustrated · Sep 22 Four Potential Destinations for Alexis Mac Allister After Liverpool Contract Snub The Reds aren’t currently in a position to offer the midfielder a new contract.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 22 Jose Mourinho's Most Memorable and Unhinged Referee Rants The Real Madrid manager has had his fair share of run-ins with referees over the years.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 22 Five Reasons Why Kylian Mbappe Should Win the Ballon d’Or The Frenchman really wants it. He probably deserves it too.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 22 What’s Going on With Vinicius Junior—Will Mourinho’s Patience Last? The misfiring forward has made a poor start to the new season.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 22 The Top-Scoring Brazilians in Barcelona History Raphinha is closing in on some iconic names.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22 Women’s Champions League: will OL Lyonnes or English trio topple a weakened Barcelona? The league phase kicks off this week, with several sides optimistic of unseating the European champions
Evening Standard · Sep 22 How Arsenal played a part in JJ Gabriel's Manchester United exit demand Man Utd wonderkid is desperate to leave, and the Gunners are said to be key to his decision
Sports Illustrated · Sep 21 Jose Mourinho’s Brutal Referee Takedown Gets Validation From La Liga The first Madrid derby of the season was defined by controversy.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 21 ‘Superior’—Lamine Yamal Risks Arsenal Ire With Telling Barcelona Revelation Barcelona’s superstar forward gave an honest verdict on how the Catalans would fare against some of the best teams in the world.
France 24 · Sep 21 France's new coach Zinedine Zidane leads first training session France coach Zinedine Zidane on Monday oversaw his first training session with Les Bleus ahead of the new Nations League campaign. The 1998 World Cup winner led a dozen of his players through a light training session under the gaze of some 50 journalists.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 21 Supercomputer Predicts Impact of Derby Defeat on Real Madrid's Title Hopes José Mourinho’s side were usurped by their cross-city rivals after Sunday’s defeat at the Metropolitano.