Kick Off: Chelsea sign João Pedro, Rakitic retires from professional football

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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign João Pedro from Brighton

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign João Pedro from Brighton

OFFICIAL: Former Barça star Ivan Rakitic retires from professional football

Hajduk HNK head coach Gonzalo Garcia announces that Croatian legend Ivan Rakitic have retired from professional football and to join them as assistant Sporting Director.

Match Report

United States 2-1 Guatemala: Diego Luna doubles to help USA powers to Final

USMNT reaches the Gold Cup Finals for a record 14th time and their first appearance since 2021

Mexico 1-0 Honduras: Raul Jimenez sends Hosts advance to the Gold Cup Final

The Mexicans defeated Honduras 1-0 with a goal from Raúl Jiménez. They will face the United States in the Gold Cup final. 

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Bayer Leverkusen confirm the signing of Jarell Quansah from Liverpool

OFFICIAL: Bayer Leverkusen confirm the signing of Jarell Quansah from Liverpool

OFFICIAL: Atletico Madrid sign Álex Baena from Villarreal on a 5 years deal

OFFICIAL: Atletico Madrid sign Álex Baena from Villarreal for 5 years

Di Maria: "It’s time to return home; my career in Europe has come to an end."

Angel Di Maria bids farewell to his Europe career on social media.

Here we go! Romano: Napoli and PSV agree almost every detail of Noa Lang deal

Romano: Napoli and PSV Eindhoven have agreed almost every detail of Noa Lang deal.

Transfer News Live: Hugo Ekitike speaks out on transfer speculation

Hugo Ekitike has been linked to all three clubs. And for a moment, it looked like a decision had been made.

Jobe Bellingham is BANNED for clash with his brother Jude

A much anticipated meeting between brothers Jude and Jobe Bellingham will have to wait, with the latter having been suspended for Real Madrid's Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Gyokeres 'dumps Portuguese girlfriend as Man Utd and Arsenal eye him

Arsenal and Man United target Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly split with his Portuguese girlfriend Ines Aguiar as he pushes to leave Sporting Lisbon this summer.

Arsenal encouraged on £70m Real Madrid transfer to fix problem position

Arsenal are looking to bolster their squad this summer with Mikel Arteta aware that his side are in 'Win Now' territory and sporting director Andrea Berta looking to beef up an attack that faltered in a 2024-25 season that was another case of so near, and yet so far

Which strikers have performed well at the Club World Cup?

The newly-revamped Club World Cup is down to its last eight teams, and the trophy is very much up for grabs now for the team who can navigate the next three matches in the hope of being crowned champion.

Man Utd set deadline to agree £65m Bryan Mbeumo transfer after two bids rejected

Manchester United are readying a third bid for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo and are confident they can finally wrap up a deal by the end of the week following the lengthy saga

Barcelona open to selling 21-year-old star wanted by Chelsea

Barcelona have now returned to La Liga’s 1:1 rule, but they still to raise funds to ensure that Joan Garcia and Nico Williams can be registered. A number of candidates for sale have been identified, and a new player has now been added to the list.

Arteta's dream Arsenal XI as Gyokeres makes decision and three stars arrive

Arsenal are starting to make major moves in the summer transfer window as they bid to build a title-winning squad with talks over a deal for Viktor Gyokeres advancing

Man Utd 'offered three Juventus players' in Sancho swap including ex-PL star

Juventus have stepped up their attempts to sign Jadon Sancho and are even said to have offered Manchester United THREE different players in a bid to strike an audacious swap deal.

Barcelona considering shock move for Inter star with €25m asking price

Barcelona are hoping to finalise the signing of Nico Williams soon, after which they will focus on addressing other areas of Hansi Flick’s squad. And one position that they want to look at is right-back.

Gyokeres agreement, Zubimendi announcement, Eze talks - Arsenal transfer state

Mikel Arteta's squad is set to receive the reinforcements required to launch an even stronger Premier League title challenge but hurdles remain around Viktor Gyokeres' arrival from Sporting Lisbon

Man Utd turn to Ollie Watkins after accepting defeat to Arsenal in Gyokeres race

Manchester United want to sign a striker in the summer transfer window and Ollie Watkins has emerged as a target after Viktor Gyokeres decided that he wants to join Arsenal instead of the Red Devils

Arsenal offered fresh hope in chase for £48m star after shock transfer twist

Arsenal are in the market for quality attackers this summer and have a longstanding interest in Nico Williams, whose proposed transfer to Barcelona now seems to be in doubt

Courtois reveals why Trent Alexander-Arnold is 'horrible' to train against

Trent Alexander-Arnold has wasted little time in making his impression felt at Real Madrid since joining from Liverpool, with Thibaut Courtois already complaining about having to face the right back in training.

What They Say

“We have found…” – Real Madrid icon urges club to suspend transfer search

Real Madrid have already finalised three signings this summer, and post-Club World Cup, more should arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Lamine Yamal giving the world a warning -  GET READY, BARÇA and the whole world

LAMINE YAMAL speaking on how old he'll be in five years 

Gyokeres' farewell hints at truth behind 'furious' Arsenal target move

Viktor Gyokeres finds himself in the middle of a bitter transfer saga with Arsenal pushing to sign him from Sporting Lisbon and his exit from the Portuguese side could potentially be explosive

Dani Olmo: "I would tell Nico that everything can be fixed."

The Barça player, who went through a nightmare with his registration, assures that he trusted the club at all times.