Kick Off: Bayern defend German Super Cup title; Abraham joins Roma

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Match Reports

Dortmund 1-3 Bayern: Lewy nets brace to defend German Super Cup title for Munich

Julian Nagelsmann wins the first title of his managerial career in his second competitive game for FC Bayern. Bayern have beaten Borussia Dortmund five times in a row now

Top Headline

OFFICIAL: Tammy Abraham completes a permanent move from Chelsea to AS Roma

AS Roma are delighted to be able to confirm the signing of England international Tammy Abraham.

England announce Men's Player of the Year nominees, Sterling & Sancho included

England have announced Men's Player of the Year nominees with many major EPL players on the list.

Cristiano Ronaldo: I can't allow people to keep playing around with my name

Rumours over Cristiano Ronaldo potentially leaving Juventus have been rife in recent days, so much so that the player himself has come out to clarify the talk about his future.

These Things Happen 

Romano: Locatelli to Juventus agreement completed with Sassuolo until 2026

According to Romano, Locatelli to Juventus agreement completed with Sassuolo for €35m until 2026

OFFICIAL: Atletico Madrid loan Manu Sanchez to Osasuna for one season

Atletico de Madrid and Club Atletico Osasuna have reached an agreement over the loan of Manu Sánchez. The 20-year-old will play in Pamplona until the end of the 21/22 season.

Barcelona shops have been removing Messi jerseys from shelves

Over the last week, FC Barcelona shops have been removing Messi jerseys from shelves.

What They Say 

Ancelotti: Cristiano is a Real Madrid legend, but we are NOT going to sign him

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has posted a tweet confirming that he has not spoken with Cristiano Ronaldo about a possible return to the club, following reports to the contrary.

Ex-Afghan captain: Taliban return a nightmare

Khalida Popal, the former captain of the Afghanistan women's national team, has described the Taliban's return to power this month as "like a nightmare."

Nagelsmann: Bayern's Super Cup win doesn't belong to me

Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann has downplayed his role in a slump-busting 3-1 German Super Cup win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, as he acknowledged his side earned its place in the final because of last season's performances under predecessor Hansi Flick.

Messi: I have the same dream and desire to win another Champions League

With his 21-year stint at Barcelona finally at an end, Argentina's No.10 Lionel Messi looks to begin his journey with new club Paris Saint-Germain.

Cassano: 'Jorginho agrees on Ballon d’Or scandal'

Antonio Cassano reveals he told Chelsea midfielder Jorginho it’d be ‘a scandal’ if he won the Ballon d’Or, and the Italy international agreed.

Mourinho says bringing Abraham to Roma 'was a real coup' after sealing deal

Jose Mourinho has saluted Tammy Abraham's 'ambition' and described his £34m move to Roma from Chelsea as a 'real coup'.

In-Depth

In-Depth 📖: Different pressing varieties in a 4-3-3 system

Nowadays, many sides use a 4-3-3 formation. However, to press the opposition, there do exist a lot of different strategies that we can use in football coaching. Whereas some sides remain in their initial 4-3-3 shape to press, other sides change their setup with a clear intention.

Top 5 biggest spenders in the transfer market since 2003

Almost all big teams that have navigated the Covid-19 crisis decently have broke the bank to sign players this summer. Without further ado, let's take a look at the biggest spenders in the transfer market since 2003.