Kick Off: Bayern, City & Arsenal win their game; Chelsea suffer shootout defeat

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Match Reports

Man City 2-1 CF América: In-form De Bruyne nets brace in pre-season game

NRG Stadium witnessed the first preseason game played by Manchester City this summer, when they faced Liga MX'sClub América in a 2-1 win in a tale of two halves.

Charlotte FC 1-1 Chelsea (5-3 pens): Hosts beat Blues in penalty shootout

Game is over and the final score is Charlotte FC 6-4 Chelsea. Here is the match report.

D.C. United 2-6 Bayern: New signings Mane & De Ligt fire together! Gnabry nets

Game is over and the final score is D.C. United 2-6 Bayern. Here is the match report.

Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 PSG: Messi & Muinga claim pre-season win in Japan tour

Game is over and the final score is Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 PSG. Here is the match report.

Top Headline

OFFICIAL: Roma announce the signing of Dybala

Official, confirmed. Paulo Dybala has joined AS Roma on free transfer with contract valid until June 2025 that will also include a release clause. 

These things happen

Zinchenko's Arsenal shirt number options revealed as favourite No gets taken

MANCHESTER CITY star Oleksandr Zinchenko is closing in on a move to Arsenal, but there is an issue with kit numbers.

Real Madrid's quiet arrival in Los Angeles with Benzema waiting

Real Madrid landed in Los Angeles around 6:15pm on Tuesday after a 13-hour direct flight from Spain.

Luis Suarez 'offered to Dortmund' as club considers how to cope without Haller

Luis Suarez has reportedly been offered to Borussia Dortmund as the club consider how to proceed following the shocking news that Sebastien Haller has been diagnosed with a testicular tumour.

Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina 'pushing for Spain return'

CRISTIANO RONALDO'S partner Georgina Rodriguez wants him to return to Madrid, according to reports.

CR7's next destination? Ronaldo's son spotted in a club's jersey

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a move away from the Red Devils throughout this summer's transfer window. While his next move is still unclear to everyone, the goal machine’s future could be clearer thanks to a hint dropped by one of his children.

Frenkie De Jong 'DOESN'T want to sign for Man Utd and prefers Bayern or Chelsea'

Frenkie de Jong has no interest in joining Manchester United because he dislikes the city and believes the club is run erratically, a new report in Spain has claimed.

What they say

Guardiola says it was 'nice' to say 'goodbye' to Zinchenko ahead of Arsenal move

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has praised the effort Oleksandr Zinchenko has always shown for his team as the Ukraine international closes in on a move to Arsenal.

Bakayoko says Italian police 'went too far' after he was held at GUNPOINT

Serie A winner Tiemoue Bakayoko has insisted Italian police 'went too far' after he was stopped at gunpoint in a terrifying ordeal that turned out to be a case of mistaken identity.

Romero: Barcelona and Sevilla agree on Jules Kounde price

Only a little while ago, it was reported that Chelsea and Sevilla were closing in on an agreement for the transfer of Jules Kounde. It had been suggested that the Blaugrana are yet to submit a written offer for the Frenchman, but had asked him to refuse all offers that come for him.

Inter Miami president confirms that Beckham wants to bring Messi to the USA

Inter Miami president Jorge Mas has confirmed that he and co-owner David Beckham wants to bring Lionel Messi to the club and are 'very optimistic' that a deal can be done in the future.

"I asked Cristiano when he didn't turn up" - Bruno Fernandes unsure if Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United

Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he does not know if his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at the club.

Barcelona plan to pursue 27-year-old EPL star after Kounde deal – Romano

It is well-established that Barcelona have set their sights firmly on a new defender. Such was confirmed by the club's president Joan Laporta in a recent presser, with all the signs pointing to a move for Jules Kounde.

"Tuchel is a big fan - wants him to stay" - Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea have performed dramatic U-turn on attacker's future

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are now fighting to keep hold of striker Armando Broja despite strong interest from West Ham United.

IN DEPTH

5 highest paid footballers in the world right now

Footballers at the highest level are some of the highest paid athletes in the world. They are paid a fortune in weekly wages and that is just one source of income as footballers also rake in a lot of money through sponsorship and endorsement deals.