Kick Off: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool & Utd secure win in pre-season friendlies

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Match Reports

Man Utd 1-0 Lyon: Van de Beek's stunner secures another win in Utd friendly

Game is over and the final score is Man Utd 1-0 Lyon. Here is the match report.

MLS All-Stars 0-5 Arsenal: Jesus, Havertz, Martinelli & co kickstart the US tour

Game is over and the final score is MLS All-Stars 0-5 Arsenal. Here is the match report.

Chelsea 5-0 Wrexham: Maatsen nets brace, Nkunku scores in Pochettino's debut

Ian Maatsen got the Premier League side off the perfect start after just three minutes, tapping home from close range past Ben Foster.

Karlsruher SC 2-4 Liverpool: Jota nets brace, Szoboszlai & Mac Allister debuting

A quick-fire double from Diogo Jota ensured Liverpool opened their pre-season campaign with an entertaining 4-2 win over Karlsruher in Germany.

These things happen

OFFICIAL: Benjamin Mendy signs for Ligue 1 side, Lorient on a 2-year contract

OFFICIAL: Benjamin Mendy has joined Ligue 1 side FC Lorient on a two-year deal following his release from Man City this summer

Real Madrid USA pre-season games squad list: Bellingham, Vinicius & Guler in

Real Madrid squad list for the pre-season games in the USA has been revealed. Bellingham, Vinicius, Arda Guler are all in the squad.

FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from Chelsea's 5-0 win over Wrexham

Mauricio Pochettino kick-started his Chelsea reign with a 5-0 win over Wrexham in front of a sell out crowd in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Jonny Evans makes second Man United debut and looks like he's never been away

It is not often that a regulation challenge in the 70th minute of a pre-season friendly is met with a similar response to a goal being scored.

Atletico Madrid furious with Joao Felix and Jorge Mendes

Atletico Madrid were no doubt looking at their options in terms of a departure for Joao Felix this summer, but having been caught unawares by his statements on Tuesday night, are furious with him.

Chelsea 'set to complete signing of Wahi this week'

Chelsea are set to close in on the signing of a highly-rated young striker this week, according to reports.

OFFICIAL: Xavi Simons joins RB Leipzig on one-year loan from PSG

The talented attacker has signed on loan for one season from French champions Paris Saint-Germain. He will wear the number 20 shirt at RB Leipzig.

Barcelona-Manchester City swap deal could be excellent opportunity for both clubs

Barcelona have been very active in the transfer market so far this summer, having already completed the signings of Ilkay Gundogan, Inigo Martinez and Oriol Romeu, with Vitor Roque also set to join the club next year.

What they say

Romano: Pierre Aubameyang has agreed to join Olympique Marseille

According to Romano, Pierre Aubameyang has agreed to join Olympique Marseille.

The Athletic: Riyad Mahrez is set to join Al Ahli in a deal worth €35m

According to TA reporter Ornstein, Al Ahli have agreed a deal to sign Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City in a deal worth €35million (with €5m in add-ons).

Onana CONFIRMS his £43m move to Man United ahead of today's medical

Andre Onana has confirmed his imminent move to Manchester United ahead of the club's announcement.

Van de Beek: I know it was a friendly game but for me it was a big moment

Van de Beek:“I was looking forward months for this game, I know it was a friendly game but for me it was a big moment.” 

Barca US tour squad list: Gundogan, Lewandowski, Inigo Martinez and Romeu in

Xavi Hernandez has released the Barcelona squad list for the American tour after the final training session on Wednesday.

Italian media: Manchester United are looking to sign Amrabat this week

Manchester United are reportedly looking to complete a deal for Sofyan Amrabat by the end of this week.

Former Real Madrid star Isco recounts approach from Barcelona

Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco Alarcon has admitted that he was approached by Barcelona while he was at Real Madrid. The creative midfielder, now a free agent, was surplus to requirements for much of the final four years of his time at Los Blancos, and the Blaugrana had hoped to take advantage.

Romano: Onana is at Carrington & on his way to medical tests

According to Romano, Onana has arrived Manchester and is now in Carrington waiting for medical tests. 

Sky: Sheikh Jassim "unsure about the Glazer family’s intent to sell"

According to Sky, Sheikh Jassim has become frustrated at the length of the Manchester United sale process – he is unsure about the Glazer family’s intent to sell.

RAC1: To join Barca, Oriol Romeu himself pays €1 million to Girona

According to RAC1, to join Barca, Oriol Romeu himself pays €1 million to Girona.

Fixtures of the Day

Women's World Cup

New Zealand vs Norway 2023/07/20 7:00 UTC

Australia vs Republic of Ireland 2023/07/20 10:00 UTC

Nigeria vs Canada 2023/07/20 2:30 UTC

Club Friendlies

AC Milan vs Lumezzane