Kick Off: Kroos named best German footballer, Gallagher close to joining ATM

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Romano: Gallagher has verbally agreed terms and said YES to join Atlético Madrid

🚨🔴⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: Conor Gallagher has verbally agreed terms and said YES to join Atlético Madrid!

OFFICIAL: Toni Kroos named Germany's best footballer for the year 2024

OFFICIAL: Toni Kroos named Germany's best footballer for the year 2024

OFFICIAL: Villarreal sign former Arsenal record transfer Nicolas Pepe

Villarreal have moved quickly to bolster their attack with a free transfer move for Nicolas Pepe.

Man Utd ‘can’t catch a break’ as defender suffers injury in pre-season loss

MANCHESTER UNITED were handed another injury blow during their pre-season tour.

Braithwaite considering Espanyol takeover after being 'disrespected' by the club

FORMER Barcelona star Martin Braithwaite is reportedly considering a takeover of Espanyol after being "disrespected" by the club.

Vini is invaluable, Flick is the real deal: 5 THINGS LEARNED as Barca beat RMD

Barcelona won the first El Clasico of the season on Saturday night after Pau Victor's brace handed them a 2-1 victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid in New York.

Man Utd draw up four-man shortlist of Manuel Ugarte alternatives

MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing alternatives if they miss out on top midfield target Manuel Ugarte.

Nico Williams' future plans emerge after Euro 2024 star rejects PSG transfer

Nico Williams has turned down the chance to join PSG and has narrowed his options down to two choices.

Atletico Madrid “have done everything possible” to sign Gallagher from Chelsea

In the next 24 hours, it should be known whether or not Conor Gallagher will become an Atletico Madrid player. A deal has already been agreed with Chelsea, and the finalising of personal terms is the only obstacle facing Los Colchoneros in their bid to sign their leading midfielder target.

Atletico Madrid agree €30m deal to sign Conor Gallagher alternative

Atletico Madrid continue to wait on an answer from Conor Gallagher, for whom they have agreed a €40m deal with Chelsea. The 24-year-old is expected to decide in the next 24 hours, but in the meantime, Los Colchoneros have been making further moves.

What They Say

“He has to calm down” – Courtois’ advice for Endrick after Clasico performance

El Clasico wasn’t a great occasion for Real Madrid, as they were defeated by Barcelona for the third successive summer. It was especially tough for Endrick Felipe, who struggled in his first appearance in the iconic fixture.

“Let’s not go crazy” – Ancelotti remains calm in face of El Clasico defeat

Real Madrid named a vastly more experienced side than Barcelona during Sunday’s El Clasico showdown in New Jersey, but ultimately, it was a third successive pre-season defeat for Los Blancos against their bitter rivals.

Alvarez 'absolutely Man City's player' says Guardiola amid Atletico links

Pep Guardiola has deflected the notion Julian Alvarez could be on his way to Atletico Madrid, describing him as "absolutely our player".

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid debut date

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Kylian Mbappe will make his Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta on August 14.

Ten Hag says Man Utd 'need to be more clinical' after 3-0 defeat to Liverpool

Erik ten Hag rued his side's missed chances as Man united suffered a 3-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool in Saturday's pre-season friendly in the United States.

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Fixtures of the Day

Olympics

Morocco U23 VS Spain U23 2024/08/05 17:00:00 UTC

France U23 VS Egypt U23 2024/08/05 20:00:00 UTC