Kick Off: Man City beat Chelsea away, Real Madrid suffer a draw with a red card

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Match Reports

Chelsea 0-2 Man City: Haaland & Kovacic net to help champions to opening triumph

Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic were on the scoresheet as Manchester City started their Premier League title defence with a 2-0 win away to Chelsea.

Mallorca 1-1 Real Madrid: Champs were held despite Rodrygo nets, Mendy sent off

Real Madrid's LaLiga title defence got off to a limp start as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Mallorca.

These Things Happen

Sterling issues statement after Chelsea leave him out of the game vs Man City

Raheem Sterling is seeking clarity on his future after being left out of Chelsea's squad to face Manchester City.

Daily Mail is wrong: Sterling has a good relationship with Maresca

Gianluca Di Marzio team's journalist Nathan Gissing: Raheem Sterling's camp did not release a standalone statement.

Maresca reveals real reason why he DROPPED Sterling for Chelsea's EPL opener

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained the shock axing of Raheem Sterling from the matchday squad for their Premier League opener against Manchester City.

Revealed: Ilkay Gundogan’s reasons for seeking Barcelona exit

Earlier in the weekend, it was reported that Ilkay Gundogan had requested that he be allowed to leave Barcelona before the summer transfer window closes. Hansi Flick addressed the matter after Saturday’s victory over Valencia, and he expressed his belief that the veteran midfielder would be going nowhere.

Here we go! Romano: David Neres to join Napoli for a €30m fee

David Neres to Napoli, here we go! Agreement sealed with Benfica for €30m package, add-ons included.

Liverpool transfers: Gomez eyes exit as Man Utd hijack Slot's first signing

Arne Slot is up and running as Liverpool head coach thanks to a 2-0 win away to Premier League new boys Ipswich Town.

Real Madrid out to end unwanted 17-year streak as 2024/25 LaLiga season begins

With Kylian Mbappé in the team, Carlo Ancelotti’s side will expect to win back-to-back league titles, a rare occurrence.

Barcelona set aim of making two more signings before transfer window closes

Up until now, Barcelona have only made two signings for the first team: Pau Victor and Dani Olmo. However, there is a desire to add further players to Hansi Flick’s squad, as there are multiple areas that need to be addressed before the summer is over.

Man Utd suffer huge De Jong blow as Barcelona team-mate makes transfer request

Any slim hopes Manchester United had of landing Frenkie de Jong this summer have been dented by Ilkay Gundogan's desire to leave Barcelona.

Diaz told to consider Liverpool future on one condition after transfer claim

Luis Diaz has been told to leave Liverpool if he's going to receive a significant pay rise elsewhere.

Guimaraes reacts to Man City's £80m transfer lure with 'big fish' admission

Bruno Guimaraes ran himself to exhaustion then made a declaration of allegiance to Newcastle.

Man City to offer bumper contract to Rodri as ward off Real Madrid interest

According to Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid are not planning to sign a Toni Kroos replacement. However, that has not stopped Manchester City from fearing a possible approach for Rodri Hernandez from the reigning Champions League champions.

Manchester United consider hijacking Liverpool’s move for Giorgi Mamardashvili

Saturday night’s 2-1 defeat to Valencia could have been Giorgi Mamardashvili’s final match as a Valencia player. Liverpool have advanced their efforts to sign the 23-year-old goalkeeper this week, and they will hope that an full agreement will be reached in the coming days. Once it is, he would be immediately loaned to another club in the English top flight, likely to be AFC Bournemouth.

Diego Simeone’s Joao Felix comments cast doubt over expected Chelsea transfer

It’s expected that Joao Felix will soon leave Atletico Madrid – this time, on a permanent basis. Chelsea are closing in on an agreement for the 24-year-old, whom they previously had on loan during the 2022-23 campaign.

Barca star with €30m asking price identified as Guehi alternative by Newcastle

Barcelona need to continue making sales if they are to have their entire first team squad registered with La Liga by the end of the summer transfer window. Mikayil Faye is expected to depart, but he will surely not be the only one heading for the exit door at Can Barca.

Low-key Guardiola: The motivation to win another EPL title is NOT there

Pep Guardiola: "The motivation to win another Premier League title is NOT there. For me, it’s NOT there... It will come in the final months."

Haaland: Last season Cucurella asked my shirt & this summer sings song about me

Erling Haaland tells JanAageFjortoft: “Well, Cucurella is a funny man. Last season he asked for my shirt… and this summer he sings a song about me”.

Haaland on the clash with Enzo: He keeps messing with me

After scoring a goal to help Manchester City secure a 2-0 away win against Chelsea in the first round of the new Premier League season, Haaland was interviewed on the program.

Former referee: Mbappé's fall isn't a penalty, foul on Vinícius isn't a red card

In the first round of La Liga, Real Madrid played to a 1-1 draw away against Mallorca. After the match, former international referee Pérez Burrull shared his thoughts on two controversial decisions during the game on Marca Radio.

Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes shares jokey update after serious head injury

Former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes shared a light-hearted message with fans after being taken to hospital with a severe head injury on Saturday night.

Former Chelsea midfielder gives scathing verdict of Jackson's performance

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel gave a brutal verdict on Nicolas Jackson's performance against Manchester City.