Kick Off: Vardy nets as Leicester hold Spurs, Atletico struggle to earn a draw

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Match Reports

Leicester 1-1 Tottenham: Porro & Vardy score header, Bentancur injured off

Jamie Vardy made Tottenham pay for missing a host of chances as Premier League new boys Leicester City started the Steve Cooper era by battling to a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium.

Villarreal 2-2 Atletico: Danjuma scores a tight angle stunner, Sørloth equalizes

Atletico Madrid twice fought back from behind to earn a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Villarreal in their LaLiga season opener on Monday.

Juventus 3-0 Como: Mbangula debut goal, Weah nets, Cambiaso scores a wonder goal

Thiago Motta enjoyed a dream start to his first Serie A campaign in charge of Juventus, as they routed Como 3-0 in Turin.

These Things Happen

Here we go! Romano: João Félix back to Chelsea on a six-year contract🚨

According to Fabrizio Romano, João Félix is set to return Chelsea, signing a six-year contract.

Gundogan wants immediate RETURN to Man City after being frozen out at Barcelona

Ilkay Gundogan could be set to sensationally reignite his career at Manchester City after the German midfielder revealed he 'wants an immediate return' to the Etihad.

Argentina's lastest squad announced: Messi absent, Enzo, Lautaro & Alvarez in

Argentina's lastest squad announced: Messi absent, Enzo, Lautaro & Alvarez in

OFFICIAL: Barcelona signs 21-year-old Òscar Ureña from Girona for 2 years

Girona FC officially annouced Òscar Ureña's transfer to Barcelona has reached an agreement.

OFFICIAL: 33-year-old Ilkay Gundogan retires from Germany national team 🇩🇪

Ilkay Gundogan has announced his retirement of Germany national team on his X account.

Romano: Man City open talks over potential return of Gundogan

Barcelona have made it clear to Ilkay Gundogan that he is not key part of their plans for the upcoming season, and it looks as if could be on his way out of Catalonia little over 12 months after arriving.

EPL OFFICIAL: Kovacic's handball was not a penalty due to the close distance

VAR confirmed referee Anthony Taylor's decision as Kovacic was in too close proximity to be penalized, and the midfielder had the final say when capping a powerful run with an immaculate right-footed effort into the left corner of Chelsea's goal.

OFFICIAL: Thierry Henry has terminated his contract as France U21 manager

OFFICIAL: Thierry Henry has terminated his contract as France U21 manager

Chelsea 'close to finalising deal to re-sign Joao Felix in permanent move'

Chelsea are close to finalising the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.

6 clubs disgruntled Chelsea's Sterling could join after controversial statement

Raheem Sterling's future at Chelsea is hanging by a thread following his controversial statement on Sunday.

Romano: Gündogan can really leave Barcelona as they are open to letting him go

Romano: Gündogan can really leave Barcelona as they are open to letting him go

Carragher tells players to reject Chelsea as Joao Felix nears return

Jamie Carragher believes players should stop accepting moves to Chelsea and back themselves to excel at a "proper club", as the Blues close in on the signing of Joao Felix.

Romano: Lukaku close to join Napoli, but Osimhen is an independent topic

Romano: Understand Romelu Lukaku and Napoli are getting closer. Official bid on the table.

Manchester United ‘accelerating’ in talks to sign PSG’s Manuel Ugarte

France Info journalist Julien Froment understands that talks between Manchester United and PSG over the transfer of Manuel Ugarte (23) are “accelerating”.

PL transfers: 15 big-name players could be on the move by the end of deadline

With under two weeks to go until the summer transfer window closes time is running out for clubs to do business - but there are big moves set to be made before 11pm on August 30.

What They Say

Bellingham’s issue at half-time: We need to finish our attacks

Real Madrid were brought back down to earth by RCD Mallorca on Sunday night, with the islanders coming away with a 1-1 draw from Son Moix. Despite linking up for some incredible sequences of play, Real Madrid’s front four of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes struggled.

Fans think they've figured out what Guardiola said to Palmer on the pitch

Fans believe they have deciphered what Pep Guardiola told Cole Palmer after Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-0 in their own back yard.

Fixtures of the day

Club Friendlies

Bayern Munich VS Grasshoppers 2024/08/20 10:30:00 UTC