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Match Report

Chelsea 2-0 Servette: Nkunku & Madueke score as Blues lead in UECL play-offs

Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke's second-half goals gave Chelsea a 2-0 advantage over Servette in their Europa Conference League play-off tie.

Al Nassr 1-1 Al Raed: Ronaldo goal not enough for opening-day win

Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a late winner as Al-Nassr were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Raed on the opening day of the Saudi Pro League.

These Things Happen

Here we go! Romano: Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino is going to join Arsenal

🚨🔴⚪️ Mikel Merino to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for Spanish midfielder to join Gunners.

Here we go! Romano: Liverpool's Sepp van der Berg will go to Brenford

🚨🔴⚪️ Sepp van der Berg has decided to go to Brenford as he accepted their proposal, here we go!

Here we go! Romano: Rennes agree deal to sign defender Mikayil Faye from Barça

🚨🔴⚫️ Rennes agree deal to sign Mika Faye from Barça, here we go!

Romano: Manchester United are now close to getting Manuel Ugarte deal done

🚨🔴 Manchester United are now close to getting Manu Ugarte deal done!

Here we go! Romano: Sergi Roberto joins Serie A side Como

🚨🔵 Sergi Roberto to Como, here we go! Deal in place for former Barça player to join Serie A side with Cesc Fabregas.

New Cristiano Ronaldo YouTube channel racks up 20M subscribers in 24 hours

The Al Nassr player announced the launch of his new YouTube channel “UR Cristiano” with eight short videos on Wednesday.

Courtois steps away from Belgium national team after manager dispute

Thibaut Courtois has revealed a shocking statement on Thursday confirming his immediate departure from the Belgian national team.

Man Utd swap Sancho for Sterling as Antony exits - Chelsea ace's transfer dream

Stamford Bridge outcast Raheem Sterling could fulfil a childhood dream by joining Manchester United in the coming days.

Georgina shows off stunning figure after C. Ronaldo sparks marriage rumours

MODEL Georgina Rodriguez peels down to an orange bikini after picking up a third series for her Netflix reality show.

Arsenal make transfer U-turn on Victor Osimhen after star snubbed move

Arsenal have re-entered the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports from Italy.

Arsenal prepare huge swap bid for Ademola Lookman after PSG transfer falls flat

Arsenal are reportedly ready to pounce on PSG’s hesitation and land Ademola Lookman in a huge £42.5m swap deal.

AC Milan set price for Leao as Barcelona in contact; Saudi bid made

While his buyout clause is set at €170m, Milan are prepared to sell Leao for €120m this month.

David De Gea endures NIGHTMARE return to football 446 days after last game

DAVID DE GEA's hotly anticipated return to football began with a NIGHTMARE.

What They Say

What Ben Chilwell has said about his ties to Man Utd as Chelsea look to sell

Chelsea castaway Ben Chilwell previously revealed he loved going to Manchester United games as a kid – and he could yet end up at Old Trafford as a player.

Sterling has decided enough is enough - his side of the Chelsea banishment story

Raheem Sterling's side of the story is simple. He wanted clarity. He’s got it.

Bruno Fernandes shows his true colours with gesture to outgoing Man Utd star

Bruno Fernandes has delivered a touching tribute to departing Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri on social media.

Fixtures of the Day

La Liga

Celta Vigo VS Valencia 2024/08/23 18:00:00 UTC

Sevilla VS Villarreal 2024/08/23 20:30:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach VS Bayer Leverkusen 2024/08/23 19:30:00 UTC

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain VS Montpellier 2024/08/23 19:45:00 UTC

Saudi Pro League

Al-Ahli VS Al-Orubah 2024/08/23 19:00:00 UTC