Archive snapshot · Soccer
Fri, Aug 28, 6:46 AM ET
Champions League league-phase draw produces PSG-Barcelona, Arsenal-Real Madrid ties
Defending champions PSG face a tough road including Barcelona, Manchester City, and Aston Villa in the newly formatted league phase.
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UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA president Infantino over World Cup selloff plan
UEFA pursues legal action in Swiss courts over Infantino's failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
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Liverpool close on $163M deal for PSG forward Bradley Barcola
Liverpool are nearing a club-record transfer for the PSG winger, raising questions about Cody Gakpo's future.
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Chelsea agree £7.5M fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
The Argentina World Cup-winning goalkeeper is set to move to Stamford Bridge in a bargain deal.
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Manchester City sign Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, rated as future midfield star
City tracked the 18-year-old Morocco international since he debuted at age 16 and paid €95M for his signing.
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Chelsea agree £40M deal for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor
The Blues continue their summer spending with a move for the highly rated Atalanta full-back.
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Tottenham sign Man City's Omar Marmoush on loan with £60M obligation to buy
Spurs add attacking depth by securing the Egypt forward on loan, with a mandatory permanent deal next summer.
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Aston Villa sign Leon Goretzka on free transfer from Bayern Munich
Villa bolster their midfield with the experienced Germany international arriving on a free transfer.
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Rodri makes winning LaLiga return as Barcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0
The midfielder debuted for Barcelona at Camp Nou with goals from Raphinha and Fermín López securing the win.
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Julian Alvarez skips Atletico Madrid training as Arsenal emerges as likely exit
The striker has not trained since being told Atletico would not sell him to Barcelona, with Arsenal the only viable destination.
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Celtic crash out of Champions League after 5-1 loss to LASK in play-off
Despite leading 4-0 on aggregate, Celtic lost 5-1 in Austria and were eliminated 5-4 on aggregate.
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Ipswich sign Argentina World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios from Bayer Leverkusen
The midfielder becomes the first World Cup winner to play for Ipswich Town.
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Nigeria Football Federation president, secretary, executive committee resign
The entire leadership of the NFF steps down amid governance concerns, creating a leadership vacuum.
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Aston Villa close to £65M move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson as Watkins nears exit
Villa target Jackson to replace Ollie Watkins, who is reportedly nearing a departure.
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Jack Grealish keen on Everton return if he leaves Man City
Sources say Grealish's preference would be to return to Everton should he depart City before the window closes.
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Chelsea's Danny Welbeck scores on debut in Carabao Cup win over Luton
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea beat Luton Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup second round with Welbeck finding the net.
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Spain forward Esther Gonzalez joins Saudi club, triggers fan backlash
The openly gay World Cup winner's move to Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Women's Premier League draws criticism.
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Sabah FK reach Champions League for first time with stunning comeback
The Azerbaijan side that didn't exist a decade ago beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva 6-4 on aggregate to qualify.
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