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Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile joins Napoli on season-long loan
AFP · 6 days ago
France defender Benoit Badiashile will look to revive his career at Napoli after joining the Serie A runners-up on a season-long loan from Chelsea, the Italian club announced on Saturday.
Everton’s strong start a boost for manager David Moyes during vital season
Reuters · 6 days ago
Everton CEO Angus Kinnear has admitted the club’s American owners viewed the poor end to last season that saw them miss out on European football as a failure, but they made a bright start to this campaign with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.
VPS and AC Oulu win to book places in Veikkausliiga championship group
Anthony Tomas · 6 days ago
VPS and AC Oulu both earnt narrow away victories to book themselves a place in the Veikkausliiga championship group with one round of the regular season to play, as Ilves were consigned to the relegation group.
Thauvin at the double as five-star Lens hammer Auxerre to make dream start to season
Ben Sully · 6 days ago
RC Lens head coach Dino Toppmoller clinched three points in his first Ligue 1 game after his side claimed a thrilling 5-2 victory over 10-man AJ Auxerre, representing their eighth win in 10 home top-flight outings in 2026 (L2).
Sevilla make it two from two with big win over Athletic Club in LaLiga
Adam Clancy · 6 days ago
Sevilla followed up their late win against Rayo Vallecano last weekend with another victory as they took apart 10-man Athletic Club 3-1 in LaLiga, with a goal and assist from Oso proving vital in their first win in four visits to San Mames.
Honours even in Allsvenskan basement battle as Halmstad hold Orgryte
Anthony Tomas · 6 days ago
Neither Orgryte nor Halmstad could take a much-needed three points in the Allsvenskan survival battle, as the two sides in the automatic relegation places played out a draw in Gothenburg.
Everton get off to winning start after putting two past Crystal Palace
Danny Clark · 6 days ago
Everton kicked off their 2026/27 Premier League (PL) campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, as the Toffees snapped a four-match losing streak in opening-day fixtures.
Late Stach stunner sees Leeds sneak past Nottingham Forest
James Martin & F · 6 days ago
Oliver Glasner began his Nottingham Forest reign in disappointing fashion, suffering a late 1-0 defeat against Leeds United. In an unwanted record, the last seven new managers at the City Ground have now all lost their opening Premier League match.
Clarke nets 90th minute winner as Ipswich beat Sunderland on Premier League return
Matthew Rhodes & · 6 days ago
Jack Clarke came back to haunt former side Sunderland, scoring a 90th-minute winner for Ipswich Town to snatch a 2-1 victory on their Premier League (PL) return, securing a third successive league win against the Black Cats for the very first time in the process.
Carrick insists Man Utd must learn from 'frustrating' defeat at Hull
AFP · 6 days ago
Michael Carrick admitted Manchester United have "a lot to learn" after suffering a surprise 2-0 defeat at Hull in their opening game of the Premier League season on Saturday.
Hotto gives Pirates slender advantage in MTN8 semi-final as new star gets first minutes
Nick Said · 6 days ago
Orlando Pirates claimed a narrow 1-0 advantage over Sekhukhune United in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final in Polokwane on Saturday as they seek an unprecedented fifth trophy win in a row in a competition they have dominated of late.
PSG boss Luis Enrique concerned about state of Parc des Princes pitch
Reuters · 6 days ago
A late venue switch for Sunday's Ligue 1 campaign opener does not worry Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique, but the state of their home ground - which forced the switch - is concerning the manager concerned.
Hull return to Premier League in style with brilliant win over dismal Manchester United
Danny Lewis · 6 days ago
Hull City marked their first Premier League (PL) match since 2017 with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United that left them stunned, especially as the Tigers had last beaten the Red Devils in league action in 1974.
Hansi Flick confirms new signing Rodri won't be involved in LaLiga opener
AFP · 6 days ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said new signing Rodri would not be involved in the Spanish champions' La Liga opener against Elche on Sunday.
CONCACAF President pleads with Infantino to skip youth tournament in Dominican Republic
Reuters · 6 days ago
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to stay away from a youth soccer tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend, saying his presence would overshadow the event due to mounting opposition to his leadership.
Diego Simeone confirms that forward Julian Alvarez will return against Villarreal
AFP · 6 days ago
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said striker Julian Alvarez would return to the squad for Sunday's La Liga clash against Villarreal.
Why there will be hardly any football games for three weeks in September and October
Paul Winters · 6 days ago
Between September 20th and October 10th, many football leagues will come to a standstill. The Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Turkish Super Lig, Dutch Eredivisie, Danish Superliga, South African Betway Premiership... All coming to an abrupt, long halt. Why is that? Flashscore tells you.
Joao Pedro signs eight-year contract extension with Chelsea
Reuters · 6 days ago
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
Lampard confident Coventry will learn from heavy opening Arsenal defeat
Alex Roberts / T · 6 days ago
Coventry boss Frank Lampard has admitted that this season is going to be drastically different to the last following their 3-0 Premier League defeat to Arsenal on Friday.
FC Copenhagen boost rearguard by signing experienced Sparta Prague defender
Svend Bertil Fra · 6 days ago
FC Copenhagen have completed the signing of the 30-year-old Danish defender Asger Sorensen from Sparta Prague.
