Inside NBA Europe’s $10bn plan that has football clubs queueing to join Some of the biggest names in European football will bid for a franchise in ESL-style league, now due to launch in 2028 The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Dani Carvajal: Real Madrid Legend Sees La Liga Return ‘Fall Apart’ The 34-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Madrid in the summer. Sports Illustrated · Oct 8
New Sir Alex Ferguson book lists the games of his life - and there's a few surprises Legendary Scottish manager Sir Alex Ferguson has named the most meaningful games of his life in a new book - and there are a few surprises. The National (Scotland) · Oct 7
Transfer Rumors: Mbappe’s Premier League Move; Ballon d’Or Winner Eyes Real Madrid Julián Alvarez, Erling Haaland, Luka Modrić, Viktor Gyökeres, Kevin De Bruyne and many more feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Real Madrid’s Winners, Losers From the International Break Some stars shone for their countries, some did not. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
‘Major Hurdle’—JJ Gabriel’s ‘Demands’ to Bayern Munich Laid Out The 16-year-old prodigy is getting closer to leaving Manchester United. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
How Mikel Arteta new contract can lure Erling Haaland to Arsenal Gunners are in market for top striker after first title in 22 years Evening Standard · Oct 7
Barcelona, Real Madrid Learn Familiar Identity of El Clasico Referee The biggest game in club soccer is slated to take place before the end of October. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Messi Ends His Argentina Career With a Goal, 2 Assists, and 85,000 Tears — Final Cap Reveals Man Behind Legend Messi bowed out with a penalty and two assists in a 3–0 win over Benin. Here's everything you need to know about the farewell, the grief, and what's next. Latin Times · Oct 7
Why Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or Campaigning May Have Achieved Nothing The former editor of France Football gave his say on this year’s vote. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd’s Gavi Challenge; Four-Way Bidding War for Cherki Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Leny Yoro, Gilberto Mora, Julián Alvarez, Diogo Dalot and many more feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Oct 6
Five Left Backs Man Utd Should Consider to Replace Luke Shaw Shaw has spent 12 years at Old Trafford but his days as starting left back are numbered. Sports Illustrated · Oct 6
Ranking All 25 Nominees for the 2026 Golden Boy Award Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid can all point to talented nominees. Sports Illustrated · Oct 6
Is it Time for Yan Diomande to Be a Regular Real Madrid Starter? The record signing has been used sparingly at the beginning of his debut season. Sports Illustrated · Oct 6
Sports Illustrated · Oct 6 Jeremy Jacquet Sparks Injury Fears for Liverpool Days Before Huge Man City Clash Liverpool host Manchester City on Sunday in a daunting return to Premier League action.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 6 JJ Gabriel Transfer: The ‘Broken Promises’ Which Could Cost Man Utd Millions Man Utd have reached a landmark moment in an unseemly unraveling of a relationship which could cost the club millions.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 Transfer Rumors: Arsenal’s Haaland Boost; Real Madrid Plot Yildiz Raid Leny Yoro, Virgil van Dijk, Endrick and Michael Olise all feature in the gossip.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 Why Lamine Yamal Isn’t Nominated for 2026 Golden Boy Award The Golden Boy is one of the most prestigious individual awards in soccer.
Evening Standard · Oct 5 2026 Golden Boy finalists in full as Arsenal and Chelsea stars tipped for prestigious award Plenty of Premier League representation as Europe’s top reporters pick the 25 best Under-21s on the continent
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 Golden Boy 2026: Full List of Nominees Barcelona have three nominees on a shortlist dominated by Premier League clubs.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 Jules Kounde Reacts to ‘Drop in Standards’ and Lack of Barcelona Minutes The Frenchman has been the subject of plenty of transfer speculation.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 Kylian Mbappe Risks Jose Mourinho’s Wrath With Latest Injury Update The France forward left international duty early after suffering a knee injury.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 ‘Insane’ Schedule Blamed for Erling Haaland Injury Worry Haaland’s Manchester City travel to Liverpool’s Anfield home this weekend in a daunting return to Premier League action.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 5 ‘Everyone Knew’—Former Premier League Manager Questions Man City’s Erling Haaland Transfer Man City could be facing some serious punishments over their financial misconduct.
International Business Times UK · Oct 5 Zinedine Zidane Praises Cristiano Ronaldo Following Controversial Walkout From Portugal Duty Zinedine Zidane has defended Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy after the forward left Portugal duty amid tensions with coach Jorge Jesus, while his international future remains unresolved.