Barcelona will pursue re-negotiations with shirt sponsor Spotify, as they look to maximise the value of recent successes and stars like Lamine Yamal.
Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly remain interested in Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani after ruling out signing Alexander Isak.
Barcelona completed the loan move for Marcus Rashford from Manchester United earlier this week, and the England winger has already made his debut for Hansi Flick's side. Rashford came on as a substitute in the Catalan side's 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe in Japan, and the 27-year-old loanee has received loads of love from cules for his strong showing off the ball.
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Arsenal dealt with a huge injury blow as Riccardo Calafiori limped off the pitch at the start of the second half against Newcastle United. The Italian defender was sidelined with multiple injuries in the 2024-25 campaign now even before the new started, he picked up yet another knock. Despite Calafiori's injury scare, the Gunners registered a 3-2 win.
Wrexham have been given "better signing than Christian Eriksen" advice, but the Dane is also being billed as a potential new investor.
Arsenal pipped Newcastle to a 3-2 win in Singapore, after 15-year-old Max Dowman won an 83rd minute penalty which was converted by Martin Odegaard.
Lionesses Chloe Kelly and Leah Williamson are reportedly "queuing up" for cameos in a potential "Bend It Like Beckham 2." Director Gurinder Chadha, inspired by the Lionesses' impact and their "great message," is keen to revive the beloved film. Even Keira Knightley is rumoured to be a wanted returnee for the sequel, promising an exciting new chapter for football and film fans alike
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim admitted that club captain Bruno Fernandes loses his temper quite often on the pitch which in turn affects his focus on the match. Amorim shared an advice for compatriot on what to do on the field. Fernandes was on fire during the club's first pre-season friendly in the US tour as his brace helped United pip West Ham 2-1.
