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Lazio have officially signed Portuguese defender Diogo Leite as a free agent. His contract runs for two years, with an option for two additional seasons.
8 Sept 2026, 16:10
UEFA has published the opening league-phase schedule: 18 matches across three nights, with Aston Villa, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Inter, Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal, PSG, Napoli, Manchester United and other major names immediately in action.
8 Sept 2026, 13:21
Fiorentina have officially brought Paolo Vanoli back as first-team head coach, one day after dismissing Fabio Grosso. Vanoli immediately led his first training session.
8 Sept 2026, 09:31
Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially signed Bertrand Traoré for the 2026–27 season. The winger arrives as a free agent after his Sunderland contract expired.
7 Sept 2026, 22:21
Eighteen-year-old right-back James Overy has moved from Manchester United's academy to Sydney FC. The Australian club confirmed a three-year contract.
7 Sept 2026, 19:18
Arsenal are reported to be making simultaneous progress in new-contract talks with Mikel Arteta, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber. No agreement has been announced.
7 Sept 2026, 19:18
Real Madrid host Inter on Tuesday, 8 September, at 21:00 CEST in their opening Champions League league-phase match. José Mourinho says he feels no extra pressure from his first spell, while acknowledging that Madrid are always expected to win.
7 Sept 2026, 16:11
Burnley have confirmed the signing of Jamie Vardy on a contract until the end of the current season. The 39-year-old forward returns to English football after spending last season with Cremonese in Serie A.
7 Sept 2026, 13:28
Fiorentina have dismissed Fabio Grosso after three defeats in the opening three Serie A rounds. The club sit bottom of the table with one goal scored and nine conceded.
7 Sept 2026, 10:24
Arsenal recovered from Chelsea's early goal to win 2–1 at the Emirates. Kai Havertz equalised before Martin Ødegaard scored the winner.
7 Sept 2026, 10:24
Barcelona won 5–0 at Valencia to preserve their perfect LaLiga start. Lamine Yamal scored twice while Fermín López added a goal and two assists.
7 Sept 2026, 10:24
Inter came back from 2–0 down to beat Napoli 3–2, with Lautaro Martínez scoring the decisive goal in the 91st minute.
7 Sept 2026, 10:24