Kick Off: Luka Modrić joins AC Milan, Real Madrid signs Álvaro Carreras

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OFFICIAL: Luka Modrić joins AC Milan on a one-year deal

AC Milan is delighted to announce that Luka Modrić has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2026 with an option for a one-year extension until 30 June 2027.

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid announce new signing of Benfica defender Álvaro Carreras

Real Madrid have a third defender to add to their backline ahead of next season, after a deal for Benfica’s Alvaro Carreras was confirmed on Monday evening. 

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Former Al-Hilal boss Jorge Jesus named new manager of Al Nassr

A few minutes after Jorge Jesus arrived at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon to leave for Saudi Arabia, Al Nassr made the 70-year-old Portuguese coach official as their new manager.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona signs Roony Bardghji on a contract until 2029

Swedish player Roony Bardghji joins Barcelona from FC Copenhagen and is set to stay until 30 June 2029

Schira: Gyökeres to Arsenal Deal Agreed, Total Fee €73.5M

According to Italian journalist Nicolò Schira, Viktor Gyökeres’ move to Arsenal has been agreed, with a total fee of €73.5 million.

Here we go! Romano: Johan Bakayoko to join RB Leipzig from PSV

According to Fabrizio Romano, Johan Bakayoko to RB Leipzig, deal in place for the winger to leave PSV Eindhoven and join Leipzig.

Here we go! Romano: Christian Mosquera to Arsenal and total package under €20m

According to Fabrizio Romano, Christian Mosquera to join Arsenal, verbal agreement in place with formal steps to follow.

Here We Go! Romamo: Jhon Arias to join Wolves from Fluminense

Accroding to Fabrizio Romano, Wolves agree deal to sign Jhon Arias from Fluminense, here we go!

Messi named MLS TOTM as he records his eighth selection in this regular season

Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi has been named to the Major League Soccer (MLS) Team of the Matchday for week 24 of the 2025 regular season.

Ballon d’Or Nominees to Be Announced in Three Weeks

The list of nominees for the prestigious award will be revealed on August 7, with the ceremony set for Monday, September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Spanish Government open investigation into Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party

Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal is facing potential legal trouble, beyond enormous reputational damage, following the events of his 18th birthday party. The teenage forward turned 18 over the weekend, and held a 250-person celebration on Saturday night in a seaside town down the coast from Barcelona.

Luis Enrique, singled out by FIFA

You will most likely be financially sanctioned.

The numbers behind the drama: A statistical review of the Club World Cup

The revamped Club World Cup, a month long tournament where, supposedly, the best in the world would do battle against each other in a festival of football, is finally over.

Yamal Gains Ground in the Ballon d’Or Race After Dembélé’s Club World Cup Loss

PSG’s defeat to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final has tilted the balance of Ballon d’Or race more evenly.

OFFICIAL: Former Real Madrid defender Jusus Vallejo joins Albacete as free agent

The Zaragoza center back signs for two seasons

OFFICIAL: Barca starlet Pablo Torre joins Mallorca on a 4 years deal

Pablo Torre, new RCD Mallorca player for the next four seasons.

Real Madrid make final transfer call on Ibrahima Konate

Real Madrid are not expected to bring in a new centre back this summer amid links to Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate.

AC Milan fans go crazy as Modric arrives at Casa Milan to sign contract

After spending 13 years with the side, Modric said that Los Blancos will be his "home forever" as he prepares to seal the deal with Milan this summer. Today has been titled as “Modric day” by the media as the Croatian international will complete medicals and tests before a contract signing this afternoon.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca makes bold Club World Cup claim after £97m PSG triumph

Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Club World Cup final and Blues boss Enzo Maresca has claimed the tournament will become "as important as the Champions League"

🧐La Sexta reporter Gallardo: Viní & Rodrygo are leaving Real Madrid in August

According to François Gallardo, Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo Goes are leaving Real Madrid in August.

Gyokeres transfer: Arsenal star admits he 'may get attacked' for verdict on deal

Arsenal are closing in on a £63.5m deal with Sporting Lisbon for primary target Viktor Gyokeres, but former Gunners star William Gallas has warned the striker he will have to make "two or three steps up" in the Premier League

Real Madrid star’s 250-day metamorphosis: is he now the team’s MVP?

In just 250 days, your life can turn completely upside down. Just ask Aurélien Tchouaméni. From castoff to cornerstone, his journey has been nothing short of a full-blown makeover. 

Besiktas 'terminate the contract of former Arsenal and Liverpool star'

Besiktas have terminated the contract of a former Arsenal and Liverpool star.

Man Utd to agree deal with wonderkid who impressed Amorim in first training

Manchester United look to have got a deal over the line for one of their young prospects who impressed Ruben Amorim during his first training session in charge of the Red Devils

The unknowns of Barça's numbers

The '10' left vacant by Ansu Fati goes to Lamine Yamal but the '12', the '14' released by Pablo Torre and the 22 are still unassigned. 

Chelsea are champions of the world but are they actually any good?

CHELSEA are the actual champions of the world, despite having not finished in the Premier League’s top two for any of the last eight seasons.

Man United's Gang of Five outcasts summoned back to training

Manchester United have summoned the club’s five unwanted stars back to training at Carrington, but are making sure they don’t come into contact with head coach Ruben Amorim or their teammates.

Arsenal close in on £13m LaLiga star with medical expected this week

Arsenal are finalising terms on a deal with Valencia for centre-back Cristhian Mosquera.

What They Say

Luis Enrique explains why he SLAPPED Joao Pedro in shocking bust-up

PSG boss Luis Enrique has explained why he slapped Joao Pedro after Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph.