Kick Off: Busquets decides to retire; Ngumoha signs first professional contract

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OFFICIAL: Sergio Busquets has decided to retire from professional football

According to Romano, Sergio Busquets has decided to retire from professional football.

OFFICIAL: Rio Ngumoha has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool

Rio Ngumoha has officially signed his first professional contract with Liverpool FC.

Match Reports

Oviedo 1-3 Barcelona: Lewandowski and Araujo score to seal comeback win

Barcelonacame from behind to avoid a shock defeat by strugglers Real Oviedo as Santi Cazorla made his first La Liga start for the Asturian club at the age of 40.

Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna: McGinn earns Emery's men first win of the season

AstonVilla recorded their first win of the season as they got their Europa League campaign off to a winning start by beating Bologna 1-0.

These Things Happen

Arne Slot confirms that Diogo Jota's contract was paid in full to family

Liverpoolprovided their immediate support to the family of Diogo Jota by paying out the remainder of the late striker's contract with the club.

FIFA discusses historic 64-team World Cup expansion at Trump Tower meeting

FIFA held talks Tuesday on expanding the 2030 men’s World Cup to 64 teams after receiving a pitch from South American leaders. 

Spain Manager Luis de la Fuente opens up on Hansi Flick's statements on him

Luisde la Fuente: "Hansi Flick accuses me of not managing Lamine well? I don't remember what he said anymore, and I don't care."

David Ornstein: Saliba commits future to Arsenal by agreeing 5-year contract

DavidOrnstein reports that Arsenal centre-back William Saliba has agreed a new contract with the club. The 24-year-old's new deal is expected to besigned in the coming days.

Liverpool stunned as elite star asks agent to negotiate Real Madrid transfer

Theagent of an elite Premier League defensive talent has reportedly asked his agent to open talks over a 2026 switch to Real Madrid, despite Liverpool making a late play to secure a transfer of their own.

Amorim told to take note of Mainoo response ahead of MU dilemma - 'No doubt'

Thelatest Manchester United news as Manchester Evening News readers give their verdict on what Ruben Amorim should do with Kobbie Mainoo after Casemiro's red card.

Ngumoha handed '360% pay rise' but still a fraction of his team-mates' wages

Liverpoolwonderkid Rio Ngumoha has committed his future to the club until 2028. The 17-year-old has signed a fresh contract believed to be worth £52,000 per year, the maximum for a first-year pro at Liverpool, though he can earn more through bonuses. 

Man United confirm shock departure of staff member after just three months

Man Utd appointed David Horseman in the summer, but he has already left the club to take a job with Arsenal.

World Cup 2026 mascots for US, Canada and Mexico revealed: Clutch, Zayu & Maple

FIFAhas confirmed Clutch, Zayu, and Maple as the mascots for the 2026 men'sWorld Cup, with a bald eagle, a jaguar, and a moose representing the three co-hosting nations: The United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Man City expect four players back from injury after the October internationals

ManchesterCity have a number of first-team players currently out injured but there is an expectation they will be back after the October internationals.

Brazil great Ronaldo urges Ancelotti to pick Neymar for World Cup

Brazillegend Ronaldo believes Carlo Ancelotti must take Neymar to the World Cup next year as they "don't have another player" like him.

What They Say

Rio Ferdinand: Only four Premier League centre-backs better than Leny Yoro

RioFerdinand is known to be a firm champion of Manchester United's Leny Yoro, and feels that only four Premier League centre-backs outclass him.

Rico Lewis: Glad to see Man City's academy is continuously producing top players

Inthe 2-0 victory over Huddersfield, Manchester City made several changesto their line-up , with ten academy graduates included in the squad. After the match, Rico Lewis gave an interview.

Carlo Ancelotti: Roman Abramovich was ‘shadow’ hanging over me at Chelsea

CARLO ANCELOTTI has revealed that NOTHING in his managerial career has come close to having to work for Roman Abramovich.

Carragher: Arsenal depend on set pieces, they wasted 45 minutes against City

JamieCarragher believes Mikel Arteta's rebuttal to criticism over his 'handbrake' tactics do not 'stack up' and taken aim at some of his more bizarre claims. 

Fixtures of the Day

Saudi PL

Al-Ittihad Club VS Al Nassr FC 2025/09/26 18:00 UTC.

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich VS Werder Bremen 2025/09/26 18:30 UTC.