Kick Off: Liverpool lose Community Shield on penalties, Barça seal Gamper Glory

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Match Report

Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 on pens): Eagles triumph the Community Shield!

ARNE SLOT'S brave new world suffered a losing start as Crystal Palace clinched the Community Shield on penalties.

Barcelona 5-0 Como: Barca seal Gamper Glory as Fermín, Raphinha and Yamal net

Barcelona have wrapped up their summer preseason with a second 5-0 win in a row after storming past Serie A side Como.

Chelsea 4-1 Milan: Delap doubles in Modric's bitter debut show, Joao Pedro nets

AC Milan ended their 2025 preseason campaign with a 4-1 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

Dortmund 1-2 Juventus: Cambiaso brace helps Old Lady seal victory, Beier nets

Juventus earned a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in a friendly at Signal Iduna Park, on a day filled with celebration for the home fans as they bid farewell to Mats Hummels.

Almería 3-2 Al Nassr FC: Embarba leads Almería comeback despite CR7 brace

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals, but it was not enough as Almeria recorded a 3-2 win against Al Nassr.

Orlando City 4-1 Inter Miami: Luis Muriel nets a brace, Yannick Bright scores

A Messi-less Inter Miami looked completely out of ideas and struggled to create anything meaningful all night. 

Villarreal 0-2 Aston Villa: Watkins help Villa win final outing of pre-season

Aston Villa finished off their pre-season campaign with a victory against Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday night.

These Things Happen

Liverpool midfielder agrees to quit Reds for Newcastle amid Isak transfer row

Alexander Isak is being targeted by Liverpool for a huge summer transfer, but away from the Swedish forward there is a young player who has headed the other way

Inside Sesko’s first day at Man Utd as he meets new team-mates

MANCHESTER UNITED signing Benjamin Sesko had a busy first day at his new club.

Barcelona star rejects interest from Man United and Chelsea

Barcelona are expected to continue looking to sell players between now and the end of the summer transfer window, 

Amorim showed his true colours after Sesko was unveiled at Man Utd

Benjamin Sesko was unveiled to a raucous cheer at Old Trafford on Saturday while fellow striker Rasmus Hojlund warmed the Manchester United bench, and the Dane's absence said it all

PSG’s João Neves suspended for UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham

According to a report from Fabrice Hawkins, João Neves (20) is set to miss the UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham due to suspension. 

Man Utd urged to pull the plug on £40m transfer despite giving green light

Manchester United are expected to focus on outgoings after completing a deal for Benjamin Sesko but they have been warned against letting Rasmus Hojlund leave them.

Henderson spotted using 'cheat sheet' in pen shootout in clash over Liverpool

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson enjoyed his moment in the spotlight as he saved two penalties in their shootout win over Liverpool in the Community Shield and he certainly came prepared.

Federico Chiesa's behaviour in training sums him up

Federico Chiesa has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer, but the Italian winger continues to give his all in pre-season training, much to the delight of Reds fans

Arsenal identify Eze transfer alternative but told it would be wrong move

Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market and their work may not be completed as they continue to be linked to new signings including Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze

Man Utd had deal 'ready to go' before Maguire's transfer move suddenly collapsed

Harry Maguire may have won over Ruben Amorim but his spell at Manchester United could've come to an end long before he arrived if not for a move to West Ham falling through

Nunez scores on debut for Al-Hilal after completing £53m move from Liverpool

Darwin Nunez has already got off the mark for Al-Hilal - just 24 hours after his move to the Saudi Pro League side was officially confirmed.

Chelsea 'in talks with RB Leipzig over potential swap deal for Xavi Simons'

Chelsea have entered talks with RB Leipzig regarding a potential swap deal for Xavi Simons.

Real Betis want to sign €20m Real Madrid man as Isco replacement

Real Madrid are expected to focus solely on sales for the remainder of the summer transfer window, having already signed four players for Xabi Alonso’s squad. 

Hojlund makes reluctant Man Utd transfer U-turn after Sesko arrival

Rasmus Hojlund had underlined his desire to remain a Manchester United player but the Dane may now change that stance with AC Milan looking to land the striker。

What they Say

Former MU manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo was 'never a problem'

Ex-Man United manager Erik ten Hag has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo was 'never the problem' during his time at the club as he took a swipe at the club.

Ex-footballer believes Real Madrid could hijack Manchester United deal

Real Madrid are on the hunt for a new defensive midfielder, as they seek to finally sign a Toni Kroos replacement. 

Fixtures of the day

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