Olympique de Marseille will host Racing Club de Strasbourg in the opening match of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season, according to L'Équipe Football. This marks the eleventh time in ten seasons that a new coach will take charge of the Marseille team.
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of Savinho, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 22-year-old Brazilian will join the London club for approximately 87.5 million euros.
Manchester City has chosen Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea coach and member of Pep Guardiola's staff, to succeed the outgoing manager. The appointment comes as the team undergoes significant changes, with key players departing.
Atlético de Madrid are considering Gabriel Jesus as an alternative target, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The Brazilian striker is in his last year of contract with Arsenal.
Montpellier youngster Laciné Megnan, a 16-year-old attacker, is being scouted by Paris-SG and Chelsea, according to L'Équipe Football. The teenager's actions and gestures are being closely watched due to his age and the interest from top clubs.
Botafogo has been eliminated from the Copa Sul-Americana despite winning the second leg of their match against Cienciano by 1-0. The original source is Globo Esporte Futebol, which has confirmed the news.
Danilo has admitted to being in a bad moment after Botafogo's elimination in the Copa Sul-Americana. The team will now focus on the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland has been named the best player in the Premier League by The Athletic, a sports supplement of the New York Times. The list of the 50 best players in the league was published on Thursday.
San Lorenzo fans who do not live in Capital Federal can attend the match against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, according to a statement from the club. This was confirmed by a press release from the club, citing an agreement with the security agency in charge of the province of Córdoba.
Platense has eliminated Coquimbo Unido in the Copa Libertadores, according to a report by PLATENSE. This confirmation has been verified. The Argentine club has made a remarkable rise from the third division to the top eight in the Copa Libertadores in just eight years.
The Guardian Football reports that Rangers scraped a 1-0 win against Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie, thanks to Ryan Naderi's goal in the 50th minute. The result gives Rangers a slender advantage to take to Czechia next week.
Unión's coach, Leonardo Madelón, is under scrutiny after the team's poor start in the Clausura, according to Olé. The Argentine outlet reports that Madelón's position is on the line as Unión struggles to find form.