The European transfer market is set to close on 31 August, but so far, the ten most expensive signings have been revealed by Olé. Chelsea has paid 138 million euros to Aston Villa for midfielder Morgan Rogers, who was chosen by Thomas Tuchel to replace Jude Bellingham in the three-quarters of the pitch.
Botafogo's SAF has updated its recovery plan, excluding the protection of Eagle Bidco, a multiclub network created by John Textor. The new plan was presented on 15 August 2026, according to Globo Esporte Futebol.
The American comedy series Ted Lasso is set to return for a fourth season on Apple TV+, according to a report by L'Équipe Football. The series, which features a fictional English football team, has been working on improving its on-screen football scenes.
EA Sports has announced the ratings of the 27 best male and female players in EA FC 27, the latest edition of their popular football video game. The information was confirmed by EA Sports and reported by Voetbal International.
FC Barcelona fans were left impressed by 18-year-old Belgian forward Jesse Bisiwu's performance in a friendly match against FC Basel, with some comparing him to former star Neymar.
Deyverson, an atacante for LDU, has been involved in a controversy in the Campeonato Equatoriano. According to Globo Esporte Futebol, the incident occurred in the final minutes of a game against Aucas.
Sébastien Pocognoli, a 39-year-old former Belgium international, has been appointed as Scotland's new manager, according to a confirmation by the Scottish Football Association on Monday, 2026-08-15.
Al Hilal wants Karim Benzema to leave the club, according to VoetbalPrimeur. The Saudi club is already looking for a replacement for Benzema in the form of Ollie Watkins.
Levski Sofia has secured a guaranteed spot in the UEFA Europa League if they are eliminated from the Champions League playoffs, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The Bulgarian team has advanced to the final phase of the Champions League playoffs.
Ipswich Town have confirmed the signings of Abdoul Ouattara and Julio Enciso from Strasbourg, with the French club announcing the transfers on Monday. The original source is L'Équipe Football.
Sébastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as the new coach of the Scotland national team, according to the Scottish Football Association. The 39-year-old Belgian coach has expressed his enthusiasm for the role in an official statement.
Manchester City's 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield has raised concerns about the team's midfield capabilities, with Enzo Maresca's side looking short on quality and depth in the department. The Guardian Football reports that Rodri is set to complete his move to Barcelona imminently, leaving a significant gap in the team's midfield.