Nantes, the 36th club in France to start Ligue 2 with two consecutive losses, is facing a challenging start to the season. Their poor performance has raised concerns about their chances of promotion.
Milan won the friendly match against Manchester United by 4-2 in the Tarczyński Arena, Breslávia, Poland. This was the last friendly match for both teams before the official start of the 2026/27 season.
Aune Heggebo's goal for West Bromwich Albion against Norwich City on Saturday has sparked a heated debate over the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Championship. The goal was initially allowed, but replays showed it was scored via a handball.
NEC secured a 4-0 win against Willem II in the Eredivisie, with the match serving as crucial preparation for their upcoming Champions League play-offs against Bodø/Glimt. Voetbal International reported this information.
FC Lorient have suffered a 1-4 friendly defeat to Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg, according to L'Équipe Football. The French club's last friendly match before their Ligue 1 opener against Nice on August 22nd ended in a heavy loss.
Bayern Munich have won their friendly match against Leipzig with a score of 3-1, according to L'Équipe Football. The match took place at the Allianz Arena.
Paris Saint-Germain's transfer deal for Zion Suzuki has been cancelled, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. The original source is VoetbalPrimeur, which has confirmed the news.
Chelsea have signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, and the new signing made an instant impact in the Blues' 3-1 win over Real Sociedad in their final pre-season friendly at Stamford Bridge. The news comes from BBC Football.
Lille's Olivier Giroud was forced to leave the field in the 23rd minute of the club's pre-season match against Everton, according to L'Équipe Football. The French publication reported the incident occurred in a collision with Iliman Ndiaye.
Bolton Wanderers have recorded their first Championship win since March 2019, beating Preston North End 2-1 at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. The result comes from The Guardian Football.
Crewe Alexandra have temporarily adopted a new name for the opening week of the EFL season. The League Two club have been renamed Crewe Aleksandr to celebrate their new partnership with Compare the Market.