Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong are at the centre of a disagreement over the recovery period for the midfielder's knee injury. The situation has been reported by several Barcelona-oriented sports media outlets.
The weekend is here, and with it comes a plethora of exciting football matches across the globe. Olé has got you covered with the latest fixtures, kick-off times, and TV listings for the most anticipated clashes.
Willem II's return to the Eredivisie has been a harsh reality check, with a loss to Go Ahead Eagles making it clear that the promoted team still has a long way to go. The club's high expectations are being tested.
Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has been training with League Two club Rotherham in pre-season, as he looks to get his career back on track. The 25-year-old has been out of the game since August 2025.
Nottingham Forest have made a significant transfer move, signing a centre-back for tens of millions. The news comes as the transfer window is in full swing, with clubs across Europe making key signings.
Spanish La Liga club Sevilla FC has reportedly agreed a deal with Swedish side IK Sirius to sign 22-year-old Scottish striker Robbie Ure. The transfer is said to be worth €9.2m, including variables.
La Liga President Javier Tebas has spoken out against FIFA President Gianni Infantino's management style, calling it detrimental to the sport. Tebas expressed his concerns in an interview with Le Monde, stating that Infantino's projects are ruining the essence of football.
Feyenoord is set to kick off the new Eredivisie season with a derby against Sparta, and the team's starting lineup has been announced by head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst. The lineup features several new faces, including goalkeeper Tjark Ernst and left back Mika Mármol.
Troyes, promoted to Ligue 1, is relying on its youth to secure a successful return to the top tier. The team boasts a particularly young squad, with over half of the players under 25.
Ajax is reportedly interested in signing Roony Bardghji and Marc Casado, two players who have been absent from the team's training sessions. According to VoetbalPrimeur, the duo is looking for a new club, and Ajax is considering a loan deal with Barcelona for the Swedish attacker.
Brazilian club Vasco da Gama is continuing to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, with the signings of Facundo Colidio and Santiago Sosa. The club is looking to reformulate their squad and has made a number of proposals to other clubs to sign new players.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has made a bold statement with his team selection for Feyenoord's opening match of the season against Sparta Rotterdam. According to Voetbal International, the Dutch coach has chosen to start three debutants in his lineup.