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CompetitionDonyell Malen was Football Italia’s highest-rated player from Serie A’s opening round after scoring a hat-trick in Roma’s 4-0 win over Fiorentina. Paulo Dybala was close behind after three assists, but these are the outlet’s ratings rather than an official league award.
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CompetitionLennart Karl could be back in Bayern Munich’s squad for the Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart, according to an unconfirmed report. Serge Gnabry is also said to be stepping up his recovery, but he is not expected to be ready for that match.
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Interviews & ProfilesManuel Neuer was treated for apparent shoulder discomfort during Bayern Munich training, according to tz. There is no diagnosis yet and the report does not say he will miss the Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart.
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TransfersKim Ye-geon has officially joined Red Star Belgrade on a five-year contract. The South Korean midfielder will wear No. 19, while the details of his move from Jeonbuk Hyundai have not been disclosed.
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TransfersA Sky Sports Paper Talk roundup, published on 24 August 2026, says Arsenal could pursue Atlético Madrid forward Julian Álvarez and that Gabriel Martinelli is nearing a move to Al-Hilal. Neither deal is confirmed by the clubs or players involved.
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Transfer NewsJulián Álvarez, a forward for Atlético de Madrid and the Argentina national team, was booed by the club's fans during a La Liga match at the Metropolitano Stadium.
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TransfersValencia CF have confirmed the loan signing of Dutch goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen from Ipswich Town for the 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old arrives to add competition in the goalkeeping group, according to the club’s statement.
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TransfersEA SPORTS FC has added four major names to its Class of ’27 ICONs, UEFA confirms. Sergio Agüero, Pepe, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Raphaël Varane will be part of EA SPORTS FC 27, while the men’s ICON line-up in EA SPORTS FC Mobile also gains the quartet.
Read story →CompetitionIt was a big clean sweep for FC Seoul after their 7-0 away victory over FC Anyang on 22 August. The Korea Professional Football League named Jung Seung-won Round 24 MVP, while six Seoul players made the Best 11.
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CompetitionBayern Munich executive-board member Rouven Kasper has backed Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or case and says a win would also help the club’s global profile. The award has not been decided, but Bayern are openly making the case for their striker after his huge 2025-26 campaign.
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Transfer NewsManchester City have agreed a €37.5m plus €2.5m (£34m) deal for the Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, according to The Guardian Football. The original source confirms this news.
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Interviews & ProfilesHugo Ekitike, a 24-year-old French national team player and attacker for Liverpool, has been spotted at a Ligue 2 match between Reims and Annecy. This is according to L'Équipe Football, which has confirmed the news.
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