Champions League

Giovane Elber and Samuel Kuffour return to the pitch with the 2001 Champions League trophy, offering Bayern Munich supporters a vivid reminder of European glory during a title-winning Bundesliga season.

Barça outlast Füchse Berlin 37:34 in Cologne to secure the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2025/26 title, as Domen Makuc takes MVP honours and Mathias Gidsel sets a scoring record. SC Magdeburg complete the podium with their first third-place finish at the EHF FINAL4.

AC Milan finished fifth in Serie A and will play in the Europa League next season after missing out on Champions League qualification. The setback has triggered a structural reset and intensified scrutiny of the club’s squad planning and leadership.

Rúben Amorim is on the brink of returning to the touchline with AC Milan after accepting the club’s conditions to lead a major post-season rebuild at San Siro. The move would mark his first role since a turbulent spell at Manchester United ended in January.

Arsenal are preparing a bid for Christos Tzolis while Morgan Rogers remains their preferred marquee target. The club are shaping an ambitious summer attack rebuild after missing out on the Champions League and are now testing how far they can stretch their market.

UEFA has closed bidding for the 2029 Champions League final, leaving Spotify Camp Nou and Wembley Stadium as the remaining contenders. Barcelona’s bid now awaits a decision that could turn the renovated ground into one of Europe’s most significant showpieces.

RB Leipzig are moving to appoint Martín Demichelis from Mallorca, with Ole Werner expected to be dismissed despite a third-place Bundesliga finish. The shift signals a new tactical direction and renewed pressure around the club’s Champions League ambitions.

Harry Kane arrives at the 2026 World Cup in prolific form for Bayern Munich and as England’s all-time leading scorer, reinforcing his status as the focal point of their campaign. His combination of club dominance and national-team leadership shapes expectations on and off the pitch.

Paris Saint-Germain have made contact with West Ham United over midfielder Mateus Fernandes, stepping in front of Manchester United and other European giants in a developing transfer battle.

Virgil van Dijk’s future becomes a focal point of Liverpool’s rebuild as reports in Turkey suggest Galatasaray are preparing an official offer, with the defender entering the final year of his contract.

French UFC contender Cyril Gane folds Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph over Arsenal into pre-fight talk ahead of his interim heavyweight clash with Alex Pereira, turning a title bout media day into a moment of football pride.

Khephren Thuram has emerged as a possible summer sale for Juventus, with two Premier League clubs making exploratory enquiries. The Italian club are ready to listen if offers reach the €45 million to €50 million range.

Georginio Wijnaldum’s five-year spell on Merseyside is formally recognised as Liverpool place the Dutch midfielder at No.69 in their ‘Liverpool’s Greatest’ ranking, underlining his influence in a side that conquered England, Europe and the world.

Manchester City are closing in on the signings of England internationals Niamh Charles and Beth Mead, raiding Chelsea and Arsenal in a statement of intent for the next WSL cycle.

Liverpool are prepared to sell Federico Chiesa for around €20m this summer, opening the door for Serie A clubs Como and Napoli to move for the winger. The deal would mark a reset for the Italian after a mixed two-year spell at Anfield.

Harry Kane closed the 2025-26 Bundesliga season with 36 goals and five assists in 31 appearances, a haul that secured his third straight top-scorer title. His output helped Bayern Munich win the championship and underlined his place at the centre of the league’s attacking standard.

The Football Association of Ireland has formally submitted its bid for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium to stage the 2029 UEFA Women’s Champions League final, entering a four-nation race to host the showpiece. UEFA is due to confirm the chosen venue in September 2026.

Kobbie Mainoo is set to move higher up Manchester United’s midfield next season as Michael Carrick builds a PSG-inspired structure around new signing Ederson. The shift underlines Mainoo’s central place in a broader tactical rebuild ahead of a Champions League return.

Liverpool have recognised Dietmar Hamann as one of the club’s greatest players, highlighting the German midfielder’s pivotal role in their treble year and the 2005 Champions League triumph in Istanbul.

Kennet Eichhorn, the highly-rated 16-year-old defensive midfielder from Hertha BSC, is poised to announce his next club, with only Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig remaining in contention for his signature. The Bundesliga giants are offering distinct pathways for the prodigious talent.

Oliver Glasner is reportedly in advanced discussions with Italian giants AC Milan, signaling a swift return to management following his successful tenure at Crystal Palace. This potential move comes as Milan seeks to revitalize its squad after a disappointing Serie A campaign.

TNT Sports' unprecedented decision to place the 2025/26 Champions League final behind a paywall sparked widespread criticism from UEFA, government officials, and fans across the United Kingdom.

Former Champions League finalist Toby Alderweireld has called for a fundamental rebuild at Tottenham Hotspur, stressing the need for players who can handle pressure after a season described as a "domestic disaster."

Borussia Dortmund is actively pursuing TSG Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani, with the player reportedly open to a move, while simultaneously working to secure the long-term future of promising young midfielder Enzo Duarte.

FC Bayern Munich has claimed the top spot in UEFA's club coefficient rankings, surpassing European giants Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, following a period of consistent continental performance.

As the 2025/26 Frauen-Bundesliga season concludes, clubs are actively engaged in strategic squad planning for the upcoming campaign, marked by significant player movements and ambitious recruitment drives across the league.

Aston Villa is actively pursuing high-profile transfer targets, including players from Champions League-qualified teams, as they aim to bolster their squad following a successful 2025/26 season that saw them secure a spot in Europe's premier club competition and win the UEFA Europa League.

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has strongly condemned Jamie Carragher's critique of Mohamed Salah's performance during the 2025/26 season, calling the pundit's comments "disgusting." Lovren, a former teammate, defended Salah amidst a challenging period for the club.

Liverpool are actively pushing to sign RB Leipzig's highly-rated forward Yan Diomande, as confirmed by David Ornstein, seeking to bolster their attack following Mohamed Salah's departure.

Martin O'Neill will receive substantial transfer funds following Celtic's dramatic domestic double triumph in 2025/26, as the club aims to strengthen for European competition.

Leeds United is reportedly moving swiftly to finalize the signing of Sporting CP's highly-rated Ivorian center-back, Ousmane Diomande, in a deal that could break the club's transfer record. The 22-year-old defender is a key target as Leeds aims to bolster its defensive capabilities.

Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly in advanced talks to secure Manchester City forward Savinho, with the Brazilian winger having already agreed to personal terms on a long-term contract.

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is reportedly targeting a move to a club competing in the Champions League, with the Eagles setting a substantial £100 million valuation for the 22-year-old.

Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi has announced his retirement from professional football at 31, concluding a career highlighted by his pivotal goals in the 2019 UEFA Champions League triumph.

Aarhus Gymnastikforening (AGF) has clinched their first Danish Superliga title in four decades, marking a significant resurgence for the club and securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.

José Mourinho has officially returned to Real Madrid as manager, with club president Florentino Pérez re-elected and signaling a clear intent to reclaim European dominance after two trophy-less seasons.

Arsenal are actively shaping their squad following a successful Premier League title win, with reported interest in Morgan Gibbs-White and Eli Junior Kroupi, while defender Riccardo Calafiori is a target for Real Madrid.

Metz Handball has made history by clinching their first-ever EHF Champions League Women title, becoming the first French team to lift the coveted trophy after a triumphant weekend in Budapest.

Borussia Dortmund faces conflicting reports regarding defender Yan Couto's future while suffering a setback in the pursuit of young talent Zadok Yohanna, who has opted for Brighton & Hove Albion.

Manchester United's pursuit of midfield reinforcements has encountered a significant hurdle, with Nottingham Forest reportedly blocking any potential move for Morgan Gibbs-White to Old Trafford. This development comes as United continues to navigate a complex transfer window.

Arsenal are in talks to sell a £27m midfielder from their title-winning squad, with Newcastle United among the clubs considering a move for the player.

Bayern Munich's ambitious bid to sign Liverpool's highly-rated teenage winger Rio Ngumoha has reportedly fallen through, with the Reds maintaining a firm 'not for sale' stance on their emerging talent.

UEFA has confirmed the continued exclusion of Russian national teams and clubs from its competitions for the 2026/27 season, extending sanctions initially imposed in February 2022.

Feyenoord has announced the dismissal of manager Robin van Persie, a decision that comes despite the club securing a second-place finish in the Eredivisie and direct qualification for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League.

Liverpool's Under-19 squad is confirmed to compete in the 2026-27 UEFA Youth League, qualifying through the UEFA Champions League Path due to the senior team's participation in Europe's premier club competition.

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has asserted that the club's decision to part ways with head coach Arne Slot should have occurred much earlier in the 2025/26 season, specifically suggesting a change in February or March.

Centre-back Dynel Simeu has signed for The New Saints from Oldham Athletic, strengthening their defence ahead of UEFA Champions League qualifying.

Arsenal is reportedly exploring a potential move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, a player also heavily linked with Manchester United. The Gunners could leverage a swap deal involving winger Leandro Trossard, who is attracting interest from Newcastle.

Manchester United is reportedly targeting two Wolverhampton Wanderers players, goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and midfielder Mateus Mané, as the summer transfer window commences. While Wolves are open to Johnstone's sale, they intend to retain Mané despite their recent relegation.

Bayern Munich's young star Lennart Karl faces a significant recovery period after suffering a muscle bundle tear, potentially sidelining him for the club's pre-season preparations and the initial matches of the 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign.