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Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé Shine as Real Madrid Cruise Past WSG Tirol (getty image) Güler and Mbappé each delivered masterclass performances in a dominant 4–0 pre-season win: Thibaut Courtois – 7 Had virtually nothing to do, but was composed when called upon. Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7.5 Still working toward full sharpness, which is understandable at this stage. Produced a brilliant defense-splitting pass to Brahim in the first half and combined nicely with Arda Güler. Passing overall can still improve. Éder Militão – 8.5 Looked assured throughout. Took his goal well and was confident bringing the ball out from the back. Dean Huijsen – 9 Outstanding distribution — completed 13 long balls, some reminiscent of Toni Kroos at his best. Álvaro Carreras – 8.5 Impressive in his first start. Defensively solid and contributed in attack — a very well-rounded performance. Arda Güler – 9.5 (Managing Madrid’s Joint Player of the Match) Unplayable at times. Extremely smooth in ...

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Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has gotten engaged to his long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez. She announced the news on social media alongside a picture of a large ring, writing "Yes I do. In this and in all my lives" in her native Spanish. No further details have been shared. Ronaldo, who is the most followed person on Instagram, has not yet made a comment about their engagement. The couple have been together for nine years, after they met at a Gucci shop in Madrid where Rodríguez was working. He was playing at the Spanish club Real Madrid at the time. The Portugal and Al-Nassr player has five children in total, two of whom he shares with Rodríguez. Their youngest daughter Bella was born in April 2022, alongside a baby boy who was stillborn. Rodríguez has also helped to raise Ronaldo's other three children. The 31-year-old, who starred in her own Netflix reality show I Am Georgina, previously addressed speculation around her engagement status. On the programme, ...

"To Manchester United I decided and said yes," he told BBC Sport. "I wanted to join Manchester United, to see Alex Ferguson." The prospect of a move to the Red Devils came in 2012, when Lewandowski was scoring prolifically at Borussia Dortmund - and two years after a volcanic eruption in Iceland had put paid to his Blackburn switch. However, the German club simply did not want to let their talismanic striker go. "They could not sell me," Lewandowski said. "Because they knew if I stayed they could earn more money, and that I could wait maybe one or two more years. "But it is true that I said yes to Manchester United." While that move failed to materialise, Lewandowski has enjoyed a stellar career at some of Europe's biggest clubs, winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich and La Liga twice at his current club Barcelona. At 37 he has no plans to retire any time soon, but accepts a Premier League opportunity has probably passe...

Rodri has had injury setback, says Guardiola Rodri suffered his serious knee injury in a game against Arsenal last September Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suffered an injury setback and is unlikely to be "really fit" until after the September international break, says manager Pep Guardiola. The Spain international spent most of the 2024-25 season sidelined as a result of suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury last September. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner returned to action when he came on as a late substitute in City's penultimate Premier League game of last season against Bournemouth. The 29-year-old was also part of Guardiola's squad at the Club World Cup in the United States during in the summer when City went out at the last-16 stage to Al-Hilal. Rodri came on as a second-half substitute against the Saudi Arabian side but went off early in extra time with what is thought to have been a groin issue. "Rodri is getting bet...

The deal breaks down to an initial £66.3m (€76.5m) and £7.37m (€8.5m) in performance related add-ons for Benjamin Sesko; the forward had been the subject of two bids from Newcastle United but Manchester United ultimately won the race for his signature The 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford, with Man Utd set to pay an initial £66.3m (€76.5m) and £7.37m (€8.5m) in performance-related add-ons for the Slovenia international. Sesko is now set to be formally presented to Man Utd supporters on Saturday, ahead of the club's final pre-season friendly against Fiorentina. Newcastle had been working on a deal for Sesko, and on Tuesday made a second bid of £69.7m plus add-ons, after an initial offer of just under £70m (€80m) plus add-ons. United are understood to be delighted with the deal they have struck with RB Leipzig. They did not want to get embroiled in a bidding war with Newcastle - and are paying less up front than Newcastle's improved second bid.

Italian champion. Serie A player of the year. Idolised by one of football's most passionate fanbases. And now a Ballon d'Or nominee. If the past year has been a dream for Scott McTominay he would not want to wake up. The 28-year-old Napoli and Scotland midfielder's place on the 30-man shortlist for the world's best player was confirmed 347 days after his last game for Manchester United. That was as a substitute. Away to Brighton. In a 2-1 defeat. But while his boyhood club United toiled to a 15th-place finish, McTominay was living the dream in Naples, after moving for a bargain £25.7m fee on 30 August. He finished the season with 12 league goals, Napoli won the league and McTominay was named Serie A's MVP (most valuable player). And like something from a film script, it was McTominay's spectacular scissor kick against Cagliari on the last day of the season that sent Napoli on their way to winning the title. A far cry from the player who would probably ...

he Reds, in their first season under new boss Arne Slot, won the Premier League with four games to spare - finishing 10 points clear of Arsenal. Slot's side have spent £269m so far this summer - including a club record £100m deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz - which could rise to £116m. Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike (initial £69m), Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez (£40m) and Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong (£29.5m) are their other major incomings, while Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has joined in a £25m move agreed last year. But many of their title rivals have spent big this summer too. BBC Sport has a look at how last season's top five teams have recruited this summer and if anybody can catch Liverpool.

Everton are aiming to secure a loan deal for Jack Grealish, although any negotiation depends on whether Manchester City will accept a "deluxe" temporary agreement or push for a permanent sale.

The 35-year-old left the German side at the end of last season when his contract expired, bringing an end to his 25-year association with the Bundesliga champions. Vancouver's deal includes the option to sign Muller as a designated player (DP) for the 2026 MLS season - each club is allowed three DPs whose wages are not counted against their salary cap. Whitecaps acquired the discovery priority rights for Muller from FC Cincinnati in exchange for $200,000 (£149,000) in 2025 general allocation money (GAM), $100,000 (£75,000) in 2026 GAM, and a conditional $100,000 (£75,000) in 2026 GAM. He will officially join the club upon receipt of his international transfer certificate (ITC), visa and work permit. "I'm looking forward to coming to Vancouver to help this team win a championship," said Muller, who started his youth career at Bayern in 2000 and led them to two Champions League and 13 Bundesliga titles. "I've heard great things about the city, but first an...

Son Heung-min admits a move to Los Angeles FC was not his "first choice" but a chat with the club's president "changed his heart" to join for a record Major League Soccer (MLS) fee. BBC Sport understands LAFC have paid a fee in excess of £20m for the former Tottenham Hotspur captain, whose two-year contract has the option of an additional two years. Son revealed in a news conference on Saturday he would leave Tottenham after 10 years at the club. The 33-year-old was present at LAFC's 2-1 Leagues Cup win over Mexican side Tigres UANL on Tuesday. The fee paid to Spurs for the South Korean surpasses the previous MLS record of £16.5m paid by Atlanta United to sign Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough in February. "It's a dream come true. LA - what a city," said Son on Wednesday. "If I'm honest, it was not my first choice. But the first call I had with [LAFC co-president] John [Thorrington] after my season finished, he changed my mi...

Zinedine Zidane's next managerial job has been 'decided' as an official announcement is 'very close'. Zidane has been out of work since May 2021 when he resigned from Real Madrid for a second time in his managerial career. The 53-year-old, who played for Real from 2001 to 2006, won three consecutive Champions Leagues and a La Liga title in his first spell as manager between 2016 and 2018. He left in May 2018 but returned for a second spell just 10 months later and secured a second La Liga title. Zidane walked away from his post after they failed to win a trophy in the 2020/21 season. He has been sitting on the sidelines since his latest Real departure but a return to management is on the cards. According to RMC reporter Gilbert Brisbois, Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France national team manager after the 2026 World Cup and an announcement is 'very close'. He left in May 2018 but returned for a second spell just 10 months later and secu...

With the start of the season fast approaching, the Benjamin Sesko transfer saga needs to reach a conclusion one way or the other fairly soon - and it remains unclear which way it will end. Manchester United and Newcastle United have both made big-money bids for the Leipzig striker - and are waiting for an answer. German newspaper Bild, external claims Sesko has told both clubs they are his first choice - but BBC Sport has been told he is keen on a move to the Red Devils. But there are pros and cons for each team - namely whether either of the Premier League sides are actually in a position to sign him. And where would he be more likely to get game time? One thing seems sure - big, strong, quick and a clinical finisher - the Slovenian could be a difference-maker wherever he ends up. Manchester United made their first formal offer for Sesko on Tuesday. BBC Sport chief football news reporter Simon Stone reports it is an initial fee of £65.2m, rising to £73.8m. They had been though...