On September 16, the first round of the 2025/2026 Champions League begins, where for the first time since the 2005/2006 season there are no Ukrainian clubs. However, Ukrainian footballers will play as part of European teams, including Trubin, Sudakov, Lunin, and Zabarnyi.
Serhiy Rebrov has announced the squad of the Ukrainian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Taras Mykhavko and Oleh Ocheredko as potential debutants. Ukraine will play against France and Azerbaijan in September.
Mohamed Salah became the first three-time winner of the PFA Player of the Year award. The Liverpool forward received the award in 2025, beating other prominent players.
Real Madrid has categorically rejected plans to hold a La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami. The club believes this would set an unacceptable precedent with serious consequences for football.
On August 7, 30 contenders for the Golden Ball, the award for the best football player in the world, were announced. PSG has the most nominees — 9 players.
A list of 10 contenders for the 2025 Kopa Trophy, an annual football award for players under 21, has been announced. Among the nominees are the current trophy holder Lamine Yamal, as well as Champions League winners Désiré Doué and João Neves.
Italian "Milan" announced the signing of a contract with Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić under a 1+1 formula. Modrić will play under number 14, which previously belonged to Tijjani Reijnders.
Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian national team and former Real Madrid manager, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for tax fraud in 2014. He was acquitted for the 2015 episode.
AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the transfer of Croatian midfielder Luka Modric to the Italian club after the Club World Cup. Real Madrid did not extend Modric's contract, and he will leave the team after the tournament.
Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin intends to stay at Real Madrid next season, despite offers from other clubs. He is ready to fight for a place in the starting lineup and adopt the working methods of the new coach Xabi Alonso.
Borussia Dortmund failed to beat Fluminense in their first match of the Club World Championship. Jobe Bellingham made his debut in the game. In the other match, River Plate defeated Urawa Red Diamonds.
Midfielder Florian Wirtz is officially transferring from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool. The transfer fee amounted to a record £116 million.
On May 31st, PSG and Inter will compete for the Champions League title at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The article details the teams' journey to the final, key players, and predictions.
“Liverpool” announced the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from “Bayer 04” for 35 million euros, after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s transfer to “Real”. Florian Wirtz may also join the “Merseysiders”.
Real Madrid have signed Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool for 10 million euros for 6 years. The player's release clause is 1 billion euros, he will play at the Club World Cup.
