Football

Hamza Abdelkarim impresses Barcelona in pre-season start

Hamza Abdelkarim has made an early case for more minutes at Barcelona after scoring against Birmingham City and drawing praise from Hansi Flick. The 18-year-old Egypt striker, now signed permanently, is trying to turn a strong summer into a first-team role.

Jul 31

Franco Baresi Dies at 66: Milan and Italy Lose a Legend

Franco Baresi, the AC Milan and Italy great, has died at 66 after an illness that kept him away from public life in recent months. Milan said his example and integrity would remain part of the club’s DNA.

Jul 31

nep vs ned Live Streaming in India: Nepal’s Poor Run

NEP vs NED live streaming draws attention in India as Nepal tries to steady a League 2 campaign hit by batting collapses and a drop to 18th in the ODI rankings.

Jul 30

Burnley vs Espanyol at Turf as ownership link comes into focus

Burnley vs Espanyol marks a pre-season meeting in England, with both clubs now under the same American ownership structure. The match comes after Velocity Sports Partners completed a majority stake in Espanyol and said each club will keep its own identity, leadership and decision-making.

Jul 29

Betis vs OL in La Línea: Pellegrini’s Next Test

Real Betis face Olympique Lyonnais in the 34th Trofeo Ciudad de La Línea, a match that restores the tournament’s international profile and gives Manuel Pellegrini another European-style test.

Jul 29

Joao Pedro stars as Chelsea beat Western Sydney 6-4

Joao Pedro scored a nine-minute hat-trick as Chelsea beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in Xabi Alonso’s first match as manager. The Brazilian forward also set up a goal in a lively pre-season win at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

Jul 28

neymar Wounds Santos Dressing Room Row After 2-2 Draw

Neymar dismissed reports of a Santos dressing-room bust-up after the club’s 2-2 draw with Chapecoense, while Santos set an extraordinary meeting to review what happened.

Jul 28

Napoli vs Carrarese: How to watch the friendly on TV and streaming

Napoli vs Carrarese takes place Sunday, July 26 at 18:00 in the club’s second pre-season friendly. The match is available only on pay-per-view through Sky Sport, DAZN, NOW and OneFootball.

Jul 28

Galatasaray vs Venezia: lineups set as Austria camp wraps up

Galatasaray vs Venezia closes out the Turkish side’s Austria preseason camp, with BBC’s live team sheet showing key starters and substitutes. The friendly also comes as Galatasaray press ahead with transfer talks for Brahim Diaz.

Jul 27

Santos vs Chapecoense: Neymar set to feature in Serie A clash

Santos host Chapecoense in Serie A on July 25, 2026, with Neymar back in full training and the question of whether he will play hanging over the match. Santos arrive after a 4-1 Copa Sudamericana win in Venezuela, while Chapecoense sit bottom after five straight defeats.

Bolton vs Everton: Kick-off Time, Streaming, and Tactical Preview

Everton take on Bolton in a pre-season friendly at Toughsheet Community Stadium. Sean Dyche's side look to build on a 4-0 win against Dundee.

Standard vs Juventus: Douglas Luiz returns for pre-season test

Standard vs Juventus brings Luciano Spalletti his first real pre-season test as Douglas Luiz returns to midfield and Juventus name a thin squad in Belgium.

Wehen Wiesbaden vs Bayern: Kompany’s Youth Side Faces Test

Wehen Wiesbaden vs Bayern opened Vincent Kompany’s pre-season with a youth-heavy Bayern lineup in Wiesbaden, where a full house watched the 3. Liga club celebrate its anniversary.

Chat GPT helps Nick Sirianni reset Eagles offense

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he is using chat gpt and pop quizzes as he reshapes his team after an 11-6 season ended in a home wild-card loss. The approach comes as the Eagles overhaul staff and scheme.

Yan Diomande Draws Real Madrid and PSG Interest

Real Madrid have joined the race for Yan Diomande after his breakout season at RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old winger has also attracted PSG, Liverpool and Premier League interest, with Leipzig holding out for a far higher fee.

Jul 24

Benfica vs Belenenses abandoned after Covid outbreak and injuries

Benfica vs Belenenses turned into a chaotic night in the Portuguese league, with Belenenses starting with nine players, falling 7-0 behind, and then seeing the match abandoned early in the second half.

Jul 24

st. gallen vs benfica lineups set as Görtler booked in live UEFA tie

St. Gallen and Benfica named their starting XIs in the UEFA Europa League tie, with Lukas Görtler booked at 30 minutes and both benches offering options for a second-half swing.

Jul 23

Spain Ascends to No. 1 in Updated FIFA World Rankings 2026

Spain claims the top spot in the latest ranking fifa 2026 following their dramatic World Cup victory over Argentina, which drops to second place.

Jul 23

Napoli vs Arezzo: Allegri tests 4-3-3 in first summer friendly

Napoli vs Arezzo opens Massimiliano Allegri’s preseason with a 4-3-3 trial at Ski.it Arena in Carciato. The match kicks off at 18:00 and will air on DAZN, with SKY and NOW also carrying the game on pay-per-view.

spurs vs mk dons: kick-off, stream, and Spurs team news

spurs vs mk dons is set for Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Hotspur Way. Spurs will stream the friendly on SPURSPLAY in the UK, with several senior players set for minutes and others sidelined.

nottm forest vs blackburn rovers: First pre-season marker for Glasner

Nottingham Forest’s friendly against Blackburn Rovers offers an early look at Oliver Glasner’s first pre-season plans. The match comes during Forest’s Portugal camp and arrives after a summer of change at the club.

Walsall vs Aston Villa: João Gomes Debut in 5-0 Friendly Win

Aston Villa opened their preseason with a 5-0 win over Walsall, and João Gomes made his debut in the friendly at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium. The result gave Unai Emery a strong early look at depth and sharpness.