English Premier League clubs have spent £2.26 billion on new player signings since the start of the summer transfer window, a 12.7% increase over summer 2024, with a new record expected before the market closes in September.

Xabi Alonso announced Real Madrid's squad for the first round La Liga match against Osasuna, featuring the surprise inclusion of young player Tiago Bitarch amid several key player absences.

Leeds United opened their Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton, with Lukas Nmecha scoring a penalty in the 84th minute.

Bournemouth signed Scottish international Ben Doak for $34 million from Liverpool. The 19-year-old played 10 matches for Liverpool's first team.

Bournemouth signed Scottish international Ben Doak for $34 million from Liverpool. The 19-year-old played 10 matches for Liverpool's first team.

Leeds United opened their Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton, with Lukas Nmecha scoring a penalty in the 84th minute.

Xabi Alonso announced Real Madrid's squad for the first round La Liga match against Osasuna, featuring the surprise inclusion of young player Tiago Bitarch amid several key player absences.

Oscar Ruiz, head of the referees committee, held a meeting with the second round referees of the Premier League to evaluate their performance and correct errors. South African referee Tom Abongil will officiate the Egypt vs Ethiopia match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Oscar Ruiz, head of the referees committee, held a meeting with the second round referees of the Premier League to evaluate their performance and correct errors. South African referee Tom Abongil will officiate the Egypt vs Ethiopia match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The first round of the ADNOC Pro League featured five key events including Al Ain's statement criticizing refereeing after their 2-1 win over Al Bataeh, and the dismissal of Al Jazira's coach Hussein Amouta following a 2-3 loss to Khorfakkan.