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August 13, 2026
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Celta Vigo postpone LaLiga opener over fungus outbreak on pitchAugust 14, 2026
Celta Vigo postponed their LaLiga opener against Osasuna because of a fungus outbreak on the field of their stadium Thursday. LaLiga said both clubs and the Spanish soccer federation agreed to the postponement of Sunday’s game because of an “illness that has affected the stadium’s pitch.” Osasuna, though, later released a statement saying they did… Read more: Celta Vigo postpone LaLiga opener over fungus outbreak on pitch
Barcelona, Spain star Ferran Torres to join Paris Saint-Germain in €50M move – sourceAugust 14, 2026
Michael Carrick calls for more Man United signings: ‘Need to keep pushing’August 14, 2026
COUNTY KILDARE, Ireland — Michael Carrick has said Manchester United “need” more signings before the transfer deadline. United have so far spent £85 million to bring in Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. But with just under three weeks to go before the window closes on Sept. 1, Carrick insists the… Read more: Michael Carrick calls for more Man United signings: ‘Need to keep pushing’
Málaga score into empty net after Fulham walk off pitch in preseason friendlyAugust 13, 2026
Fulham’s preseason match against Málaga CF turned out to be not too friendly when the English club walked off and coach Álvaro Arbeloa was red-carded on Wednesday. LaLiga host Málaga scored a 90th-minute equalizer for 2-2. Malaga said a penalty shootout was scheduled. Fulham said there wasn’t. Málaga kicked a penalty into an open net… Read more: Málaga score into empty net after Fulham walk off pitch in preseason friendly
Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans following comments regarding Manchester United moveAugust 13, 2026
Youri Tielemans has taken to social media to apologise to Aston Villa fans for comments he made regarding his move to Manchester United. Tielemans made the move from Villa Park to Old Trafford in the summer and joined on a five-year contract. In a news conference during Manchester United’s preseason tour of the Republic of… Read more: Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans following comments regarding Manchester United move
Six Arab federations back Infantino amid revolt over World Cup planAugust 13, 2026
The heads of six Arab football federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan. The backing came from 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan, with four of the… Read more: Six Arab federations back Infantino amid revolt over World Cup plan
Former referee Anthony Taylor speaks out on reasons for stepping away from English gameAugust 13, 2026
After 20 years as an English football referee, Anthony Taylor will not be involved at the start of the upcoming season. The 47-year-old took charge of as many as 668 matches in England, taking charge of every domestic final and as many as 163 internationals. If he was a player, he would undoubtedly be considered… Read more: Former referee Anthony Taylor speaks out on reasons for stepping away from English game
CAF boss: Only elections can decide Gianni Infantino’s FIFA futureAugust 13, 2026
African football boss Patrice Motsepe has said that the position of embattled president Gianni Infantino can only be decided by FIFA elections. Europe’s governing body UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF, which oversees football in the ‌Caribbean, North and Central America, have accused Infantino of “deception” following his abandoned plan to sell off… Read more: CAF boss: Only elections can decide Gianni Infantino’s FIFA future
Chelsea set Friday deadline for Enzo Fernández amid Man City interest – sourcesAugust 13, 2026
Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for any clubs wishing to meet their £120 million ($161.8m) valuation of Enzo Fernández, sources have told ESPN. The Blues are adamant that no bids will be considered after 5 p.m. UK time on Friday Aug. 14, with the club keen to end speculation over the midfielder’s future ahead… Read more: Chelsea set Friday deadline for Enzo Fernández amid Man City interest – sources
Manchester City transfers: Jérémy Doku pens new deal, Tijjani Reinders set to leaveAugust 13, 2026
Jérémy Doku has become the latest Manchester City player to extend his contract after signing a new five-year deal, the club have confirmed. The winger has signed an agreement until 2031 with the option of another year. Doku joins Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol and Abdukodir Khusanov in signing a long-term extension this summer. The 24-year-old… Read more: Manchester City transfers: Jérémy Doku pens new deal, Tijjani Reinders set to leave

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