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The football transfer market is at its peak as big deals are on the table, while matters on-field have already begun with the resumption of the new season. Big deals like Florian Wirtz to Liverpool and Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United have already made the headlines, but few are yet to reach an agreement despite the season already kicking off. The likes of Alexander Isak and Eberechi Eze are making the rounds with the deadlines less than two weeks away. Here is a glance at five big deals that could happen from now until the end of the summer transfer window.<h2>Alexander Isak (Current club: Newcastle United)</h2>Sweden international, Alexander Isak, is a hot topic of debate as he remains on the books of Liverpool. Isak is a subject of a huge transfer deal for Liverpool as they are prepared to launch a bid in excess of $150 million. However, Newcastle United are reluctant to sell Isak, who was not in the squad for the opening weekend’s game against Aston Villa. Considering the player’s desire and Liverpool’s purchasing power, it is likely that the deal will go through.<h2>Eberechi Eze (Current club: Crystal Palace)</h2>The England international was earlier linked to Arsenal, but it is Tottenham Hotspur who are now in pole position to land Eberechi Eze. At the time of writing, Eze has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, but Palace are reluctant to offload him. Considering Spurs’ spending power and Eze’s preference, it is likely that the deal will go over the line before the window closes.<h2>Marc Guéhi (Current club: Crystal Palace)</h2>Marc Guéhi is another player pushing for a move away from the club as Liverpool look to take advantage of the contract situation. Guéhi runs out of contract at the end of the season and could leave on a free transfer. Palace’s desire to keep Guéhi this season could see them lose substantial cash as the player will be free to negotiate a move away from the club from January 1.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Alejandro Garnacho (Current club: Manchester United)</h2>Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho is on the move as well after his relationship with Ruben Amorim is getting sour. Garnacho was likely to move away from the club in the winter window, but no club wanted to risk big on the Argentinean forward who had attitude issues. As things stand, he could be a Chelsea player at the end of the transfer window with personal terms agreed.<h2>Xavi Simmons (Current club: RB Leipzig)</h2>Xavi Simmons’s journey with RB Leipzig is all but over as he prefers a move to Chelsea in the Premier League. He has already informed the club about his desire to leave, while Chelsea have all the spending power to land Simmons. The move looks more likely will go over the line.

The likes of Alexander Isak and Eberechi Eze are making the rounds with the deadlines less than two weeks away. Here is a glance at five big deals that could happen from now until the end of the summer transfer window.

The football transfer market is at its peak as big deals are on the table, while matters on-field have already begun with the resumption of the new season. Big deals like Florian Wirtz to Liverpool and Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United have already made the headlines, but few are yet to reach an agreement despite the season already kicking off. The likes of Alexander Isak and Eberechi Eze are making the rounds with the deadlines less than two weeks away. Here is a glance at five big deals that could happen from now until the end of the summer transfer window. Alexander Isak (Current club: Newcastle United) Sweden international, Alexander Isak, is a hot topic of debate as he remains on the books of Liverpool. Isak is a subject of a huge transfer deal for Liverpool as they are prepared to launch a bid in excess of $150 million. However, Newcastle United are reluctant to sell Isak, who was not in the squad for the opening weekend’s game against Aston Villa. Considering the player’s desire and Liverpool’s purchasing power, it is likely that the deal will go through. Eberechi Eze (Current club: Crystal Palace) The England international was earlier linked to Arsenal, but it is Tottenham Hotspur who are now in pole position to land Eberechi Eze. At the time of writing, Eze has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, but Palace are reluctant to offload him. Considering Spurs’ spending power and Eze’s preference, it is likely that the deal will go over the line before the window closes. Marc Guéhi (Current club: Crystal Palace) Marc Guéhi is another player pushing for a move away from the club as Liverpool look to take advantage of the contract situation. Guéhi runs out of contract at the end of the season and could leave on a free transfer. Palace’s desire to keep Guéhi this season could see them lose substantial cash as the player will be free to negotiate a move away from the club from January 1. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Alejandro Garnacho (Current club: Manchester United) Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho is on the move as well after his relationship with Ruben Amorim is getting sour. Garnacho was likely to move away from the club in the winter window, but no club wanted to risk big on the Argentinean forward who had attitude issues. As things stand, he could be a Chelsea player at the end of the transfer window with personal terms agreed. Xavi Simmons (Current club: RB Leipzig) Xavi Simmons’s journey with RB Leipzig is all but over as he prefers a move to Chelsea in the Premier League. He has already informed the club about his desire to leave, while Chelsea have all the spending power to land Simmons. The move looks more likely will go over the line.

The likes of Alexander Isak and Eberechi Eze are making the rounds with the deadlines less than two weeks away. Here is a glance at five big deals that could happen from now until the end of the summer transfer window.

Transfer window: Here are 5 big deals that could happen before deadline day

Manchester United's expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their quest for the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday (Aug 17). Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal after the Italian defender pounced on a huge mistake by United's stand-in goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. United have splashed out £200 million ($271 million) on new forwards to remedy a lack of punch in the final third. Despite promising debuts, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the net, while substitute Benjamin Sesko could not make Arsenal pay for not pursuing their interest in the Slovenian.&nbsp;After finishing second for the past three seasons, the pressure is on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to deliver the club's first league title in 2003/04. The Spaniard was left to depend on his reliable defence and goalkeeper David Raya to secure a huge three points, as the visitors never got going as an attacking force.&nbsp;Only four other teams scored fewer than United's 44 goals in 38 Premier League games last season as the English giants endured their worst campaign for 51 years, finishing 15th in the table.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pl-2025-26-club-world-cup-champs-chelsea-escape-palace-with-goalless-draw-at-home-1755444574579">PL 2025/26: Club World Cup champs Chelsea escape Palace with goalless draw at home</a>&nbsp;The new arrivals have at least lifted the mood around Old Trafford, and the majority of the 75,000 fans in attendance could at least leave encouraged by the performance of Ruben Amorim's men.&nbsp;Cunha and Mbeumo unsettled Arsenal's normally unflappable centre-back pairing of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba early on. However, United's good work was undone by a glaring error from Bayindir, who was deputising for the injured Andre Onana. The Turkish international meekly flapped at an inswinging Declan Rice corner on 13 minutes, allowing Calafiori the simplest of tasks to head into an unguarded net.&nbsp;Patrick Dorgu came closest to a United reply before half-time with a powerful effort from distance that came back off the post.&nbsp;Mbeumo and Cunha saw tame efforts easily saved by Raya, while the Spaniard did brilliantly to divert another Cunha shot across the face of the goal.&nbsp;Arsenal had held interest in Sesko for well over a year before instead pursuing a move for Viktor Gyokeres as the solution to their need for a number nine. The Swede had a quiet Premier League debut and was replaced before the hour mark by Kai Havertz.&nbsp;Sesko made his entrance moments later to a hero's welcome after rejecting the advances of Newcastle for the lure of the 20-time English champions.&nbsp;United continued to enjoy the better of the play without finding the finish as Mbeumo saw a powerful header expertly clawed out by Raya.&nbsp;But Arsenal held firm to keep pace with title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who also won on the opening weekend of the campaign.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Despite promising debuts, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the net, while substitute Benjamin Sesko could not make Arsenal pay for not pursuing their interest in the Slovenian.

Manchester United's expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their quest for the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday (Aug 17). Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal after the Italian defender pounced on a huge mistake by United's stand-in goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. United have splashed out £200 million ($271 million) on new forwards to remedy a lack of punch in the final third. Despite promising debuts, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the net, while substitute Benjamin Sesko could not make Arsenal pay for not pursuing their interest in the Slovenian. After finishing second for the past three seasons, the pressure is on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to deliver the club's first league title in 2003/04. The Spaniard was left to depend on his reliable defence and goalkeeper David Raya to secure a huge three points, as the visitors never got going as an attacking force. Only four other teams scored fewer than United's 44 goals in 38 Premier League games last season as the English giants endured their worst campaign for 51 years, finishing 15th in the table. Also read | PL 2025/26: Club World Cup champs Chelsea escape Palace with goalless draw at home The new arrivals have at least lifted the mood around Old Trafford, and the majority of the 75,000 fans in attendance could at least leave encouraged by the performance of Ruben Amorim's men. Cunha and Mbeumo unsettled Arsenal's normally unflappable centre-back pairing of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba early on. However, United's good work was undone by a glaring error from Bayindir, who was deputising for the injured Andre Onana. The Turkish international meekly flapped at an inswinging Declan Rice corner on 13 minutes, allowing Calafiori the simplest of tasks to head into an unguarded net. Patrick Dorgu came closest to a United reply before half-time with a powerful effort from distance that came back off the post. Mbeumo and Cunha saw tame efforts easily saved by Raya, while the Spaniard did brilliantly to divert another Cunha shot across the face of the goal. Arsenal had held interest in Sesko for well over a year before instead pursuing a move for Viktor Gyokeres as the solution to their need for a number nine. The Swede had a quiet Premier League debut and was replaced before the hour mark by Kai Havertz. Sesko made his entrance moments later to a hero's welcome after rejecting the advances of Newcastle for the lure of the 20-time English champions. United continued to enjoy the better of the play without finding the finish as Mbeumo saw a powerful header expertly clawed out by Raya. But Arsenal held firm to keep pace with title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who also won on the opening weekend of the campaign. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Despite promising debuts, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the net, while substitute Benjamin Sesko could not make Arsenal pay for not pursuing their interest in the Slovenian.

No hurray for Manchester United as Arsenal win at Trafford to open their PL campaign

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday (Aug 17). Palace were denied an early opener when Eberechi Eze's free-kick was ruled out by a VAR review for Marc Guehi obstructing the Chelsea wall. New Chelsea signing Estevao came closest to snatching a winner, but the newly-crowned world champions were blunt in attack against a well-organised Palace defence.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Eagles' key duo, Guehi and Eze, started despite mounting speculation that the England internationals are set to join Liverpool and Tottenham, respectively. Eze thought he had opened the scoring with a blistering free-kick that had too much power for Robert Sanchez.&nbsp;The goal was disallowed for Guehi's role in creating a gap by man-handling Moises Caicedo into the Chelsea wall.&nbsp;Chelsea's demolition of European champions Paris Saint-Germain to win the Club World Cup last month had raised the Blues' hopes that they can&nbsp;challenge for a first Premier League title since 2017.&nbsp;Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro shone in the 3-0 win over PSG in New York 35 days ago, but were anonymous as Enzo Maresca had to turn to his bench for inspiration.&nbsp;Estevao scored against Chelsea at the Club World Cup in his final game for Palmeiras. The Brazilian has been hyped as one of the world's brightest young talents, but lacked the composure to finish when he sliced high and wide from the middle of the box.&nbsp;Nottingham Forest made light of manager Nuno Espirito Santo's pre-season fears with a dominant 3-1 win over a much-changed Brentford. Chris Wood struck twice, either side of Dan Ndyoe's debut goal for Forest, on a nightmare afternoon for new Brentford boss Keith Andrews. The Bees have lost their manager, captain and top scorer in the off-season.&nbsp;Thomas Frank left to take charge of Tottenham, Mbeumo got his dream move to United, and Arsenal secured Christian Norgaard.&nbsp;Yoane Wissa was also missing from the Brentford squad ahead of an expected move to Newcastle.&nbsp;Igor Thiago's first goal for the club from the penalty spot late on was the only consolation for the visitors.&nbsp;Arsenal, runners-up for the last three seasons, begin their quest for a first title in 22 years later away at a revamped Manchester United.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

New Chelsea signing Estevao came closest to snatching a winner, but the newly-crowned world champions were blunt in attack against a well-organised Palace defence.

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday (Aug 17). Palace were denied an early opener when Eberechi Eze's free-kick was ruled out by a VAR review for Marc Guehi obstructing the Chelsea wall. New Chelsea signing Estevao came closest to snatching a winner, but the newly-crowned world champions were blunt in attack against a well-organised Palace defence. The Eagles' key duo, Guehi and Eze, started despite mounting speculation that the England internationals are set to join Liverpool and Tottenham, respectively. Eze thought he had opened the scoring with a blistering free-kick that had too much power for Robert Sanchez. The goal was disallowed for Guehi's role in creating a gap by man-handling Moises Caicedo into the Chelsea wall. Chelsea's demolition of European champions Paris Saint-Germain to win the Club World Cup last month had raised the Blues' hopes that they can challenge for a first Premier League title since 2017. Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro shone in the 3-0 win over PSG in New York 35 days ago, but were anonymous as Enzo Maresca had to turn to his bench for inspiration. Estevao scored against Chelsea at the Club World Cup in his final game for Palmeiras. The Brazilian has been hyped as one of the world's brightest young talents, but lacked the composure to finish when he sliced high and wide from the middle of the box. Nottingham Forest made light of manager Nuno Espirito Santo's pre-season fears with a dominant 3-1 win over a much-changed Brentford. Chris Wood struck twice, either side of Dan Ndyoe's debut goal for Forest, on a nightmare afternoon for new Brentford boss Keith Andrews. The Bees have lost their manager, captain and top scorer in the off-season. Thomas Frank left to take charge of Tottenham, Mbeumo got his dream move to United, and Arsenal secured Christian Norgaard. Yoane Wissa was also missing from the Brentford squad ahead of an expected move to Newcastle. Igor Thiago's first goal for the club from the penalty spot late on was the only consolation for the visitors. Arsenal, runners-up for the last three seasons, begin their quest for a first title in 22 years later away at a revamped Manchester United. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

New Chelsea signing Estevao came closest to snatching a winner, but the newly-crowned world champions were blunt in attack against a well-organised Palace defence.

PL 2025/26: Club World Cup champs Chelsea escape Palace with goalless draw at home

Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca. Barcelona's second-half stroll did not please coach Hansi Flick.&nbsp;"They're three important points, but I didn't like the match," he told broadcaster Movistar. "After going two goals up and following Mallorca's two red cards, I think the team only gave 50 percent and I didn't like that."&nbsp;"Playing at 50 or 60 per cent is not possible against nine players."&nbsp;Two of Barcelona's Ballon d'Or nominees combined to put the visitors ahead after seven minutes, Lamine Yamal crossing for Raphinha to head in.&nbsp;Yamal played a key role in the second goal after 23 minutes. Mallorca defender Antonio Raillo headed away the teenager's shot and then fell to the ground.&nbsp;As the referee waved play on and Mallorca failed to clear, the ball fell to Ferran Torres. He fired home from the edge of the box.&nbsp;"If I would be on the other side of the decision I also would be not happy but I always say to my team until the referee stops the match we have to continue," said Flick speaking in English at the post-match press conference.&nbsp;"The referee didn't stop the match so there you go. That they are unhappy with that decision I can also imagine."&nbsp;Manu Morlanes was one of two Mallorca players booked for dissent as they told the referee he should have stopped the game.&nbsp;Ten minutes later, Morlanes received a second yellow for a challenge on the rampant Yamal and was sent off.&nbsp;In the 39th minute, as Barcelona's debutant goalkeeper Joan Garcia jumped to head a ball clear, Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi challenged with his boot so high he planted his studs on Garcia's cheek. Muriqi also saw red.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Barcelona strolled through the second half. Flick brought on summer loan signing Marcus Rashford, whose league registration only cleared on Saturday morning, for his Liga debut.&nbsp;Deep into injury time Yamal picked up the ball on the right, left three defenders trailing as he cut across the top of the penalty area and curled a left-foot shot into the top corner with the final kick of the game.&nbsp;"He surprises you every day. He's a spectacular player," said Flick.&nbsp;In the evening's late games Valencia drew 1-1 at home to Real Sociedad. Diego Lopez gave the hosts a 57th-minute lead, Takefusa Kubo replied three minutes later.&nbsp;In Vitoria, Argentine centre back Facundo Tenaglia fired home from close range after a free kick in added time to give hosts Alaves a 2-1 victory over promoted Levante.&nbsp;Atletico Madrid start their campaign on Sunday at home to Sevilla. Real Madrid close the opening round on Tuesday against Osasuna.&nbsp;On Friday, Jorge de Frutos scored the first goal of the new La Liga season to set Rayo Vallecano on their way to a 3-1 win over 10-man Girona.&nbsp;Real Oviedo's return to the top flight after a 24-year absence began on a flat note with a 2-0 defeat at Villarreal.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Two of Barcelona's Ballon d'Or nominees combined to put the visitors ahead after seven minutes, Lamine Yamal crossing for Raphinha to head in.

Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca. Barcelona's second-half stroll did not please coach Hansi Flick. "They're three important points, but I didn't like the match," he told broadcaster Movistar. "After going two goals up and following Mallorca's two red cards, I think the team only gave 50 percent and I didn't like that." "Playing at 50 or 60 per cent is not possible against nine players." Two of Barcelona's Ballon d'Or nominees combined to put the visitors ahead after seven minutes, Lamine Yamal crossing for Raphinha to head in. Yamal played a key role in the second goal after 23 minutes. Mallorca defender Antonio Raillo headed away the teenager's shot and then fell to the ground. As the referee waved play on and Mallorca failed to clear, the ball fell to Ferran Torres. He fired home from the edge of the box. "If I would be on the other side of the decision I also would be not happy but I always say to my team until the referee stops the match we have to continue," said Flick speaking in English at the post-match press conference. "The referee didn't stop the match so there you go. That they are unhappy with that decision I can also imagine." Manu Morlanes was one of two Mallorca players booked for dissent as they told the referee he should have stopped the game. Ten minutes later, Morlanes received a second yellow for a challenge on the rampant Yamal and was sent off. In the 39th minute, as Barcelona's debutant goalkeeper Joan Garcia jumped to head a ball clear, Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi challenged with his boot so high he planted his studs on Garcia's cheek. Muriqi also saw red. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Barcelona strolled through the second half. Flick brought on summer loan signing Marcus Rashford, whose league registration only cleared on Saturday morning, for his Liga debut. Deep into injury time Yamal picked up the ball on the right, left three defenders trailing as he cut across the top of the penalty area and curled a left-foot shot into the top corner with the final kick of the game. "He surprises you every day. He's a spectacular player," said Flick. In the evening's late games Valencia drew 1-1 at home to Real Sociedad. Diego Lopez gave the hosts a 57th-minute lead, Takefusa Kubo replied three minutes later. In Vitoria, Argentine centre back Facundo Tenaglia fired home from close range after a free kick in added time to give hosts Alaves a 2-1 victory over promoted Levante. Atletico Madrid start their campaign on Sunday at home to Sevilla. Real Madrid close the opening round on Tuesday against Osasuna. On Friday, Jorge de Frutos scored the first goal of the new La Liga season to set Rayo Vallecano on their way to a 3-1 win over 10-man Girona. Real Oviedo's return to the top flight after a 24-year absence began on a flat note with a 2-0 defeat at Villarreal. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Two of Barcelona's Ballon d'Or nominees combined to put the visitors ahead after seven minutes, Lamine Yamal crossing for Raphinha to head in.

Barcelona open La Liga title defence strolling past nine-man Mallorca

Lionel Messi returned from injury as a reserve and scored in the 84th minute to spark Inter Miami over the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday. The iconic 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on the field for Miami after suffering what Inter coach Javier Mascherano had called a "minor muscle injury" -- an apparent hamstring strain -- in Inter's August 2 Leagues Cup victory over Mexican side Necaxa.&nbsp;"It had been something very small," Mascherano said of his injury after the match. "The three training sessions we had were good. The important thing is that the match ended. As the minutes went by, I saw him better. We have to see how he feels tomorrow."&nbsp;Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, who missed a Leagues Cup win over Pumas UNAM and last weekend's MLS loss at Orlando City, was on the bench as a reserve before entering in the second half, replacing Telasco Segovia.&nbsp;"We had planned the match to give minutes to Leo. The idea was to give him 45 minutes so that he can find sensations," Mascherano said. "I didn't see him after the game. Tomorrow we'll see what feelings he had.&nbsp;"He's an extraordinary player. I saw that he was clearly not 100 percent comfortable but as the minutes went by he was loosening up more and more. We will have to see how he ended with the fatigue."&nbsp;Jordi Alba scored for Miami in the 43rd minute but Joseph Paintsil equalized for the Galaxy in the 59th minute.&nbsp;Messi scored in the 84th and Luis Suarez added an insurance tally in the 89th off an assist from Messi to produce the final victory margin.&nbsp;Messi, the reigning MLS Most Valuable Player, has 19 goals and 10 assists in 19 MLS appearances for Miami this season.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;He also has the Herons into the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup, which they won in 2023 just after Messi's arrival. Miami will play Tigres in a Cup quarter-final on Wednesday.&nbsp;"He wants to play every single game," Mascherano said. "You have to understand why Leo is Leo. He always wants to be on the pitch. He's happy there. Sometimes we try to explain him that we have to go slowly but when he feels good he knows himself like no one. In the end we tried to give him some minutes today to start having good feelings for Wednesday."&nbsp;Inter Miami rank fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference, six points behind MLS leaders Philadelphia but with three matches in hand.&nbsp;South Korean international and former Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min picked up his first MLS victory in his first MLS start as LAFC won 2-0 at New England.&nbsp;Son, who helped LAFC take a draw in Chicago last week as a reserve in his league debut, assisted on the LAFC win-clinching goal by Mathieu Choiniere in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time.&nbsp;Marco Delgado scored LAFC's first goal in the 51st minute.&nbsp;LAFC rank fifth in the Western Conference, nine points adrift of pace-setting San Diego with two matches in hand.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, who missed a Leagues Cup win over Pumas UNAM and last weekend's MLS loss at Orlando City, was on the bench as a reserve before entering in the second half, replacing Telasco Segovia.

Lionel Messi returned from injury as a reserve and scored in the 84th minute to spark Inter Miami over the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday. The iconic 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on the field for Miami after suffering what Inter coach Javier Mascherano had called a "minor muscle injury" -- an apparent hamstring strain -- in Inter's August 2 Leagues Cup victory over Mexican side Necaxa. "It had been something very small," Mascherano said of his injury after the match. "The three training sessions we had were good. The important thing is that the match ended. As the minutes went by, I saw him better. We have to see how he feels tomorrow." Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, who missed a Leagues Cup win over Pumas UNAM and last weekend's MLS loss at Orlando City, was on the bench as a reserve before entering in the second half, replacing Telasco Segovia. "We had planned the match to give minutes to Leo. The idea was to give him 45 minutes so that he can find sensations," Mascherano said. "I didn't see him after the game. Tomorrow we'll see what feelings he had. "He's an extraordinary player. I saw that he was clearly not 100 percent comfortable but as the minutes went by he was loosening up more and more. We will have to see how he ended with the fatigue." Jordi Alba scored for Miami in the 43rd minute but Joseph Paintsil equalized for the Galaxy in the 59th minute. Messi scored in the 84th and Luis Suarez added an insurance tally in the 89th off an assist from Messi to produce the final victory margin. Messi, the reigning MLS Most Valuable Player, has 19 goals and 10 assists in 19 MLS appearances for Miami this season. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) He also has the Herons into the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup, which they won in 2023 just after Messi's arrival. Miami will play Tigres in a Cup quarter-final on Wednesday. "He wants to play every single game," Mascherano said. "You have to understand why Leo is Leo. He always wants to be on the pitch. He's happy there. Sometimes we try to explain him that we have to go slowly but when he feels good he knows himself like no one. In the end we tried to give him some minutes today to start having good feelings for Wednesday." Inter Miami rank fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference, six points behind MLS leaders Philadelphia but with three matches in hand. South Korean international and former Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min picked up his first MLS victory in his first MLS start as LAFC won 2-0 at New England. Son, who helped LAFC take a draw in Chicago last week as a reserve in his league debut, assisted on the LAFC win-clinching goal by Mathieu Choiniere in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time. Marco Delgado scored LAFC's first goal in the 51st minute. LAFC rank fifth in the Western Conference, nine points adrift of pace-setting San Diego with two matches in hand. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, who missed a Leagues Cup win over Pumas UNAM and last weekend's MLS loss at Orlando City, was on the bench as a reserve before entering in the second half, replacing Telasco Segovia.

Lionel Messi scores in Inter Miami win while Son's LAFC beat New England

Richarlison scored twice to give Tottenham manager Thomas Frank a dream home debut with a 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday (Aug 16), while Sunderland shocked West Ham 3-0 on their return to the Premier League. Frank was seconds away from launching his era in charge with a trophy until a late Paris Saint-Germain revival won the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. The former Brentford boss replaced Ange Postecoglou despite the Australian ending Spurs' 17-year trophy drought by lifting the Europa League. However, Postecoglou was undone by a miserable return of six home league wins last season as Tottenham finished just above the relegation zone in 17th.&nbsp;Richarlison made the most of the faith shown in him by Frank as the Brazilian turned in Mohammed Kudus' cross to open the scoring. The pair combined again on the hour in more spectacular fashion as Richarlison's bicycle kick crashed in the Ghanaian's delivery from the right.&nbsp;Brennan Johnson was Tottenham's hero of the Europa League final with the only goal against Manchester United, and he began the new season by racing clear to slot in the third.&nbsp;Burnley racked up 100 points in their Championship promotion campaign last season, &nbsp;but did little to suggest they will buck the trend of sides being relegated straight back to the second tier.&nbsp;For the past two seasons, all three promoted teams have gone down.&nbsp;However, big-spending Sunderland enjoyed a dream return to the top-flight with a second-half demolition of West Ham.&nbsp;Former Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka is among the pool of new signings attracted to the Stadium of Light. But it was three players key to their promotion back to the Premier League for the first time since 2017 who scored. Eliezer Mayenda's looping header gave the Black Cats lift off on the hour mark. Centre-back Dan Ballard headed in the second before Wilson Isidor rounded off a huge win in stoppage time.<h3>Newcastle miss Isak&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;Newcastle missed the unsettled Alexander Isak as they failed to find the breakthrough against 10-man Aston Villa in a 0-0 draw at Villa Park. The Magpies were the dominant side even before Ezri Konsa's red card for bringing down Antony Gordon 24 minutes from time. Isak had not been involved during Newcastle's pre-season as he appears determined to force through a move to Liverpool, who reportedly saw a £110 million ($149 million) offer for the Swedish striker rejected.&nbsp;The two clubs face off in their next league match at St. James' Park on August 25.&nbsp;Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he wants an end to the saga one way or another.&nbsp;"From my perspective, you want a resolution quickly. It's taking away the focus of the players and the supporters," said Howe “We want to be united together. We'd like a resolution, but we're not in control of that.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Richarlison made the most of the faith shown in him by Frank as the Brazilian turned in Mohammed Kudus' cross to open the scoring.

Richarlison scored twice to give Tottenham manager Thomas Frank a dream home debut with a 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday (Aug 16), while Sunderland shocked West Ham 3-0 on their return to the Premier League. Frank was seconds away from launching his era in charge with a trophy until a late Paris Saint-Germain revival won the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. The former Brentford boss replaced Ange Postecoglou despite the Australian ending Spurs' 17-year trophy drought by lifting the Europa League. However, Postecoglou was undone by a miserable return of six home league wins last season as Tottenham finished just above the relegation zone in 17th. Richarlison made the most of the faith shown in him by Frank as the Brazilian turned in Mohammed Kudus' cross to open the scoring. The pair combined again on the hour in more spectacular fashion as Richarlison's bicycle kick crashed in the Ghanaian's delivery from the right. Brennan Johnson was Tottenham's hero of the Europa League final with the only goal against Manchester United, and he began the new season by racing clear to slot in the third. Burnley racked up 100 points in their Championship promotion campaign last season, but did little to suggest they will buck the trend of sides being relegated straight back to the second tier. For the past two seasons, all three promoted teams have gone down. However, big-spending Sunderland enjoyed a dream return to the top-flight with a second-half demolition of West Ham. Former Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka is among the pool of new signings attracted to the Stadium of Light. But it was three players key to their promotion back to the Premier League for the first time since 2017 who scored. Eliezer Mayenda's looping header gave the Black Cats lift off on the hour mark. Centre-back Dan Ballard headed in the second before Wilson Isidor rounded off a huge win in stoppage time. Newcastle miss Isak Newcastle missed the unsettled Alexander Isak as they failed to find the breakthrough against 10-man Aston Villa in a 0-0 draw at Villa Park. The Magpies were the dominant side even before Ezri Konsa's red card for bringing down Antony Gordon 24 minutes from time. Isak had not been involved during Newcastle's pre-season as he appears determined to force through a move to Liverpool, who reportedly saw a £110 million ($149 million) offer for the Swedish striker rejected. The two clubs face off in their next league match at St. James' Park on August 25. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he wants an end to the saga one way or another. "From my perspective, you want a resolution quickly. It's taking away the focus of the players and the supporters," said Howe “We want to be united together. We'd like a resolution, but we're not in control of that.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Richarlison made the most of the faith shown in him by Frank as the Brazilian turned in Mohammed Kudus' cross to open the scoring.

Richarlison rewinds clock to see Spurs through in their PL opener; Sunderland win on return

From Mohamed Salah to Wayne Rooney, here is a look at five players with most goals on opening day of Premier League season. The list also features English strikers Alan Shearer, Jamie Vardy and Frank Lampard. 

From Mohamed Salah to Wayne Rooney, here is a look at five players with most goals on opening day of Premier League season. The list also features English strikers Alan Shearer, Jamie Vardy and Frank Lampard.&nbsp;

From Mohamed Salah to Wayne Rooney, 5 players with most goals on opening day of Premier League season

Liverpool kick-started the Premier League 2025-26 season on a winning note after they got the better of Bournemouth 4-2 in the opening clash on Friday (August 15). However, above the win was the Anfield tribute that headlined the evening as the fans, players and everyone associated with Liverpool paid a fitting tribute to late forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, having tragically lost their lives on July 3 in a car accident. Anfield crowd put out tifos commemorating both Jota and Silva while a minute’s silence was observed before the start of the match.&nbsp;

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<h2>Anfield pays tribute to Diogo Jota, Andre Silva</h2>Before the start of the match, Liverpool fans, players, coaching staff, including opposition dugout Bournemouth and everyone at Anfield observed a minute’s silence in memory of Jota and brother Silva. The players were seen wearing black armbands as a tribute to the forward, who had played a significant role in the club’s Premier League title win. As soon as the 20th minute of the match approached, the Anfield crowd was seen cheering Jota’s name and clapping.&nbsp;The forward used the No. 20 kit during his playing time at Liverpool, and interestingly, he helped the Merseyside club win their 20th English league title. The number was later retired in memory of the Portuguese forward.&nbsp;After the match, star striker and last season’s Premier League Player of the Season, Mohamed Salah, was seen in tears. Salah shared a great bond with Jota, terrorising opposition defense on multiple occasions. Salah’s emotions were testimony to the loss both Liverpool and Portugal football had suffered after Jota’s tragic death.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>What was the incident?</h2>Jota was traveling with his brother Andre, who was also killed when a green Lamborghini car came off the road and was engulfed in flames in Spain on July 3. Neither Jota nor his brother survived the accident. The forward was signed by Liverpool in 2020 for a fee of £40million ($50 50million) from Wolves and had been an integral part of the team set-up since.&nbsp;&nbsp;In total, he played 123 matches for Liverpool in the Premier League and scored 47 goals, while further scoring 18 more in other competitions. Before Liverpool, he played for Wolves in the Premier League for two seasons, scoring 16 goals.

Before the start of the match, Liverpool fans, players, coaching staff, including opposition dugout Bournemouth and everyone at Anfield observed a minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva. 

Liverpool kick-started the Premier League 2025-26 season on a winning note after they got the better of Bournemouth 4-2 in the opening clash on Friday (August 15). However, above the win was the Anfield tribute that headlined the evening as the fans, players and everyone associated with Liverpool paid a fitting tribute to late forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, having tragically lost their lives on July 3 in a car accident. Anfield crowd put out tifos commemorating both Jota and Silva while a minute’s silence was observed before the start of the match.

Before the start of the match, Liverpool fans, players, coaching staff, including opposition dugout Bournemouth and everyone at Anfield observed a minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva.&nbsp;

Watch: Liverpool pay fitting tribute in memory of Diogo Jota; Mohamed Salah spotted in tears after match

Liverpool struck twice in the final minutes through Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah to overcome a battling Bournemouth 4-2 in a thrilling start to the Premier League season on Friday.&nbsp;Antoine Semenyo looked to have rescued a point for the Cherries by scoring twice, after he had reported an incident of racial abuse from a fan, to cancel out Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo's strikes for the defending champions.&nbsp;But on an emotive night as Anfield remembered Diogo Jota, Chiesa was the unlikely hero as the injury-hit Italian fired the home side back in front before Salah rounded off the scoring.&nbsp;Liverpool's joy at celebrating a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title turned to tragedy during the off-season as forward Jota was killed alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car accident last month at the age of 28.&nbsp;Just 11 days prior to the accident, the Portuguese international had married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children.&nbsp;A large banner at the front of The Kop stand read: "Rute, Dinis, Duarte, Mafalda - Anfield will always be your home. You'll Never Walk Alone."&nbsp;During a minute's silence, fans held up a giant mosaic with the initials of Jota and Silva, who was also a footballer, and their shirt numbers in the Portuguese flag."The main emotion should be how emotive the tribute for Diogo was," said Liverpool boss Arne Slot. "It was all so impressive and powerful."&nbsp;Despite romping to the title with four games to spare last season, Liverpool have undergone a major transformation in the transfer market, spending close to £300 million ($407 million).&nbsp;Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong made their first competitive starts for the Reds.&nbsp;More could be yet to come with Liverpool linked with a British transfer record move for Newcastle's Alexander Isak and interested in Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.&nbsp;The visitors were fortunate not to be reduced to 10 men less than 15 minutes in when Marcos Senesi clearly directed the ball out of Ekitike's path with his hand when the French striker had a clear run at goal, but VAR surprisingly did not intervene.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Salah's tears</h2>The game was briefly halted on the half hour mark as Semenyo reported to referee Anthony Taylor he had been the subject of racist abuse from a Liverpool supporter, who was seen to be removed from the stands by police at half-time.&nbsp;"Totally unacceptable," said Bournemouth captain Adam Smith. "Kind of in shock it happened in this day and age."&nbsp;Liverpool said in a statement the incident is now the subject of an ongoing police investigation.&nbsp;Shortly after the resumption, Ekitike settled Liverpool's nerves as he got the break of the ball and slotted past Dorde Petrovic.&nbsp;Gakpo then coolly left two Bournemouth defenders on the ground and rolled into the bottom corner just after half-time.&nbsp;But Slot's men have struggled to find the right balance in pre-season and in losing the Community Shield to Palace last weekend as a new-look slick attack could not compensate for wide open defensive gaps on the counter-attack and so it proved again.David Brooks broke the offside trap and squared for Semenyo to pull a goal back.&nbsp;The Ghanaian then rounded off his eventful evening for good and bad with an incredible equaliser.&nbsp;Semenyo collected possession just outside his own box and sprinted through a vacant Liverpool midfield before firing into the bottom corner 13 minutes from time.&nbsp;Chiesa was barely used by Slot in his debut season in England but became the unlikely hero when he pounced on a loose ball inside the Bournemouth box on 89 minutes.&nbsp;Salah then broke clear in stoppage time to score his customary goal in the opening game of the season and paid his own homage to Jota by mimicking one of his goal celebrations.&nbsp;The Egyptian then broke down in tears after full-time as a chant in Jota's name was belted out from the stands.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Liverpool's joy at celebrating a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title turned to tragedy during the off-season as forward Diogo Jota was killed alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car accident last month at the age of 28.

Liverpool struck twice in the final minutes through Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah to overcome a battling Bournemouth 4-2 in a thrilling start to the Premier League season on Friday. Antoine Semenyo looked to have rescued a point for the Cherries by scoring twice, after he had reported an incident of racial abuse from a fan, to cancel out Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo's strikes for the defending champions. But on an emotive night as Anfield remembered Diogo Jota, Chiesa was the unlikely hero as the injury-hit Italian fired the home side back in front before Salah rounded off the scoring. Liverpool's joy at celebrating a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title turned to tragedy during the off-season as forward Jota was killed alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car accident last month at the age of 28. Just 11 days prior to the accident, the Portuguese international had married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children. A large banner at the front of The Kop stand read: "Rute, Dinis, Duarte, Mafalda - Anfield will always be your home. You'll Never Walk Alone." During a minute's silence, fans held up a giant mosaic with the initials of Jota and Silva, who was also a footballer, and their shirt numbers in the Portuguese flag. "The main emotion should be how emotive the tribute for Diogo was," said Liverpool boss Arne Slot. "It was all so impressive and powerful." Despite romping to the title with four games to spare last season, Liverpool have undergone a major transformation in the transfer market, spending close to £300 million ($407 million). Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong made their first competitive starts for the Reds. More could be yet to come with Liverpool linked with a British transfer record move for Newcastle's Alexander Isak and interested in Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. The visitors were fortunate not to be reduced to 10 men less than 15 minutes in when Marcos Senesi clearly directed the ball out of Ekitike's path with his hand when the French striker had a clear run at goal, but VAR surprisingly did not intervene. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Salah's tears The game was briefly halted on the half hour mark as Semenyo reported to referee Anthony Taylor he had been the subject of racist abuse from a Liverpool supporter, who was seen to be removed from the stands by police at half-time. "Totally unacceptable," said Bournemouth captain Adam Smith. "Kind of in shock it happened in this day and age." Liverpool said in a statement the incident is now the subject of an ongoing police investigation. Shortly after the resumption, Ekitike settled Liverpool's nerves as he got the break of the ball and slotted past Dorde Petrovic. Gakpo then coolly left two Bournemouth defenders on the ground and rolled into the bottom corner just after half-time. But Slot's men have struggled to find the right balance in pre-season and in losing the Community Shield to Palace last weekend as a new-look slick attack could not compensate for wide open defensive gaps on the counter-attack and so it proved again. David Brooks broke the offside trap and squared for Semenyo to pull a goal back. The Ghanaian then rounded off his eventful evening for good and bad with an incredible equaliser. Semenyo collected possession just outside his own box and sprinted through a vacant Liverpool midfield before firing into the bottom corner 13 minutes from time. Chiesa was barely used by Slot in his debut season in England but became the unlikely hero when he pounced on a loose ball inside the Bournemouth box on 89 minutes. Salah then broke clear in stoppage time to score his customary goal in the opening game of the season and paid his own homage to Jota by mimicking one of his goal celebrations. The Egyptian then broke down in tears after full-time as a chant in Jota's name was belted out from the stands. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Liverpool's joy at celebrating a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title turned to tragedy during the off-season as forward Diogo Jota was killed alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car accident last month at the age of 28.

Premier League: Liverpool strike late to beat Bournemouth as Jota remembered in season opener

Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday (Aug 16). Newcastle are set to be without want-away star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa.<h2>Debut delight for Sesko or Gyokeres?</h2>&nbsp;Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are set to make their Premier League debuts for United and Arsenal, respectively, at Old Trafford after a summer that could have seen them line up for their opposition on Sunday.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/odisha-dog-attack-national-para-athlete-among-two-dead-from-rabies-1755182827183">Odisha dog attack: National para-athlete among two dead from rabies</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Arsenal were linked with a move to Sesko for over a year before deciding to bet on Gyokeres as the man to fire them to a first Premier League title since 2004 for a fee that could rise to £66 million ($89 million). The Gunners have finished second for the past three seasons and were lacking a clinical finisher to take that final step towards being champions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gyokeres netted a remarkable 97 times in 102 games during two years at Sporting Lisbon, much of which came under the orders of United boss Ruben Amorim. Instead of being reunited with the Swede, Amorim has been given the resources to overhaul his attack with the signings of Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha at a combined cost of over £200 million.&nbsp;United endured their worst season since being relegated in 1974 during Amorim's first year in charge. The Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League and failed to qualify for Europe after losing the Europa League final. Both clubs desperately need a fast start, and the battle between the two new number nines will go a long way to deciding the outcome.<h3>Liverpool 'ready' despite revamp</h3>&nbsp;Liverpool have bucked the trend by outspending their rivals with a squad overhaul fresh from winning the league.&nbsp;Only once, Manchester City in 2019, have the Premier League champions been the biggest spending English club in the market since 2007.&nbsp;A £260 million outlay on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez is far from over, with Isak and Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi linked with moves to Anfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez are among those to have been sold to raise funds, while the club are still reeling from the tragic death of Diogo Jota in a car accident last month. The transition has exposed some teething problems in pre-season as a slick attacking force has been picked off on the counter-attack.&nbsp;Arne Slot, though, is confident his side are ready as they look to defend the title for the first time since 1984.&nbsp;"I think we’ve lost five to six players that played quite a lot of minutes for us last season, and we brought in four new ones, so then it’s normal that there’s a little bit of adaptation," said Slot. “But we are definitely ready for the league to start.”<h3>Can Villa, Newcastle rattle 'big six' again?</h3>&nbsp;As the Premier League's traditional "big six" of Liverpool, Manchester City, United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have flexed their financial muscle in the transfer market, Villa and Newcastle have been squeezed out.&nbsp;Constrained by the need to meet financial sustainability rules, Villa's only major signing has been Ivorian striker Evann Guessand from Nice.&nbsp;Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has had to field constant questioning on the status of Isak, who sat out pre-season preparations in a bid to force through a desired move to Liverpool.&nbsp;The Magpies' attempts to replace the Swede have repeatedly fallen down with Sesko, Mbuemo, Hugo Ekitike, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro among those to opt for moves elsewhere.&nbsp;But both Villa and Newcastle have consistently outperformed some of the "big six" in recent seasons and will be targeting Champions League qualification again this season.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The latest season of the English Premier League (EPL) begins Saturday, with Arsenal facing Manchester United in one of the marquee matches. 

Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday (Aug 16). Newcastle are set to be without want-away star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa. Debut delight for Sesko or Gyokeres? Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are set to make their Premier League debuts for United and Arsenal, respectively, at Old Trafford after a summer that could have seen them line up for their opposition on Sunday. Also read | Odisha dog attack: National para-athlete among two dead from rabies Arsenal were linked with a move to Sesko for over a year before deciding to bet on Gyokeres as the man to fire them to a first Premier League title since 2004 for a fee that could rise to £66 million ($89 million). The Gunners have finished second for the past three seasons and were lacking a clinical finisher to take that final step towards being champions. Gyokeres netted a remarkable 97 times in 102 games during two years at Sporting Lisbon, much of which came under the orders of United boss Ruben Amorim. Instead of being reunited with the Swede, Amorim has been given the resources to overhaul his attack with the signings of Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha at a combined cost of over £200 million. United endured their worst season since being relegated in 1974 during Amorim's first year in charge. The Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League and failed to qualify for Europe after losing the Europa League final. Both clubs desperately need a fast start, and the battle between the two new number nines will go a long way to deciding the outcome. Liverpool 'ready' despite revamp Liverpool have bucked the trend by outspending their rivals with a squad overhaul fresh from winning the league. Only once, Manchester City in 2019, have the Premier League champions been the biggest spending English club in the market since 2007. A £260 million outlay on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez is far from over, with Isak and Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi linked with moves to Anfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez are among those to have been sold to raise funds, while the club are still reeling from the tragic death of Diogo Jota in a car accident last month. The transition has exposed some teething problems in pre-season as a slick attacking force has been picked off on the counter-attack. Arne Slot, though, is confident his side are ready as they look to defend the title for the first time since 1984. "I think we’ve lost five to six players that played quite a lot of minutes for us last season, and we brought in four new ones, so then it’s normal that there’s a little bit of adaptation," said Slot. “But we are definitely ready for the league to start.” Can Villa, Newcastle rattle 'big six' again? As the Premier League's traditional "big six" of Liverpool, Manchester City, United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have flexed their financial muscle in the transfer market, Villa and Newcastle have been squeezed out. Constrained by the need to meet financial sustainability rules, Villa's only major signing has been Ivorian striker Evann Guessand from Nice. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has had to field constant questioning on the status of Isak, who sat out pre-season preparations in a bid to force through a desired move to Liverpool. The Magpies' attempts to replace the Swede have repeatedly fallen down with Sesko, Mbuemo, Hugo Ekitike, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro among those to opt for moves elsewhere. But both Villa and Newcastle have consistently outperformed some of the "big six" in recent seasons and will be targeting Champions League qualification again this season. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The latest season of the English Premier League (EPL) begins Saturday, with Arsenal facing Manchester United in one of the marquee matches.&nbsp;

Premier League Preview: Arsenal face revamped Man Utd as new-look Liverpool aim for bumper season opener

European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday (Aug 13) as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2. Spurs looked set to get their hands on the trophy in their first competitive match under new coach Thomas Frank as they led 2-0 just after half-time at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. Micky van de Ven gave last season's Europa League winners the lead on 39 minutes and Cristian Romero got their second goal three minutes into the second half.&nbsp;However, PSG were rescued by two substitutes as Lee Kang-in pulled a goal back in the 85th minute and Goncalo Ramos headed in the equaliser four minutes into injury time.&nbsp;That meant a penalty shoot-out, although it started badly for PSG when Vitinha put their first kick wide.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-newcastle-united-sign-germany-defender-malick-thiaw-from-ac-milan-1755052302038">Newcastle United sign Germany defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan</a>&nbsp;New Paris goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier then saved from Van de Ven and Mathys Tel missed the target, allowing Nuno Mendes to convert the winning penalty for PSG.&nbsp;Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pedro Porro all scored from the spot for Spurs, in vain. Ramos, Ousmane Dembele and Lee converted for PSG before Mendes stepped up.&nbsp;It is the first time PSG, or indeed any French club, have lifted the Super Cup, as they take their tally of trophies won in 2025 to five.&nbsp;"I am proud. We have hadn't much preparation but you could see that football is not only about the physical aspect -- it is also about the mental aspect, being in the right place, having the right tactics," PSG captain Marquinhos told broadcaster Canal Plus. “They sat back a lot after going 2-0 up and it is dangerous to invite PSG to come at you like that.”&nbsp;It is the perfect start to the new campaign for Luis Enrique's team, who had a shortened off-season break having lost the FIFA Club World Cup final to Chelsea exactly a month ago.<h3>Frank's debut defeat</h3>&nbsp;They only began pre-season training a week ago and played no friendly matches before this game.&nbsp;PSG now begin the new Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday away to Nantes, while Spurs will turn their attentions to the start of the Premier League season as they take on Burnley at home on Saturday.&nbsp;"I think we played a very good game against one of the best teams in the world -- maybe the best in this moment in time," Frank told TNT Sports. "I think we had them exactly where we wanted them for 80-something minutes until the 2-1 goal. Then of course that shifted a little bit the momentum, but there was so much positive.&nbsp;"I am so proud of the team, the players, the club, the fans. I think there is a lot to be happy with. It is a flip of a coin when you go into a penalty shoot-out."&nbsp;As well as Frank making his debut on the bench, new signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha both started for Spurs.&nbsp;Chevalier made his debut in goal for PSG following his arrival from Lille, a move which has sidelined Italy 'keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Luis Enrique's team.&nbsp;The 23-year-old was called into action to tip over a Richarlison shot midway through the first half but he could not prevent Van de Ven giving the Premier League side the lead as the interval approached.&nbsp;Chevalier did tip a Palhinha shot onto the bar after Spurs sent a ball into the Paris area, but there was nothing the goalkeeper could do to stop Dutch defender Van de Ven scoring the follow-up.&nbsp;The new signing was then culpable as Tottenham scored again just after the break, with Chevalier too easily beaten by a header from the unmarked Romero.&nbsp;It looked like it would not be PSG's night as Bradley Barcola had an effort disallowed for an offside midway through the second half, but they saved the day with a remarkable late show.&nbsp;Lee controlled a Vitinha pass before firing low into the far corner from the edge of the box, and Ramos then equalised in the 94th minute by heading in a driven ball across the face of goal by Dembele, setting PSG up for penalties.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

It is the first time PSG, or indeed any French club, have lifted the Super Cup, as they take their tally of trophies won in 2025 to five.

European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday (Aug 13) as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2. Spurs looked set to get their hands on the trophy in their first competitive match under new coach Thomas Frank as they led 2-0 just after half-time at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. Micky van de Ven gave last season's Europa League winners the lead on 39 minutes and Cristian Romero got their second goal three minutes into the second half. However, PSG were rescued by two substitutes as Lee Kang-in pulled a goal back in the 85th minute and Goncalo Ramos headed in the equaliser four minutes into injury time. That meant a penalty shoot-out, although it started badly for PSG when Vitinha put their first kick wide. Also read | Newcastle United sign Germany defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan New Paris goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier then saved from Van de Ven and Mathys Tel missed the target, allowing Nuno Mendes to convert the winning penalty for PSG. Dominic Solanke, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pedro Porro all scored from the spot for Spurs, in vain. Ramos, Ousmane Dembele and Lee converted for PSG before Mendes stepped up. It is the first time PSG, or indeed any French club, have lifted the Super Cup, as they take their tally of trophies won in 2025 to five. "I am proud. We have hadn't much preparation but you could see that football is not only about the physical aspect -- it is also about the mental aspect, being in the right place, having the right tactics," PSG captain Marquinhos told broadcaster Canal Plus. “They sat back a lot after going 2-0 up and it is dangerous to invite PSG to come at you like that.” It is the perfect start to the new campaign for Luis Enrique's team, who had a shortened off-season break having lost the FIFA Club World Cup final to Chelsea exactly a month ago. Frank's debut defeat They only began pre-season training a week ago and played no friendly matches before this game. PSG now begin the new Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday away to Nantes, while Spurs will turn their attentions to the start of the Premier League season as they take on Burnley at home on Saturday. "I think we played a very good game against one of the best teams in the world -- maybe the best in this moment in time," Frank told TNT Sports. "I think we had them exactly where we wanted them for 80-something minutes until the 2-1 goal. Then of course that shifted a little bit the momentum, but there was so much positive. "I am so proud of the team, the players, the club, the fans. I think there is a lot to be happy with. It is a flip of a coin when you go into a penalty shoot-out." As well as Frank making his debut on the bench, new signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha both started for Spurs. Chevalier made his debut in goal for PSG following his arrival from Lille, a move which has sidelined Italy 'keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Luis Enrique's team. The 23-year-old was called into action to tip over a Richarlison shot midway through the first half but he could not prevent Van de Ven giving the Premier League side the lead as the interval approached. Chevalier did tip a Palhinha shot onto the bar after Spurs sent a ball into the Paris area, but there was nothing the goalkeeper could do to stop Dutch defender Van de Ven scoring the follow-up. The new signing was then culpable as Tottenham scored again just after the break, with Chevalier too easily beaten by a header from the unmarked Romero. It looked like it would not be PSG's night as Bradley Barcola had an effort disallowed for an offside midway through the second half, but they saved the day with a remarkable late show. Lee controlled a Vitinha pass before firing low into the far corner from the edge of the box, and Ramos then equalised in the 94th minute by heading in a driven ball across the face of goal by Dembele, setting PSG up for penalties. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

It is the first time PSG, or indeed any French club, have lifted the Super Cup, as they take their tally of trophies won in 2025 to five.

PSG beat Euro winners Spurs to become first French Club to win UEFA Super Cup

Cristian Romero will succeed Son Heung-min as the new Tottenham Hotspur captain after an announcement was made on Wednesday (Aug 13). Romero, a member of Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad in 2022, was Tottenham’s vice-captain as he shared duties with James Maddison. The announcement comes just a few hours before Spurs take on Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on late Wednesday evening.&nbsp;<h2>Romero named new Spurs captain</h2>“Cristian Romero has been named as our new captain by Thomas Frank following the departure of Heung-Min Son. 'Cuti' was appointed Sonny's vice-captain alongside James Maddison in August 2023 and now takes over the armband,” a statement on Tottenham’s website read.&nbsp;&nbsp;Romero, signed in 2021 from Atalanta, is one of the best players in the Spurs ranks while also being a consistent feature in the Starting XI. He was one of the key players in Tottenham’s Europa League success when they beat Manchester United 1-0 at San Mames in the final in Bilbao. He played the entire 90 minutes in the final while forming a key defensive partnership with Micky van de Ven.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;"I had a good conversation with Cuti Romero, and he’s going to be our captain. He was very honoured and very happy about it. It’s a big thing and should be to lead this wonderful club out on the pitch, not just for this Super Cup, but also throughout the season. I think he has all the right qualities. He leads from his behaviour on the pitch, driving the team forward in every way, and outside the pitch, he’s always pushing the team,” new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said.&nbsp;Romero’s first game as Tottenham manager will be on Wednesday, in what will be the first competitive meeting between the sides.&nbsp;

Cristian Romero, a member of Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad in 2022, was Tottenham’s vice-captain as he shared duties with James Maddison before taking over as the captain on Wednesday. 

Cristian Romero will succeed Son Heung-min as the new Tottenham Hotspur captain after an announcement was made on Wednesday (Aug 13). Romero, a member of Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad in 2022, was Tottenham’s vice-captain as he shared duties with James Maddison. The announcement comes just a few hours before Spurs take on Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on late Wednesday evening. Romero named new Spurs captain “Cristian Romero has been named as our new captain by Thomas Frank following the departure of Heung-Min Son. 'Cuti' was appointed Sonny's vice-captain alongside James Maddison in August 2023 and now takes over the armband,” a statement on Tottenham’s website read. Romero, signed in 2021 from Atalanta, is one of the best players in the Spurs ranks while also being a consistent feature in the Starting XI. He was one of the key players in Tottenham’s Europa League success when they beat Manchester United 1-0 at San Mames in the final in Bilbao. He played the entire 90 minutes in the final while forming a key defensive partnership with Micky van de Ven. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "I had a good conversation with Cuti Romero, and he’s going to be our captain. He was very honoured and very happy about it. It’s a big thing and should be to lead this wonderful club out on the pitch, not just for this Super Cup, but also throughout the season. I think he has all the right qualities. He leads from his behaviour on the pitch, driving the team forward in every way, and outside the pitch, he’s always pushing the team,” new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said. Romero’s first game as Tottenham manager will be on Wednesday, in what will be the first competitive meeting between the sides.

Cristian Romero, a member of Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad in 2022, was Tottenham’s vice-captain as he shared duties with James Maddison before taking over as the captain on Wednesday.&nbsp;

World Cup winner Cristian Romero named new Tottenham Hotspur captain ahead of UEFA Super Cup clash

Liverpool are all set for another spending spree in the ongoing transfer window as the Reds now prepare for another lucrative deal for Crystal Palace captain and key defender Marc Guehi. According to reports in English media, Arne Slot’s side is ready to test Crystal Palace’s resilience as they get ready for the upcoming Premier League season. So, who is Marc Guehi and why are Liverpool behind the English defender?<h2>Who is Marc Guehi, Liverpool’s transfer target?</h2>Born in the Ivory Coast capital, Abidjan, Marc Guehi was eligible to play for the African nation, but his family moved to England when he was just one. His father, being a minister in the local church, saw Marc rise in religious values. He was scouted by non-Premier League sides in the early days before several clubs from the top flight kept a close eye on him.&nbsp;However, it was Chelsea who spotted Marc’s potential and signed him into their academy. While he did not get the opportunity to impress for Chelsea, his loan spell away at Swansea between 2019 and 2021 saw him earn true applause. With Chelsea going through a phase of transition, Marc was sold to Crystal Palace in 2021.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;He would soon become part of the first team, establishing himself in the heart of the defence. The 25-year-old’s performances did not go unnoticed as he was called to represent England at the Euro 2024 in Germany. He was part of the Starting XI that started the final against Spain in Berlin, a match England lost 2-1 in the dying moments.&nbsp;For Palace, he has so far made 132 Premier League appearances, including six goals. His current deal runs out in 2026, meaning Palace could lose him for free if they are not able to sell the key defender in the next two transfer windows.&nbsp;If he adds to Liverpool’s defence, alongside Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, Liverpool could have the most lethal center back options.

Born in the Ivory Coast capital, Abidjan, Marc Guehi was eligible to play for the African nation, but his family moved to England when he was just one. His father, being a minister in the local church, saw Marc rise in religious values.

Liverpool are all set for another spending spree in the ongoing transfer window as the Reds now prepare for another lucrative deal for Crystal Palace captain and key defender Marc Guehi. According to reports in English media, Arne Slot’s side is ready to test Crystal Palace’s resilience as they get ready for the upcoming Premier League season. So, who is Marc Guehi and why are Liverpool behind the English defender? Who is Marc Guehi, Liverpool’s transfer target? Born in the Ivory Coast capital, Abidjan, Marc Guehi was eligible to play for the African nation, but his family moved to England when he was just one. His father, being a minister in the local church, saw Marc rise in religious values. He was scouted by non-Premier League sides in the early days before several clubs from the top flight kept a close eye on him. However, it was Chelsea who spotted Marc’s potential and signed him into their academy. While he did not get the opportunity to impress for Chelsea, his loan spell away at Swansea between 2019 and 2021 saw him earn true applause. With Chelsea going through a phase of transition, Marc was sold to Crystal Palace in 2021. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) He would soon become part of the first team, establishing himself in the heart of the defence. The 25-year-old’s performances did not go unnoticed as he was called to represent England at the Euro 2024 in Germany. He was part of the Starting XI that started the final against Spain in Berlin, a match England lost 2-1 in the dying moments. For Palace, he has so far made 132 Premier League appearances, including six goals. His current deal runs out in 2026, meaning Palace could lose him for free if they are not able to sell the key defender in the next two transfer windows. If he adds to Liverpool’s defence, alongside Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, Liverpool could have the most lethal center back options.

Born in the Ivory Coast capital, Abidjan, Marc Guehi was eligible to play for the African nation, but his family moved to England when he was just one. His father, being a minister in the local church, saw Marc rise in religious values.

Transfer window: Who is Marc Guehi, Liverpool's latest target ahead of Premier League season opener?

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has broken the silence on the goalkeeping situation at the club as they go through a phase of transition between the sticks. Ahead of the UEFA Super Cup clash on Wednesday (August 13) against Tottenham Hotspur, Enrique opened up about his friction with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had left him out of the PSG squad. According to reports, Donnarumma has been told by the Champions League-winning manager that his PSG career is already over, with a potential move to the Premier League on the cards.&nbsp;<h2>Enrique opens up on Donnarumma exit</h2>"Gigio is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and an even better person. But that's the life of a top-level footballer, as it is for coaches," the PSG boss told Sky Sports Italia."These are difficult decisions, but I take responsibility for the choice I made. If they were easy, anyone would make them. They have to do with the profile of the goalkeeper my team needs."&nbsp;After the Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea in July, reports had stated that there was friction between Donnarumma and Enrique. The Spanish manager was not happy with Donnarumma’s work rate and therefore signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;As things stand, Enrique has taken full responsibility for the situation and backs Chevalier to succeed at PSG. On the other hand, Donnarumma is actively in talks with Premier League sides as he looks for a suitable club. With one year still remaining on the contract, it is likely that he is available for a cheap price in the market.&nbsp;&nbsp;Manchester City and Manchester United are potential suitors for Donnarumma, as the Premier League giants have priorities of their own. With Guglielmo Vicario rising in the Tottenham ranks, Donnarumma will face tough competition to be Italy’s number one goalkeeper with the FIFA World Cup less than a year away.

After the Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea in July, reports had stated that there was friction between Gianluigi Donnarumma and Luis Enrique. 

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has broken the silence on the goalkeeping situation at the club as they go through a phase of transition between the sticks. Ahead of the UEFA Super Cup clash on Wednesday (August 13) against Tottenham Hotspur, Enrique opened up about his friction with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had left him out of the PSG squad. According to reports, Donnarumma has been told by the Champions League-winning manager that his PSG career is already over, with a potential move to the Premier League on the cards. Enrique opens up on Donnarumma exit "Gigio is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and an even better person. But that's the life of a top-level footballer, as it is for coaches," the PSG boss told Sky Sports Italia. "These are difficult decisions, but I take responsibility for the choice I made. If they were easy, anyone would make them. They have to do with the profile of the goalkeeper my team needs." After the Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea in July, reports had stated that there was friction between Donnarumma and Enrique. The Spanish manager was not happy with Donnarumma’s work rate and therefore signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) As things stand, Enrique has taken full responsibility for the situation and backs Chevalier to succeed at PSG. On the other hand, Donnarumma is actively in talks with Premier League sides as he looks for a suitable club. With one year still remaining on the contract, it is likely that he is available for a cheap price in the market. Manchester City and Manchester United are potential suitors for Donnarumma, as the Premier League giants have priorities of their own. With Guglielmo Vicario rising in the Tottenham ranks, Donnarumma will face tough competition to be Italy’s number one goalkeeper with the FIFA World Cup less than a year away.

After the Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea in July, reports had stated that there was friction between Gianluigi Donnarumma and Luis Enrique.&nbsp;

PSG boss Luis Enrique breaks silence on Gianluigi Donnarumma situation, says 'I take responsibility'

&nbsp;Germany international defender Malick Thiaw on Tuesday completed a permanent move to Premier League club Newcastle from AC Milan. The 24-year-old centre-back agreed a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee reported to be worth an initial 35 million euros ($40 million).&nbsp;"I'm really excited to join this massive club. I can't wait to start training and to get to know my new teammates and all the staff," said Thiaw.&nbsp;"The gaffer (Eddie Howe) showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting.&nbsp;"I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It's a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can't wait to see at St James' Park."&nbsp;Thiaw -- capped three times for Germany -- joined AC Milan from Schalke 04 in 2022 and made 85 appearances in all competitions during his three years at the Serie A club.&nbsp;He becomes Newcastle's third summer signing after Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga and Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;"We're really pleased to have Malick on board," said manager Howe.&nbsp;"He's a player I've admired for a long time and somebody who will add real quality to our defensive options.&nbsp;"Malick is still young but brings valuable experience of Champions League football, as well as playing in the Bundesliga and Serie A, which is a major positive for us as we return to Europe this season."&nbsp;Newcastle finished fifth in the Premier League last season and open their latest campaign at Aston Villa on Saturday.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Malick Thiaw -- capped three times for Germany -- joined AC Milan from Schalke 04 in 2022 and made 85 appearances in all competitions during his three years at the Serie A club.

Germany international defender Malick Thiaw on Tuesday completed a permanent move to Premier League club Newcastle from AC Milan. The 24-year-old centre-back agreed a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee reported to be worth an initial 35 million euros ($40 million). "I'm really excited to join this massive club. I can't wait to start training and to get to know my new teammates and all the staff," said Thiaw. "The gaffer (Eddie Howe) showed me his vision and what he wants to do with me as a player and the club itself, which is really exciting. "I think Newcastle speaks for itself. It's a great club, a big club with passionate fans who I can't wait to see at St James' Park." Thiaw -- capped three times for Germany -- joined AC Milan from Schalke 04 in 2022 and made 85 appearances in all competitions during his three years at the Serie A club. He becomes Newcastle's third summer signing after Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga and Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "We're really pleased to have Malick on board," said manager Howe. "He's a player I've admired for a long time and somebody who will add real quality to our defensive options. "Malick is still young but brings valuable experience of Champions League football, as well as playing in the Bundesliga and Serie A, which is a major positive for us as we return to Europe this season." Newcastle finished fifth in the Premier League last season and open their latest campaign at Aston Villa on Saturday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Malick Thiaw -- capped three times for Germany -- joined AC Milan from Schalke 04 in 2022 and made 85 appearances in all competitions during his three years at the Serie A club.

Newcastle United sign Germany defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan

Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur, 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final, Date-Time, Venue: After a monumental season, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur are all set to kick-start the new European campaign as the two meet in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup. Spurs ended the 2024-25 season with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final while PSG became European champions, beating Inter Milan in the final. So, ahead of the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur, here are all the details of the contest.<h2>Where to watch the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match on TV?</h2>The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will be telecast on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to watch the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match Live Streaming online on OTT?</h2>The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India.<h2>Which stadium will host the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match?</h2>The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will be held at the 25,000-seater Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. It’s the home of Udinese – Tottenham played the Serie A side at this ground in the UEFA Cup in 2008.<h2>What time will the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match start?</h2>The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will start at 12:30 AM IST (Thursday in India) on Wednesday (Aug 13) and 9:00 PM local time in Italy.&nbsp;<h2>What are the rules of the UEFA Super Cup?</h2>The match will be played over 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Should the scores remain level at the final whistle, the winners will be decided by a penalty shootout. There will be no extra time in this match.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final Predicted Starting XIs</h2>Paris Saint-Germain: Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.&nbsp;Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha, Sarr; Johnson, Richarlison, Kudus.

The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will be held at the 25,000-seater Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. 

Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur, 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final, Date-Time, Venue: After a monumental season, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur are all set to kick-start the new European campaign as the two meet in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup. Spurs ended the 2024-25 season with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final while PSG became European champions, beating Inter Milan in the final. So, ahead of the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur, here are all the details of the contest. Where to watch the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match on TV? The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will be telecast on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to watch the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match Live Streaming online on OTT? The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India. Which stadium will host the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match? The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will be held at the 25,000-seater Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. It’s the home of Udinese – Tottenham played the Serie A side at this ground in the UEFA Cup in 2008. What time will the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match start? The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will start at 12:30 AM IST (Thursday in India) on Wednesday (Aug 13) and 9:00 PM local time in Italy. What are the rules of the UEFA Super Cup? The match will be played over 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Should the scores remain level at the final whistle, the winners will be decided by a penalty shootout. There will be no extra time in this match. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final Predicted Starting XIs Paris Saint-Germain: Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia. Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha, Sarr; Johnson, Richarlison, Kudus.

The PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur 2025 UEFA Super Cup Final match will be held at the 25,000-seater Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.&nbsp;

PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur, 2025 UEFA Super Final: Where and how to watch - live streaming, match details, squad

Portugal star footballer and living legend Cristiano Ronaldo has finally got engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez. The engagement was confirmed by Rodriguez after she posted an image of the engagement ring with Ronaldo on Monday (Aug 11). While the pair is the talk of the town, it is the engagement ring that is making the headlines as well. So here’s how much it took for Ronaldo to price the diamond ring as he begins a new chapter in his life.&nbsp;<h2>Ronaldo-Rodriguez get betrothed</h2>The quality and size of the diamond suggest it's absolutely premium, with professional valuations coming in the range of USD 2-5 million (approximately Rs 16.8 crore to Rs 42 crore). Laura Taylor from Lorel Diamonds suggests that the minimum value of the ring will be USD 2 million, while Rare Carat CEO Ajay Anand has valued the ring up to USD 5 million.&nbsp;The couple have been spotted together on several occasions, with their first on-camera meeting coming at the Best FIFA Football Awards in January 2017. The couple had started dating in 2016 and have since been blessed with twins Eva Maria and Mateo (born in 2017 via surrogacy), Alana (born in 2017) and Bella (born in 2022).&nbsp;On the other hand, Ronaldo is doing the talking with his feet even at the age of 40 as he continues to impress at Al-Nassr. The former Manchester United star is currently on a run of 940+ goals in all competitions, including club and country and could become the first player to reach the unprecedented mark of 1000 goals.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;With a year to go for the FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo will be eager to complete his trophy cabinet, having won all the other major honours in his career. He has helped Portugal win Euro 2016, followed by two Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025 recently. At club level, he is already a living legend with five Champions League titles and five Ballon d’Or wins as personal milestones.

While Ronaldo-Rodriguez engagement is the talk of the town, it is the engagement ring that is making the headlines as well. So here’s how much it took for Ronaldo to price the diamond ring as he begins a new chapter in his life. 

Portugal star footballer and living legend Cristiano Ronaldo has finally got engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez. The engagement was confirmed by Rodriguez after she posted an image of the engagement ring with Ronaldo on Monday (Aug 11). While the pair is the talk of the town, it is the engagement ring that is making the headlines as well. So here’s how much it took for Ronaldo to price the diamond ring as he begins a new chapter in his life. Ronaldo-Rodriguez get betrothed The quality and size of the diamond suggest it's absolutely premium, with professional valuations coming in the range of USD 2-5 million (approximately Rs 16.8 crore to Rs 42 crore). Laura Taylor from Lorel Diamonds suggests that the minimum value of the ring will be USD 2 million, while Rare Carat CEO Ajay Anand has valued the ring up to USD 5 million. The couple have been spotted together on several occasions, with their first on-camera meeting coming at the Best FIFA Football Awards in January 2017. The couple had started dating in 2016 and have since been blessed with twins Eva Maria and Mateo (born in 2017 via surrogacy), Alana (born in 2017) and Bella (born in 2022). On the other hand, Ronaldo is doing the talking with his feet even at the age of 40 as he continues to impress at Al-Nassr. The former Manchester United star is currently on a run of 940+ goals in all competitions, including club and country and could become the first player to reach the unprecedented mark of 1000 goals. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) With a year to go for the FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo will be eager to complete his trophy cabinet, having won all the other major honours in his career. He has helped Portugal win Euro 2016, followed by two Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025 recently. At club level, he is already a living legend with five Champions League titles and five Ballon d’Or wins as personal milestones.

While Ronaldo-Rodriguez engagement is the talk of the town, it is the engagement ring that is making the headlines as well. So here’s how much it took for Ronaldo to price the diamond ring as he begins a new chapter in his life.&nbsp;

Ronaldo-Rodriguez get betrothed! THIS is how much the stunning engagement ring cost. Hint: It's a lot!

The La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona in December was moved to Miami by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Monday, pending approval from UEFA and FIFA.&nbsp;While the Spanish Super Cup has been played abroad, notably in Saudi Arabia, it would be a first for a game in one of Europe's leading domestic leagues.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;The RFEF said in a statement that it would forward the request to the governing bodies of European and world football to stage the game at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, December 20, in the last round before La Liga's winter break.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

The Spanish Super Cup has been played abroad, notably in Saudi Arabia, it would be a first for a game in one of Europe's leading domestic leagues.

The La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona in December was moved to Miami by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Monday, pending approval from UEFA and FIFA. While the Spanish Super Cup has been played abroad, notably in Saudi Arabia, it would be a first for a game in one of Europe's leading domestic leagues. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) The RFEF said in a statement that it would forward the request to the governing bodies of European and world football to stage the game at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, December 20, in the last round before La Liga's winter break. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Spanish Super Cup has been played abroad, notably in Saudi Arabia, it would be a first for a game in one of Europe's leading domestic leagues.

Spanish football federation shifts Barcelona-Villarreal La Liga game to Miami

&nbsp;Liverpool star footballer Mohamed Salah has been in headlines for non-footballing reasons as the Egyptian took a dig at UEFA (European football’s apex body) for sending a tribute message to Suleiman Al-Obeid. The footballer who died in the Israeli attacks on Friday (Aug 8) was nicknamed “Palestinian Pele” for his attacking play. However, the less popular star quickly became a talking point after Salah questioned UEFA for posting a tribute message. So who is Suleiman Al-Obeid and why is he in the news?<h2>Suleiman Al-Obeid’s profile</h2>Born in Gaza (according to local reports) on 24 March 1984, Al-Obeid came through hard poverty before emerging as a star for the nation. A football addict, Al-Obeid developed a hunger for scoring goals and quickly took the centre stage whenever he was given the opportunity. Having scored goals in plenty, Al-Obeid was nicknamed “Palestinian Pele” (adopting the name from Brazilian football legend Pelé) before he started playing for the youth side of the nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was not until 2007 that he earned his maiden international cap as he made his debut in 2007. During this period, he represented Khadamat Al-Shatea, a local club in Palestine. It would take three years for Al-Obeid to score his maiden goal for the nation. He scored his first international goal during the 2010 West Asian Football Federation Championship in a match against Yemen. Palestine would lose the match 3-1 while Al-Obeid carried the flag for the nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Al-Obeid’s second and only other international goal came against Indonesia as Palestine lost 4-1 in a friendly contest at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta. Al-Obeid’s last of 24 appearances came in 2013 before he was left out of the squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the Palestine Football Association, on 6 August 2025, Obeid was shot and killed by Israeli forces in Gaza while waiting for humanitarian aid alongside other civilians. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Palestine Football Association, on 6 August 2025, Suleiman Al-Obeid was shot and killed by Israeli forces in Gaza while waiting for humanitarian aid alongside other civilians.

Liverpool star footballer Mohamed Salah has been in headlines for non-footballing reasons as the Egyptian took a dig at UEFA (European football’s apex body) for sending a tribute message to Suleiman Al-Obeid. The footballer who died in the Israeli attacks on Friday (Aug 8) was nicknamed “Palestinian Pele” for his attacking play. However, the less popular star quickly became a talking point after Salah questioned UEFA for posting a tribute message. So who is Suleiman Al-Obeid and why is he in the news? Suleiman Al-Obeid’s profile Born in Gaza (according to local reports) on 24 March 1984, Al-Obeid came through hard poverty before emerging as a star for the nation. A football addict, Al-Obeid developed a hunger for scoring goals and quickly took the centre stage whenever he was given the opportunity. Having scored goals in plenty, Al-Obeid was nicknamed “Palestinian Pele” (adopting the name from Brazilian football legend Pelé) before he started playing for the youth side of the nation. It was not until 2007 that he earned his maiden international cap as he made his debut in 2007. During this period, he represented Khadamat Al-Shatea, a local club in Palestine. It would take three years for Al-Obeid to score his maiden goal for the nation. He scored his first international goal during the 2010 West Asian Football Federation Championship in a match against Yemen. Palestine would lose the match 3-1 while Al-Obeid carried the flag for the nation. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Al-Obeid’s second and only other international goal came against Indonesia as Palestine lost 4-1 in a friendly contest at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta. Al-Obeid’s last of 24 appearances came in 2013 before he was left out of the squad. According to the Palestine Football Association, on 6 August 2025, Obeid was shot and killed by Israeli forces in Gaza while waiting for humanitarian aid alongside other civilians. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Palestine Football Association, on 6 August 2025, Suleiman Al-Obeid was shot and killed by Israeli forces in Gaza while waiting for humanitarian aid alongside other civilians.

Who is footballer Suleiman Al-Obeid, nicknamed 'Palestinian Pele' criticised by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah?

Crystal Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the Community Shield for the first time on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday (Aug 10). New signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong scored for the Premier League champions, but Palace responded through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr before winning an error-strewn shootout 3-2. Mohamed Salah blazed over from the spot, while Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott were denied by an inspired Dean Henderson as Palace built on winning their first ever major trophy by beating Manchester City in May's FA Cup final.&nbsp;"We were on the same level as Liverpool and it was a big performance. I'm proud of the team," said Palace boss Oliver Glasner.&nbsp;The traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season was given extra significance after a summer marked by tragedy for Liverpool.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-tottenham-hotspur-captain-son-makes-instant-impact-on-lafc-debut-in-mls-1754811776342">Former Spurs captain Son makes instant impact on LAFC debut in MLS</a>&nbsp;Forward Diogo Jota was killed in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva.&nbsp;Reds legend Ian Rush and Palace chairman Steve Parish laid wreaths on the side of the pitch before kick-off, while the Liverpool end was awash with banners and flags paying tribute to the Portuguese international.&nbsp;A minute's silence, however, had to be cut short due to disturbances in the crowd.&nbsp;Jota's death has dampened the excitement over Liverpool's transfer spending spree to build on a squad that romped to a record-equalling 20th league title last season.&nbsp;All four of their new signings at a cost of £260 million ($350 million) -- Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Frimpong and Milos Kerkez -- started.&nbsp;Ekitike's role this season could depend on whether Liverpool are successful in their pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.&nbsp;But the Frenchman -- signed from Eintracht Frankfurt last month for an initial £69 million -- did his case to be Slot's preferred number nine no harm at all.&nbsp;Wirtz also bagged his first assist for the Reds when Ekitike spun onto the German's pass and fired into the far corner after just four minutes.&nbsp;Palace were making their first ever appearance in the fixture but the Eagles again showed their ability to match one of the Premier League's giants over 90 minutes.&nbsp;Mateta missed a glorious chance to level when he failed to beat Alisson Becker when one-on-one.<h3>Liverpool unbalanced</h3>&nbsp;But from the rebound Sarr charged into the box and was tripped by an out-of-sorts Virgil van Dijk.&nbsp;Mateta coolly sent Alisson the wrong way from the penalty spot to equalise.&nbsp;Liverpool's players were sporting a "Forever 20" emblem, referencing Jota's now-retired shirt number, that they will wear all season.&nbsp;The Liverpool fans had risen to chant Jota's name as the game entered the 20th minute when their side retook the lead.&nbsp;Frimpong's chipped cross caught out Henderson and flew into the far corner.&nbsp;Ekitike wasted a great chance for his second early in the second half from another Wirtz pass as this time he fired over.&nbsp;However, Slot's new-look side are still to find the right balance between attack and defence as has been evidenced during pre-season.&nbsp;"The combinations look sometimes sharper now," said Slot on the difference in his side to last season. "We are able to create more but we are conceding at the moment more as well. If you want to compete to win the league, you cannot concede these chances.&nbsp;"We conceded too much today to win the game."&nbsp;Palace were a constant threat with balls in behind the Reds' defence and levelled again 13 minutes from time.&nbsp;Sarr sped onto Adam Wharton's through ball and calmly slotted past Alisson for his fourth goal in seven games against Liverpool and sent the game to a shootout without extra-time.&nbsp;Youngster Justin Devenny was the unlikely hero as he blasted the winning spot-kick high past Alisson, showing Salah, Mac Allister and Elliott how it is done.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

New signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong scored for the Premier League champions, but Palace responded through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr before winning an error-strewn shootout 3-2.

Crystal Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the Community Shield for the first time on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday (Aug 10). New signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong scored for the Premier League champions, but Palace responded through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr before winning an error-strewn shootout 3-2. Mohamed Salah blazed over from the spot, while Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott were denied by an inspired Dean Henderson as Palace built on winning their first ever major trophy by beating Manchester City in May's FA Cup final. "We were on the same level as Liverpool and it was a big performance. I'm proud of the team," said Palace boss Oliver Glasner. The traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season was given extra significance after a summer marked by tragedy for Liverpool. Also read | Former Spurs captain Son makes instant impact on LAFC debut in MLS Forward Diogo Jota was killed in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva. Reds legend Ian Rush and Palace chairman Steve Parish laid wreaths on the side of the pitch before kick-off, while the Liverpool end was awash with banners and flags paying tribute to the Portuguese international. A minute's silence, however, had to be cut short due to disturbances in the crowd. Jota's death has dampened the excitement over Liverpool's transfer spending spree to build on a squad that romped to a record-equalling 20th league title last season. All four of their new signings at a cost of £260 million ($350 million) -- Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Frimpong and Milos Kerkez -- started. Ekitike's role this season could depend on whether Liverpool are successful in their pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. But the Frenchman -- signed from Eintracht Frankfurt last month for an initial £69 million -- did his case to be Slot's preferred number nine no harm at all. Wirtz also bagged his first assist for the Reds when Ekitike spun onto the German's pass and fired into the far corner after just four minutes. Palace were making their first ever appearance in the fixture but the Eagles again showed their ability to match one of the Premier League's giants over 90 minutes. Mateta missed a glorious chance to level when he failed to beat Alisson Becker when one-on-one. Liverpool unbalanced But from the rebound Sarr charged into the box and was tripped by an out-of-sorts Virgil van Dijk. Mateta coolly sent Alisson the wrong way from the penalty spot to equalise. Liverpool's players were sporting a "Forever 20" emblem, referencing Jota's now-retired shirt number, that they will wear all season. The Liverpool fans had risen to chant Jota's name as the game entered the 20th minute when their side retook the lead. Frimpong's chipped cross caught out Henderson and flew into the far corner. Ekitike wasted a great chance for his second early in the second half from another Wirtz pass as this time he fired over. However, Slot's new-look side are still to find the right balance between attack and defence as has been evidenced during pre-season. "The combinations look sometimes sharper now," said Slot on the difference in his side to last season. "We are able to create more but we are conceding at the moment more as well. If you want to compete to win the league, you cannot concede these chances. "We conceded too much today to win the game." Palace were a constant threat with balls in behind the Reds' defence and levelled again 13 minutes from time. Sarr sped onto Adam Wharton's through ball and calmly slotted past Alisson for his fourth goal in seven games against Liverpool and sent the game to a shootout without extra-time. Youngster Justin Devenny was the unlikely hero as he blasted the winning spot-kick high past Alisson, showing Salah, Mac Allister and Elliott how it is done. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

New signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong scored for the Premier League champions, but Palace responded through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr before winning an error-strewn shootout 3-2.

Crystal Palace humbles new-look Liverpool to win maiden Community Shield

South Korea star Son Heung-min made his Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC on Saturday (Aug 9), providing a burst of energy as a second-half substitute in a 2-2 draw with the Fire in Chicago. Son was brought down for a penalty in the 77th minute that Denis Bouanga converted to clinch a draw in the 81st minute -- VAR confirming the spot-kick after the referee had allowed play to continue.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -&nbsp;

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"It was a great pass. Obviously it was definitely contact and it was definitely a penalty, I have no doubt about it," said Son, who was sent sprawling by Carlos Teran after racing on to a through ball with the goal in his sights. "A bit disappointed not getting three points, but I think everybody put in a lot of effort. (I'm) happy I made my debut and I hope the goals come soon."&nbsp;The former Tottenham captain also had a string of shots on goal, including one blocked in second-half injury time.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/summer-transfer-window-slovenian-striker-benjamin-sesko-completes-manchester-united-move-1754741413526">Transfer Window: Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko completes Manchester United move</a>&nbsp;Son signed with LAFC on Wednesday for a reported MLS record $26 after a decade with Premier League club Spurs, where he became a household name. The South Korea captain had announced the previous Saturday in his homeland that he would be leaving the north London club and departed as Tottenham's fifth-highest goalscorer of all time with 173 goals in 454 appearances.&nbsp;Son will not get a chance to play in front of home fans in Los Angeles until August 31, when Western Conference leaders San Diego will be the visitors.&nbsp;But around the Fire's SeatGeek Stadium there were a lot of fans wearing his jerseys, waving South Korean flags and holding up signs welcoming Son to MLS.&nbsp;Cheers greeted his entry in place of David Martinez in the 61st minute with the teams level at 1-1.&nbsp;Jonathan Bamba put Chicago 2-1 ahead in the 70th minute and were pressing again when Brian Gutierrez's shot bounced off the post and LAFC seized the rebound.&nbsp;Nathan Ordaz played the ball forward for Son to race away. He had a first MLS goal in his sights when he was brought down.&nbsp;The penalty allowed LAFC to level for a second time.&nbsp;Carlos Teran had opened the scoring for the Fire in the 11th minute with a header from a corner.&nbsp;Eight minutes later Ryan Hollingshead nodded in to make it 1-1.&nbsp;Son had said at his introductory press conference -- attended by luminaries including Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass -- that he felt fighting fit and wanted to get on the pitch "as soon as possible."&nbsp;He will have his next chance when LAFC, who moved up a spot to fifth in the Western Conference, visit the New England Revolution next Saturday.&nbsp;"It was a decent 30 minutes in my legs, so, yeah, getting ready for next week," Son said. "So we'll see how I progress with the training sessions and with the players and we'll see (if) next week I can start the game and make a big impact."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Son was brought down for a penalty in the 77th minute that Denis Bouanga converted to clinch a draw in the 81st minute -- VAR confirming the spot-kick after the referee had allowed play to continue.

South Korea star Son Heung-min made his Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC on Saturday (Aug 9), providing a burst of energy as a second-half substitute in a 2-2 draw with the Fire in Chicago. Son was brought down for a penalty in the 77th minute that Denis Bouanga converted to clinch a draw in the 81st minute -- VAR confirming the spot-kick after the referee had allowed play to continue. WATCH VIDEO -

Son was brought down for a penalty in the 77th minute that Denis Bouanga converted to clinch a draw in the 81st minute -- VAR confirming the spot-kick after the referee had allowed play to continue.

Former Spurs captain Son makes instant impact on LAFC debut in MLS

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will not be at full fitness until after September's international break, Pep Guardiola has revealed. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner missed most of last season due to ligament damage and without him City failed to mount a strong defence of their Premier League crown. The 29-year-old Spanish international fought his way back to fitness but suffered a groin injury in City's defeat to Saudi club Al-Hilal at the Club World Cup in the United States last month.&nbsp;"Rodri's getting better but he had a big injury in the last game against Al-Hilal and for the last five or six weeks," Guardiola said in comments released on Saturday. "He's training right now and in the last two or three days is better. Hopefully maybe the international break is when he will be really, really fit.&nbsp;"Hopefully, in the games (prior to that) he can play some minutes but the important thing is to not have pain because we don't want him to be come back and injured, come back and injured.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/summer-transfer-window-slovenian-striker-benjamin-sesko-completes-manchester-united-move-1754741413526">Transfer Window: Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko completes Manchester United move</a>&nbsp;"We will try desperately to avoid that but he's training the last two or three days with us and that's good."&nbsp;The City staff are also nursing Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic back to fitness and both players joined Rodri in being left out of a pre-season game in Sicily this week.&nbsp;City face Wolves in their first Premier League game of the season next weekend and then play Tottenham and Brighton before the September internationals.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Rodri fought his way back to fitness but suffered a groin injury in City's defeat to Saudi club Al-Hilal at the Club World Cup in the United States last month.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will not be at full fitness until after September's international break, Pep Guardiola has revealed. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner missed most of last season due to ligament damage and without him City failed to mount a strong defence of their Premier League crown. The 29-year-old Spanish international fought his way back to fitness but suffered a groin injury in City's defeat to Saudi club Al-Hilal at the Club World Cup in the United States last month. "Rodri's getting better but he had a big injury in the last game against Al-Hilal and for the last five or six weeks," Guardiola said in comments released on Saturday. "He's training right now and in the last two or three days is better. Hopefully maybe the international break is when he will be really, really fit. "Hopefully, in the games (prior to that) he can play some minutes but the important thing is to not have pain because we don't want him to be come back and injured, come back and injured. Also read | Transfer Window: Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko completes Manchester United move "We will try desperately to avoid that but he's training the last two or three days with us and that's good." The City staff are also nursing Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic back to fitness and both players joined Rodri in being left out of a pre-season game in Sicily this week. City face Wolves in their first Premier League game of the season next weekend and then play Tottenham and Brighton before the September internationals. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Rodri fought his way back to fitness but suffered a groin injury in City's defeat to Saudi club Al-Hilal at the Club World Cup in the United States last month.

Manchester City star Rodri suffers setback in recovery; out till September

Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday (Aug 9), making him the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. The 22-year-old's arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils' attack that failed to fire last season. Only four other teams scored fewer than United's 44 goals in 38 Premier League games last season as the English giants endured their worst campaign for 51 years, finishing 15th in the table.&nbsp;Sesko, who has scored 16 goals in 41 international appearances, is United's third major attacking signing following the recruitment of Matheus Cunha for £62.5m from Wolves and Bryan Mbeumo, who joined from Brentford for £65m with £6m in add-ons.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-isl-clubs-issue-ultimatum-to-aiff-ask-to-move-to-supreme-court-amid-league-s-uncertain-future-1754714716528">ISL clubs issue ultimatum to AIFF, ask to move to Supreme Court amid league's uncertain future</a>&nbsp;"Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Benjamin Sesko has joined the club, subject to registration," read a club statement.&nbsp;The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3million, with the remainder in add-ons, according to reports.&nbsp;"The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future," said Sesko. “When we discussed the project, it was clear that everything is in place for this team to continue to grow and compete for the biggest trophies again soon."&nbsp;Sesko had also been linked with Newcastle, but once again Eddie Howe's League Cup winners failed to land their target despite being able to offer European football this season, unlike Manchester United.&nbsp;Howe had seen Sesko as a ready-made replacement for unhappy Swedish striker Alexander Isak, who has been a target for champions Liverpool.<h3>‘Exceptional young talents’</h3>&nbsp;Sesko, though, said he felt a vibrancy at United as they seek to rebound from a desperately disappointing 2024-2025 campaign under 40-year-old Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim.&nbsp;"From the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created," he said. "It is clearly the perfect place to reach my maximum level and fulfil all of my ambitions.&nbsp;"I cannot wait to start learning from Ruben and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together."&nbsp;Sesko had also previously been linked with Arsenal after impressing during his two-year spell in Germany, where he scored 39 times in 87 appearances for Leipzig, including 21 goals last season.&nbsp;Standing 1.95 metres (6ft 4ins) tall, Sesko's towering physique, electric pace and eye for goal have earned comparisons with Manchester City's Erling Haaland.&nbsp;Like Haaland, he also made his name at RB Salzburg before moving to Germany in 2023.&nbsp;United are banking on Sesko realising his abundant potential to fire them back into contention at the top of the Premier League table.&nbsp;Between them, Sesko, Cunha and Mbeumo combined for 58 goals last season.&nbsp;The massive outlay on their arrivals needs to bear fruit quickly with United under pressure to meet financial sustainability rules, especially without the revenue of European football this season.&nbsp;Sesko's arrival is likely to presage the departure of Rasmus Hojlund, whose plight might provide a salutary tale for the Slovenian.&nbsp;The 23-year-old Danish forward arrived with similarly high hopes but has failed to deliver and is reportedly subject to interest from Serie A side AC Milan.&nbsp;Sesko though has convinced United's director of football Jason Wilcox that he has the attributes to help propel United back into title contention.&nbsp;"Benjamin possesses a rare combination of electrifying pace and the ability to physically dominate defenders, making him one of the most exceptional young talents in world football," said Wilcox.&nbsp;"We have followed Benjamin's career closely; all of our data analysis and research concluded that he has the required qualities and personality to thrive at Manchester United."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3million, with the remainder in add-ons, according to reports.

Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday (Aug 9), making him the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. The 22-year-old's arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils' attack that failed to fire last season. Only four other teams scored fewer than United's 44 goals in 38 Premier League games last season as the English giants endured their worst campaign for 51 years, finishing 15th in the table. Sesko, who has scored 16 goals in 41 international appearances, is United's third major attacking signing following the recruitment of Matheus Cunha for £62.5m from Wolves and Bryan Mbeumo, who joined from Brentford for £65m with £6m in add-ons. Also read | ISL clubs issue ultimatum to AIFF, ask to move to Supreme Court amid league's uncertain future "Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Benjamin Sesko has joined the club, subject to registration," read a club statement. The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3million, with the remainder in add-ons, according to reports. "The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future," said Sesko. “When we discussed the project, it was clear that everything is in place for this team to continue to grow and compete for the biggest trophies again soon." Sesko had also been linked with Newcastle, but once again Eddie Howe's League Cup winners failed to land their target despite being able to offer European football this season, unlike Manchester United. Howe had seen Sesko as a ready-made replacement for unhappy Swedish striker Alexander Isak, who has been a target for champions Liverpool. ‘Exceptional young talents’ Sesko, though, said he felt a vibrancy at United as they seek to rebound from a desperately disappointing 2024-2025 campaign under 40-year-old Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim. "From the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created," he said. "It is clearly the perfect place to reach my maximum level and fulfil all of my ambitions. "I cannot wait to start learning from Ruben and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together." Sesko had also previously been linked with Arsenal after impressing during his two-year spell in Germany, where he scored 39 times in 87 appearances for Leipzig, including 21 goals last season. Standing 1.95 metres (6ft 4ins) tall, Sesko's towering physique, electric pace and eye for goal have earned comparisons with Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Like Haaland, he also made his name at RB Salzburg before moving to Germany in 2023. United are banking on Sesko realising his abundant potential to fire them back into contention at the top of the Premier League table. Between them, Sesko, Cunha and Mbeumo combined for 58 goals last season. The massive outlay on their arrivals needs to bear fruit quickly with United under pressure to meet financial sustainability rules, especially without the revenue of European football this season. Sesko's arrival is likely to presage the departure of Rasmus Hojlund, whose plight might provide a salutary tale for the Slovenian. The 23-year-old Danish forward arrived with similarly high hopes but has failed to deliver and is reportedly subject to interest from Serie A side AC Milan. Sesko though has convinced United's director of football Jason Wilcox that he has the attributes to help propel United back into title contention. "Benjamin possesses a rare combination of electrifying pace and the ability to physically dominate defenders, making him one of the most exceptional young talents in world football," said Wilcox. "We have followed Benjamin's career closely; all of our data analysis and research concluded that he has the required qualities and personality to thrive at Manchester United." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3million, with the remainder in add-ons, according to reports.

Transfer Window: Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko completes Manchester United move

The future of the Indian Super League (ISL) remains uncertain as the latest twist in the saga came on Friday (August 8) after 11 clubs have written to the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF). The latest development is that the 11 clubs have asked AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey to take the matter to the Honourable Supreme Court of India. As things stand, the ISL season won’t resume after the expiry of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between FSDL and the AIFF — signed in 2010 — which is set to expire in December 2025.&nbsp;<h2>ISL clubs want Supreme Court intervention</h2>“We respectfully urge the AIFF, in its capacity as the statutory regulator of football in India and the principal party to the proceedings, to urgently bring the current situation to the attention of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India,” a joint letter from 11 clubs read.&nbsp;Warning of wider consequences, the clubs noted: “This legal uncertainty and administrative vacuum are now threatening to cause irreversible damage to the Indian football ecosystem.” They are willing to back the AIFF in court but insist they will move independently if needed.&nbsp;As revealed earlier, the FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;To find a way out, FSDL has reportedly suggested a new structure: a holding company to run the ISL. Under this model, the clubs would hold a 60% stake, FSDL would retain 26%, and the remaining 14% would go to AIFF.&nbsp;If the issue is not resolved, the future of Indian football will be in limbo as India also struggle to secure qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup.&nbsp;To resolve the issue, a high-stakes meeting has been called by the AIFF, as they will likely discuss the future of Indian football with FSDL.

The latest development is that the 11 clubs have asked AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey to take the matter to the Honourable Supreme Court of India. The ISL season won’t resume after the expiry of the MRA between FSDL and the AIFF — signed in 2010 — which is set to expire in December 2025. 

The future of the Indian Super League (ISL) remains uncertain as the latest twist in the saga came on Friday (August 8) after 11 clubs have written to the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF). The latest development is that the 11 clubs have asked AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey to take the matter to the Honourable Supreme Court of India. As things stand, the ISL season won’t resume after the expiry of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between FSDL and the AIFF — signed in 2010 — which is set to expire in December 2025. ISL clubs want Supreme Court intervention “We respectfully urge the AIFF, in its capacity as the statutory regulator of football in India and the principal party to the proceedings, to urgently bring the current situation to the attention of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India,” a joint letter from 11 clubs read. Warning of wider consequences, the clubs noted: “This legal uncertainty and administrative vacuum are now threatening to cause irreversible damage to the Indian football ecosystem.” They are willing to back the AIFF in court but insist they will move independently if needed. As revealed earlier, the FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) To find a way out, FSDL has reportedly suggested a new structure: a holding company to run the ISL. Under this model, the clubs would hold a 60% stake, FSDL would retain 26%, and the remaining 14% would go to AIFF. If the issue is not resolved, the future of Indian football will be in limbo as India also struggle to secure qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup. To resolve the issue, a high-stakes meeting has been called by the AIFF, as they will likely discuss the future of Indian football with FSDL.

The latest development is that the 11 clubs have asked AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey to take the matter to the Honourable Supreme Court of India. The ISL season won’t resume after the expiry of the MRA between FSDL and the AIFF — signed in 2010 — which is set to expire in December 2025.&nbsp;

ISL clubs issue ultimatum to AIFF, ask to move to Supreme Court amid league's uncertain future

Barcelona on Friday reinstated goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving a dispute over the German's fitness. The club had started disciplinary action on Tuesday and stripped Ter Stegen of the club captaincy on Thursday over a row concerning his fitness after he underwent back surgery at the end of July.&nbsp;Local media reported that the 33-year-old had refused to cooperate and release his medical details so the club tried to have him classified by La Liga as a long-term injury, which would allow Barcelona to deduct part of his pay from their official wage bill.&nbsp;But in a late night statement Barcelona reported the player had signed the necessary paperwork.&nbsp;"The disciplinary file is considered closed and the player regains the first team captaincy with immediate effect" Barca added.&nbsp;Earlier Friday Ter Stegen had taken to social media to defend himself.&nbsp;"In recent weeks, many things have been said about me - some of them entirely unfounded," he wrote on Instagram. "Therefore, I feel it is necessary to express my version of events respectfully, yet clearly."&nbsp;"I am fully willing to collaborate with the club's management to resolve this matter and to provide the requested authorisation," Ter Stegen wrote.&nbsp;With the new Liga season approaching, Barcelona are again struggling to satisfy Spanish financial fair play rules. If they cannot, they may not be able to register new players.Ter Stegen said if the club was in a financial bind, it should not blame his back problems."I would also like to clarify that all of the club's signings and contract renewals were completed prior to my surgery," he wrote.&nbsp;"The decision to undergo surgery was fully approved by the club, and always with the intention of prioritising my health and long-term sporting career which of course are fully aligned with those of FCB to have myself available on the pitch as soon as possible to keep winning trophies."&nbsp;He added that his new surgery should not interfere with the "registration of other colleagues whom I greatly respect and look forward to share locker room with for many seasons".&nbsp;"My commitment to these colors remains absolute."&nbsp;Ter Stegen's place is under threat from one of the summer signings, 24-year-old Joan Garcia, and 35-year-old Wojciech Szczesny, the Polish veteran who has been rewarded with a contract extension for taking over during last season's Liga title-winning campaign.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Barcelona started disciplinary action on Tuesday and stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the club captaincy on Thursday over a row concerning his fitness after he underwent back surgery at the end of July. 

Barcelona on Friday reinstated goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving a dispute over the German's fitness. The club had started disciplinary action on Tuesday and stripped Ter Stegen of the club captaincy on Thursday over a row concerning his fitness after he underwent back surgery at the end of July. Local media reported that the 33-year-old had refused to cooperate and release his medical details so the club tried to have him classified by La Liga as a long-term injury, which would allow Barcelona to deduct part of his pay from their official wage bill. But in a late night statement Barcelona reported the player had signed the necessary paperwork. "The disciplinary file is considered closed and the player regains the first team captaincy with immediate effect" Barca added. Earlier Friday Ter Stegen had taken to social media to defend himself. "In recent weeks, many things have been said about me - some of them entirely unfounded," he wrote on Instagram. "Therefore, I feel it is necessary to express my version of events respectfully, yet clearly." "I am fully willing to collaborate with the club's management to resolve this matter and to provide the requested authorisation," Ter Stegen wrote. With the new Liga season approaching, Barcelona are again struggling to satisfy Spanish financial fair play rules. If they cannot, they may not be able to register new players. Ter Stegen said if the club was in a financial bind, it should not blame his back problems. "I would also like to clarify that all of the club's signings and contract renewals were completed prior to my surgery," he wrote. "The decision to undergo surgery was fully approved by the club, and always with the intention of prioritising my health and long-term sporting career which of course are fully aligned with those of FCB to have myself available on the pitch as soon as possible to keep winning trophies." He added that his new surgery should not interfere with the "registration of other colleagues whom I greatly respect and look forward to share locker room with for many seasons". "My commitment to these colors remains absolute." Ter Stegen's place is under threat from one of the summer signings, 24-year-old Joan Garcia, and 35-year-old Wojciech Szczesny, the Polish veteran who has been rewarded with a contract extension for taking over during last season's Liga title-winning campaign. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Barcelona started disciplinary action on Tuesday and stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the club captaincy on Thursday over a row concerning his fitness after he underwent back surgery at the end of July.&nbsp;

Barcelona reinstate Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving dispute

Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak as the Premier League champions consider adding to their formidable firepower, with Darwin Nunez set to leave for Saudi Arabia. After a quiet first year in the transfer market under Slot, the Reds have spent almost £300 million ($402 million) on forwards Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike as well as full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.&nbsp;Nunez is one of a number of significant exits that will help recoup much of that outlay as the Uruguayan closes in on a £46 million move to Al Hilal.&nbsp;Liverpool reportedly had a £110 million bid for Isak turned down by Newcastle, who are seeking a British transfer record fee.&nbsp;The Swedish striker has not been part of the Magpies' pre-season preparations and has been told to train on his own by Newcastle.&nbsp;"You never talk about players that are not yours," Slot said at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's Community Shield against Crystal Palace at Wembley, the traditional curtain-raiser for the season. "I think we have a lot of attacking power in our team. When I think about Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike, Mo Salah, Jeremie Frimpong, who can play as a right-winger, Florian Wirtz, who can play as a left-winger, -- I already feel I have a lot of attacking options in my current squad.&nbsp;"But, as always, as a club, we are always looking at the chances in the market."&nbsp;Liverpool celebrated a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title but were devastated last month by the death of forward Diogo Jota.&nbsp;The Portuguese international was killed in a car accident alongside his brother in northern Spain as he began to make his way back to England for pre-season.&nbsp;A series of tributes have been paid to Jota at every Liverpool game since, and will continue throughout the season.&nbsp;A "Forever 20" emblem, referencing Jota's now-retired shirt number, will be printed on Liverpool's shirts this season, while a permanent memorial will be installed at Anfield.&nbsp;"First of all, tragedy impacted us, but it impacted far more his wife, children and parents," said Slot. "But it impacted us as well, definitely. The tributes that have been done since were all very emotional and impressive, every time we were somewhere.&nbsp;“It started off in Preston and in Asia as well. It's been emotional, but impressive as well.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

After a quiet first year in the transfer market under Slot, the Reds have spent almost £300 million ($402 million) on forwards Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike as well as full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak as the Premier League champions consider adding to their formidable firepower, with Darwin Nunez set to leave for Saudi Arabia. After a quiet first year in the transfer market under Slot, the Reds have spent almost £300 million ($402 million) on forwards Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike as well as full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong. Nunez is one of a number of significant exits that will help recoup much of that outlay as the Uruguayan closes in on a £46 million move to Al Hilal. Liverpool reportedly had a £110 million bid for Isak turned down by Newcastle, who are seeking a British transfer record fee. The Swedish striker has not been part of the Magpies' pre-season preparations and has been told to train on his own by Newcastle. "You never talk about players that are not yours," Slot said at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's Community Shield against Crystal Palace at Wembley, the traditional curtain-raiser for the season. "I think we have a lot of attacking power in our team. When I think about Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike, Mo Salah, Jeremie Frimpong, who can play as a right-winger, Florian Wirtz, who can play as a left-winger, -- I already feel I have a lot of attacking options in my current squad. "But, as always, as a club, we are always looking at the chances in the market." Liverpool celebrated a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title but were devastated last month by the death of forward Diogo Jota. The Portuguese international was killed in a car accident alongside his brother in northern Spain as he began to make his way back to England for pre-season. A series of tributes have been paid to Jota at every Liverpool game since, and will continue throughout the season. A "Forever 20" emblem, referencing Jota's now-retired shirt number, will be printed on Liverpool's shirts this season, while a permanent memorial will be installed at Anfield. "First of all, tragedy impacted us, but it impacted far more his wife, children and parents," said Slot. "But it impacted us as well, definitely. The tributes that have been done since were all very emotional and impressive, every time we were somewhere. “It started off in Preston and in Asia as well. It's been emotional, but impressive as well.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

After a quiet first year in the transfer market under Slot, the Reds have spent almost £300 million ($402 million) on forwards Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike as well as full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.

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