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Chelsea vs Fulham: Alonso's Premier League Debut

Chelsea vs Fulham: Alonso's Premier League Debut

Two Spanish coaches face off at Craven Cottage on Monday, August 24, in the opening matchday of the 2026/2027 season.

By EnPelotas Staff
Fluminense advances to quarterfinals on penalties against Rivadavia

Fluminense advances to quarterfinals on penalties against Rivadavia

Canobbio saw red in the 57th minute and the Brazilian side held on with ten men all the way to the decisive shootout.

Champions League

PSG back-to-back European champs with no lone star

After Mbappé's departure, the Spanish coach built a team where the offensive spotlight is shared among several players.

Uruguay Sends Four Players to the Premier League

Uruguay Sends Four Players to the Premier League

Bentancur at Tottenham, Ugarte at Manchester United (injured), Araujo on loan from Barcelona to Liverpool and Álvaro Rodríguez at Bournemouth make up Uruguay's largest contingent i...

Daniel Torres suffers concussion vs. River

Daniel Torres suffers concussion vs. River

The midfielder is recovering well and remains under observation after a collision in the Copa Sudamericana match against River.

Betis and Real Sociedad meet at La Cartuja

Betis and Real Sociedad meet at La Cartuja

The Green and Whites arrive as favorites with three wins in their last five matches, while the Basque side has failed to win in its last five outings.

Arsenal host Coventry in an uncertain clash

Arsenal host Coventry in an uncertain clash

The home side's shaky recent form and Coventry's strong run set up a surprisingly even match despite the gulf between the two clubs.

Marseille and Strasbourg in wide-open Ligue 1 duel

Marseille and Strasbourg in wide-open Ligue 1 duel

The hosts go in as favorites with a 51% probability, but the head-to-head record between the two sides shows total parity, with one win apiece and six draws.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

River vs Vélez: Clausura 2026

The Monumental welcomes the tournament's only unbeaten side in matchday six, with River needing to keep the momentum going after beating Argentinos 2-0.

Liga de Francia

PSG Switches Venues Over Pitch Damage

A summer heat wave left the playing surface in such poor shape that the Parisian club opted to play its opening match at its opponent's stadium instead.

Arsenal Champions Amid Premier League Overhaul

Arsenal Champions Amid Premier League Overhaul

Arsenal broke its curse of three straight runner-up finishes, but the rest of the league's landscape changed completely following Pep Guardiola's departure and Arne Slot's sacking.

River 0-0 Santa Fe: Coudet Hopes to Get Starters Back

River 0-0 Santa Fe: Coudet Hopes to Get Starters Back

The Millonario fielded a makeshift defense in Colombia and is now getting ready to host Santa Fe on Wednesday at the Monumental.

Aldosivi hosts Union Santa Fe

Aldosivi hosts Union Santa Fe

Two inconsistent sides in Argentina's Primera Division meet at the Minella with statistical models giving both an equal shot at victory.

Arsenal look to defend Premier League crown at home vs Coventry

Arsenal look to defend Premier League crown at home vs Coventry

Arteta refuses to coast on past glory, demanding more hunger than last season.

Serie A

Roma vs Fiorentina opens Serie A

The Italian league's opening match takes place Monday, August 24 at the Stadio Olimpico, with kickoff times varying across South America.

Brazil to Host Women's World Cup Final at Maracana

Brazil to Host Women's World Cup Final at Maracana

The Rio de Janeiro stadium will also host the opening match on June 24, becoming only the third venue in history to stage both a men's and women's World Cup final.

Cancelo now a permanent Barcelona player

Cancelo now a permanent Barcelona player

The Portuguese fullback joins Camp Nou on a permanent basis after two previous loan spells in which he helped the club win LaLiga.

Newcastle unveils $260 million training complex plan

Newcastle unveils $260 million training complex plan

The club will purchase Woolsington Hall to build a world-class facility that will include provisions for the women's team and youth academy.

Cuadrado leaves Italy after eleven years and Pisa's relegation

Cuadrado leaves Italy after eleven years and Pisa's relegation

The Colombian won eleven titles in Serie A, most of them with Juventus, where he played 314 matches.

Al Nassr Favored Against Al Riyadh in Bid for Second Straight Win

Al Nassr Favored Against Al Riyadh in Bid for Second Straight Win

The visiting side arrives as league leader with a perfect record, while Al Riyadh looks to bounce back from its only defeat after a rough start.

Barça, Madrid Spend $400M as Mourinho Returns

Barça, Madrid Spend $400M as Mourinho Returns

Rodri joins Barcelona from Manchester City, while Diomande becomes Madrid's record signing at $125 million.

Redondo moves to center back for Elche, faces Barcelona

Redondo moves to center back for Elche, faces Barcelona

The Argentine midfielder has adapted well to the positional switch devised by Martín Anselmi and now aims to shine as the reigning champions visit.

Romero unveiled at Atletico for 40 million euros

Romero unveiled at Atletico for 40 million euros

The Argentine center back arrived from England and made clear his ambition to leave his mark on the red and white club.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Racing vs Boca: clasico with different rhythms on Sunday

La Academia is dragging a four-game winless streak, while the Xeneize arrive riding high after a rout in the Copa Sudamericana.

Ronaldinho Signs with Serie C's Ravenna

Ronaldinho Signs with Serie C's Ravenna

The 46-year-old Brazilian returns to Italy after more than a decade in retirement to play for a third-division club.

Barcelona Seeks Striker to Replace Lewandowski

Barcelona Seeks Striker to Replace Lewandowski

Deco admits that Lewandowski's departure is hard to cover, but is confident the club will find the best solution in the market.

Coventry back in the Premier League after 25 years

Coventry back in the Premier League after 25 years

The Midlands club faces its return to the English top flight against the reigning champions at the Emirates, after a decade marked by liquidation, relegations and the loss of its o...

Mourinho on keeping Vinícius from Arsenal

Mourinho on keeping Vinícius from Arsenal

The coach defended the Brazilian against jeers in rival stadiums and said he would not trade any of his forwards.

Real Madrid: Mourinho Is Back, Diomandé Breaks Spending Record

Real Madrid: Mourinho Is Back, Diomandé Breaks Spending Record

Youth academy sales bankroll a summer of reinforcements up front and at the back, though central midfield remains the unsolved backbone.

Chivu's Inter open as favorites after league and cup double

Chivu's Inter open as favorites after league and cup double

The 45-year-old coach transformed the Italian club not through tactical overhauls but by changing how he relates to his players, a year after the 5-0 rout against Paris Saint-Germa...

    
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