Seven-time French champions Lyon, owned by American businessman John Textor, have been relegated to the second tier of French football due to the club’s financial problems.     Read More  

Newell’s Old Boys’ new stand at their Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium has been named after Lionel Messi, announcing the decision on the day the Inter Miami forward turned 38 years old.     Read More  

Atlético Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Betis to sign USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso, sources have told ESPN.     Read More  

Chelsea are edging closer to a deal with Borussia Dortmund for winger Jamie Gittens after representatives from the two teams held discussions in the United States during the Club World Cup, sources have told ESPN.     Read More  

Barça are still expected to begin next season’s LaLiga with three away games despite marking their return to the Spotify Camp Nou for the Joan Gamper Trophy.     Read More  

Arsenal have reportedly stolen a march on Liverpool by opening talks to sign West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus, as per The Sun. The Reds have been extremely busy early on this summer to bolster the squad. After purchasing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, they have also sealed a deal for Florian Wirtz by spending … Read more

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly showing the ‘strongest interest’ in signing Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, as per transfer journalist Graeme Bailey. The 26-year-old has been in excellent form at Selhurst Park over the last couple of years. In the 2023/24 season, he made 17 goal contributions in 31 appearances in all competitions. The Englishman started … Read more

Chelsea defeated Esperance 3-0 on Tuesday, securing a Round of 16 berth in the Club World Cup, a notable achievement for coach Enzo Maresca given the elimination of other prominent clubs in the group stage.     Read More  

Claudio Echeverri is being assessed by Manchester City’s medical staff, sources have told ESPN, after the injury he picked up against Al Ain left him on crutches and needing a protective boot.     Read More  

Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap and Tyrique George saw Chelsea’s second-string side secure a place in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Esperance de Tunis.     Read More