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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
Kevin Kelsy, the Rangers transfer target, has overcome extraordinary challenges on his path to professional football, including hiding in a truck and playing in a war zone.
31 August 2026
Nick Woltemade is nearing a loan move from Newcastle United to Juventus following a challenging season, while Everton intensify their efforts to sign Folarin Balogun before the transfer deadline.
31 August 2026
Millions of football shirts are discarded each season with little thought to their environmental impact. A recent experiment highlights the durability and waste problem posed by modern football jerseys, urging clubs and fans to rethink recycling practices.
31 August 2026
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea’s Estêvão as they seek to bolster their attacking options before the transfer window closes.
31 August 2026
Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney will go head-to-head for the first time since the World Cup as Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli meet in a key Saudi Pro League clash, with England coach Thomas Tuchel watching closely.
31 August 2026
As the English transfer window approaches its deadline, several high-profile moves are expected to shape the Premier League landscape. BBC Sport highlights the standout transfers to keep an eye on before Tuesday's 23:00 BST cutoff.
31 August 2026
Ollie Watkins has departed Aston Villa after six years to join Saudi club Al-Hilal in a £51 million deal, signing a three-year contract following a prolific period as Villa’s top Premier League scorer.
31 August 2026
Unai Emery has emphasized that Aston Villa and Chelsea maintain a fierce rivalry despite recent high-profile player transfers between the clubs, including Emiliano Martínez and Nicolas Jackson.
31 August 2026
London City Lionesses strengthen their squad with Ballon d’Or winner Putellas, targeting a top-four finish in the 2026-27 Women’s Super League season after finishing sixth last year.
31 August 2026
Leeds United fought back to earn a 1-1 draw with Brentford at Elland Road, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring late to cancel out Mathias Schade’s first-half goal, keeping both teams unbeaten early in the 2026-27 Premier League season.
31 August 2026