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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
Manchester City have secured the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £85 million. The 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder, known for his intelligence and rapid learning, faces the challenge of replacing one of the world's best central midfielders at one of football’s biggest clubs.
26 August 2026
BBC Sport invites football fans to test their knowledge with daily quizzes including Who Am I?, Five in Five, and Brainteaser challenges.
26 August 2026
Manchester City have secured the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a reported €95m plus €5m, while Omar Marmoush moves to Tottenham on loan with an obligation to buy and Nico González joins Newcastle for £52m.
26 August 2026
Bristol City Women are embarking on a bold new chapter as an independent club, with CEO Hannah Buckley leading efforts to secure promotion to the Women’s Super League and establish sustainability beyond their former men's team affiliation.
26 August 2026
Liam Delap is poised to break Nottingham Forest’s transfer record with a £50 million move from Chelsea, despite a challenging 2025-26 season marked by injuries and limited goals.
26 August 2026
Martin O’Neill has described Celtic’s shocking Champions League qualifying exit against Lask, after surrendering a 4-0 aggregate lead, as one of the most painful moments of his managerial career.
26 August 2026
Dom Ballard’s remarkable backheel volley for Bristol City against Birmingham City in the early stages of the 2026-27 Championship season has sparked debate about the earliest goal to win goal of the season honours.
26 August 2026
Olivia Smith has made history as the first woman footballer to reach a £1 million transfer fee, showcasing her journey from early dedication to professional success.
26 August 2026
Celtic’s Champions League hopes were dashed as they blew a 4-0 aggregate lead, losing 5-1 to Lask in Austria and missing out on the group stage for the second consecutive year.
26 August 2026
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City's Khadija Shaw have been named PFA Players of the Year for their exceptional performances in the 2025-26 season.
26 August 2026