Marc Defaou -Sport Observer

Manchester United near Carlos Baleba agreement with Brighton

Manchester United are moving closer to completing the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with talks between the two clubs approaching a full agreement. United already have a five year contract prepared...

19.08.2026

Musiala suffers another collapse as neurological condition is identified

Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed that he is being treated for a neurological condition after collapsing during a preseason match against Heidenheim, only three days after a similar...

19.08.2026

Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United made a mistake by missing out on Mateus Fernandes

Jamie Carragher has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sign Youri Tielemans and believes Michael Carrick’s side should instead have pursued Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. United completed a £35m move for Tielemans from...

17.08.2026

Arsenal start the new season with Community Shield triumph over Manchester City

Arsenal began the 2026/27 campaign by adding another trophy to the collection, defeating Manchester City in the Community Shield at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Gunners made an immediate impact and opened...

17.08.2026

New Zealand withdraws Infantino backing despite OFC position

New Zealand Football has separated itself from the wider Oceania position by confirming it will not support Gianni Infantino in his bid for another term as Fifa president. Infantino has already lost...

14.08.2026

Carrick says Manchester United will avoid £100m deal as Rashford returns

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has ruled out the prospect of the club spending £100m on a single player this summer, pointing to the financial limits currently shaping their transfer strategy. He...

14.08.2026

Why the Super Cup matters to Unai Emery and Aston Villa

Unai Emery has built an exceptional record in the Europa League, but one European trophy is still missing from his collection. The Aston Villa manager lifted his fifth Europa League title in...

12.08.2026

Glave leads British one-two in European 100m final

Great Britain claimed gold and silver in the men’s 100m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with Romell Glave taking the title ahead of teammate Jeremiah Azu. Glave powers to...

12.08.2026