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✍️ Chelsea's Monaco transfer bid ends in bitter breakdown

Chelsea had a deal in place to sign a replacement for Enzo Fernandez — sold to Manchester City for £125 million — but the move collapsed after the club grew frustrated with Monaco's conduct during negotiations, which Chelsea have described internally as "deeply unprofessional."

The Blues had believed an agreement was close, only for the process to unravel at a late stage, leaving the club without their primary midfield target.

No further details on the specific player or the exact nature of Monaco's conduct are confirmed in the source.

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✍️ Man United make late move for Barcelona's Balde

Manchester United are reportedly making a fresh attempt to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde before tonight's transfer deadline. The 22-year-old has been on United's radar throughout the summer, though Fabrizio Romano had previously indicated a deal was looking unlikely. It remains to be seen whether the Red Devils can get something over the line in time.

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✍️ Liverpool's transfer window enters final stretch

Liverpool have completed the £123m signing of Bradley Barcola, but business at Anfield isn't finished yet with Tuesday's deadline approaching fast.

Cody Gakpo's future is central to the remaining activity — his potential departure could shape what further moves Liverpool make before the window closes. Several deals, both incoming and outgoing, are still in the balance.

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⚽ Chelsea fans chant Xabi Alonso's name after 4-3 Brighton thriller

Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season with a 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge, and the home crowd made their feelings clear — chanting Xabi Alonso's name throughout the match.

The seven-goal thriller was described as a "devastating" attacking display, with Alonso's free-flowing style already winning over supporters in his first season as Chelsea manager.

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⭐ Lionel Messi retires from international football after 21 years

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina's national team, ending a 21-year international career that included World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022 and a runner-up finish at the 2026 tournament, where Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the final.

The 39-year-old revealed he wrote his retirement letter on July 21, two days after the World Cup final, but delayed publishing it following the death of his father, Jorge, at 68. "It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep inside, but I understand that this is the right moment," Messi wrote in a handwritten Instagram post.

Messi leaves as Argentina's all-time top scorer with 125 goals and 58 assists across 207 caps, having also won four senior titles including two Copa América. He will continue playing club football with Inter Miami in MLS. FIFA president Gianni Infantino, former teammate Rodrigo De Paul and Xavi Hernández were among those to pay tribute following the announcement.

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⚽ Maguire handball goal vs Ipswich allowed to stand after VAR review

Harry Maguire's deflected shot gave Manchester United their crucial second goal against Ipswich in the Premier League — but not without controversy. The defender handled the ball in the build-up, prompting a VAR check.

The goal stood. Under Premier League rules, a handball in the build-up does not automatically disallow a goal — officials determined the incident did not meet the threshold required for intervention, and the strike was allowed.

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