The 2025-26 edition of the UEFA Champions League will see PSG, the reigning champions, face tough opponents in the group stage including Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. This comes after UEFA introduced a new format for the competition last season, in which each team plays eight games against different opponents. The top eight teams advance to the knockout stage, while the bottom 12 are eliminated. Specific fixture dates are expected to be announced by UEFA by Friday.
Speculations about Andre Onana's exit from Manchester United have resurfaced, with reports linking the Cameroon international with a loan move to West Ham. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, there are currently no talks between the two clubs. With Ruben Amorim favoring Altay Bayindir as the No.1 keeper and with United pursuing a deal for Senne Lammens, Onana's future at the club remains uncertain. Stay updated on the latest developments with The Sporting News on WhatsApp.
After a surprise promotion to the third tier of German football last season, Wehen Wiesbaden face the ultimate challenge as they prepare to welcome reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich to their stadium in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. Despite their disadvantage, Wehen Wiesbaden will hope to capitalize on any complacency from Bayern Munich, who come into the game with high confidence following their 6-0 victory over RB Leipzig in their league opener. With some key players missing from both sides, it remains to be seen if Wehen Wiesbaden can pull off a monumental upset against the mighty Bayern Munich.
Chelsea is in talks with Manchester United over the signing of winger Alejandro Garnacho, with a deal expected to be reached before the upcoming Deadline Day. Despite United valuing Garnacho at £50m, negotiations are progressing and Garnacho has reportedly turned down offers from other clubs in favor of a move to Chelsea. The 21-year-old has been left out of United's pre-season squad and manager Ruben Amorim has acknowledged the player's talent but noted that things have not worked out for him at the club.
Neeraj Chopra gave it his all but faced a hard day at the Diamond League Final. Despite throwing three "no-mark" attempts in the middle, he managed to secure second spot ahead of Keshorn Walcott with a final throw of 85.01m. Germany's Julian Weber dominated the field with two 90m throws and is now heading into the World Athletics Championships as the clear favorite. However, Neeraj remains a strong contender with his injury-free status and three weeks to perfect his timing.
ESPN has reported that Barcelona has set their sights on Monaco's right-back Vanderson for this transfer window. The Brazilian defender had a successful season with Monaco, scoring two goals and providing five assists in 41 matches. Barcelona sees Vanderson as a valuable addition to their squad and are eager to secure his services this summer.
India's Neeraj Chopra settles for silver at the Diamond League Final 2025 with a best attempt of 85.01m. Julian Weber of Germany secures the title with a career-best throw of 91.51m, while Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago takes bronze with an 84.95m throw. Despite not being at his best technically, Chopra extends his streak of top-two finishes to 26 consecutive competitions.
Chelsea are on the verge of signing Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, as a compromise over his valuation is expected to be reached. The winger has turned down offers from other clubs to join Chelsea, as it is his preferred destination. Formerly valued at £50m by United, Garnacho has been told he can leave after not featuring in their pre-season plans and will now join Chelsea for a transfer fee.
Julian Weber from Germany dominated the Diamond League Final in Zurich, Switzerland with two impressive throws over 90m, one of which was 91.06m. Although Neeraj Chopra still managed to secure second place with a final throw of 85.01m, it wasn't enough to beat Weber's record-breaking performance. With the World Athletics Championships coming up in three weeks, all eyes will be on Weber to see if he can maintain his dominance in the Javelin throw.
German athlete Julian Weber stole the show at the Diamond League in Zurich on Thursday, dominating the javelin throw competition with multiple throws exceeding 90m. Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished in second place with a final throw of 85.01m. Despite being a double Olympic medallist, Chopra struggled with three consecutive foul throws, allowing Weber to claim the top spot.
Lennart Karl, a 17-year-old attacking midfielder for Bayern Munich, made his first start for the club in their 3-2 win over Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal. The highly-rated youngster played for 67 minutes before being substituted for Serge Gnabry, making an impressive debut for the German powerhouse. This marks a significant moment for both Karl and Bayern Munich, highlighting their commitment to nurturing young talent.