PL sets new record for transfer spending

The Premier League set a new record for transfer spending as the window closed with a flurry of deals.

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has revealed he used to play secret "games" while refereeing top-flight matches, including one where he tried to avoid giving a foul for as long as possible.

Ona Batlle opens up about swapping Barcelona for north London, stepping out of her comfort zone and the prospect of replacing Katie McCabe.

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has said that he doesn't like to take to the pitch in training, preferring to oversee his sessions from the sidelines.

Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi are the subject of a disciplinary investigation by UEFA, Fenerbahce have confirmed.

José Mourinho admitted he'll miss watching Lionel Messi after the Argentina star announced his international retirement this week.

Lautaro Martínez has confirmed reports that Barcelona were interested in his services this summer but has indicated that he could end up staying the rest of his career at Inter Milan.

Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as Ghana men's head coach after initially taking the reins for a brief stint ending in a World Cup round of 32 exit.

Ange Postecoglou says that getting the chance to coach Cristiano Ronaldo and be a small part of the story of another one of football's greats played a large role in drawing him to Saudi side Al Nassr.

Luka Modric is not considering retiring at the end of this season and is simply enjoying playing football.

These players have contracts that expired this summer, and there are some big names involved.

Liam Delap's big move to Nottingham Forest came with a fee that didn't make sense given his poor spell at Chelsea. Welcome to the new era of wild transfer spending and accounting.

Ona Batlle opens up about swapping Barcelona for north London, stepping out of her comfort zone and the prospect of replacing Katie McCabe.

Why did Manchester United miss out on signing a left back in the transfer window? Rob Dawson takes a look at the approach Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are taking to signings.

In terms of pure numbers, Liverpool's squad is actually weaker than it was last season, and the failure to sign a central midfielder and right back could hurt them.

We've ranked the 11 moves of this summer transfer window that are likely to fail. Did Man United, Tottenham and Chelsea mess up?

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) will honor Lionel Messi this weekend by pausing all domestic matches in the 10th minute for a minute of applause, following his retirement from the national team.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) will honor Lionel Messi this weekend by pausing all domestic matches in the 10th minute for a minute of applause, following his retirement from the national team.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Wednesday that Jamal Musiala could be available to play soon, but added he wouldn't pressure the Germany star to return to the field until he was ready.

Manchester United completed the signing of Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from the Washington Spirit on Wednesday.

Manchester United striker Chido Obi has joined Dutch side Willem II on a season-long loan deal

Wrexham got their first win of the Championship season in style as Millwall were swept aside 3-0 at the New Den.

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich avoided a major upset in the defence of their DFB-Pokal title after coming from behind to beat second-tier Osnabruck 4-1.

Enzo Fernández said he had always dreamed of playing for "a club as big as Manchester City" in his first interview since completing his big-money transfer from Chelsea.

Chelsea booked their spot in the Champions League league phase after a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in the second leg of their third qualifying round tie.

Barcelona's Dani Olmo says he doesn't understand Atlético Madrid's refusal to negotiate a deal for Julián Álvarez with the Spanish champions.

Folarin Balogun could be forced to consider a move to a Turkey or Saudi Pro League club this week after Monaco said they are still looking to offload the contract of the USMNT forward following the collapse of his $45 million transfer to Everton.

The Premier League set a new record for transfer spending as the window closed with a flurry of deals.

Real Madrid footballer Raúl Asencio has been convicted of a traffic offense for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Ollie Watkins marked his Al Hilal debut with a goal in the 3-0 win over Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.