Manchester City have agreed a £125m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández. The 25-year-old Argentina star wanted to leave Chelsea and will reunite with former coach Enzo Maresca at City. The fee equals the British transfer record.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr7deg1ze03o

They signed him for 120 mil, he won a club World Cup and a conference league, helped get them back into top 4 after they finished 12th and then they sell him for 145 mil. Might end up being a better signing than Caicedo for them.

Genuine question — do people still actually sit down and watch Match of the Day every weekend?

It used to feel like part of the Saturday routine after the football, but with highlights all over YouTube, social media, etc., I wonder if people still bother watching the whole show.

For those who still watch it, is it out of habit or because you actually prefer MOTD’s coverage?

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2094441736076513620

Después de este tiempo que pasó desde la final, pensándolo mucho, quiero comunicarles a todos que me retiro de la Selección…

Fue una decisión que dolió y duele en el alma pero entiendo que es el momento. Les juro que siempre dejé todo, no solo los últimos años que se ganó todo antes también y siempre peleé y me dejé todo por esta camiseta, por darles alegrías y hacer que se sientan orgullosos de ser argentinos a través del fútbol.

Queda poco y se van cerrando etapas y esta es una que me duele mucho. Amo, amé y amaré siempre estar en la Selección. Me vacié, ya no tengo más para dar y aparte vienen chicos muy grandes atrás que merecen estar.

Gracias por todo el cariño de estos 20 años. Voy a extrañar mucho escucharlos desde adentro. Ahora voy a ser uno más de ustedes, alentando y bancando siempre desde afuera (en las buenas y en las malas, mucho más).

Gracias a mi familia por estar siempre, por acompañarme en este viaje tan hermoso pero difícil. Gracias a cada uno de entrenadores, compañeros y dirigentes que me tocó compartir. Me llevo recuerdos y momentos inolvidables vividos.

Me voy con la tranquilidad y el orgullo de haberles regalado, juntos con mis compañeros, momentos soñados. Fue una locura haberlo vivido con ustedes. ¡Los quiero!

Gracias Dios por hacerme argentino.

¡Vamos Argentina!

*Estas palabras las escribí el 21 de julio, dos días después de la final. Hoy después de lo de mi papá, estoy más convencido que antes.

Translation:
After all this time that has passed since the final, and after much thought, I want to announce to everyone that I am retiring from the National Team…

It was a decision that hurt, and still hurts, to my core, but I understand that it's the right time. I swear that I always gave my all, not just in the last few years when we won everything, but before that too. I always fought and gave everything for this jersey, to bring you joy and make you proud to be Argentinian through football.

There's not much time left, and chapters are closing, and this is one that hurts me deeply. I love, loved, and will always love being on the National Team. I've given everything I have; I have nothing more to give, and besides, there are some great young players coming up behind me who deserve to be there.

Thank you for all the love and support over these 20 years. I'm going to miss hearing you all from the inside. Now I'll be just one of you, cheering and supporting you from the sidelines (through thick and thin, even more so).

Thank you to my family for always being there, for accompanying me on this beautiful but difficult journey. Thank you to each and every coach, teammate, and manager I had the privilege of sharing this experience with. I take with me unforgettable memories and moments.

I leave with the peace of mind and pride of having given you, along with my teammates, moments I never dreamed of. It was incredible to have shared it all with you. I love you all!

Thank you, God, for making me Argentinian.

Go Argentina!

*I wrote these words on July 21st, two days after the final. Today, after what happened to my dad, I'm even more convinced than before.

Half of La Liga teams are worth less than €100 million. They don't even make €20 million signings, or sell players for decent amounts of money in today's market. In other leagues with a dominant club, at least mid-table teams make good money from transfers, like in Serie A, the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.

Sabah FK didn't even exist eight years ago. Last season they won their first ever Azerbaijan Premier League title, broke Qarabag's grip on the top, and completed the double with the Cup too. Then fought through a brutal qualifying run just to get here. And the reward is this draw, Barcelona at home, Arsenal away, Dortmund at home, United away, plus Napoli, Villarreal, and Slavia Praha. On paper, it's a gauntlet. I genuinely think they will still pull up to the knockout stages.

The Julian situation is lowkey sad and ngl he can't blame anyone else other than him and his management team imo.
And now he is making Atleti look bad which I don't think/ see as the right thing.
What do you guys think?

Sabah FC are about to experience something that would have sounded completely impossible a few years ago.

The Azerbaijani club were only founded in 2017, and now they’re in the 2026/27 Champions League league phase alongside Europe’s biggest clubs. Their reward? Manchester United away, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Napoli, Arsenal and more. �

UEFA.com +1

Their first match is against Manchester United on September 10, followed by Slavia Praha, Dortmund, Viking, Barcelona, Villarreal, Napoli and Arsenal. �

UEFA.com +1

On paper, this is an absolute nightmare schedule for a club with so little Champions League experience. But honestly, I think this is exactly what these competitions are supposed to be about.

Imagine being a Sabah supporter and suddenly getting to watch your team play at Old Trafford and against Barcelona. Even if they don't make the knockout rounds, this could be a historic chapter for the club.

**Do you think Sabah can realistically pick up enough points to reach the knockout playoffs, or is this draw simply too much for them?

I mean the 100 million dollar transfer fee has been broken multiple times in the last 1 year alone, mostly by players who are slightly above average.

But yet Neymar's transfer fee is still the current record even though its been like so long?

TBD 0 - 1 TBD

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Goals

• 59' B. Saka () — assist R. Calafiori

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He is a direct replacement for savio who was sold to Spurs for £75m . City have paid an initial £32m plus £2.2m in add-ons for the 22-year-old Brazilian, who has signed a five-year contract.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crer89qjgydo

I know we’re not all just fans. Plenty of us play for fun in rec leagues or even just pickup games.

For those of you who play, what kind of player are you? Strengths, weaknesses, any unusual parts of your game you think are worth sharing.

The medical has been booked on Monday to complete his move

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/13579021/gabriel-jesus-barcelona-agree-lb8-6m-deal-in-principle-to-sign-arsenal-and-brazil-forward#:\~:text=Transfer-,Gabriel%20Jesus%3A%20Barcelona%20agree%20%C2%A38.6m%20deal%20in%20principle,sign%20Arsenal%20and%20Brazil%20forward&text=Barcelona%20have%20agreed%20a%20deal,Transfer%20Centre%20LIVE!

Daily Discussion Thread — Monday, 31 August 2026

The daily discussion thread for Champions League, Premier League, Community Shield — talk about anything, with the day's football alongside it.

Today's fixtures

• Aston Villa 0 - 1 Arsenal · FT — Premier League

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I understand people in here take an interest in in Redditch United.

This afternoon they face my team Halesowen Town at the Valley Stadium in a bank holiday derby.

Radio Halesowen Town will be there to provide full match commentary for both sets of supporters. You can tune in from 2.45 on our website.
www.radiohalesowentown.co.uk

Where are the attendance figures for the games, Notts County played Burton yesterday in what could be seen as an East Midlands derby, i cannot find the attendance anywhere?

Without accessing the full fixture list and I could be wrong but over last few years is it always that Madrid plays before Barca matches each time and if that’s the case is there a reason why it’s like this??

Daily Discussion Thread — Sunday, 30 August 2026

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Today's fixtures

• Leeds United 1 - 1 Brentford · FT — Premier League
• Sunderland 1 - 0 Fulham · FT — Premier League
• Chelsea 4 - 3 Brighton & Hove Albion · FT — Premier League
• Manchester United 5 - 2 Ipswich Town · FT — Premier League

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TBD 5 - 2 TBD

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Goals

• 29' L. Davis () — assist A. Issahaku
• 40' B. Fernandes () — assist M. Carneiro Da Cunha
• 56' H. Maguire ()
• 68' B. Fernandes ()
• 82' B. Mbeumo () — assist B. Fernandes
• 90+1' C. Akpom () — assist J. Enciso

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TBD 4 - 3 TBD

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Goals

• 4' R. Lavia ()
• 14' P. Lomba Neto () — assist M. Rogers
• 32' J. Junqueira de Jesus () — assist J. Hato
• 36' M. Junior Yalcouyé ()
• 63' P. Groß ()
• 74' C. Palmer ()
• 90+6' P. Groß ()

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TBD 1 - 1 TBD

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Goals

• 41' K. Schade () — assist K.Lewis-Potter
• 79' D. Calvert-Lewin () — assist L. Nmecha

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TBD 1 - 0 TBD

FT

Goals

• 75' W. Isidor () — assist M. Diarra

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Squad numbers.
It’s easier for commentators to identify the players i suppose.
Do any leagues use position numbers?