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Gullit recently pointed out that the arrivals of Henderson and Welbeck have injected much-needed experience and leadership into Chelsea, addressing a long-standing weakness in the young squad. He emphasized that their guidance on the training ground cannot be overlooked, criticizing the hierarchy for initially lacking footballing backgrounds, with American management failing to adapt to the Premier League and over-relying on young stars, leading to a loss of control on the pitch. Now, the appointment of a professional coach and the introduction of veterans...

In the French Super Cup final, Paris lost 0-1 to Lens. After the match, defender Ashraf expressed frustration, stating that the team gave their all but failed, citing the unfair venue and lack of fan support as key factors. He stressed that the opponent tried to cause chaos, some players were underprepared, and that the team's training is the game itself. The immediate focus is on recovery and regaining form.

Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield. Alan Pardew praised Arsenal's £75m signing of Guimaraes and their squad continuity, saying they look superior to Premier League rivals. He noted managerial changes benefit Arteta, and while defending the title is tough, Arsenal are progressing. Pardew expects more star signings and said the Gunners showed far greater commitment than a lacklustre City.

Real Madrid defeated Schalke 04 3-0 in a preseason friendly. Mourinho said the team showed its best form after the return of key players. Mbappe scored in the 12th minute, had a dispute with Katic but reconciled. Konate's debut was praised for physicality. Cucurella and Diomande entered in the second half; Cucurella was booed for his handball at Euro 2024. Vinicius was also booed and responded with a flying kiss. Goalkeeper Ilya Voloshin made his debut. Schalke fans still respect Raul, with his jerseys around the stadium.

Lens defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the French Super Cup final. Florian Thauvin, named man of the match, called it a perfect night, especially with Zinedine Zidane in attendance. Thauvin highlighted the strong start and the trust from the coach despite playing with 10 men.

LeBron James' YouTube channel gained 405,000 subscribers in its first day, surpassing 26 NBA team official channels. Only the Lakers, Warriors, Magic, and Bucks have more subscribers. James has only 4 videos, while the Lakers have 5,300 videos for 4.52 million subscribers and the Warriors have 8,400 for 2.32 million.

Magic Johnson posted a photo on social media on August 17, thanking his wife for arranging his birthday dinner and expressing his love. He just celebrated his 67th birthday. Career: 12-time All-Star, 5-time NBA champion, 3-time regular season MVP, 3-time Finals MVP. Lakers career averages: 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 1.9 steals per game.

US media outlet BGN Hoops predicts Victor Wembanyama will be remembered as the NBA's greatest defensive player of all time, citing his league-leading block totals over his first three seasons, two All-Defensive First Team selections, and one Defensive Player of the Year award.

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala collapsed during a friendly against RB Leipzig but recovered quickly. The 23-year-old, who had scored the decisive goal, experienced dizziness, circulation issues, and a high fever in temperatures above 30°C. He is expected to return to training within days.

Manchester United are expected to sign a left-back and a midfielder before the September 1 deadline, with left-back the priority to provide competition for Luke Shaw. The No.6 role has already been filled by Andre Santos, while Mainoo and Rashford must prove themselves.

PSV have agreed to sell J. Veerman to Borussia Dortmund for €22m after the Bundesliga club triggered his release clause. The player will undergo a medical on Monday, with Veerman calling it a long-awaited opportunity.

Per Sky Germany, Hamburg have agreed a deal with Leeds United for Belgian centre-back Sebastian Bornauw. He will join on loan with an option-to-buy clause worth an estimated €4-5 million, with a medical scheduled imminently. Hamburg intend to make Bornauw their defensive linchpin and the new leader of the backline.

According to L'Equipe, Nice are about to sign 37-year-old free agent midfielder Witsel as an emergency move after Abegel suffered a cruciate ligament rupture. The Belgian international, formerly of Girona, has 140 caps and 12 goals for his country and will sign a "1+1" contract upon arrival.

Aston Villa are closing in on a €35m deal for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after agreeing personal terms, following PSG's failed pursuit. Juventus are still tracking Villa's Emiliano Martinez, with a move hinging on his finger injury recovery and fee demands.

Manchester United lost 2-4 to AC Milan in a preseason friendly, with Marcus Rashford making his first appearance since December 2024. Harry Maguire wants Rashford to stay, calling him a threat to opposition defenses. Maguire labeled the performance United's worst of preseason ahead of their Premier League opener at Hull City.

Liverpool manager Iraola says the team are heading in the right direction as they prepare for the new season. With two friendly matches against Como and Araujo arriving on loan from Barcelona, he wants greater intensity and consistency ahead of the Premier League opener at Newcastle.

AS reports that Felix is shining in the Saudi league after helping Al-Nassr win the title with 20 goals and 13 assists, while the 41-year-old Ronaldo can no longer be the standout player. With Ronaldo fading, Felix is poised to succeed him at both club and national team levels.

According to Leicester Mercury reporter Josh Holland, Leicester City centre-back Wout Faes has attracted interest from four European clubs, with teams from Turkey, Germany, and Italy monitoring him. Leicester City have rejected the first bid, but the player is expected to leave within the final two weeks of the transfer window. Faes spent last season on loan at Monaco and returned this summer, with his future now in focus. In the League One opener, Leicester City drew 1-1 with Notts County, and Faes was not included in the squad.

German goalkeeper Atubolu, under contract with Freiburg until 2027, has refused an extension and wants to leave. The club have set a €15-20m asking price, while Marseille's opening bid was rejected. Bournemouth, Napoli, and Juventus remain interested, and Atubolu has returned to team training as the transfer decision grows more urgent.

Real Madrid's injury woes deepen as Rodrygo is ruled out for 10-12 months after tearing his cruciate ligament and meniscus, while Militao faces 4-5 months on the sidelines due to a biceps femoris strain.