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La Liga has introduced a smart ball to assist officiating in the new season. The ball features a built-in 15-gram sensor, requires 90 minutes to charge, and has a battery life of 5 hours. It sends 560 signals per second to 12 antennas, and combined with an optical tracking system, it determines the exact moment of offside contact and transmits the data to the VAR room. The new ball is used in five decision-making scenarios: offside disputes, hidden handballs, tackle timing, corner kicks, and double touches on penalty kicks. La Liga is the first to implement it...

Manchester City boss Maresca has shed light on a tactical dilemma involving star striker Erling Haaland, disclosing a strict touchline command ban for the captain while making a wry remark about Haaland's role, suggesting friction between the revamped system and the forward's movement.

30-year-old Manchester City midfielder Rodri has agreed to join Barcelona, with both sides opening negotiations. Manchester City have set a price tag of €70m-€80m. Barcelona's initial offer was €45m plus €5m in add-ons, and they have now increased it to €60m fixed plus add-ons. Rodri's contract runs until June 30, 2027, with only one year remaining. Barcelona believe that after adding another €5m in add-ons, further increases would exceed their limit.

Alvarez has reiterated to Simeone his desire to leave Atletico for Barcelona exclusively, but Simeone insists he is needed and the club is resisting a sale to a direct rival, with Barcelona hoping the player will intensify his push to break the deadlock.

According to the latest statistics provided by OPTA analysts, Michael Carrick has coached 19 Premier League matches to date, posting a 68.4% win rate. Among managers with more than 10 Premier League games, he ranks second, trailing only Pep Guardiola.

AC Milan has no intention of selling goalkeeper Mike Maignan and plans to meet with him next week to reaffirm trust. Despite recent criticism for missing Baresi's funeral and delayed return, Milan has made it clear Maignan is not for sale, with management set to reaffirm his captain and core goalkeeper status.

The 2026/27 season is about to kick off, and Arsenal are preparing for the Community Shield against Manchester City. For Arsenal player Myles Lewis-Skelly, this could be a crucial turning point as he faces a new choice.

The president of the European Professional Football Players' Association on Wednesday issued a statement calling for comprehensive governance reforms at FIFA, citing a trust crisis caused by excessive centralization of power. He stressed that urgent reforms are needed to address the issue and restore trust.

Sorrento and creative brand Ezeta unveil the new season jersey series 'Sorrento. La Terra delle Sirene,' inspired by Homer's Odyssey and Siren mythology. The three jerseys honor Parthenope, Leucosia, and Ligeia, blending coastal culture with football.

Paul Scholes pointed out on "Football Good and Bad" that Youri Tielemans' performances are inconsistent, sometimes scoring 9 out of 10 and other times 2, and believes that at Manchester United he would need to perform well in at least four out of five games. Nicky Butt said Tielemans' transfer fee is not high, and if paired with the right teammates, he could be the best signing of the summer; Aston Villa have low expectations, while Manchester United compete for the title every year, and the pressure could spur him to give his all.

Chelsea have set a £50m asking price for striker Delap as part of a summer squad overhaul. The 23-year-old, who scored just two goals last season, could depart, with Nottingham Forest and Everton interested. The club also plan to sell other forwards and centre-backs.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Liang Min-ge has joined Belgian club Westerlo on a season-long loan without a purchase option.

According to The Athletic, Arsenal has made it clear that the club has not actively pushed Lewis-Skelly into the transfer market, and the player is not part of the summer sale plans. Even with the arrival of established stars like Bruno Guimaraes, it will not affect his competitive confidence. The 19-year-old has already shown the willingness and ability to compete for positions with experienced players, and signed a long-term contract in the summer of 2025.

Sheffield United have signed Kalvin Phillips on a season-long loan from Manchester City.

According to German Sky Sports reporter Philipp Hinze, PSV Eindhoven, as well as clubs from the Premier League, La Liga, and Saudi Arabia are all interested in Geertruida. Leipzig hopes to sell the Dutch defender for around €20 million, preferring a permanent transfer. However, depending on the specific timing and conditions, a loan move is not entirely impossible either.

According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona has made a verbal offer of €60 million plus add-ons for Manchester City's Rodri, while City insists on a €80 million valuation. Barcelona's new offer includes additional performance-based clauses. City believes Rodri is worth €80 million and will only let him go if that threshold is met. Barcelona remains confident about the deal. A middle-ground price could be the breakthrough, and the design of the add-ons will be crucial.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has advised 18-year-old defender Ndukwe to view a loan move as a valuable learning opportunity. The player impressed during pre-season preparations but is not yet eligible to play official matches for Liverpool and is expected to make his first-team debut for the club next year.

Mike Maignan's future at AC Milan is filled with uncertainty. The French goalkeeper is dissatisfied with the club's development direction and is evaluating his options. Despite serving as captain, Saudi club Al-Nassr, after a management reshuffle, is ready to pursue him.

Manchester City boss Maresca wants to reunite with former Chelsea stars Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto, but Chelsea's £120m valuation of Enzo is a major hurdle as the club prefers to retain him, while Neto is being eyed as a potential replacement for Savinho.

The Golden State Warriors are actively seeking to bolster their guard lineup, with Brandon Williams and Darren Terry as primary targets, following earlier interest in Williams and Georges Niang.