South African football news

New Manchester United manager Eva Olid has urged her players to be "brave" and have an "attacking mindset" this season.

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After a record equalling finish under Martin Ho last season and a summer recruitment strategy that has turned heads can Spurs push into the top four? Guardian writers’ predicted position: 5th (NB: this is not necessarily Suzanne Wracks’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 5th Co…

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Manchester City have completed a squad overhaul including a fully revamped midfield to the tune of a Premier League record £458m, but that eyewatering number does not tell the full story.

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Celtic complete loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo.

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Chelsea make contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, Arsenal eye Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, Everton play down prospect of signing free transfers, plus more.

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Real Sociedad 0-1 Chelsea (agg 2-6) Keira Walsh scores at corner to settle tie Chelsea ensured there will be three Women’s Super League teams in the league phase of the Champions League as Keira Walsh’s second-half strike against Real Sociedad extended their three-goal margin from the first leg of the third-round qu…

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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he is "certainly hopeful" that the Irish Football Association can move forward with plans to have a National Training Centre open by 2028.

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Thiago Scuro suggests Merseyside club responsible Monaco chief executive defends keeping Camara Folarin Balogun pulled out of a £40m move to Everton because of how he was treated over his medical, according to Monaco’s chief executive, Thiago Scuro, who also defended the late decision not to sell Lamine Camara to Ch…

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How Chelsea, Everton and Monaco all missed out after late-night drama on deadline day. Nizaar Kinsella reports.

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BBC Sport takes a look at the players still without a club after the 2026 summer transfer window shut.

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Everton's transfer deadline day debacle over Folarin Balogun leaves owners The Friedkin facing fan mutiny, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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From Enzo Fernandez to Maxence Lacroix, BBC Sport lists the 20 biggest transfers of the summer window.

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Ebbsfleet United will start their season on Saturday after the National League lifts the club's suspension.

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Despite a widespread expectation they would sign a left-back this summer, Manchester United decided against - what does it mean?

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Prospective West Ham United owner Amanda Staveley was at London Stadium to watch the 4-2 win against Wolves on Tuesday.

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It was ultimately a tale of two very different forwards on deadline day as Nick Woltemade left Newcastle United to join Juventus on loan and the club announced the arrival of Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

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Feared in attack but light at the back? Liverpool have spent more than £200m in the transfer window but questions remain over whether the squad has enough depth.

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Paris St-Germain reject several Manchester City offers for their Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini.

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With the new Women's Super League season about to begin, BBC Sport is strengthening its coverage.

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Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a world class striker still?

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As the transfer window closes for the summer, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks if Arsenal's rivals have done enough to challenge the champions?

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