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Paul Scholes tears into Man Utd for 'criminal offence' in transfer market as 'best in the world' signing passes Ruben Amorim by

Paul Scholes has torn into Manchester United for a "criminal offence" in the summer transfer window, with Ruben Amorim missing out on a "best in the world" signing. The Red Devils spent a whopping £205 million ($280m) on the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens, but have still made a poor start to the new season.

'I want an opportunity like Xabi Alonso had!' – Real Madrid legend eyeing 'a big name' as he plots coaching return five years after he was sacked from second-tier club

Legendary former Real Madrid midfielder Guti dreams of a return to football management five years after he last had a managerial role. After retiring from football, Guti worked in Real Madrid's academy and then was an assistant coach at Besiktas, before coaching Almeria in the second division. The iconic midfielder is hopeful of earning an opportunity like his former team-mate and current Madrid boss Xabi Alonso did.

'Top players' won't be able to play! Mats Hummels joins Kylian Mbappe and Pep Guardiola as ex-Bayern & Dortmund defender warns stars being 'worn down' by intense football calendar

Ex-Germany defender Mats Hummels has sounded the alarm over football’s relentless calendar, warning that elite players risk being “worn down” by the strain. The ex-Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich star believes the workload has hit its “maximum,” raising concerns that big names could soon miss key matches due to fatigue and injuries.

Facundo Buonanotte added to Chelsea's Champions League squad after devastating injury blow for fellow summer signing

Facundo Buonanotte has been added to Chelsea’s Champions League squad following an injury blow to another of the Blues’ summer signings. Highly-rated midfielder Dario Essugo has been forced to undergo surgery on a thigh problem. That has left the door open for Buonanotte to be drafted into Enzo Maresca’s plans ahead of a return to elite European competition.

Harry Kane dismisses claims Bundesliga title race will be 'boring' with Bayern Munich striker expecting three clubs to 'challenge' Vincent Kompany's side in 2025-26

Harry Kane has dismissed claims that the 2025-26 campaign will result in a “boring” procession from Bayern Munich towards the Bundesliga title. The reigning German champions have started the new season in spectacular style, picking up a maximum haul of nine points from three games - with Vincent Kompany’s side scoring 14 goals while conceding just two.

‘It's good that you're leaving' – Neymar given shocking farewell from Luis Enrique as PSG director reveals coach's conversation with Brazil star ahead of Saudi Pro League move

Paris Saint-Germain director Luis Campos has revealed that Neymar was given a shock farewell back in the summer of 2023 by the head coach Luis Enrique. The Parisians were set to embark on a new project under the Spaniard, which would focus on utilising youth prospects rather spend lumpsums on star players.

'Really impressive' – Arsenal announce signing of ex-Rangers winger who has already blown away academy boss Per Mertesacker

Arsenal have announced that former Rangers winger Archie Stevens is now a Gunners player, with the promising forward signing a professional contract with the Premier League giants. The talented teenager saw his time in Scotland brought to a close when walking away from Ibrox upon the expiration of his deal in Glasgow over the summer - making him a free agent.

AC Milan & Inter reach historic deal to buy San Siro but Serie A giants given warning for new stadium ahead of European Championships

The mayor of Milan, Beppe Sala, has announced that an agreement has been reached with Inter and AC Milan for the sale of San Siro. However, the mayor has warned the two Milan-based outfits that the new stadium "must be ready by 2031 for the European Championship." Per reports earlier this year, the new stadium will be constructed adjacent to San Siro and will require over €1 billion.

Alvaro Morata fumes at VAR over late Como red card as ex-Real Madrid defender Jacobo Ramon's sending off forces Serie A side to settle for a draw

Alvaro Morata has slammed the match officials for the Como vs Genoa game for not having a look at VAR before sending off former Real Madrid defender Jacobo Ramon. The marching orders for the Spaniard played a crucial role in the outcome of the fixture, as Como shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Patrick Vieira's team on Monday.