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The Athletic (NYT) reports · 2h · A Bola broke it →

Jose Mourinho's 'violent' years of Real Madrid infamy - and an unlikely return as new manager

Jose Mourinho's first spell at Real Madrid was full of controversy and incident

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9 outlets, 6 languages

7 of 9 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 2 repeat it without adding anything.

017 OF 9 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferManagers & the benchPT · IT · ES · TR · EN · FR9 outlets covering

Insider Sport reports · 2d · Der Spiegel — Fußball broke it →

FIFA World Cup sell-off: Trump defends Infantino as UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC attack act of “deception”

Live blog – last updated 18 August 2026. FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew a plan to sell minority stakes in a commercial subsidiary controlling the men’s and women’s World Cups on 1 August 2026, seven days after it emerged.

6 outlets, 4 languages

5 of 6 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

025 OF 6 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyInternationals & tournamentsGianni InfantinoDE · FR · EN · IT6 outlets covering

Inside World Football broke it · 22h

North Macedonia withdraws support for Infantino as FIFA rift with UEFA grows

August 20 - The Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for re-election as FIFA President.

6 outlets, 4 languages

Official. 6 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

03OFFICIALResultGianni InfantinoEN · DE · ES · FR6 outlets covering

The Athletic (NYT) reports · 23h · La Gazzetta dello Sport broke it →

Max Verstappen signs four-year contract extension with Red Bull to 2030

The 28-year-old's previous contract ran to the end of 2028

11 outlets, 7 languages

Official. 11 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

04OFFICIALContractIT · PT · EN · ES · DE · TR · FR11 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 2d

Michael Carrick has been set up to fail by Ineos - but it's not the first time he's been let down by his bosses. This is the proof he's the perfect manager for Man United's threadbare squad

Carrick does not quite have a full-scale rebuild on his hands at United, but he is entitled to feel the sting of indignation about how he is being sent into a second season by his employers.

7 outlets, 3 languages

5 of 7 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 2 repeat it without adding anything.

055 OF 7 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · FR · DE7 outlets covering

The game

24 stories

The Athletic (NYT) broke it · 17h

Xabi Alonso refuses to rule out possibility of Enzo Fernandez leaving Chelsea this summer

Fernandez has attracted interest from Manchester City during this summer transfer window.

6 outlets, 4 languages

5 of 6 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

065 OF 6 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersEN · FR · ES · PT6 outlets covering

Inside World Football reports · 2d · Der Spiegel — Fußball broke it →

Jamal Musiala calms heath fears after second on-pitch collapse

August 19 – Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has sought to calm concerns over his health after collapsing on the pitch for the second time in four days, revealing that he is receiving treatment for a neurological condition. The 23-year-old required medical attention only six minutes after coming off the bench in Bayern’s 4-2 pre-season win at Heidenheim on Tuesday and was helped from the field.

10 outlets, 4 languages

8 of 10 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 2 repeat it without adding anything.

088 OF 10 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferMatches & resultsDE · EN · NL · FR10 outlets covering

Insider Sport broke it · 2d

Q&A: Jason Siegel on Orlando’s winning Olympic Q-Series bid

Orlando will host the final stop on the road to LA28 when the Olympic Qualifier Series arrives in the city. Insider Sport spoke to Jason Siegel , President and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission , about what won Orlando the bid and why hospitality lessons from this summer’s FIFA World Cup will impact how the city welcomes athletes and fans.

4 outlets, 2 languages

4 of 4 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

094 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferInternationals & tournamentsEN · FR4 outlets covering

Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it · 10h

Isi Palazón injury and Batalla leaves on a stretcher

The second matchday of LaLiga EA Sport did not start well for Rayo Vallecano which, as if it weren't enough having to play at Estadio of Butarque against Deportivo of Alavés, lost Isi Palazón in the opening stages of the match.

5 outlets, 3 languages

3 independent of 5 outlets covering.

103 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryLALIGAInjuries & fitnessMatches & resultsES · DE · PTtranslated5 outlets covering

BBC Sport — Football reports · 16h · Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it →

Cancelo makes 'dream' Barca move after Al-Hilal exit

Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo rejoins Barcelona on a permanent deal after his contract with Al-Hilal was mutually terminated.

7 outlets, 4 languages

4 independent of 7 outlets covering.

114 OF 7 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferTransfersMiddle EastES · EN · PT · FR7 outlets covering

El Pais Deportes reports · 43m · zerozero.pt broke it →

Matchday 2 of La Liga: schedules, results and match summaries

Dani Lorenzo, from Málaga CF, and Pablo Barrios, from Atlético de Madrid, in action during the Spanish League match (LaLiga EA Sports) played between Atlético de Madrid and Málaga CF at Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium on 19 of August 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

3 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 3 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

12OFFICIALResultLALIGATransfersPT · EStranslated3 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football reports · 43h · Le Monde — Sport broke it →

Monaco terminate Paul Pogba's contract after ex-Man United star suffered latest injury - only days on from his wife hitting out at claims he should retire

Pogba had been trying to revive his career following an 18-month doping ban but only featured in six games last season while earning £44,000-a-week at the Ligue 1 side.

5 outlets, 4 languages

4 of 5 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

134 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYInjuryInjuries & fitnessFR · PT · IT · EN5 outlets covering

BBC Sport — Football broke it · 3d

Bronze explains out-of-character contract extension

England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea.

3 outlets

2 of 3 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

142 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYContractSponsorship & partnershipsEN3 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football reports · 2d · Palco23 broke it →

Revealed: Jose Mourinho's four Real Madrid 'untouchables' - as Trent Alexander-Arnold faces battle to nail down right back spot

They have bolstered their squad with six signings, including the £120million capture of winger Yan Diomande, who Liverpool had targeted, from RB Leipzig.

4 outlets, 2 languages

4 of 4 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

154 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferES · EN4 outlets covering

The Guardian — Football broke it · 2d

Chelsea’s boardroom rift: if Boehly goes who will Clearlake have left to blame? | Sam Cunningham

Despite another reset with a new manager and fresh strategy, the boardroom drama persists at Stamford Bridge Perhaps, in hindsight, it was always going to end this way. As some of the world’s wealthiest investors scrambled to find funds after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine set a series of dominoes toppling that forced Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea , it threw together some unexpected allies.

2 outlets, 2 languages

2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

162 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferPrivate equity in footballEN · FR2 outlets covering

AS broke it · 4h

Memphis returns and decides

In a tightly contested elimination, Memphis Depay's glove decided it. The Dutchman returned to playing minutes after renewing his contract with Corinthians and assisted in the only goal seen in the 180 minutes that Timao and Rosario Central faced each other, who say goodbye with their heads held high but without taking advantage of the presence of Di María.

6 outlets, 5 languages

Cascade. 6 outlets, 3 independent. Broken by AS; the rest are retyping it.

17ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSContractSouth AmericaES · DE · NL · FR · PTtranslated6 outlets covering

L'Équipe — Football reports · 2h · Het Laatste Nieuws — Voetbal broke it →

Sound system for referees, acceleration of play and expanded VAR field: what changes in refereeing for the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season

Les Lois of the game have evolved and the French Championship must adapt. Referee sound systems, countdown clock and expanded VAR are on the agenda for Ligue 1 refereeing version 2026-2027.

2 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 2 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

18OFFICIALResultRefereeing & VARNL · FRtranslated2 outlets covering

Inside World Football broke it · 1h

Serie A renews with DAZN for UK market

August 21 – Serie A has completed its UK and Ireland broadcast arrangements for 2026/27, renewing with DAZN just days before the season kicks off on August 22. Under the deal, seven of every 10 matchday fixtures will air exclusively on DAZN in the UK, a slight dip from the eight shown last season, DAZN’s first covering Serie A in the market.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Inside World Football has this so far.

19TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGEContractDAZNEN1 outlet covering

TRT Spor — Futbol broke it · 34h

The Okan Buruk'un Erzurumspor match clarifies 11

Galatasaray will be the guest of Trendyol Süper Lig'in in the second week of Erzurumspor Futbol Kulübü'ne. Teknik director Okan Buruk is trying to determine the 11 he will field before the match.

3 outlets

2 of 3 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

202 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYBenchTRtranslated3 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 2d

Premier League new-boys Ipswich are monitoring their players' URINE after training ground undergoes £30m upgrade

Ipswich will look to go as far as regularly monitoring their players' urine in a bid to gain a competitive edge, with the club unveiling some of the key upgrades made on their new £30million training facility.

2 outlets

1 independent of 2 outlets covering.

211 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYTransferStadiums & infrastructureEN2 outlets covering

Daily Mail Football broke it · 23h

American soccer prodigy, 16, appears to get PUNCHED by Lionel Messi's teammate in violent end to MLS game

American soccer starlet Cavan Sullivan appeared to get punched in the face by an Inter Miami player during a controversial end to their MLS game on Wednesday night.

3 outlets, 3 languages

Official. 3 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

22OFFICIALResultUSA & MLSEN · FR · DE3 outlets covering

L'Équipe — Football broke it · 14h

Spectacular signings by London City Lionesses, record transfers in Spain... A look at the main movements in the women's transfer market, with nearly a month left until its close

For over a month now, the transfer market has been in full swing in Europe and women's football has already been marked by several major moves. Overview of the main summer transfers.

1 outlet

Single source. Only L'Équipe — Football has this so far.

231 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVETransferWomen's footballTransfersFRtranslated1 outlet covering

zerozero.pt broke it · 34h

Tiago Gouveia has already passed medical exams with Turkish club, says coach

The immediate future of Tiago Gouveia goes through Turkish football and more specifically through Gençlerbirligi. The Benfica player will be loaned out again, with the destination confirmed by his next coach.

4 outlets, 2 languages

Cascade. 4 outlets, 2 independent. Broken by zerozero.pt; the rest are retyping it.

24ONE SOURCE, MANY OUTLETSTransferTransfersPT · TRtranslated4 outlets covering

SPORT broke it · 26h

The Girona, a favorable visitor for the Córdoba CF: has never won on white and green soil

The Córdoba CF will host the Girona this Friday starting at 21.00 hours at the Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel. The Catalan side will visit Córdoba for the thirteenth time, where they have never managed to win: the record so far is nine victories for the home side and three draws. Additionally, the last six Córdoba CF-Girona FC ended with a home victory.

1 outlet

Official. 1 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

251 OUTLET ONLYResultRefereeing & VAREStranslated1 outlet covering

SPORT broke it · 1h

The evolution of Jannick Buyla, international academy player from Real Zaragoza who has just signed for a third division Portuguese team

It was already news that several academy players from the Real Zaragoza who trained in the team's lower divisions in previous years were training with the Futbolistas Españoles Association (AFE) and looking for new challenges in their sports careers.

1 outlet

Single source. Only SPORT has this so far.

261 OUTLET ONLYTransferYouth & academyEStranslated1 outlet covering

TorrentFreak broke it · 4d

Researchers Hunt Telegram Pirates with AI Tool, Flag Hundreds of Channels

Like many other public communication services, Telegram can be abused to facilitate illegal activities. While much of this occurs beyond the company’s purview, pirates appear to be drawn to the platform, sharing links to pirated movies, TV-shows and other content in dedicated channels. Despite this reputation, the platform’s piracy ecosystem has rarely been mapped in any detail.

1 outlet

Official. 1 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

281 OUTLET ONLYResultAI in footballEN1 outlet covering

Hürriyet — Spor broke it · 6d

A security guard who applied to the obesity center in Kayseri lost 1 kilos in 33 year

After starting desk work in Kayseri, a security guard 120 who reached Bilge Gürbüz kilograms due to inactivity lost 33 kilograms in 1 years through the Kayseri City Hastanesi Obezite Merkezi'ndeki treatment program and dropped to 87 kilograms.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Hürriyet — Spor has this so far.

291 OUTLET ONLYInjurySafety, security & fan conductTRtranslated1 outlet covering

The business

14 stories

Inside World Football broke it · 21h

Infantino chose padel over the U17 WWC 2024 finals in the Dominican Republic; now he is playing politics there at a U14 CFU boys event

August 19 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino, generally missing in action since the explosion of fury caused by the unveiling of his secret plan to sell-off FIFA’s commercial rights to a private equity financed shell company, is set to make an appearance in the Caribbean this weekend – at a regional U14 Boys tournament.

4 outlets, 2 languages

4 of 4 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

304 OF 4 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyInternationals & tournamentsGianni InfantinoEN · FR4 outlets covering

The Guardian — Football broke it · 17h

PSG’s Ligue 1 home opener moved to Rennes after pitch damaged by heat

Sunday’s match against Rennes switched at short notice Parc des Princes surface poses risk to ‘safety of players’ Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 opener against Rennes has been relocated at short notice, because of damage to their pitch by the extreme heat. Sunday’s match will now take place at Rennes’ Roazhon Park, the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionel) competitions committee announced on Wednesday.

6 outlets, 2 languages

4 of 6 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 2 repeat it without adding anything.

314 OF 6 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyTicketing & matchdayEN · FR6 outlets covering

Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it · 16h

This is the Betis squad list for the league debut

Manuel Pellegrini has announced this Thursday a list of 21 players for the clash that Real Betis will play this Friday against Real Sociedad at La Cartuja (21h), a match that kicks off the 2th matchday of LaLiga EA Sports and will be the first one played by both the green-and-whites and the San Sebastian side, who postponed the one from the first matchday.

3 outlets

2 of 3 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

322 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyLALIGAManagers & the benchMatches & resultsEStranslated3 outlets covering

Inside World Football broke it · 1h

Palms Bet end 5-year shirt sponsorship of Levski Sofia

August 21 – Bulgarian champion Levski Sofia and betting company Palms Bet are ending their five-year partnership. The bookmaker has served as the club’s shirt sponsor in a partnership that will officially terminate at the end of August.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Inside World Football has this so far.

33TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGEMoneySponsorship & partnershipsEN1 outlet covering

TVBEurope broke it · 2d

CDN company Redge delivers 6.3 Tbps during World Cup Final

Redge Technologies has delivered its largest streaming project to date, simultaneously delivering traffic across three of its VDP regions for the first time. In what the company said was “record-breaking Content Delivery Network (CDN) performance”, a peak of 6.3 Tbps was reached during the FIFA World Cup Final. In a first for Redge, record-level traffic was sustained across Poland, Israel and France at once.

2 outlets, 2 languages

2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

342 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyClub finance & PSRInternationals & tournamentsEN · ES2 outlets covering

Inside World Football broke it · 58m

Bundesliga wins landmark secondary ticketing market legal battle

August 21 – The Bundesliga has won a long-running legal battle against online ticket exchange Viagogo over unfair commercial practices in Germany’s unauthorised secondary market. The league had its claim upheld in full. After years of litigation through several courts, the Higher Regional Court of Munich found several of Viagogo’s practices misleading and in breach of German competition law.

1 outlet

Single source. Only Inside World Football has this so far.

36TOO FEW SOURCES TO JUDGEGovernanceTicketing & matchdayEN1 outlet covering

Sportico broke it · 18h

Next MLS Commissioner Larry Berg Has 2 Years to Divest LAFC Stake

Larry Berg is just months away from assuming his new role as Major League Soccer’s next commissioner. As he moves into the league’s top job, he’ll be moving out of another position—his stake in LAFC. MLS has given Berg two years to unload all his shares in the club, according to a person familiar with […]

1 outlet

Single source. Only Sportico has this so far.

401 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVEMoneyUSA & MLSEN1 outlet covering

The Equalizer broke it · 31h

Court ruling clears way for Boston Legacy White Stadium renovation

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled on Wednesday that the $325 million project to renovate White Stadium does not violate state law, removing the largest legal barrier faced by the project operated in partnership between the city and Boston Legacy FC.

1 outlet

Single source. Only The Equalizer has this so far.

421 OUTLET ONLYGovernanceLegal & courtsEN1 outlet covering

Also today

16 stories

Marca broke it · 22h

Hazard returns incognito to Stamford Bridge: "Will they recognize me?"

Eden Hazard, former Real Madrid player who played in the Chelsea from 2012 to 2019, returned incognito to Stamford Bride to buy some shirts for his children.

5 outlets, 4 languages

4 of 5 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had. The other 1 repeat it without adding anything.

444 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—ES · NL · FR · ITtranslated5 outlets covering

Het Laatste Nieuws — Voetbal broke it · 25h

No debut at Parc des Princes for Mika Godts: PSG forced to play away due to unplayable pitch

Mika Godts (21) will have to wait a bit longer for his debut at the Parc des Princes. PSG is not allowed to play their opening league match at home due to the poor condition of the pitch, but must move to Rennes. Still quite unworthy of Champions League-winnaar.

5 outlets, 3 languages

3 independent of 5 outlets covering.

453 OF 5 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyNL · IT · FRtranslated5 outlets covering

Sport Industry Group broke it · 19h

DAZN extends Serie A UK rights

DAZN has renewed its Serie A broadcast rights in the UK and Ireland for the 2026/27 season. The agreement ensures that every Serie A match will continue to be available on the platform for viewers in the UK and Ireland throughout the upcoming campaign. During each round of fixtures, seven matches will be available exclusively on DAZN.

3 outlets

3 of 3 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

493 OF 3 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYContractMedia & broadcast rightsDAZNEN3 outlets covering

C21Media broke it · 20h

Dubai OTT platform Begin bags Italian football league rights for Pakistan

Dubai-based OTT platform Begin has acquired the exclusive broadcast and sublicensing rights to the Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana football leagues in Pakistan under a three-year deal.

2 outlets, 2 languages

2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

502 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLY—Streaming & OTTMiddle EastEN · PT2 outlets covering

Sports Video Group broke it · 2d

FIFA Forward Enterprise May Have Been Scrapped, But the Power of Private Equity Remains Strong

After 10 years spent wringing every dollar and cent out of his organisation’s intellectual property, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has destroyed his absolute job security in the space of 10 days. Infantino’s plan to spin off FIFA’s commercial interests into an investable vehicle could go down as one of the biggest sports governance blunders of all time if it leads to his demise as president next March.

2 outlets

1 independent of 2 outlets covering.

511 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYMoneyGianni InfantinoPrivate equity in footballOwnership & M&AEN2 outlets covering

Mundo Deportivo — Fútbol broke it · 54m

Memphis returns in a big way after his strange renewal and ends Di María's dream

Corinthians is in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores after winning by the narrowest of margins against Rosario Central (1-0) in a very evenly matched tie from start to finish. Memphis Depay, who returned after a turbulent renovation, was the protagonist. Di María saw his dream fade away and ended up showing the public the World Cup tattoo he won in Qatar.

2 outlets, 2 languages

2 of 2 reported independently. Each added at least one detail no earlier report had.

522 OF 2 REPORTED INDEPENDENTLYContractSouth AmericaES · PTtranslated2 outlets covering

Marca reports · 14h · A Bola broke it →

Abel Ferreira's reflection on Guardiola's documentary: "World football is not healthy"

The coach of Palmeiras reflected on the mental aspect of football in his latest press conference

3 outlets, 2 languages

Official. 3 outlet(s) reporting a result or a club statement — identical wording here is normal, not laundering. Echo scoring is switched off.

53OFFICIALResultSouth AmericaMedia, content & documentariesInternationals & tournamentsPT · EStranslated3 outlets covering

SPORT broke it · 16h

This is how the ratings of the Deportivo in the EA Sports FC 27 are: Aubameyang and Yeremay lead the return to LaLiga

The Deportivo is back in LaLiga and, for the third consecutive year, EA Sports FC 27 supporters (formerly FIFA) will be able to enjoy the Galician club and all its talents. Video game enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the new release and updates to the football simulator, which yesterday announced the ratings for many of the Primera División Española players.

1 outlet

Single source. Only SPORT has this so far.

581 OUTLET ONLY—LALIGAEsports & gamingEStranslated1 outlet covering

The Guardian — Women's football reports · 23h · The Guardian — Football broke it →

Women’s Super League finances: club-by-club breakdown and verdict

Detailed accounts highlight the growing financial might of the elite, and the challenges the rest of the division face The financial figures for 2024-25, the most recent season available, for the eight Women’s Super League clubs who published detailed accounts illustrate a growing gulf between the rich and the poor. The Guardian breaks down the key numbers.

2 outlets

Single source. Only The Guardian — Football has this so far.

591 OUTLET · EXCLUSIVE—Regulation & competition formatEN1 outlet covering