Diogo Jota (Liverpool, deceased)
August 2025
Liverpool will host Jota’s family at Anfield for the match against Bournemouth, the club’s first competitive game since the Portuguese forward’s tragic death in a July car crash.
Manager Arne Slot confirmed the club will pay tribute again, reaffirming their ongoing love and support for Jota’s wife, children, and family during the most difficult period of their lives.
Arne Slot (Liverpool)
August 2025
Slot praised his team as the Premier League’s “most honest,” insisting they never dive or waste time. He cited a Community Shield incident where Florian Wirtz stayed upright despite a foul, costing a free-kick, as proof of Liverpool’s integrity in contrast to opponents’ theatrics.
Diego Leon (Manchester United)
August 2025
New signing Leon has quickly become a popular figure among teammates despite his youth and language barrier. The 18-year-old Paraguayan has been embraced by senior players, aided by Spanish speakers, and featured in pre-season as he adapts to England.
Luis Enrique (PSG)
August 2025
Enrique confirmed he turned down Spurs’ managerial job before they appointed Ange Postecoglou, who later won the Europa League but was sacked. The Spaniard instead joined PSG, leading them to a historic treble including their first Champions League title, and his second career treble.
Yves Bissouma (Tottenham)
August 2025
New Spurs boss Thomas Frank axed Bissouma from the squad for repeated lateness, despite his key role in last season’s Europa League triumph. The 28-year-old had already faced discipline issues under Ange Postecoglou and now risks losing his spot, especially with Joao Palhinha joining on loan from Bayern Munich.
Crystal Palace
August 2025
Palace issued a scathing statement after CAS upheld their ban from the Europa League, forcing them into the Conference League. The club accused UEFA of unfair rule enforcement and bias towards multi-club ownerships, calling the ruling a blow to smaller clubs’ ambitions.
Manchester United supporters’ group 1958
August 17, 2025
he 1958 postponed a planned protest against INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership before the Arsenal game after a survey showed fans were split. The group cited unity, timing, and avoiding “red on red” conflict as reasons, stressing focus on long-term fan interests over short-term issues like signings or facilities.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
August 2025
Van Dijk criticised a small group of Crystal Palace fans for interrupting a minute’s silence for Diogo Jota and his brother ahead of the Community Shield. The tribute was cut short due to noise from the Palace section, drawing widespread disapproval. Palace later won 2-2 (pens) in a dramatic match.
Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
August 2025
Luke Shaw is reportedly unhappy after being left out of Manchester United’s new six-man leadership group, which includes Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire. Manager Ruben Amorim hopes Shaw channels his frustration into better performances, though concerns have been raised about his pre-season intensity and focus.
Dimitar Berbatov, Rasmus Hojlund, Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
August 2025
imitar Berbatov believes Benjamin Sesko’s signing could motivate Rasmus Hojlund rather than push him out of Manchester United, creating healthy competition for the striker role. Berbatov warned of the challenges Premier League strikers face but urged Hojlund to use the new arrival as inspiration to fight for his place and improve his performances.
