David de Gea (Fiorentina)
August 2025
Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted catching up with former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea ahead of Fiorentina’s friendly against United this weekend. Signed by Ferguson in 2011, De Gea made 545 appearances for United. The meeting was shared by Fiorentina on social media, delighting fans ahead of the pre-season clash.
Jamie Gittens (Chelsea)
August 2025
New signing Jamie Gittens has chosen Chelsea’s No.11 jersey ahead of debut matches against Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan. The shirt has been worn by club legends like Didier Drogba, adding pressure and prestige to the young winger’s arrival.
Endrick (Real Madrid)
August 2025
Endrick is upset after the No.9 shirt was given to academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia instead of him. Garcia impressed at the Club World Cup, leapfrogging Endrick in the pecking order amid fierce competition from Mbappe and others.
Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
August 2025
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is using cutting-edge GPS technology to monitor training performance in real time, aiming to expose underperformers and prevent injuries. The club has installed STATSports Apex 2.0 GPS trackers and beacon tech at Carrington. Amorim now receives live kinematic data on iPads, helping him assess intensity and effort in each session.
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
August 2025
Micah Richards has backed Arsenal to sign Eberechi Eze and suggested that Gabriel Martinelli should be used off the bench, calling him more of an impact option than a starter. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Richards praised Eze’s creativity and expressed doubt over whether new striker Viktor Gyokeres can deliver consistently at Premier League level.
Regis Le Bris (Sunderland)
August 2025
Sunderland have announced that head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a long-term contract extension, committing his future to the club until the summer of 2028.
Le Bris praised the unity across the club and said the collective ambition to grow stronger was key to his decision. He highlighted strong connections with staff, players, and fans as driving factors.
FIFA & Five National Football Associations
August 2025
FIFA and five national FAs face a class action lawsuit from a Dutch players’ foundation claiming unfair income restrictions from transfer rules, seeking billions in damages for 100,000 footballers. Sparked by a court win for Lassana Diarra, the case challenges FIFA’s contract termination and transfer rules, citing violation of EU labour rights. The Bosman-style case could reshape global player mobility.
Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
August 2025
Virgil van Dijk has paid tribute to Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident with his brother. Liverpool are determined to honour his legacy on and off the pitch. Jota was driving back to pre-season due to recovery from a lung operation when the crash occurred. Van Dijk emphasized the importance of supporting Jota’s family and carrying his memory forward across the season.
