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Lawrence Shankland converted a second‑half spot‑kick to give Rangers a 1‑0 win at Pittodrie, offering manager Derek McInnes a brief breathing space. The victory comes after a turbulent start to the Premiership campaign and early European exits.
The Guardian unveils a twice‑weekly, free newsletter dedicated to women’s football, featuring insights from stars like Ada Hegerberg and Magdalena Eriksson. Edited by Júlia Belas Trindade and Sophie Downey, it joins a suite of sport‑specific emails from the outlet.
Lionel Messi delivered a historic four‑goal haul and an assist as Inter Miami demolished CF Montreal 7-1, ending a five‑game winless streak. The roundup also highlighted Dejan Joveljić's brace on his Seattle debut and Minnesota United's rapid three‑goal burst.
In their inaugural Bundesliga outing, Elversberg overturned Bayer Leverkusen 3-2, sparking celebrations among 9,307 home fans. Rapid early strikes set the tone, while a second‑half goal sealed the upset. The result joins a day of other surprise results across Europe.
Hull City extended their flawless Premier League opening run with a dramatic 82nd‑minute winner from Liam Millar, silencing a Coventry side that were pressing for a point. The win followed their surprise triumph over Manchester United and left Coventry on a second straight defeat.
The Guardian Football team invites readers to sign up for its new ‘Sport in Focus’ newsletter, a visual roundup of the week’s most striking sporting moments. Editors hand‑pick images that range from spectacular to powerful, with a dash of fun.
Sunderland broke their season‑opening slump when substitute Wilson Isidor found the net, delivering the club’s first victory and ending a 17‑year Premier League home drought against Fulham. The win left Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa reflective, while Sunderland boss Régis Le Bris showed visible relief.
The Guardian introduces a complimentary Friday lunchtime email that curates the week’s top sport stories, with a special focus on football. Subscribers receive hand‑picked features, analysis, podcasts and a preview of upcoming weekend coverage.
The Guardian’s Football Daily delivers a weekday roundup of football news, gossip and witty commentary, free to subscribers. Readers can also explore related sports emails for cricket, rugby and a weekly sports recap.
Scott Murray explains that the so‑called transfer window is less a single deadline and more a mishmash of club‑specific openings, each in varying condition. He highlights Tottenham's newly unsealed portal, Manchester City's glass‑free frame, and quirky anecdotes about player name changes and post‑derby celebrations.
Leeds salvaged a point after Callum Schade opened the scoring, only for Dominic Calvert‑Lewin to level. Both clubs kept their unbeaten starts, hinting at high ambitions for the season.
Chelsea enter the 2026-27 Women’s Super League campaign after a busy transfer window that saw several senior figures depart. Despite the turnover, Guardian writers collectively forecast a third-place finish, matching last season's standing.
Manager Jo Potter has steered Crystal Palace into the Women’s Super League and reinforced the squad with striker Bethany England. Writers predict a 13th‑place finish as the club seeks to avoid immediate relegation after a second‑place WSL2 campaign.
Liverpool’s women’s side look to improve on an 11th‑place finish, banking on German forward Vivien Endemann and Japanese prospect Mao Itamura. Guardian writers collectively forecast an 8th‑place finish.
The Guardian’s interactive guide, compiled by Sarah Rendell and Garry Blight, details every confirmed deal in the NWSL, WSL, Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue and Serie A Femminile for the summer 2026 window. It also offers a club-by-club breakdown and a parallel men’s guide.
Real Madrid opened their La Liga campaign with a flawless 4-0 victory at the Bernabéu against newly promoted Málaga. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring, followed by an own‑goal and a Mbappé volley before a late Guler finish sealed the win.
Chelsea survived a 4-3 thriller against Brighton, yet Xabi Alonso’s side still shows signs of disorder. The win adds to a mixed start – seven goals for, five against – as the club wrestles with recent upheaval.
In a candid interview, 36‑year‑old Mario Balotelli discusses his stint in the United Arab Emirates, the systemic issues plaguing the Azzurri, and the unique joy he felt at Manchester City, while acknowledging a newfound maturity.
England striker Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa for Saudi giants Al‑Hilal in a reported £51m transfer. The 30‑year‑old, Villa's top Premier League scorer, signs a three‑year contract after a 21‑goal season that helped secure a Europa League trophy.
Everton’s women’s side enter their second season at Goodison Park with a revamped forward line and a relatively gentle opening schedule. Writers at The Guardian expect them to finish around tenth, after ending last season in eighth place.
Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona, a move driven by limited market interest and replacement challenges. Fans greet him with enthusiasm, yet the club expects tangible contributions to justify the reunion.
London City Lionesses enter the 2026‑27 Women’s Super League with Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas spearheading a wave of high‑profile signings. Guardians writers forecast a climb to fourth after finishing sixth last season.
Unai Emery insists Aston Villa and Chelsea remain enemies, even as they trade players. Recent moves include Morgan Rogers, Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho, while Goretzka and Suzuki may debut against Arsenal.
The weekend delivered a burst of goals, a standout performance from Manchester United keeper Senne Lammens and early warning signs for Palace, while Newcastle appeared rejuvenated and Liverpool’s transfer approach sparked debate.
