Andreas Georgson has been promoted to Sweden assistant head coach while retaining his role at Tottenham, where he oversaw one of the league’s best set-piece records.
Real Sociedad shaped Xabi Alonso the player and coach
Xabi Alonso’s father Periko won La Liga with Real Sociedad in 1981, and Xabi captained the club aged 19 before Liverpool signed him — now Chelsea host Sociedad in his first home game.
Arsenal Women fall 3-2 to AC Milan in pre-season friendly
Arsenal Women lost 3-2 to AC Milan in their final La Manga pre-season friendly, with Leah Williamson and Selina Cerci scoring for the Gunners.
Nusken scores as Chelsea beat A-League All-Stars 3-0
Sjoeke Nusken scored in Chelsea’s 3-0 pre-season win over the A-League All-Stars at the Allianz Stadium, ending the club’s Australasian tour with back-to-back victories.
Doku signs 2031 deal and backs Maresca’s winger-first style
Jérémy Doku has signed a Manchester City contract extension to 2031 and praised Enzo Maresca’s winger-forward style after watching pre-season friendlies in South Korea.
Van Dijk called Gerrard before joining Liverpool in 2018
Van Dijk revealed he called Gerrard in late 2017 before choosing Liverpool over Man City, a conversation he called “massive” in his decision to join the Reds.
Arsenal U21s open PL2 season vs Crystal Palace on Aug 22
Arsenal’s under-21s open their 2026/27 Premier League 2 season on August 22 against Crystal Palace, targeting a sixth successive play-off appearance.
Tzolis confident after penalty winner in Arsenal pre-season
Christos Tzolis scored the winning penalty against Como 1907 as Arsenal won a pre-season shootout 4-3, with the Greek winger saying he has adapted well to the squad.
Arteta: Guimaraes debut a boost ahead of Man City final
Mikel Arteta praised Bruno Guimaraes’ debut and flagged more transfer activity after Arsenal drew 1-1 with Como, winning 4-3 on penalties on Wednesday.
Rulli eager to meet Man City fans at open training event
New Manchester City goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, 34, says meeting supporters at Thursday’s open training session will be ‘a very special moment’.