Author: VPEsports Editorial Team

Central Coast Mariners have signed left-footed midfielder Alex Bolton on a scholarship deal. The Australian youth international arrives after periods with AIK and Perth Glory’s youth programme. He joins the Mariners before their Australia Cup campaign. Bolton returns to Australia after time in Sweden Bolton’s recent development included a spell with Swedish club AIK. Before […]

Abby Erceg is the first confirmed player in Auckland FC’s Women’s Invitational team. The temporary side will face Chelsea Women at Eden Park. Erceg brings extensive international and championship experience to the local selection. Erceg returns with deep international experience Erceg is one of New Zealand’s most experienced internationals. She also held the captaincy through […]

Sydney FC have given central defender Ethan Dyer his first professional contract. The academy graduate joins the senior squad after progressing through the club’s youth system. He was also selected for the Australia Cup trip to Bayswater City. Four academy seasons lead to a senior contract Dyer entered Sydney FC’s academy from Sutherland Sharks and […]

Spain lead the first men’s world ranking issued after the World Cup. Argentina are second and France remain third. England stay next, while Brazil and Morocco complete the leading group. Spain move above Argentina after the World Cup Spain entered the previous list behind Argentina. Their World Cup run produced the strongest rise near the […]

The Champions League third qualifying draw set the next routes in both paths. Many places still belong to unresolved pairings. Each pairing has one home match and one away match on consecutive midweeks. Champions-path winners learn their next route Thun or GNK Dinamo will face KI Klaksvik or Kauno Zalgiris. Mjallby or Lincoln Red Imps […]

Al Ahli have signed Francisco Trincao from Sporting on a four-year contract. The Saudi club confirmed the transfer after completing talks with the Portuguese side. Trincao arrives as an experienced winger who can work on either side of the attack. The 26-year-old joins after leading the Portuguese league for assists in the 2025/26 season. Al […]

Eintracht Frankfurt have signed Noel Aseko from Bayern Munich on a permanent transfer. The 20-year-old midfielder has agreed a contract until 30 June 2031. Frankfurt confirmed the move after Aseko returned from an 18-month loan at Hannover 96. Aseko played regular senior football in Germany’s second division last season. He now joins a Bundesliga club […]

Chelsea have agreed a reported £117 million fee with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers. The transfer is not complete yet. The 23-year-old returned from England’s World Cup campaign in the United States. His medical with Chelsea is currently scheduled for Monday. The proposed contract runs for six years, with reports also describing an option for […]

England beat France 6-4 in the third-place match at the 2026 World Cup. Bukayo Saka scored three goals during the match. Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham added England’s other goals. France recovered from a four-goal half-time deficit in Miami. However, they never drew level before 64,478 spectators. Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France […]

Cologne have signed Reigan Heskey from Manchester City’s under-21 team. The 18-year-old attacker agreed a contract until 30 June 2031. The German club announced the transfer on 17 July. Heskey joined Manchester City’s academy at eight and reached the under-21 side at 16. His academy record includes a season with 18 goals and nine assists. […]