Georgian footballer and current Paris Saint-Germain winger, captain of Georgia
Artan has become the first non-European official to referee the UEFA Super Cup, guiding Paris Saint‑Germain to a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in Salzburg. His appointment follows UEFA’s CAF cooperation and comes after a US entry denial that sparked international scrutiny. The match confirms Artan’s place among Africa’s top referees and marks a historic moment for Somali football.
Paris Saint-Germain have retained the UEFA Super Cup after Déziré Doué's 61st-minute strike, awarded following a VAR review, beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring before 17-year-old Brian Madjo levelled for Villa on his competitive debut, becoming the youngest scorer in the fixture's history.
Aston Villa’s 17-year-old Brian Madjo has made his competitive debut, scoring a volley against Paris Saint-Germain after CAS cleared his registration. The delay in his registration sparked debate about youth movement and regulation, but his breakthrough performance signals a promising start as Villa weigh future striker options.
Paris Saint‑Germain has moved its Ligue 1 opener against Rennes to Roazhon Park after declaring the Parc des Princes pitch unsafe following an extreme heatwave. The club has said it will replace the pitch before its next home game on Sept. 4. PSG has also completed several summer signings while selling high-value players to generate transfer revenue.
Liverpool has secured a transfer for Barcola from PSG, valued at about £106m with add-ons up to £17m. A five-year contract is expected, with a medical soon. Barcola, who has starred for PSG, will bolster Liverpool’s attack after Salah’s departure as the club eyes a new forward line.
Liverpool has paid a record transfer fee for Barcola, a France international who has helped PSG win back-to-back Champions League titles. The move signals a shift in the market as Liverpool builds a high-priced attack around Isak and Wirtz, while PSG posts a hefty profit from Barcola’s sale.
Real Madrid, under Jose Mourinho, has faced a setback in La Liga as they chase a Champions League title, while PSG, Bayern and Barcelona push for dominance in Europe. The season opens with high stakes as teams recalibrate after summer moves including Mourinho’s return to Madrid.
The 70th Ballon d’Or is set to be awarded in London on October 26. Kane, Bellingham, and Rice headline the men’s shortlist, with Messi and Mbappé among others on the list. The ceremony marks a milestone anniversary; the competition has featured a global lineup and continues to spark debate over the year’s standout performers.
Torres heads PSG to a 2-1 win at Marseille after a late Desir Doué cross, with Marseille’s Angel Gomes equalising before Marquinhos seals it. Weah is sent off for a second bookable offence as PSG climb in Ligue 1. The result comes ahead of a two-week international break.
Lionel Messi has helped Inter Miami win the Campeones Cup with a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul, sealing the club’s first Campeones Cup trophy and adding another trophy to Messi’s MLS era. Casemiro’s late header secures the win after Messi’s early headed goal; the ceremony also marks new coach Cristian Gonzalez’s first game in charge.
France's captain Kylian Mbappé has sustained a knee issue after overextending in a shot, prompting his substitution. France has been forced to replace him with Désiré Doué, with Zidane stating the forward will return to Real Madrid for treatment. Belgium also beats Italy; Northern Ireland claim a dramatic win in Tbilisi.
Northern Ireland have delivered a 3-0 Nations League win in Trnava, with Kieran Morrison delivering a superb cross for Isaac Price and Brown scoring twice. The young side, averaging 22, shows a high ceiling under Michael O’Neill as they maintain a slim chance of topping the group.
Madrid secures a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a dramatic Clasico, with Mbappe scoring twice to overturn an early Barca lead. Raphinha equalises for Barca in a game that keeps Madrid on European form while Barca’s domestic season stumbles.
PSG dominates the opening 35 minutes with goals from Doue, Dembele and Vitinha, while City fights back in the second half with Haaland scoring twice and Akliouche adding PSG’s third. The match comes amid City’s ongoing sanctions due to a financial impropriety ruling, casting doubt on a decade and a half of trophies as PSG reaffirms title credentials.
Kvaratskhelia has suffered an ACL tear in PSG's Champions League win over Barcelona and is set to undergo surgery in coming days. Recovery is expected to take six to nine months, likely ruling him out for the rest of the season. Dembele and Marquinhos are sidelined with thigh injuries for several weeks.
France’s Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint‑Germain and Olympique Lyonnais has been postponed from Sunday to Monday due to police prohibitions tied to mass protests. The match will now kick off at 20:30 local time at Parc des Princes, as authorities plan a major security operation alongside an NFL game in Paris.
Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or in 25 years, delivering a defining personal and national achievement. He has starred for Bayern Munich, scoring 73 goals in 65 games, and has led England to the World Cup semifinals. The award ceremony in London crowns a season of record-breaking form.