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João Cancelo has officially returned to Barcelona for the third time, signing a contract until 2029 after prematurely terminating his agreement with Al-Hilal. The transfer cost the Catalans nothing.

Donetsk "Shakhtar" has officially announced the loan of 25-year-old Georgian defender Giorgi Gocholeyshvili to Spanish "Cadiz" until the end of the 2026/27 season. The agreement includes a buy option, and a Ukrainian player, Kopotun, already plays for the team.

French champion PSG has moved their opening Ligue 1 match against Rennes to the opponent's field in Brittany due to a pitch at Parc des Princes damaged by heat. The LFP deemed the surface dangerous for players, and the club promises to replace the grass by September 4.

Lviv's Karpaty have officially announced the signing of 29-year-old Spanish winger Joaquín Sifuentes, who moved from Epitsentr for €260k on a '2+1' scheme.

The first home stadium of Donetsk's Shakhtar, opened in 1936, has turned into a dump after more than a decade of neglect: the pitch has been overgrown with trees, the stands have collapsed, and the grounds are littered with trash.

In the Champions League qualifying play-offs on August 18, 2026, all three matches ended in a draw: "Fenerbahçe" — "Lyon" 1:1, "Levski" — AEK 0:0, "Dinamo" Zagreb — "Viking" 2:2. Alexander Zubkov did not help AEK score.

Ronaldo broke the Instagram record by leaving a comment on Messi's post about his father's death. The comment received more than 6.7 million likes and became the most popular in the history of the social network.

Barcelona has officially announced the signing of Rodri from Manchester City. The deal was the result of a fierce battle with Real Madrid and includes bonuses of €16.5 million. The player, winner of the 2026 World Cup and Ballon d'Or holder, will become a key element of Hansi Flick's team.

🇪🇸 Rodri officially at Barcelona! The 30-year-old midfielder has signed a contract until 2030. Transfer fee — 60 million euros. 🏆 2024 Ballon d'Or winner and 2026 World Cup champion leaves Manchester City after 7 years. 🎯 Rodri's goal: Champions League. Barcelona spent over 160 million euros on 4 new players.

🇺🇦 Daniil Beskorovainyi has moved to Poland! 🇵🇱 The central defender of Zhytomyr's Polissya has officially become a player of Gdansk's Lechia. 📝 🔹 Contract signed until 2029. 🔹 He will be coached by Ukrainian specialist Vladyslav Lupashko. 🔹 The team is last in the table, and strengthening the defense is critically important. Beskorovainyi's debut is expected as early as August 21 in the match against Pogon. #Football #Transfers #Lechia

🔥 3rd round of UPL 2026/27 completed! Karpaty and Shakhtar — perfect leaders. Felipe Vieira — revelation of the season, Valentyn Horokh — best goalkeeper. Kauã Elias currently leads the scorers' list, but Karpaty are catching up. 4th round — in 2 weeks! ⚽🇺🇦

🔥 SENSATION IN ZHYTOMYR! 'Zorya' secured a comeback victory over 'Polissya' with a score of 2:1! 🏆 ⚽ Oleg Fedor opened the scoring in the 16th minute, but 'Zorya' turned the match around in the second half. 🎯 Anton Hlushchenko equalized, and Ivan Nesterenko brought victory after a goalkeeper error. 📊 'Polissya' controlled the game but failed to hold their advantage. #Zorya #Polissya #UPL #Football #Sports

🇺🇦 Ilya Voloshyn made his debut for Real Madrid! 🇪🇸 The 19-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper replaced Andriy Lunin in the match against Schalke and kept a clean sheet. 🏆 Madrid won 3:0, and Voloshyn showed himself as a promising goalkeeper. 🚀 #RealMadrid #Voloshyn #Football

🇺🇦 Legendary footballer Vladimir Ezersky spoke about his choice in 2022 when he swapped the ball for a weapon. In the interview, he shared his impressions of serving in the "Chaika" battalion, described the evolution of recruitment in the AFU, and highlighted the role of athletes in defending Ukraine. 🏆⚽️ #Ukraine #Football #AFU #Ezersky

🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez officially got married on August 11, 2026! 💍 Instead of a lavish ball, the couple chose an intimate ceremony in the living room of their home in Cascais. The footballer's 5 children served as witnesses. Georgina told Vogue: 'Castles and islands are our everyday, while sincerity is rare.' The couple plans a big wedding in the future, but this day remained just for the family. 🏠❤️ #Ronaldo #Georgina #Wedding #SportNews

🏆 Arsenal thrashed Manchester City (3:0) in the Community Shield! 🔥 The match marked the beginning of a new era for the "Citizens" without Guardiola. New coach Enzo Maresca failed to cope with the massive squad overhaul. ⚽️ Goals were scored by Calafiori, Havertz, and Ødegaard. Donnarumma made blunders. 👑 The "Gunners" became trophy holders for the 18th time, confirming their status as champions. #Arsenal #ManCity #CommunityShield

🔥 Shakhtar defeated Kharkiv (1:0) in the central match of the 3rd round of the UPL! The only goal was scored by Nevertton in the 1st minute — the fastest goal of the season. 🚫 The referee disallowed Kharkiv's goal in the 56th minute due to offside. 🔝 Shakhtar and Karpaty share the top spot in the table with 9 points. #Shakhtar #Kharkiv #UPL #Football