Weekly Football News Update: August 6–13, 2025
Your trusted weekly football roundup from LiveScoreMatch
1. Crystal Palace Win First-ever Community Shield
Crystal Palace lifted their maiden FA Community Shield trophy after a dramatic 3–2 penalty shootout victory over Liverpool following a 2–2 draw in regular time at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2025. Their triumph ended Liverpool’s dominance and marked a historic moment in the club’s history. [Full match details].
2. 2025 UEFA Super Cup Scheduled
The 50th UEFA Super Cup will take place on August 13, 2025, at Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. It will feature PSG (Champions League winners) against Tottenham Hotspur (Europa League winners), with João Pinheiro confirmed as match referee. [More info]. Don’t miss our daily predictions for this exciting clash.
3. High-Profile Transfer Moves & Rumors Rising
- Liverpool are in advanced talks with Crystal Palace for center-back Marc Guéhi (£30–35m) and also targeting Parma’s Giovanni Leoni.
- A multi-club battle for Gianluigi Donnarumma is underway, with Bayern Munich, Inter, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United all interested.
- Jack Grealish is set to join Everton on loan, with an option to buy in 2026.
4. FC Barcelona Gears Up for La Liga Opener
Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona are in the final phase of preparation for their La Liga opener against Mallorca on August 16, 2025. Key updates include:
- Midfielder Dani Olmo returns to training.
- Contract extension talks with Jules Koundé progressing.
- Efforts underway to register Rashford, Szczesny, and possibly Ter Stegen for the season.
5. Transfer Update: Grealish Heads to Everton
In a boost to their midfield, Everton have secured a season-long loan deal for Jack Grealish from Manchester City, including a €50 million option to buy in 2026. [Read more].
