Barcelona made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri on Tuesday, adding the World Cup's best player to a squad already filled with world champions.

Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso will face the fiercest scrutiny as they embark on daunting jobs at Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Arsenal and Manchester City find themselves in unusual positions heading into the Premier League season, but there is no question which of the title contenders feels more comfortable with their new status.

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Manchester City star Rodri, various sources confirmed to ESPN. Barcelona's previous two bids for Rodri had failed, but the La Liga champions made a third offer over the weekend with a total package of 76.5 million euros.

Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.

Arsenal has made an explosive start to the English soccer season, scoring inside 25 seconds in the Community Shield against Manchester City.

Arsenal vs Manchester City Live Streaming, FA Community Shield: The match will be held at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

The World Cup is over, the confetti has settled and the biggest stars of international football are heading back to their clubs. For Premier League fans, however, the action is far from over.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" amid reports La Liga champions Barcelona have bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri.

Manchester City have reportedly rejected an opening bid of GBP 38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for World Cup winner Rodri.

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Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri will be sidelined for a short period following minor back surgery, Manchester City said on Tuesday.

Manchester City confirmed Thursday the England midfielder had signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months.

The Norway striker, who has fired his country into the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals with seven goals in four matches, took time away from football to comfort the family of a six-year-old fan who was tragically killed in a traffic accident.

Manchester City on Monday unveiled Italian Enzo Maresca as their new manager, taking over from Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest for the transfer of England midfielder Elliot Anderson for a 'British record' fee.

Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced on Wednesday.

Tottenham secured Premier League survival at the expense of West Ham on Sunday as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah bade emotional farewells to English football.