- Aug 29
Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht learn Europa League opponents in 36-team draw
Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht received their eight league phase fixtures in Monaco on Friday, while Gent and Sint-Truiden learned their Conference League opponents.
- Aug 24
Hungarian air force Gripen fighter jet crashes near Szolnok as pilot ejects safely
A Hungarian military pilot survived without injury after ejecting from a JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet that crashed on military grounds near Szolnok during a training flight.
- Aug 21
Romanian soprano Ileana Cotrubaș dies at 87, Bucharest National Opera announces
The Bucharest National Opera announced the death of Romanian soprano Ileana Cotrubaș on 20 August 2026 at the age of 87, concluding a career that spanned stages including La Scala, Covent Garden, and the Metropolitan Opera.
- Aug 18
Newcastle United sign Amar Dedic from Benfica for €35.9m on five-year deal
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Bosnia and Herzegovina full-back Amar Dedic from Benfica for €35.9 million, reuniting him with manager Matthias Jaissle on a five-year contract.
- Aug 12
PSG beats Aston Villa 2-1 to win second consecutive UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg
Goals from Kvaratskhelia and Doué secured Paris Saint-Germain their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup on 12 August at Salzburg's Red Bull Arena, with 17-year-old Brian Madjo briefly equalizing for Aston Villa in a 2-1 defeat.
