Manchester United could circle back to a transfer target later in the summer despite recent controversy. United are up and running in the window after snapping up Chelsea talent Andrey Santos, adding a player with quality and big potential to the middle of the park.
United need to replace Casemiro, who left this summer, and Carrick could look to add further midfield depth after that signing is made. Atalanta star Ederson looked as though he would arrive on a deal worth close to £40million, but that deal was called off due to medical concerns from United.
Man Utd could circle back for Ederson
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According to GIVEMESPORT sources, and corroborated by The Athletic‘s David Ornstein, United could try to sign Ederson again later in the window and look to dig deeper into the injury concerns in a bid to solving their worries. Ornstein wrote: “United continued background work in the meantime and that enabled them to pivot quickly when the second round of medical checks were completed post-tournament.
“They may look to revisit the situation later in the transfer window — efforts to strengthen Michael Carrick’s midfield go beyond Tielemans and the recent acquisition of Andrey Santos from Chelsea — although it is unclear if Atalanta and Ederson would do the same.”
United held an initial Ederson medical during the World Cup, but it was in the presence of Brazil medical staff, leading to the request of secondary checks after the tournament. United seemingly didn’t like what they saw during those checks, and the deal was called off.
Atalanta’s response to cancelled transfer
Atalanta are understandably not pleased about the situation, according to various reports, but they are happy to welcome the ‘monster’ Brazilian back given how well he has performed for them. It has been reported that they could offer Ederson a new contract now that he has returned, and they maintain that the player is fully fit and has no significant injury concerns.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Ederson is disappointed to miss out on his Old Trafford dream, but he is not demanding an exit at this stage. It will be interesting to see how he responds to a reported contract offer, and whether he accepts the offer will, of course, define whether United are even able to circle back for Ederson later this summer.
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Paris Saint-Germain (★★★★★)
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The French giants are one of eight five-star teams in EA Sports FC 27 this season, and for good reason too. They completed a historic back-to-back Champions League triumph last season, beating Arsenal in the final. Luis Enrique’s side also secured a fifth straight Ligue 1 title, continuing a long period of dominance in France.
PSG have already bolstered their squad significantly this summer, with the likes of World Cup final hero Ferran Torres joining from Barcelona. Ousmane Dembélé and co will be determined to make it three in a row in the Champions League.
Real Madrid (★★★★★)
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The last team to complete the Champions League three-peat, Los Blancos unsurprisingly, earned a five-star rating from EA this year too. With José Mourinho back at the helm, the 36-time La Liga winners will be hoping to end their mini-trophy drought. Yan Diomande, the subject of a reported €125 million fee, will be hoping to make an immediate impact at the Bernabeu.
Manchester City (★★★★★)
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They haven’t won the Premier League since 2024 and are now without Pep Guardiola, but the Cityzens are still a force to be reckoned with. City completed the domestic cup double last season and finished runners-up in the league. But they will surely have deserved ambitions of unseating both Arsenal and PSG in the Premier League and the Champions League respectively.
Bayern Munich (★★★★★)
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Vincent Kompany’s side continue to dominate in the Bundesliga, having won 13 of the last 14 domestic league titles. Spearheaded by their prolific striker and England captain Harry Kane, Munich once again look like a team capable of challenging in the Champions League. The German giants made it to the semi-finals last season and have made a few key signings in the summer window. Munich will be keen to justify their five-star rating during the upcoming season.
Barcelona (★★★★★)
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Barca justified their five-star rating with back-to-back La Liga titles, beating Real Madrid at home to secure another domestic success. And whilst the Catalan side bowed out at the quarter-final stage of the Champions League, they will be encouraged by their players’ international success over the summer.
The Gunners’ promising crop of players finally delivered, ending Arsenal’s 22-year wait for another Premier League title. It has been a long time coming for Mikel Arteta, who has patiently assembled one of world football’s most impressive squads. The Gipuzkoan coach has added Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães, Christos Tzolis, and the permanent signing of Piero Hincapié will ensure that Arsenal’s future ambitions remain in reach.
Liverpool (★★★★★)
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The Reds had a campaign to forget, failing to defend their Premier League title and barely scraping Champions League qualification. But their squad and legacy makes a strong argument for their five-star rating.
Talismanic forward Mo Salah was the biggest departure at Liverpool this summer, but a fresh generation of Anfield icons are loading under the stewardship of new boss Andoni Iraola. The Spaniard and the club as a whole have a point to prove this season.
Atlético Madrid (★★★★★)
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Often an afterthought in Spanish football due to the dominant duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona, Atlético continue to be a force all of their own in La Liga. Diego Simeone’s men may be without a major honour since 2021 when they beat the big two to the La Liga title, but they continue to present a highly competitive team on all fronts.
Brighton are close to agreeing a deal with Manchester United for Baleba, but they have now rejected a £50m offer from Liverpool for his teammate, Yankuba Minteh.
The Reds are actively searching the market to try to find a new winger following the departure of Mohammed Salah.
Brighton looks set to lose a number of key stars in the summer, with Jan-Paul van Hecke joining Tottenham and Carlos Baleba believed to be closing in on a move to Manchester United.
Mexico‘s premier soccer division, Liga MX, began in 1943 and has evolved over the years to be a true showcase for the best the country has to offer.
With an avid following, it’s a bright and colourful league and has seen nicknames handed down by journalists, rival fans and a plethora of unique places that include but are not limited to: mining, cockfighting and sweet potatoes, to name a few.
Given the deep history of Liga MX, we’ve decided to explore every team nickname and delve into the history.
Liga MX Team Nicknames
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Firstly, it’s important to focus on some of the most culturally fascinating examples, which include the best-known teams with the most rich history.
Guadalajara – Chivas (The Goats)
Perhaps the most famous one on the list, Guadalajara’s name was born from a poor performance in 1948. Heckles from the fans were quickly relayed in the media at the time, branding them as chivas locas – crazy goats. Whereas Chivas is the most-well known name, a grander name El Rebaño Sagrado (the Sacred Flock) came from Pope Pius XII and Archbishop Garibi. The latter lifted his cassock during celebrations with the 1956/57 title to reveal a Chivas shirt underneath, whilst Pius returned an apostolic blessing.
América – Las Águilas (The Eagles)
This club was rebranded, rather than christened with their name. On September 19, 1981, the incoming president at the time, Emilio Díez Barroso, overhauled the club’s entire identity, debuting Las Águilas the following day in a match against Coyotes Neza. Before they were ‘the eagles’, they were Los Cremas/Los Canarios after their kit and Los Millonetas (the moneybags), which derived from a jab from their rivals about their spending.
Santos Laguna – Los Guerreros (The Warriors)
One of the youngest clubs on the list, Santos Laguna was founded in 1983 and named by their own fans. As crowds began to get more taken with the team in the 1985-86 second-division campaign, they were christened Los Guerreros. Their green-and-white strip, and the Albiverdes tag that follows, were inherited from the defunct Laguna and Torreón club that came before them.
Monterrey – Rayados (The Striped Ones)
The club carries two names from two writers. First, journalist and club executive César M. Saldana coined ‘Rayados‘ in 1952 due to their striped shirt. Then, a decade later, Salvador Meza dismissed a struggling side as a ‘pandilla de desesperados‘, a gang of desperate men. A broadcaster popularised it and La Pandilla went from an insult to an official name.
Tigres – Los Tigres (The Tigers)
Founded in March 1960 as the Club Deportivo Unversitario de Nuevo León, the club quickly borrowed from the institutional mascot and its blue-and-gold colours. This led to the Tigres name becoming official around 1967. Later on, Los Incomparables was created by the fans who have spent decades insisting it has no equal.
Team
Nickname
Other Nickname(s)
América
Las Águilas (The Eagles)
Los Cremas, Los Millonetas, Los Canarios
Atlante
Los Potros de Hierro (The Iron Colts)
El Equipo del Pueblo, Azulgranas
Atlas
Los Zorros (The Foxes)
Los Rojinegros, La Academia
Atlético San Luis
Los Tuneros (The Prickly Pear Growers)
Los Potosinos, Los Rojiblancos
Cruz Azul
La Máquina (The Machine)
Los Cementeros, La Maquina Celeste
FC Juárez
Los Bravos (The Fierce Ones)
Los Fronterizos
Guadalajara
Chivas (The Goats)
El Rebaño Sagrado, Los Rojiblancos
León
La Fiera (The Beast)
Los Panzas Verdes, Los Esmeraldas
Monterrey
Rayados (The Striped Ones)
La Pandilla, Los Albiazules
Necaxa
Los Rayos (The Lightning Bolts)
Los Electricistas, Los Hidrorrayos
Pachuca
Los Tuzos (The Gophers)
Los Mineros
Puebla
La Franja (The Stripe)
Los Camoteros, Los Endranjados
Pumas UNAM
Los Pumas (The Pumas)
Los Unversitarios, Los Auriazules
Querétaro
Gallos Blancos (White Roosters)
Los Gallas
Santos Laguna
Los Guerreros (The Warriors)
Los Albiverdes, Los Laguneros
Tigres UANL
Los Tigres (The Tigers)
Los Incomparables, Los Felinos, Los Universitarios
Tijuana
Xolos (Mexican Hairless Dogs)
La Jauría, Los Perros Aztecas
Toluca
Los Diablos Rojos (The Red Devils)
Los Choriceros, Los Escarlatas
Other Notable Mexican Soccer Team Nicknames
When delving deeper into the history of Mexican football, truly great team names have been washed away for multiple reasons that include being bought out or disaffiliated. Yet, it doesn’t stop us remembering them.
Mazatlán – Los Canoñeros (The Cannoneers)
A nod to the port’s banda music and cannon-fire percussion. It lasted six seasons, following the club being created during the pandemic, before Atlante absorbed them in April 2026 and the club was dissolved.
Atlético Morelia – Los Canarios (The Canaries)
For the yellow kit, the club spent years branded as Monarcas, after Michoacán’s monarch butterflies. This also brought La Monarquía — the Monarchy — along with it. The identity was relocated to Mazatlán in 2020 and Morelia now plays in the second tier under the older name.
Veracruz – Tiburones Rojos (Red Sharks)
A fascinating example comes from the Gulf coast club, one of Mexican football’s oldest identities which sadly was disaffiliated in 2019 over unpaid wages.
Below the top flight, the logic of naming leans harder on local trade and wildlife. Here are some more examples:
Leones Negros UdeG — the black lions of Guadalajara’s public university.
Tecos UAG — from tecolote, the owl.
Tampico Madero — La Jaiba Brava, the fierce crab, for the Gulf port.
Irapuato — Los Freseros, the strawberry growers.
Zacatepec — Los Cañeros, the sugar cane cutters.
Dorados de Sinaloa — El Gran Pez, the great fish, after the dorado.
