
The Costliest Flops: Soccer Transfers That Missed the Mark
From €18 million misfires to £64 million disappointments, this analysis uncovers the financial and sporting fallout of some of football’s most notorious transfers.
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From €18 million misfires to £64 million disappointments, this analysis uncovers the financial and sporting fallout of some of football’s most notorious transfers.

From Porto to Manchester City, from Juventus to Flamengo, Danilo Luiz da Silva recalls the pressures of Real Madrid, the influence of Pep Guardiola and his plans for a post‑playing career that includes a project devoted to positive stories.

A lineup of celebrities will compete in a charity football match to raise money for UNICEF, broadcast live for free on YouTube and ITVX.

Celebrity‑packed charity match marks two decades of Soccer Aid’s fundraising for UNICEF

On May 31, 2026, England will face a World XI team at London Stadium in the 15th Soccer Aid match, a charity event that has generated over £120 million for UNICEF since 2006.

On 31 May 2026 the London Stadium will host a high‑profile charity football match featuring England versus the Rest of the World, with proceeds benefiting Unicef. The event, founded by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes, will be broadcast live on ITV1 and streamed on ITVX and YouTube, showcasing a lineup of celebrity players and offering tickets from £20.