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8 Oct 2026
5Guardiola breaks silence on City's financial guilt verdict
Pep Guardiola, who departed Manchester City in the summer, has posted a message of support for the club following its guilty verdict on deliberate financial rule-breaking spanning nine years.
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Read →Liverpool's Academy Machine: How Local Talent Shapes the First Team
The framed picture in Alex Inglethorpe's office tells Liverpool's academy story: local kid becomes world-beater. With Trent Alexander-Arnold gone to Real Madrid, the challenge is nurturing the next generation.
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Read →BBC investigation reveals workers making Premier League shirts earn under £1 per hour
A BBC Sport investigation has traced authentic replica shirts sold by major clubs to two Cambodian factories where workers earn basic monthly wages of £158-£166 and manufacture up to 700 items daily under demanding conditions.
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Read →Brighton's Blueprint: How Analytics and Loans Built a Premier League Powerhouse
Brighton & Hove Albion have cracked the code that eludes most Premier League clubs: sustained success without lavish spending. Sitting third with one of Europe's top-scoring attacks, the Seagulls have recorded a profit on transfers over the past five years.
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Read →Premier League Clubs Fear Political Interference After Burnham's City Comments
Senior Premier League figures have expressed alarm at comments made by Prime Minister Andy Burnham about Manchester City's financial rule breaches, with some concerned the remarks could influence the club's forthcoming appeal.
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7 Oct 2026
5Premier League clubs push for sweeping sanctions against Manchester City
Premier League rivals are demanding Manchester City face both punishments for past rule-breaking and restrictions on future spending and transfers, according to sources speaking to BBC Sport.
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Read →Kane strikes twice as England brush aside Czech Republic
England recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic in their Nations League clash at Wembley, with captain Harry Kane adding two goals to a landmark personal achievement.
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Read →Scotland's defensive chaos leaves Pocognoli with early questions to answer
Scotland's 2-1 Nations League defeat to Slovenia at Hampden was a chastening night for new manager Sebastien Pocognoli, exposing defensive frailties and tactical rigidity that look unlikely to yield a seeding advantage for December's Euros draw.
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Read →Ronaldo Accepts Punishment Over Portugal Exit, Blames Jesus for Broken Promises
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he will not retire from international football but says he should face punishment for walking out on Portugal's Nations League squad, accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice.
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Read →Tuchel rebuilds after Argentina pain as Kane leads England resurgence
Thomas Tuchel's England squad is taking shape following the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with Harry Kane leading an attacking revival that has impressed in early Nations League fixtures.
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6 Oct 2026
8Three-week break backfires: injury toll mounts as Premier League returns
The Premier League and Championship's first three-week international break of 2026-27 concludes this week, but widespread injury returns threaten to undermine Fifa's player welfare rationale.
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Read →Gabriel's Manchester United Exit Sealed After Champions League Snub
JJ Gabriel has formally requested to leave Manchester United despite featuring in the club's official team photo, with a Champions League snub triggering his departure push.
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Read →Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for celebrating military service exemption
South Korea's captain Lee Gi-hyuk has issued an apology after triumphantly announcing his avoidance of military service following his side's 1-0 victory over Japan in the Asian Games final.
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Read →Kane Closes In on Shilton Record as Debate Over England Greatness Intensifies
Harry Kane will equal Peter Shilton's England appearance record of 125 caps if selected for the Nations League fixture against Czech Republic at Wembley, cementing his status as the nation's greatest goalscorer.
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Read →Messi Steps Back From Argentina as Spanish Club Ownership Takes Shape
Lionel Messi will end his Argentina career in a friendly against Benin at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, closing the book on 208 appearances. His next chapter centres on club ownership across multiple countries.
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Read →Iraola's pragmatic touch sparks City test for Liverpool
Andoni Iraola has started his Liverpool tenure unbeaten, making decisive selection calls that have tightened the defence whilst hinting at the attacking verve to come. Sunday's meeting with Manchester City offers a chance to prove the foundations hold against elite opposition.
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Read →Lewis-Skelly leads PL charge on Golden Boy shortlist
Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly has made the cut for the 2026 Golden Boy award, joining seven other Premier League players on the 25-man shortlist for Europe's best Under-21 talent.
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Read →JJ Gabriel's Manchester United standoff: squad photo masking deeper rift
JJ Gabriel appears in Manchester United's 2026/27 squad photo, but the inclusion masks a deepening dispute between the 15-year-old's camp and the club over his pathway to first-team action.
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5 Oct 2026
9Expected Goals (xG) Explained: How to Use It for Smarter Football Bets
Expected goals (xG) has become the go-to metric for serious bettors trying to separate genuine performance from luck. Understanding what it reveals—and what it doesn't—can sharpen your edge when placing bets.
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Read →Premier League rivals expect Man City to drop down after record breaches verdict
Manchester City's Premier League rivals have made clear they expect the club to drop out of the top flight after an independent commission found them guilty of over 100 financial rule breaches spanning nine seasons.
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Read →Football's Lost Grounds: Where Stadiums Became History
Football stadiums are monuments to memory—tangible links between generations of supporters. But when clubs move and grounds are demolished, what remains is memory, street names, and the faint outline of history embedded in the landscape.
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Read →England's 7-0 Rout of Croatia Proves What They're Capable Of—But Also What They're Not
England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia in Rijeka showcased the attacking football Thomas Tuchel has been demanding, yet highlighted a stark divide between their best and most inconsistent performances.
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Read →Scott's England breakthrough cut short by injury
Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad following a tendon injury sustained during the 7-0 victory over Croatia, with initial scans suggesting a multi-week absence.
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Read →Manchester City See Off Arsenal in Pulsating Contest
Manchester City mounted a comeback to defeat Arsenal in a tense match on Sunday afternoon, with the champions showing resilience to secure the win.
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Read →Hojlund penalty sinks Wales in Nations League; third defeat in four
Rasmus Hojlund's second-half penalty proved the difference as Wales slumped to another defeat, extending their Nations League woes under Craig Bellamy.
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Read →Ireland and Israel draw in tense behind-closed-doors Nations League clash
The Republic of Ireland and Israel played out a 1-1 draw in a tense Nations League encounter held behind closed doors in Serbia, with Troy Parrott's penalty cancelled out and heated clashes erupting between both sets of players.
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Read →Slegers: Arsenal have surrendered title hopes after Man City collapse
Renee Slegers has admitted Arsenal are not competing for the Women's Super League title after a damaging 4-2 loss to champions Man City left the Gunners tenth and 10 points adrift of leaders.
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4 Oct 2026
9City's comeback rout leaves Arsenal 10 points adrift and under the microscope
Manchester City came from behind to beat Arsenal 4-2 in a dramatic Women's Super League encounter at the Etihad, extending their perfect start and leaving Renee Slegers' side 10 points adrift with just one league win.
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Read →Fox own goal levels Man City just before half-time
Man City hauled themselves level just before the interval after an own goal from Fox handed them a crucial equaliser.
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Read →Hemp Levels for City in Arsenal Clash
Lauren Hemp found the back of the net as Manchester City drew level against Arsenal in a Barclays Women's Super League encounter on Friday.
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Read →Chelsea top WSL after West Ham win; City thrash Spurs
Chelsea moved top of the Women's Super League on Sunday with victory at West Ham, though Manchester City—the defending champions—have a game in hand. London City Lionesses meanwhile delivered a statement with a devastating 6-1 demolition of previously unbeaten Tottenham.
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Read →England Delivers Crushing Victory Over Croatia
England secured an emphatic win against Croatia in Rijeka, with several players earning strong ratings for their dominant display.
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Read →Holdt: Spurs' Second-Place Perch Deserved—Title Rivals Await
Olivia Holdt insists Tottenham's second-place WSL start is no disappointment, with bigger tests looming against the division's traditional heavyweights.
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Read →West Ham host Chelsea in five-game WSL Saturday
West Ham United Women will host Chelsea Women on Saturday as part of a five-game Barclays Women's Super League slate all kicking off at 2pm, live on Sky Sports.
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Read →Pocognoli Breaks Scotland's Scoring Curse, Robertson Hits 100 Caps
Sebastien Pocognoli finally scratched that win itch. Took three tries, but Scotland pulled off a 2-0 Nations League victory over North Macedonia. Captain Andy Robertson, meanwhile, hit a century of caps – a milestone worth more than Pocognoli's inaugural 'W'.
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Read →Tuchel's England Demolish Croatia to Reignite World Cup Doubts
Rampant. That's the word. England didn't just win; they tore Croatia apart 7-0 in the Nations League on Saturday. Croatia's worst defeat, period. It was, without question, Thomas Tuchel's most convincing performance yet. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. The real acid test, that's Spain in November.
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3 Oct 2026
10Keane: Bellingham's Bound for All-Time Great Status
Forget the pleasantries. Roy Keane, never one for understatement, sees Jude Bellingham as an all-time great. This isn't just hot air either, not after the kid's commanding display in England's frankly humiliating 7-0 smashing of Croatia in the Nations League. The tools are all there.
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Read →England absolutely smash Croatia 7-0. Just brutal.
Alright, so England didn't just win in Rijeka. They laid Croatia to waste, 7-0. Under Thomas Tuchel, it was a truly savage away result. A Nations League Group A3 fixture, sure, but it felt more like an execution. And it just might secure their spot in the last eight.
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Read →Hallgrimsson's Presser: Racism Claims Spark Chaos Before Israel Clash
Heimir Hallgrimsson, the Republic of Ireland head coach, had his pre-game press conference for Sunday's Nations League face-off with Israel in Serbia absolutely torpedoed. An Israeli journalist, out of nowhere, lobbed a grenade: allegations of racial abuse. Tension? That's putting it mildly.
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Read →Robertson Hits 100 Caps: Still Kicking for Scotland
Andy Robertson. A hundred caps for Scotland. That's the milestone he'll hit this Saturday in the UEFA Nations League Group B1 clash with North Macedonia. Not bad for a defender, eh?
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Read →Zigiotti Chip. Man Utd Nabs Second Straight WSL Win. Liverpool Stung.
Manchester United Women? They're on the up. A second WSL win on the bounce, all thanks to Julia Zigiotti. Her early chip was the difference in a proper scrap against Liverpool over in Leigh. Didn't look like that was coming a few weeks back, did it?
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Read →Scott Gets the Nod for England Debut. Croatia Up Next.
So, Scott’s getting his chance. He'll make his first start for England, with the Three Lions heading off to face Croatia in a UEFA Nations League Group A3 clash. Big game. Big moment.
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Read →Man Utd Leading Liverpool in WSL: Who Saw That Coming?
So, Manchester United Women are out in front against Liverpool Women in this Barclays Women's Super League match. Don't let the score fool you, though. Both teams have already managed to clatter the woodwork. Twice, in some cases.
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Read →Man City's Legal Bill: Rivals Circle for Payback
Forget the pitch. Premier League players and managers from rival clubs are already huddling with their lawyers. They want a piece of Manchester City. Potential compensation claims are piling up, ready to strike if the club's guilty verdict somehow survives appeal.
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Read →Etihad's 2015 US Statement Torpedoes Man City's Appeal Defence on Funding
Manchester City's record Premier League punishment? Their appeal against it just got a whopping migraine. Main sponsor Etihad Airways, back in 2015, told the US government something rather inconvenient: it funded City's sponsorship "from its own liquidity." Not a dime from Abu Dhabi government coffers. Ouch.
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Read →Neville: City Owners Face a Reckoning if Verdict Sticks
Gary Neville's calling it straight: Manchester City's ownership could be toast. If that independent commission's 'guilty' verdict sticks after appeal, he reckons they'll struggle big time to meet the Premier League's basic governance standards.
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2 Oct 2026
4City aims to kill Arsenal's title dream, Putellas ready to feast on Spurs
Manchester City faces Arsenal in Sunday's WSL showdown. It's a chance to twist the knife, really, on a Gunners' title bid that's already on life support. And hey, Alexia Putellas is lurking, a real menace to Tottenham's ambitions.
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Read →No, Premier League Clubs Won't Boot Man City. Here's Why.
Forget it. Premier League executives are already saying the quiet part out loud: very few clubs will actually vote to kick Manchester City out. Yes, the independent commission nailed them on 114 of 115 financial breaches. A near clean sweep of guilt. But the fear of commercial devastation? That's what really matters. That's what will save City's skin.
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Read →HMRC Dragged Into Man City's Tax Mess by Treasury Committee
Manchester City? Yeah, they’ve already been slapped with serious Premier League financial rule breaches. But wait, there’s more. The Treasury Committee now wants HMRC to poke around, see if the club actually bothered paying its fair share of tax and national insurance during those golden, rule-breaking years.
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Read →Man City's Financial Foul Play: The Appeal Begins
Manchester City, ever the defiant ones, have officially slapped down an appeal against an independent commission's guilty verdict. Every single charge relating to serious Premier League financial rule breaches? Guilty. City? Still pleading innocence, of course, huffing about "material errors" in the decision.
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30 Sep 2026
8Guardiola Stands By City After 'Guilty' Verdict
The verdict is in. Manchester City, found guilty of *all* charges related to serious Premier League financial rule breaches by an independent commission. Pep Guardiola's response? A defiant message of support to the club's players, staff, and loyalists.
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Read →Carragher: Strip City of titles, axe the owners for financial breaches
Manchester City: guilty. An independent commission laid out the charges for serious Premier League financial rule breaches. Jamie Carragher? He says strip them of their titles. And ditch the owners.
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Read →Guilty as charged: What Man City's PL verdict *really* means
So, Manchester City finally got their verdict: Guilty. An independent commission nailed them on 'serious' Premier League financial breaches. They've got until Friday 2 October to appeal this mess. The fallout? Anything from a slapped wrist to full-on expulsion. This is big.
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Read →Manchester City: Guilty on All Counts. Inside the 'Sham' Deals That Fooled the Premier League
Manchester City. Guilty. An independent commission just dropped a bombshell: the club broke every serious Premier League financial rule from 2009-10 to 2017-18. That 40-page report? Damning. It lays bare a coordinated operation to hide where Abu Dhabi's money actually came from. Think about that.
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Read →Hampden Horror Show: Ten-Man Scotland Crumble in Pocognoli's Opener
Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden welcome? A 3-0 thrashing. Ten-man Scotland waved the white flag to Switzerland in UEFA Nations League Group B1, making for one hell of an introduction.
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Read →Trent Alexander-Arnold: From England Exile to Assist King in Czech Rout
Trent Alexander-Arnold, back from the international wilderness, actually marked his return to England's starting XI with an assist. Thomas Tuchel's side stumbled out of the gate, sure, but ultimately saw off the Czech Republic 2-0 in Prague, thanks to second-half goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane.
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Read →Gordon sparks sleepy England after Czech red card
England actually managed a win. Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane bagged the goals for a 2-0 Nations League victory in Prague, but only after the hosts were conveniently reduced to ten men early doors.
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Read →Keane's Stark Message to City: Medals Mean Nothing If Guilt Stands
Roy Keane, never one to mince words, just dropped a truth bomb on Manchester City's guilty verdict. For him, the club's shiny trinkets mean jack all if these charges stick.
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29 Sep 2026
19 Sep 2026
4Lewis Hall's Newcastle Contract Stings Man Utd
Manchester United's hunt for a key attacking target has hit a stumbling block after Lewis Hall committed his future to Newcastle by signing a new five-year deal.
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Read →Aston Villa seek spark from Club Brugge test
Aston Villa are preparing to face Club Brugge with hopes that a win could reignite their season.
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Read →Aston Villa end scoring drought with thrilling Champions League win
Aston Villa's attack finally fired as they swept past Club Brugge 3-2 in their Champions League opener, ending an alarming run of three goalless Premier League matches.
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Read →Haaland double seals City win in Maresca's Champions League bow
Erling Haaland rescued Manchester City from a wasteful first-half performance with two second-half goals to secure a 2-0 win at FC Porto in Enzo Maresca's opening Champions League fixture as manager.
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8 Sep 2026
10Kane favoured for 2026 Ballon d'Or as shortlist revealed; Ronaldo omitted
The 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees are in, with Harry Kane the bookmakers' pick to become the first Englishman to win since Michael Owen. Cristiano Ronaldo has been left off the 30-man shortlist.
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Read →Villa make three changes for Brugge Champions League tie
Aston Villa have named three changes for their Champions League encounter with Club Brugge, with left-back Matty Cash absent from the squad.
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Read →Man Utd's £1bn rebuild faces Champions League reality check
Manchester United have invested over £1bn in signings since 2022, yet their squad balance remains questionable as they prepare for Champions League football after a disappointing start to the season.
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Read →Mac Allister 'Very Sad' Over Lack of Liverpool Contract Offer
Alexis Mac Allister has expressed frustration at Liverpool's decision not to offer him a new contract, especially after fellow midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch secured long-term extensions this year.
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Read →Ballon d'Or nominees unveiled today
The Ballon d'Or shortlist drops today, revealing which players have made the cut for football's most prestigious individual award.
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Read →Newcastle chief: Summer was 'not chaotic' with Howe exit prepared for
Newcastle had been ready for Eddie Howe's departure for months, according to sporting director Ross Wilson, who insists the turbulent summer transfer window never felt "chaotic" inside the club despite losing the manager and several key players.
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Read →Calafiori's wild positioning redefining Arsenal's left-back role
Riccardo Calafiori has evolved from centre-back doubts into the Premier League's standout left-back, according to Jamie Carragher—and his unpredictable positioning is proving lethal in Arsenal's attack.
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Read →Martin faces Leicester baptism of fire after humiliating Oxford collapse
Leicester City have hit rock bottom, sitting 17th in League One—their lowest league position since entering the Football League in 1894—after a mortifying 4-0 home defeat to Oxford United on Saturday.
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Read →Man Utd Join City and Newcastle in Pursuit of Dortmund Midfielder Nmecha
Manchester United have joined Manchester City and Newcastle in keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, with the German club's playmaker emerging as a potential target for the Old Trafford outfit.
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Read →Putellas eclipsed by Cascarino in London City's emphatic opening
Alexia Putellas grabbed the headlines in London City Lionesses' season opener, but it was Delphine Cascarino who truly impressed in a dominant display against Manchester United.
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7 Sep 2026
9Merson warns De Zerbi against airing grievances publicly
Paul Merson has cautioned Roberto De Zerbi over his post-match comments criticising Tottenham's forwards and medical staff following Saturday's goalless draw with Nottingham Forest.
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Read →Williams Goal Disallowed: Ref Watch Confirms VAR Decision
Fresh footage reviewed on Ref Watch has validated the match official's decision to disallow a Williams goal, settling debate over the controversial VAR call.
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Read →Neville's Alarm Over Man Utd's Defensive Fragility
Manchester United have now shipped two goals in each of their opening three fixtures, drawing 2-2 at Everton after leading twice—a pattern Gary Neville believes signals deeper structural problems.
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Read →Arsenal Come From Behind to Beat Chelsea in Thrilling Derby
Arsenal mounted an impressive second-half fightback to overcome Chelsea in a pulsating London derby encounter, turning the match on its head after a slow start.
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Read →Sancho poised for Borussia Dortmund return, says reports
Jadon Sancho appears headed for a remarkable reunion with Borussia Dortmund, ending a chapter that saw the ex-Manchester United winger depart the Bundesliga club for Old Trafford.
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Read →Carrick's United toothless against Everton as Konsa announces Arsenal arrival
Michael Carrick insists Manchester United's slow start isn't alarming, but three games without control prove defensive frailties and attacking bluntness are genuine concerns heading into the Manchester derby.
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Read →Neville flags Chelsea defence chaos despite Alonso optimism
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea lost their first game under the Spanish manager to Arsenal 2-1, with Gary Neville criticising their defensive shape but backing them to challenge for a top-three finish.
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Read →Odegaard and Havertz Firing Again as Arsenal Continue Perfect Start Without New Signings
Arsenal have made a statement about their attacking depth by extending their unbeaten run to three straight Premier League wins without bolstering their striker options in the summer window.
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Read →Arsenal edge out Chelsea in thrilling London derby to stay perfect
Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in an early contender for game of the season, with both London clubs showing credentials as title challengers.
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6 Sep 2026
7Alonso's Chelsea gamble: low possession, high reward
Chelsea have opened the season with two wins from two and joint-top goalscoring honours, yet have done so on possession figures that defy modern Premier League orthodoxy. Can Xabi Alonso's transition-heavy approach hold up?
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Read →Arsenal's watertight defence faces Chelsea's lethal attack in Super Sunday showdown
Arsenal's miserly defence has barely faltered despite injuries to key players, but Chelsea's free-scoring attack presents a different proposition entirely when the sides meet at the Emirates on Super Sunday.
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Read →Celtic edge St Mirren comeback to keep perfect record intact
Celtic came from a goal down to beat St Mirren 2-1 and stretch their winning run to five matches, moving five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.
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Read →Spurs goalless again as blunt finishing haunts De Zerbi
Tottenham laboured to a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, extending an unwanted streak: three consecutive league games without a goal, the club's first such run since 1974.
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Read →Haaland hits 300-goal milestone as Man City edge past Coventry
Erling Haaland has reached a career milestone, scoring his 300th goal as Manchester City secured victory over Coventry.
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Read →Haaland's 300th Seals City Win as Fernandez Impresses in Coventry Opener
Erling Haaland notched his 300th goal in all competitions to secure Manchester City a narrow 1-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry, extending their perfect start under Enzo Maresca.
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Read →Anderson shines on City debut as Gakpo outshines Barcola at Liverpool
Elliot Anderson announced himself as a midfield force on his fourth Manchester City start, while Cody Gakpo's brilliant form has overshadowed Liverpool's big summer signing Luis Barcola.
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5 Sep 2026
7Ramsey Rescues Draw for Newcastle Against Bournemouth
Newcastle battled back from two down to snatch a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, with Jacob Ramsey's late strike denying the Cherries what would have been their first win under Marco Rose.
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Read →Fernandez-Pardo Benched as Newcastle Host Bournemouth
Newcastle have kept faith with their starting XI for the visit of Bournemouth, with Fernandez-Pardo among the substitutes.
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Read →Isak Double Fires Iraola to Opening PL Win at Liverpool
Alexander Isak marked his manager's Premier League debut with a quick-fire double as Liverpool secured an opening-weekend victory.
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Read →Bompastor's Chelsea overhaul: rebuilding after trophy drought
Chelsea are in transition after a disappointing 2025/26 campaign. Head coach Sonia Bompastor is reshaping the squad with fresh personnel and a revised culture to return to WSL title-winning ways.
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Read →Andrews: Brentford ready to break their ceiling after near-miss on Europe
Brentford's Keith Andrews has vowed to build on last season's near-miss when the Bees were seconds from securing European football for the first time. The head coach believes incremental squad improvements and tactical refinement can finally break the club's ceiling.
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Read →Putellas stars as City breeze past United in WSL opener
London City Lionesses began their star-studded new era with a commanding 2-1 victory over Manchester United, as two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas made her debut at a sold-out Hayes Lane.
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Read →Iraola finally breaks duck as Isak tears Ipswich apart inside nine minutes
Alexander Isak fired Liverpool to a 2-0 win over Ipswich with a blistering brace inside nine minutes, finally handing Andoni Iraola his first victory as Reds boss after two draws to start his reign.
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4 Sep 2026
6London City Lionesses: Can Money Disrupt Women's Football?
London City Lionesses have assembled a galaxy of European stars under billionaire owner Michele Kang's stewardship, but breaking the WSL's established order—dominated by Arsenal, Chelsea, City and United—remains a formidable task.
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Read →How Antiguoko became the factory for England's elite managers
Three of English football's biggest jobs are held by players who grew up within 15 miles of each other in a small Basque neighbourhood club. Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola all cut their teeth at Antiguoko, where they earned a reputation as an unstoppable force.
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Read →Martinelli's Saudi Switch Closes Arsenal Chapter After Peripheral Campaign
Gabriel Martinelli has completed a move to Saudi Arabia, joining Al Hilal for a £60m fixed fee in what becomes Arsenal's largest player sale on record.
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Read →Carrick backs strengthened United despite lower spend than promoted rivals
Michael Carrick insists Manchester United have improved their squad despite a net spend of £118m—lower than newly promoted Ipswich and Coventry—following a midfield-focused summer transfer window.
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Read →Liverpool's summer spending masks structural imbalance that could derail Iraola
Liverpool have splashed out another £200m this summer, but structural weaknesses in the squad may undermine Andoni Iraola's high-pressing system at Anfield.
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Read →Iraola's Liverpool Faces Unease at Ipswich Despite Star Power
Liverpool could field three £100m+ players simultaneously but look uncomfortable implementing Andoni Iraola's system, making them vulnerable at Ipswich despite odds as short as 1/2 to break their recent struggles.
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31 Aug 2026
5Earps settles into London City's glittering new era
Mary Earps has joined London City Lionesses after two years in France, becoming the first signing in a recruitment drive that also netted Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas and other European stars.
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Read →Newcastle close to landing Fernandez-Pardo in £55m Lille swoop
Newcastle United are on the verge of securing Belgium international Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for approximately £55m, with the 21-year-old set to travel to the North East to complete formalities.
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Read →Konsa Arrival Signals Arsenal's New 'Win Now' Philosophy
Arsenal's £55m signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa marks a notable shift in transfer strategy, prioritising experience over youth development as Mikel Arteta chases a dynasty.
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Read →Liverpool seal Barcola deal as Isak replacement plan takes shape
Liverpool have completed the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal, making the France winger their second most expensive acquisition ever.
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Read →Messi calls time on Argentina career aged 39
Lionel Messi has ended his 21-year international career with Argentina, stepping away aged 39 after captaining the side to this summer's World Cup final.
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29 Aug 2026
8Munoz rescues point as Iraola waits for first Liverpool win
Victor Munoz produced a timely equaliser to earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, extending Andoni Iraola's wait for a first win in the Premier League.
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Read →Swansea Lead at Derby; Wolves Strike Back Against Stoke
Swansea have moved ahead at Derby County as Wolves mounted a comeback to lead Stoke City in Saturday's EFL action.
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Read →Forest's Early Edge Against Off-Colour Liverpool
Nottingham Forest have taken a deserved lead against a subdued Liverpool side in their Premier League encounter.
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Read →Barcola set to become Liverpool's £120m signing from PSG
Liverpool have agreed a £120m transfer fee with PSG for forward Bradley Barcola, who will sign a contract through 2031 pending a medical.
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Read →De Zerbi hails Spurs' £380m summer spree as "bombas" ahead of Newcastle test
Roberto De Zerbi has declared himself delighted with Tottenham's summer transfer business, describing the eight signings worth around £380m as game-changers for a squad that narrowly avoided relegation last term.
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Read →Jones Knows targets value picks as PL weekend begins
Sky Sports tipster Lewis Jones landed all four bets last weekend and is backing under 2.5 goals in the Liverpool–Nottingham Forest clash as his standout value play of the round.
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Read →Wrexham's winless run extends to four games after Birmingham defeat
Wrexham's search for a first win of the season continues after Birmingham City claimed a 2-1 victory at the Racecourse Ground, extending the hosts' winless streak to four matches across all competitions.
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Read →Arsenal in Talks with Real Madrid for Endrick
Arsenal have entered discussions with Real Madrid regarding a possible transfer for Brazilian striker Endrick as the summer window enters its final phase.
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28 Aug 2026
9Redknapp hails Cherki as Premier League genius after City's Palace rout
Jamie Redknapp has lauded Rayan Cherki as a Premier League genius after the Manchester City playmaker's two-goal performance orchestrated a 4-1 demolition of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
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Read →Cherki's brilliance delivers Maresca perfect start at City
Rayan Cherki produced a virtuoso display as Enzo Maresca's Manchester City maintained their perfect Premier League start with a commanding 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
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Read →Atletico gives Alvarez Sunday deadline: Arsenal move or stay put
Atletico Madrid have handed Julian Alvarez a deadline of Sunday to either commit to a move to Arsenal or stay at the club, having firmly shut the door on his preferred destination Barcelona.
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Read →Stansfield Spurns Golden Chance as Birmingham Visits Wrexham
Birmingham City forward Stansfield failed to capitalise on a gilt-edged opportunity to extend his side's advantage during Friday's Championship clash at Wrexham.
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Read →Haaland Breaks Deadlock as City Edge Palace
Erling Haaland has given Manchester City the lead against Crystal Palace in their Premier League encounter at Selhurst Park.
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Read →Sage: Win, don't sightseeing at Palace
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has made clear his singular focus: winning. After an opening-day defeat to Everton, he expressed frustration at his side's second-half collapse.
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Read →Man Utd's set-piece vulnerability and Ampadu's long-throw threat
Manchester United's set-piece defence was exposed in their opening-day defeat to Hull. Meanwhile, Ethan Ampadu has turned his long throw into one of the Premier League's most potent attacking weapons at Leeds.
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Read →Villa seal club-record Jackson deal as Watkins departs for Al Hilal
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a club-record £65m on a deal that includes performance add-ons, with the striker arriving to replace departing captain Ollie Watkins.
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Read →Chelsea open door to Fernandez sale as City eyes midfielder rebuild
Chelsea are willing to let Enzo Fernandez leave for Manchester City at the right price, provided they can reinforce their midfield before the deadline.
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27 Aug 2026
7Barry's hat-trick carries Everton past Preston in Carabao Cup romp
Thierno Barry's clinical finishing propelled Everton into the Carabao Cup third round with a 4-0 dismantling of Preston at Deepdale, the French striker now threatening to surpass his entire previous season tally already.
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Read →Barry bags first Everton hat-trick as they breeze past Preston
Everton secured a convincing win over Preston with Barry netting his first hat-trick for the club in an impressive performance.
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Read →Liverpool resume PSG negotiations for Barcola before deadline
Liverpool are preparing fresh talks with Paris Saint-Germain as they continue their pursuit of winger Bradley Barcola ahead of next week's transfer window closure.
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Read →Liverpool drawn to face Spurs in Carabao Cup third round
The Carabao Cup third-round draw has paired Liverpool with Tottenham at Anfield, while Manchester United will host Brighton in a series of high-profile domestic matchups.
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Read →Savio steals show on debut as Spurs thrash Charlton
Savio announced himself to Spurs fans in the most emphatic fashion, grabbing a goal and assist within 11 minutes of his debut as Tottenham dismantled Charlton in the Carabao Cup.
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Read →Savio makes instant impact as Spurs advance in Carabao Cup
Savio marked his Tottenham debut with a goal as Spurs eased past their Carabao Cup opposition to reach the third round.
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Read →Redknapp hails Savio debut but De Zerbi demands more
Savio made an immediate impact on his Tottenham debut, scoring and assisting in a 20-minute cameo against Charlton. While Jamie Redknapp praised the Brazilian's flair, manager Roberto De Zerbi has set clear expectations for what comes next.
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26 Aug 2026
8Liverpool Scramble: Sarr Chase as Minteh Talks Hit Brick Wall
Liverpool are scrambling. They've just made another approach for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr. This move comes as talks with Brighton over Yankuba Minteh have officially hit an impasse.
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Read →Merson questions Emery's future after Villa's Brighton collapse
Paul Merson isn't mincing words about Unai Emery's future at Aston Villa. Not after that 4-0 opening-day thrashing at Brighton. The problem? Villa's summer fire sale, says Merson. That's where the disaster started.
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Read →Man City circles Fernandez as deadline looms
Manchester City's sniffing around Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Deadline day's breathing down our necks. Enzo Maresca, City's boss, clearly wants his old boy back.
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Read →City Shell Out Record £86m for Lille Teen Bouaddi
Manchester City just blew the Premier League's teenage transfer record out of the water. They're forking over £81.3m to Lille, plus another £4.3m in add-ons, for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Kid's 18. Apparently, he turned heads at this summer's World Cup playing for Morocco.
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Read →Spurs' £60m Marmoush Gamble: De Zerbi's Summer Spending Spree Rages On
Tottenham's chequebook is open, again. Omar Marmoush, snatched from Manchester City, lands at Spurs. It's an initial loan, sure, but comes with a hefty £60m obligation to buy. Just like that, their summer spend blasts past £300m. Madness.
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Read →Man City plotting late Enzo Fernandez swoop as Chelsea eye Scott replacement
Well, well, well. Looks like Manchester City are finally waking up. They're reportedly readying a *very* late approach for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. This could easily become the Premier League's most expensive piece of business this summer. Meanwhile, Chelsea? They're already sniffing around for alternatives. Typical.
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Read →Leeds embarrass Forest again: Two wins in 72 hours, Carabao Cup onward.
So, Leeds United fancied another trip to Nottingham Forest's patch, didn't they? And what do you know, they bagged *another* 2-0 win. That's two in three days at the City Ground, sending them skipping into the Carabao Cup third round. Dan James and James Justin were the lads who twisted the knife on Tuesday night.
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Read →Alvarez's Barca Dream? Dead. Arsenal: His Only Exit.
Julian Alvarez has hit a wall. Atletico Madrid? They've slammed the door on Barcelona. So, the Argentine star has a choice: suck it up and stay put, or begrudgingly take Arsenal's offer.
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25 Aug 2026
5Celtic's LASK Gamble: Unchanged XI for UCL Play-Off
Brendan Rodgers has doubled down. Celtic rolls into their UEFA Champions League qualifying play-off against Linz ASK with the *exact* same starting lineup. No changes. They're chasing a spot in Thursday's group stage draw, and Rodgers clearly trusts the eleven he's got.
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Read →United finally bag Baleba in £70m midfield splurge
So, Manchester United finally got their man. Carlos Baleba, the Brighton midfielder, is now Old Trafford-bound in a deal that could hit £70m. This whole chase, mind you, kicked off last autumn.
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Read →Premier League clubs scramble as transfer window slams shut next Tuesday
Only seven days. That's all the Premier League clubs have left before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday, September 1. It's chaos out there. Every big name is in a frenzy. Who's doing what? Here’s the breakdown.
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Read →Savio to Tottenham: £85m. Summer Spend Hits £300m. A Pricey Gamble.
Tottenham finally got their man. Winger Savio. From Manchester City. £85m. After last summer's failed attempt, they simply opened the wallet wider. His arrival pushes Spurs' total summer outlay past £300m. A staggering sum. Better be worth it.
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Read →Carragher & Neville's 2026/27 Premier League: The Usual Suspects, Plus Chelsea?
So, the oracle speaks. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have dropped their verdicts on the 2026/27 Premier League title race. Arsenal's the clear favourite, sure, but the real fireworks? That's around Manchester City, minus Rodri, and Neville's wild card pick: Chelsea.
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24 Aug 2026
6Neville: City, Liverpool 'nowhere near' it. Arsenal's title to lose.
Gary Neville, never one to hold back, has already made his title call a mere week into the new season. Manchester City and Liverpool? Not even in the conversation, he reckons. Arsenal, he declares, are simply on another level. This, from the Sky Sports pundit, is a pretty bold shot, even for him.
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Read →Szoboszlai Snatching a Point Late: Liverpool's Great Escape at Newcastle
Dominic Szoboszlai. Remember the name. He bagged a late penalty. Snatching Liverpool a hard-fought draw at Newcastle and, just like that, keeping their unbeaten start to the season alive. Just barely.
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Read →Maresca's City barely survive Bournemouth in a truly wild Etihad opener
Enzo Maresca's Manchester City era kicked off with a whimper, not a bang. They scraped, they clawed, they somehow beat Bournemouth 2-1. An absolute mess of an opening-day encounter at the Etihad.
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Read →Neville Tears Into Liverpool's £200m Duo Wirtz and Isak
Gary Neville, never one to bite his tongue, wasted no time singling out Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. After Sunday's opening-weekend stumble against Newcastle, he slapped them both with the 'biggest disappointment' tag. But, ever the pundit, he still reckons they've got something to offer.
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Read →Maresca's City: A Stolen Win, a Shaky Defense
Enzo Maresca might've called his Manchester City debut a 'perfect day' after that stoppage-time winner against Bournemouth. Three points in the bag. But let's be honest: 'work in progress' is a hell of an understatement.
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Read →Szoboszlai's 99th-Minute Pen Bails Out Liverpool as Iraola, Jaissle Debut in Chaos
Dominik Szoboszlai. His name on a 99th-minute penalty rescued a single, undeserved point for Liverpool in a chaotic 2-2 draw at Newcastle. Matthias Jaissle, in his first match, saw victory slip through his fingers. Andoni Iraola, the new Reds boss, probably just breathed a sigh of relief.
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23 Aug 2026
7Toure's Pace and Craft Could Reshape Newcastle's Attack
Newcastle got their man: Bazoumana Toure, snatched from Hoffenheim. They're calling it "genuine quality," whatever that means for a club in constant flux. He lit up the Bundesliga. Now, can the Ivorian actually transform anything in the Premier League? Big ask.
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Read →Brentford outclass Spurs in dominant display
Brentford didn't just beat Tottenham; they humiliated them. This wasn't a contest. Spurs offered all the resistance of a wet tissue at the Gtech Community Stadium, getting utterly routed by a Bees side that looked every bit the finished article.
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Read →Arteta, Berta Still Chasing Alvarez for Arsenal
Don't kid yourself, Arsenal hasn't given up on Julian Alvarez. Atletico Madrid's unsettled striker is still very much on their radar. Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta? Still chatting him up. Regular dialogue, they say.
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Read →Carrick Tries to Spin Humiliation as United's Season Kicks Off (Sort Of)
Michael Carrick. Bless his heart. He tried to find a silver lining after Manchester United got humbled on opening day. Promoted Hull City, of all teams, stuck it to them. Two set-piece goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. A shock 2-0 victory for the Tigers. That's how United's season began.
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Read →Opening Weekend: United Flops, Spurs Crumbles, But Everton and Leeds? Maybe There's Hope
Opening weekend? A brutal reminder. Manchester United and Tottenham, both supposed titans, crumpled. Not because of some tactical genius. They were undone by pure, unadulterated fight they just didn't have. Arsenal, meanwhile? Looked the business. And then there were the surprising bright spots: Everton, Leeds, Ipswich. They actually showed up.
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Read →Tottenham's £237m overhaul undone in chastening Brentford hammering
So much for Tottenham’s big-money summer. The supposed cure-all collapsed immediately, a humbling 3-0 thrashing at Brentford in their Premier League opener. Little resistance. Barely a whimper. Roberto De Zerbi’s shiny new side looked utterly disjointed, the integration problems glaring from minute one.
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Read →De Zerbi: Spurs a 'not-a-team-yet' disaster after Brentford collapse
Tottenham's grand opening weekend. What a disaster. A humbling 3-0 thrashing at Brentford, leaving gaffer Roberto De Zerbi to admit his shiny, expensively assembled squad is still just a bunch of blokes, fragmented and clearly not ready for primetime.
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22 Aug 2026
6Hull City 2–0 Manchester United: Red Devils' Season Kicks Off in Familiar Disaster
So, Manchester United's new season kicked off. Remember those 'new season, new United' whispers? They died fast. Newly-promoted Hull City promptly handed them a 2-0 smackdown at the MKM Stadium, laying bare the same old defensive frailties. The clamour for urgent reinforcement? Already deafening.
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Read →Hull Shocks Man Utd: 2-0 Halftime Lead in Premier League Opener
Hull City handed Manchester United a two-goal beating by the break in their Premier League opener on Tuesday.
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Read →Atletico Madrid open door for Alvarez Arsenal switch
Atletico Madrid have changed their tune on Julian Alvarez, signalling they are prepared to let the forward leave for Arsenal this summer.
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Read →Arsenal ease past Coventry to open Premier League campaign
Arsenal began their Premier League season with a convincing display, dispatching Coventry with ease in Friday's fixture.
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Read →Alvarez Form Sparks Arsenal Champions League Push, Neville Eyes World-Class Upgrade
Alvarez's recent performances have pushed Arsenal into genuine Champions League contention, but Gary Neville believes the Gunners still need a world-class striker to sustain their challenge.
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Read →Neville Demands Alvarez: Arsenal Need Him to Win Champions League
Arsenal just walked all over Coventry, a tidy 3-0 win, kicking off their title defence with a bang. You'd think that's enough, right? Not for Gary Neville. He reckons they're still missing *the* piece. The one signing, he says, that'll turn them into Champions League conquerors.
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21 Aug 2026
8Arsenal lay down the law: Coventry crushed, title defence underway.
Arsenal aren't messing around. A 3-0 hammering of newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates made that perfectly clear. After taking the Community Shield, this Premier League opener was a brutal flex of their title muscle.
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Read →Brighton Digs In: Liverpool's Minteh Chase Hits the Wall
Surprise, surprise. Brighton told Liverpool to shove their improved £60m offer for Yankuba Minteh. The Reds' second swing at the winger? Still short of what the Seagulls demand. And let's not forget Minteh himself: out injured 'til October. Hardly a picture of urgency.
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Read →The Premier League's Back Tonight
The Premier League. It's back tonight. Another 2026-27 season kicks off, and with it, the usual betting frenzy. Be careful out there.
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Read →Arsenal's Kick-Off: More Than Just a Win on the Cards?
Arsenal kicks off their Premier League season Friday night. Everyone expects a walk in the park against Coventry at the King Power. Don't bet against them winning, but maybe look elsewhere for value.
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Read →Arsenal land Konsa for £51m as injury cover defensive crisis
So, Arsenal finally coughed up the cash. Ezri Konsa, the defender they needed, is officially a Gunner. £51m, four years (plus an optional fifth, naturally). Pure injury cover, mind you, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber out for the count. Crisis averted? We'll see.
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Read →Arteta's Arsenal: Can They Really Go Back-to-Back?
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are staring down their biggest challenge to date. Winning a Premier League title? That's one thing. Doing it again, becoming back-to-back champions for the first time since the 1930s? That's a whole different beast.
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Read →Iraola: Transfers *are* coming. Liverpool's squad is thin. Newcastle looms.
Andoni Iraola, the man now calling the shots at Liverpool, has offered a peace treaty to anxious supporters: more signings are coming. He’s promising recruits before the window slams shut. An assurance, apparently, despite everyone watching the summer so far and wondering what exactly is going on.
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Read →Merson's Arsenal Prediction: Title Race Over Before It Begins?
Paul Merson's called it. Arsenal, he reckons, will stroll to the Premier League title. It's an easy win. He even sees shades of early Manchester City. And as for anyone challenging? Not a chance, not with their lack of depth.
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17 Aug 2026
8Carrick's High Press Fails. Man Utd's Left-Back Hunt Is On.
Well, that ended well. Manchester United wrapped up pre-season with a sour 4-2 thrashing by AC Milan. More importantly, though, that drubbing ripped the lid off a gaping hole in their squad. All thanks to Michael Carrick's bright new tactical shift.
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Read →Fernandes Off-Limits: Man Utd Skipper's Price Tag? Non-Existent
Manchester United has slammed the door shut on any notion of selling captain Bruno Fernandes. Turkish side Galatasaray might be gearing up for a move, but the 31-year-old, now in the final year of his Old Trafford deal, isn't going anywhere.
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Read →Alonso's Back-Three Fix at Chelsea: Fernandez Saga Looms Large Over Opener
Xabi Alonso finally dumped that back-four nonsense at Chelsea. Just in time for the new Premier League season. Pre-season showed his three-man defence actually works. But don't get too comfy. Enzo Fernandez? His future's still a messy question mark, and it's set to haunt Alonso's first few weeks.
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Read →Juve Settles: Vicario In, Martinez Dream Dead
Juventus needed a keeper. Martinez was the guy, until he wasn't. So now it's Guglielmo Vicario, plucked on loan from Tottenham. A consolation prize, perhaps, after the Aston Villa deal fell apart.
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Read →City missed Chelsea's Fernandez deadline. So what? They still want him.
Chelsea set a Friday 5pm ultimatum for Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City? They let it pass without so much as a peep. No offer. Still, don't think they've forgotten about him. Not a chance.
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Read →Jacquet Makes Instant Impact at Anfield Debut
A new face at Liverpool. Jacquet, on his Anfield debut, didn't just 'catch the eye.' He looked like he belonged.
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Read →Jacquet Scores on Liverpool Bow in Como Drubbing
Jeremy Jacquet, the young defender, found the back of the net on his Liverpool debut. That's how you make an entrance. Liverpool handled Como with a tidy 2-0 win in their final pre-season tune-up at Anfield. Cody Gakpo also got in on the act.
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Read →Man City Sells Rodri to Barcelona for £65.4m
So, it's done. Manchester City and Barcelona have finally, officially, agreed on the £65.4m price tag for Rodri. The Spanish midfielder, a 30-year-old World Cup winner, apparently turned his nose up at an extension at the Etihad. He'll be off to Catalonia, signing a four-year deal.
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16 Aug 2026
5Arsenal absolutely batter Man City, remind everyone who's boss with Community Shield thrashing
Well, that was a statement, wasn't it? Arsenal just ripped Manchester City apart, 3-0, in the Community Shield. Cardiff watched new City gaffer Enzo Maresca get the kind of 'welcome' that'll make him wish he'd stayed in the youth ranks. Message delivered. Loud and clear.
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Read →Havertz. Again. Arsenal doubles their lead in the Community Shield.
Well, look who it is. Kai Havertz, folks, just doubled Arsenal's lead. Against Manchester City. In the Community Shield. You didn't expect anyone else, did you?
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Read →Maresca's Not Playing Nice: City's Quest to Catch Arsenal Starts Now
Enzo Maresca? He's no fan of polite handshakes. The Community Shield is a real trophy, he says, not some pre-season kick-about. Manchester City's new boss means business. And their first tilt at Arsenal, in Cardiff this Sunday, will show it.
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Read →Moore Double, Robertson Debut: Spurs Blank Hoffenheim 3-0
Tottenham did exactly what they were supposed to. They swatted Hoffenheim aside, 3-0, right there at home. Teenager Mikey Moore grabbed both goals, keeping their pre-season run spotless. Next weekend, it's Brentford in the Premier League. The real test.
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Read →Alonso's 3-4-3 Blueprint? Chelsea Edges Sociedad, Questions Remain
Xabi Alonso got his first Chelsea home win, a 3-1 pre-season nod over Real Sociedad. He trotted out that 3-4-3, the system that won him the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen in 2024. Don't pop the champagne just yet.
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15 Aug 2026
4Romero finally ships out to Atletico Madrid for £34m after five Spurs years
So, Cristian Romero's finally off. The Argentina international has wrapped up his £34m transfer from Tottenham to Atletico Madrid, signing a five-year deal that ends his frankly tumultuous five-year stretch at Spurs.
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Read →Jimenez's Dubious Penalty Dragged Wolves Over the Line
Raúl Jimenez, for better or worse, was the man on Friday evening. He converted a controversial late penalty, pulling Wolves out of what looked like an embarrassing mess.
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Read →City Bails on Fernandez: No Bid, No Deal (For Now)
Manchester City let Chelsea's 5pm deadline slide right past them on Friday, zero offer for Enzo Fernandez hitting the wire. Call it what you like, but it pretty much nails shut any realistic shot of the midfielder moving this summer. Dead in the water.
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Read →Jimenez Snags Draw on Molineux Return; Wolves Lucky, Blackburn Robbed
Raul Jimenez, back at Molineux, slammed home a penalty deep into stoppage time. A 2-2 draw for Wolves. It felt like a theft, frankly, denying Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn all three points from what had been a wild, chaotic Championship opener.
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14 Aug 2026
9Fernandez: Double Rodri's Price Tag, Double the Headaches for City?
Chelsea wants a cool £120m for Enzo Fernandez. Barcelona, meanwhile, is sniffing around Rodri for half that. You'd think Rodri, with his trophy cabinet, would command more. You'd be wrong. This isn't just about talent; it's about age and contract expiry dates.
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Read →Arsenal Chasing Quansah. Leverkusen? Not Budging.
Arsenal's sniffing around Bayer Leverkusen. The target? England defender Jarell Quansah. Mikel Arteta, predictably, wants to shore up his backline. Injuries, you know.
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Read →Bowen Opts for Championship Grind with West Ham, Brushes Off World Cup Snub
So, Jarrod Bowen decided to stick around. Relegated West Ham, the Championship grind... and a World Cup snub still fresh? Doesn't matter, apparently. He's gunning for a Premier League comeback, and he's doing it in claret and blue.
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Read →Sky Sports Goes All In: Every EFL Opener Live This Weekend
Alright, buckle up. Sky Sports is hitting the gas, broadcasting *every single* opening fixture across the EFL's three tiers this weekend. It kicks off with Wolves vs Blackburn on Friday and wraps up with Wrexham's jaunt to Cardiff on Monday. No escaping it.
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Read →Championship opening weekend: Wolves favoured, but I'm not buying it
The 2026/27 Championship season kicks off this weekend, every single kick live on Sky Sports. Wolves, bless their cotton socks, are backed at a ridiculous 5/1 for the title. But their early-season prospects? Frankly, they look about as solid as a house of cards in a hurricane.
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Read →Championship's Wild West: Eight-Team Play-Offs, New Gaffes & Glory Chasers Reshape 2026/27.
Brace yourselves. The EFL season kicks off this weekend, bringing big changes to domestic football. Eight-team Championship play-offs. More clubs. More chances. Or so they say.
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Read →Rangers dumped into Conference League as McInnes faces Ibrox boos
It was always coming, wasn't it? Rangers’ early Europa League exit became a dismal reality the moment Nik Prelec’s header hit the back of the net. That 1-1 Ibrox draw, a paltry offering to 41,636 loyal souls, sealed a 3-2 aggregate humiliation against Jagiellonia Bialystok. The home crowd? They knew. The sustained boos said it all.
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Read →Arsenal in talks with Galatasaray over Osimhen and other squad exits
Arsenal, it seems, are getting busy. Talks have started with Galatasaray about Victor Osimhen. They've also fielded offers for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. The floodgates might be opening.
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Read →McInnes: Rangers 'not ready' for Europe after Jagiellonia dumping
Another European dream died early for Rangers. A dismal 3-2 aggregate defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa League. It’s their earliest exit since 2017. Manager Derek McInnes? He’s owning up to it: this squad needs a serious overhaul.
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13 Aug 2026
8Carrick's Promise: United Still Hunting Deals Before Deadline
Michael Carrick's sending signals: Manchester United are far from finished in the transfer market, even with three senior signings already through the door this summer. September 1 is the deadline.
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Read →O'Hara: Rashford to Spurs, a dream or a disaster?
Jamie O'Hara, never one to shy from an opinion, just dropped a bombshell. Tottenham, he reckons, should chase Marcus Rashford. United's flailing forward. O'Hara thinks Roberto De Zerbi, of all people, is the "perfect man-manager" for him. And Spurs? They certainly need someone on the left.
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Read →Konsa Saga: Arsenal Still Short-Changing Villa
Another transfer window, another Arsenal dance. They're back at the table with Aston Villa for Ezri Konsa. Problem is, the price for the England man? Still a chasm between what Arsenal offers and what Villa demands.
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Read →Arteta's Still Scrambling: Arsenal's Transfer Window Far From Done
Mikel Arteta. He's still waving the flag for more Arsenal signings before this transfer window slams shut. But let's be real: he knows damn well only a precious few players actually move the needle for the Premier League champions.
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Read →Guimaraes debuts as Arsenal draw with Como in friendly
Bruno Guimaraes. The £75m man from Newcastle. He finally pulled on an Arsenal shirt for his debut. A pre-season friendly, sure, but a 1-1 draw against Como at the Emirates still had to be settled by penalties. The Gunners took that one, 4-3.
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Read →Doue’s Late Dagger Stuns Young Villa in Super Cup Thriller
Paris Saint-Germain, as expected, hoisted the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg. They edged a spunky Aston Villa side 2-1. Desire Doue's late strike was the clincher. A teenager, Brian Madjo, had pulled Villa level. Didn't matter in the end.
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Read →Romero Out: Atletico Snags Spurs Captain for £34.2m
The transfer circus finally packed up its tent. Atletico Madrid has, at last, agreed a deal for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, ending a summer-long saga about the Argentine defender’s future. Took long enough.
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Read →Chelsea's £120m Fernandez Ultimatum: City Has Until Friday
Chelsea just slapped Manchester City with a Friday 5pm deadline. £120m, they say, for Enzo Fernandez. Miss that cutoff? No deal this window. Simple as that.
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12 Aug 2026
8Man Utd edge Leeds in friendly shoot-out but Rashford absent
Manchester United just about edged Leeds in a penalty shoot-out at Croke Park. Marcus Rashford, despite linking up with the squad again this week under Michael Carrick, never touched the pitch. Make of that what you will.
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Read →Aaronson Nabs Equalizer, United Stalled in Friendly
A friendly. Manchester United and Leeds United. Shared spoils, same old story: Aaronson's equalizer wiped out Joshua Zirkzee's early opener.
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Read →PSG vs. Villa Super Cup: Rematch, But Only One Side's Laughing
Wednesday. Salzburg. The Super Cup. PSG and Aston Villa get to 'lock horns' again—484 days after that bonkers Champions League quarter-final. Remember it? Villa came roaring back, but the French outfit just about hung on.
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Read →Tielemans: Aston Villa? A Surprise. Manchester United? About Damn Time.
Youri Tielemans claims his summer jump from Aston Villa to Manchester United genuinely caught him off guard. Even with all the past whispers from Old Trafford.
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Read →Pep Chavarria: Chelsea's Unconventional Left-Back
Chelsea's new left-back? Pep Chavarria. Yeah, the 28-year-old from Rayo Vallecano. Not exactly a typical academy graduate, is he? Xabi Alonso clearly reckons this late bloomer can deliver. Now.
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Read →Lewis-Skelly Approach Gets The Cold Shoulder From Chelsea, United
Another day, another transfer rumour fizzles. Chelsea and Manchester United, it seems, couldn't be bothered with Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly. An intermediary floated the idea. Both clubs said no thanks. The kid, to his credit, just wants to scrap for his spot under Mikel Arteta anyway.
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Read →Inter Milan sniffing around Spence. Spurs happy to open the door.
Inter Milan started talking to Tottenham about Djed Spence. The Serie A side figures a £30m haul might just be enough to pry the England defender out of north London.
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Read →Ronaldo, Rodriguez Make It Official in Portugal
Well, look at that. Cristiano Ronaldo, the man who lives on a football pitch, somehow squeezed in a civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal. He and Georgina Rodriguez are officially hitched. Barely days, mind you, before Al Nassr kicks off its latest Saudi Pro League campaign.
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11 Aug 2026
9Arsenal on top? Sky Sports' 'supercomputer' says so. Liverpool's looking up.
Right, so Sky Sports' digital oracle just dropped its 2026/27 Premier League predictions. Get this: Arsenal — *the* Arsenal — is apparently set to become only the fourth club ever to defend the title. Meanwhile, the usual suspects in the 'big six' are in for some wild swings. Bet you didn't see *that* coming.
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Read →Chelsea Back on the Hunt for Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly
Chelsea are sniffing around Myles Lewis-Skelly again. They've just dropped another enquiry to Arsenal, hot on the heels of the Gunners splashing £75m for Bruno Guimaraes. Predictably, Arsenal are still not interested in doing business with their London rivals.
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Read →Marinakis sues Palace over offensive banner at Selhurst Park
Evangelos Marinakis, Nottingham Forest's owner, is dragging Crystal Palace to the High Court. All because of an 'offensive' banner. You remember it, the one at Selhurst Park last August.
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Read →Johnson for McNeil: Everton and Palace Make Their Swap
Well, look who it is. Everton just finalized a straight-up player swap with Crystal Palace. Winger Brennan Johnson is off to Goodison. Dwight McNeil? He’s cleared out for Selhurst Park. Both lads signed on the dotted line for four years.
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Read →Rashford's Back at United: Carrick Rolls the Dice on the Winger's Return
Marcus Rashford is back. Barcelona decided £26m was too rich, skipping their purchase clause. So, his summer loan is done, and Old Trafford beckons, nearly two years after he last pulled on a United shirt.
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Read →Infantino's Last Stand? Trump Throws a Lifeline Amid FIFA Crisis
Donald Trump, never one to shy from a crisis, has officially tossed his hat in the ring for Gianni Infantino. His warning? Removing the FIFA president now would be a "terrible mistake." Convenient, as the governing body stares down a firing squad of continental federations.
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Read →City's Midfield Merry-Go-Round: Bouaddi Nears, Fernandez Looms
Manchester City? Always cooking. Right now, it's 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, plucked from Lille. Personal terms are reportedly squared away. But don't think they're putting all their eggs in one basket. Just in case, Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez remains a very expensive Plan B.
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Read →Munoz: The Mercenary Iraola Hired to Reboot Liverpool's Soul
Forget the delicate stuff. Victor Munoz's arrival at Liverpool this summer isn't just a transfer; it's a blunt instrument. New head coach Andoni Iraola wants aggression. He wants work-rate. And he's brought Munoz to Anfield to hammer that point home.
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Read →Chelsea draw Luton in Carabao Cup second round; Spurs host Charlton
The Carabao Cup second round draw has landed. Chelsea gets to host League One Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. Tottenham? They'll face their 'neighbours', Charlton Athletic, in what's being billed as an all-London clash. Predictable enough.
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10 Aug 2026
5Liverpool Snag Araujo on Loan as Injury Crisis Spirals
Alright, here we go: Liverpool, apparently staring into the abyss of a defensive injury crisis, finally pulled the trigger. They've dragged Ronald Araujo in from Barcelona. A loan, mind you. But with a tidy little option to buy him outright for £47.14m (€55m) if he actually, you know, works out.
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Read →Bezos to Bag a Piece of Liverpool FC: Another Billionaire's New Toy?
Hold onto your hats, Reds fans. A consortium, not-so-quietly spearheaded by Amazon overlord Jeff Bezos, looks poised to snatch up a significant chunk of Liverpool FC. An official announcement is expected any day now, as Fenway Sports Group finally looks to ease out of their 16-year reign. Sixteen years. You'd think they'd have polished off their exit strategy by now.
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Read →UEFA, CONMEBOL, AFC RAGE: Infantino's World Cup Sale Scheme a 'Deception'
So much for a 'procedural error.' UEFA, CONMEBOL, and AFC just dropped a joint letter, absolutely hammering FIFA president Gianni Infantino. They’re calling his botched World Cup privatisation scheme a 'fundamental breach of trust,' plain and simple. Not some minor screw-up.
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Read →Anfield Agony: Liverpool Squander 2-0 Lead, Monaco Win 3-2
Well, that was familiar. Andoni Iraola's Anfield debut saw Liverpool pull their favourite party trick: chucking a 2-0 lead. Monaco stole a 3-2 win in this pre-season friendly, a miserable echo of last week's meltdown against Leeds. Welcome to Merseyside, gaffer.
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Read →Rangers Flounder as Hibs Snatch Late 2-1 Win, McInnes Still Pointless
For the third year running, Hibernian walked out of Ibrox with a win over Rangers. It took a deflected Callum Wright strike, deep into injury time, to seal the 2-1 victory. Worse for the home side? Derek McInnes, their new manager, is still waiting for his first win. Three games in, three games without a W. Ouch.
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9 Aug 2026
8Arsenal's defense: a horror show. Dortmund bags Emirates Cup.
Arsenal's backline looked like a sieve on Sunday. Borussia Dortmund strolled to a 3-2 Emirates Cup win, leaving Mikel Arteta with just over a week. Not much time to fix this disaster before the Community Shield.
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Read →Hogh's hat-trick fires Celtic past Kilmarnock
Celtic didn't waste time kicking off their Scottish Premiership campaign. Hogh went absolutely wild, bagging a first-half hat-trick in what looked more like a slaughter than a football match against Kilmarnock.
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Read →Hogh Wastes No Time: New Celt Fires First Goal at Kilmarnock
So Hogh, the new face at Celtic, decided he wouldn't waste anyone's time. Bang. Early goal at Kilmarnock. First strike for the Hoops, immediate impact, whatever you want to call it.
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Read →Just a Friendly: Semenyo, Marmoush Link Up for City
Manchester City found their stride, even if it was just a friendly, carving out an advantage against Atletico Madrid. It was the attacking tandem of Semenyo and Marmoush who did the damage, linking up twice to slot City ahead. A glimpse, perhaps, of what's to come.
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Read →Odegaard returns for Arsenal's Dortmund clash
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is set to return to action for the club's fixture against Dortmund after a period sidelined.
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Read →Wissa double hands Jaissle perfect Newcastle bow despite Valencia chaos
Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle reign began with a 2-1 victory at 10-man Valencia, with substitute Yoane Wissa netting twice to overturn Filip Ugrinic's early opener. The win was marred by Jose Gaya's horror tackle on Anthony Elanga, though the winger's injury appears minor.
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Read →Romero Open to Arsenal Move But Spurs Will Not Budge
Cristian Romero has signalled openness to an Arsenal transfer, yet Tottenham remain resolute in their refusal to sell their captain to rivals across the north London divide.
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Read →Wissa double fires Newcastle past 10-man Valencia in Jaissle's winning bow
Matthias Jaissle began his Newcastle tenure with a 2-1 pre-season victory at 10-man Valencia, with Yoane Wissa's second-half brace turning around an early deficit.
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8 Aug 2026
10Mbeumo's leveller earns United draw with PSG as Mount injury clouds positive prep
Manchester United drew 1-1 with European champions PSG in Gothenburg as their pre-season momentum continued, but an early Mason Mount injury punctured an otherwise encouraging afternoon.
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Read →Man Utd vs PSG friendly confirmed for August
Manchester United are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly match, according to Sky Sports.
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Read →West Ham Fight Back Against Burnley in Carabao Cup
West Ham staged a comeback against Burnley in the Carabao Cup, with Jarrod Bowen finding the net to put the Hammers ahead.
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Read →Joao Pedro Opens Chelsea Account Against Milan
Joao Pedro gave Chelsea an early advantage with a headed goal during their fixture against AC Milan on Friday evening.
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Read →Guimaraes Arrives at Arsenal: Tactical Fit and Midfield Depth
Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for £75m, bringing one of the Premier League's most versatile midfielders to north London.
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Read →Guimaraes Completes £75m Move to Arsenal from Newcastle
Arsenal have secured midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for £75m on a four-year contract with an optional fifth year, with the 28-year-old Brazilian determined to embrace the challenge ahead.
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Read →Lankshear's debut volley fires Boro past Wrexham; Wolves and Stevenage advance
Will Lankshear marked his Middlesbrough debut with the decisive strike as Boro beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup. Wolves and Stevenage also progressed from Friday's first-round fixtures.
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Read →UEFA Acknowledges Payment to Woman Allegedly Linked to Infantino
UEFA has confirmed it paid a departure package and MBA course fees to a woman allegedly linked to Gianni Infantino during his time as the organisation's general secretary. Infantino, now FIFA president, strongly denies the claims.
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Read →Arsenal plot Barcola swoop to escape Vinicius void
Arsenal have identified three left-wing targets after missing out on Vinicius Jr, including Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola, with reports suggesting Mikel Arteta could hijack Liverpool's interest.
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Read →Araujo to join Liverpool on season-long loan from Barcelona
Liverpool have secured a surprise season-long loan deal for Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo, bolstering their defensive ranks after losing Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid.
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7 Aug 2026
10Carabao Cup Live: Boro Face Wrexham in Sky's Coverage Trio
Middlesbrough and Wrexham meet in the Carabao Cup First Round, one of three ties live on Sky Sports on Friday evening.
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Read →Liverpool face steep Barcola bill as PSG dig in on valuation
Liverpool's pursuit of PSG winger Bradley Barcola has hit a valuation impasse, with the French champions demanding £145m for the 23-year-old forward.
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Read →Man City reject Barcelona's lowball Rodri bid
Barcelona's opening offer for Rodri has been knocked back by Manchester City, with talks halted as the bid is deemed insufficient for the Spain midfielder.
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Read →Atletico Madrid pursue Spurs captain Romero as Inter weigh up move
Atletico Madrid are negotiating with Tottenham over a deal for captain Cristian Romero, with figures already discussed between the clubs. Inter Milan are also tracking the Argentina defender, but need to move players on first.
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Read →Argentina and Mexico back Infantino as FIFA president faces survival numbers game
Argentina and Mexico have thrown their backing behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino despite mounting pressure over his abandoned World Cup privatisation scheme, but his political survival now rests on a stark numbers game.
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Read →Liverpool pin defensive hopes on Jacquet's £60m talent
Liverpool's £60m recruit Jeremy Jacquet looks likely to make his debut against Monaco on Sunday, accelerating his integration into a side that conceded a Premier League-high 53 goals last season.
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Read →Liverpool circle Konsa as defensive injuries mount
Liverpool are ready to challenge Arsenal for the signature of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as manager Andoni Iraola seeks urgent defensive reinforcement.
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Read →Leeds smash transfer record to land Man City's Trafford
Leeds United have confirmed the signing of England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a deal worth an initial £40m plus add-ons, smashing the club's previous transfer record.
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Read →Barcelona accelerate Rodri pursuit as Real Madrid circle Man City star
Barcelona have stepped up their interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri, hopeful of beating Real Madrid to the Spain captain's signature, according to Sky Sports News.
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Read →Vinicius Jr Commits to Real Madrid, Shutting Door on Arsenal
Vinicius Junior has ended Arsenal's pursuit by signing a new six-year contract with Real Madrid, extending his stay at the Bernabéu until 2032.
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6 Aug 2026
9Arsenal's attacking cupboard runs bare as Vinicius and Rogers slip away
Arsenal's summer attacking overhaul has suffered twin blows with Vinicius Junior signing a new Real Madrid contract and Morgan Rogers joining Chelsea for £117m instead of moving to north London.
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Read →Yokota handed Rangers debut in Jagiellonia showdown
Rangers have handed Yokota his debut in the Europa League Qualifying Third Round fixture against Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok.
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Read →Real Madrid seal Diomande signing in £120m deal
Real Madrid have reached agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande for up to £120m, fending off interest from PSG, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City.
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Read →UEFA holds firm on FIFA boycott as Infantino survives board vote
UEFA's boycott of FIFA competitions remains in effect after the European confederation rejected assurances from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who survived a board vote on Wednesday despite shelving his controversial World Cup privatisation scheme.
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Read →Boro seal £20m Phillips deal from Spurs
Middlesbrough have agreed a £20m deal to sign Phillips from Tottenham, bolstering their EFL squad ahead of the new campaign.
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Read →Salah departs Liverpool for Trabzonspor in surprise Turkish move
Mohamed Salah has left Liverpool after nine years to join Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor on a free transfer, ending his spell at Anfield following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract a year early.
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Read →Arsenal's Vinicius Jr hopes fade as Real Madrid table improved contract
Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius Junior appears to be running out of steam after Real Madrid tabled an improved contract offer worth over £19m per year, with the Brazil forward's camp growing optimistic about a renewal.
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Read →Real Madrid Boost Vinicius Offer as Arsenal Move Stalls
Real Madrid have sweetened their contract terms for Vinicius Junior following Wednesday talks at the club's training ground, with the winger edging closer to extending his deal as Arsenal's pursuit falters.
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Read →Infantino Survives Crisis After World Cup Sales Fiasco
Gianni Infantino has kept his position as FIFA president following seven hours of crisis talks in Morocco, where the management board reaffirmed support for his leadership despite escalating calls for his resignation.
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5 Aug 2026
9Arsenal stumble past Real Betis in Dublin warm-up
Arsenal suffered their first pre-season defeat, losing 3-1 to Real Betis in Dublin as a sloppy display saw them create few clear opportunities.
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Read →Newcastle appoint Jaissle as Howe's successor
Newcastle have secured Matthias Jaissle as Eddie Howe's replacement, with the German signing a four-year contract after the club paid £9.5m compensation to Saudi side Al Ahli.
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Read →Tzolis and Dowman named in Arsenal starting XI for Betis friendly
Arsenal have named Tzolis and Dowman in their starting XI for Wednesday's friendly clash against Real Betis.
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Read →Welbeck starts for Chelsea against Juventus in pre-season friendly
Danny Welbeck has been named in Chelsea's starting lineup for their pre-season friendly against Juventus on Wednesday.
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Read →K-League All Stars vs Man City fixture announced
Manchester City are set to play the K-League All Stars in a friendy match, with the fixture scheduled for August 2026.
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Read →Salah departs Liverpool for Turkish adventure at Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has sealed a free transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor after mutually terminating his Liverpool contract a year early, ending a nine-year spell at Anfield.
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Read →Sky Sports Offers Free Transfer News Stream
Sky Sports is providing free access to its transfer coverage via a dedicated streaming service that requires only a free Sky ID login.
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Read →Arsenal clinch Guimaraes deal as Newcastle lose captain
Arsenal have secured their man. The Gunners have agreed a £75m fee with Newcastle for captain Bruno Guimaraes, who will now undergo a medical.
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Read →Chelsea target Porto goalkeeper Costa with £51m release clause
Chelsea are moving for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to newspaper reports, with the Portuguese shot-stopper carrying a £51m release clause.
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4 Aug 2026
8Infantino faces crisis talks as FIFA staff revolt deepens
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a critical meeting with senior staff in Morocco on Wednesday, following widespread backlash to his now-abandoned plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors.
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Read →Iraola inherits defensive crisis as Liverpool chase Barcola fix
Andoni Iraola's Liverpool face a defensive emergency ahead of their Newcastle opener, with Joe Gomez sidelined and summer signing Jeremy Jacquet yet to play a minute. The club's focus remains landing Bradley Barcola from PSG.
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Read →Guimaraes tipped to thrive in Arsenal's midfield flexibility
Arsenal's pursuit of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes continues despite an opening bid rejection, with the £80m-valued Brazilian keen on a move to the Emirates.
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Read →Chelsea confirm Henderson signing as Alonso builds experience
Chelsea have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson on a free transfer from Brentford, with the 36-year-old midfielder joining on a two-year contract as Xabi Alonso reshapes the squad around experience.
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Read →Nygren's Header Puts Celtic Top as Title Defence Begins
Celtic claimed three points in their title defence opener, with Nygren's headed finish proving decisive against their opponents.
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Read →Nygren's Header Rescues Celtic as Record Signing Hogh Misfires
Celtic opened their Premiership title defence with a narrow 1-0 victory over Dundee at Celtic Park, though star summer signing Kasper Hogh's finishing was far from convincing.
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Read →Fenerbahce plot audacious Rashford swoop from Manchester United
Fenerbahce are preparing a substantial offer to bring Manchester United's Marcus Rashford to Turkey in what would rank among the summer's most unexpected moves.
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Read →Rashford Returns to Uncertain Future as Utd Weigh Hall Move
Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to activate his £26m purchase option, leaving his role under manager Michael Carrick uncertain as the club pursues left-back Lewis Hall.
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3 Aug 2026
10Celtic Begin Title Defence Against Dundee
Celtic open their Scottish Premiership title defence this season with a fixture against Dundee, according to Sky Sports.
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Read →Arsenal's Guimaraes bid rebuffed as Newcastle stand firm on captain
Arsenal's opening bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected, but the Premier League champions are now weighing whether to return with an improved offer for the Brazilian midfielder.
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Read →Guimaraes Arrives at Newcastle's Spain Camp Amid Arsenal Uncertainty
Bruno Guimaraes has touched down at Newcastle's La Manga training camp on Monday, though the Brazil midfielder's future remains uncertain with Arsenal continuing to explore a potential move.
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Read →Tzolis unfazed by Vini Jr speculation as Arsenal winger proves his mettle
Christos Tzolis is unbothered by Arsenal's reported interest in Vinicius Jr, insisting his focus is on settling quickly and proving himself from the start of the season.
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Read →Guimaraes absent from Newcastle training camp as Arsenal exit talk intensifies
Bruno Guimaraes did not show up at Newcastle's Spanish training base on Sunday night as expected, with the club braced for an Arsenal approach for their captain.
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Read →Spurs target Gakpo as De Zerbi hunts winger reinforcement
Tottenham have moved for Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo as Roberto De Zerbi continues his summer overhaul, though the Reds are unlikely to let him leave without securing a replacement.
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Read →FA to withdraw support for Infantino, joining Welsh FA's lead
The Football Association will withdraw its backing for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, mirroring a move by the Welsh FA and signalling a coordinated European push to unseat him.
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Read →Newcastle seal £25.7m Hornicek deal from Braga
Newcastle have completed the £25.7m signing of goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga, with the 24-year-old Czech Republic international arriving on a five-year contract as their first-choice keeper.
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Read →Skinner departs Man Utd Women after five-year spell
Marc Skinner has stepped down as Manchester United Women head coach after five years at the helm, despite signing a fresh two-year deal just 12 months ago.
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Read →Wales Becomes First FA to Withdraw Support for Infantino
The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its backing for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, citing governance failures and a botched World Cup stake sale.
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2 Aug 2026
3Isak and Wirtz Named in Liverpool Starting Lineup for Leeds Friendly
Liverpool have named Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz in their starting lineup for a pre-season friendly against Leeds United.
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Read →Man Utd Eye Arsenal Defender Lewis-Skelly as Transfer Window Heats Up
Manchester United are exploring the feasibility of a move for Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly as they continue summer recruitment efforts.
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Read →Dowman dazzles in Arsenal's pre-season rout of Girona
Max Dowman, 16, has made an eye-catching impression in pre-season as Arsenal swept aside Girona 4-1 in Catalonia, with the academy talent scoring and setting up a goal.
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1 Aug 2026
10Tzolis handed debut as Nwaneri starts for Arsenal vs Girona
Arsenal handed Christos Tzolis a debut appearance while Ethan Nwaneri featured in the starting lineup for the friendly fixture against Girona.
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Read →Welbeck Joins Chelsea in Veteran Recruitment Push
Chelsea have completed the signing of 35-year-old Danny Welbeck from Brighton, marking another statement of intent from manager Xabi Alonso to inject experienced players into a squad historically built around youth development.
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Read →Mbeumo double helps United past Atletico in Stockholm friendly
Manchester United came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a Snapdragon Cup friendly at Stockholm's Strawberry Arena, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring twice to secure the trophy.
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Read →Manchester United trail Atletico Madrid in friendly
Manchester United found themselves behind early in their friendly clash against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
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Read →Richarlison Pounces Late to Keep Spurs Unbeaten in Pre-Season
Richarlison bundled in a 92nd-minute winner as Tottenham saw off Chelsea 2-1 in Sydney, maintaining their perfect pre-season record at four wins from four under Roberto De Zerbi.
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Read →Arsenal chase elite signings as Premier League clubs race August deadline
With the Premier League transfer window closing on 1 September at 11pm, top-flight clubs are in the thick of summer business—and Arsenal have significant work still to do despite securing Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier.
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Read →FIFA scraps World Cup privatisation push after confederation revolt
FIFA has ditched its plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private equity investors following a coordinated backlash from football's governing bodies. UEFA has simultaneously declared a loss of confidence in president Gianni Infantino.
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Read →Estevao header levels Chelsea-Spurs after Tonali opener
Chelsea and Spurs played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday, with Estevao's header cancelling out Sandro Tonali's early strike.
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Read →Jaissle confirmed as Newcastle boss after Howe departs
Newcastle have confirmed Matthias Jaissle as Eddie Howe's successor, with the German signing a four-year contract after the club agreed a £9.5m compensation package with Al Ahli.
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Read →Real Madrid open door for Vinicius Jr to leave amid Arsenal interest
Real Madrid have tabled a final contract offer to Vinicius Junior and are prepared to let the Arsenal target leave if no agreement is reached, with the club ruling out further improved terms.
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31 Jul 2026
9McInnes's Rangers stumble in Scottish Premiership opener at Dundee United
Derek McInnes's first league match as Rangers manager ended in a 1-1 draw at Dundee United on Friday night, continuing a frustrating pattern for the Ibrox club on opening day.
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Read →Scottish Premiership kicks off with Rangers at Dundee United
The Scottish Premiership season gets underway as Rangers travel to face Dundee United at Tannadice Park.
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Read →Mudryk cleared to return after doping ban lifted
Mykhailo Mudryk has won his appeal and been cleared to return to competitive action after his four-year doping suspension was resolved.
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Read →Chelsea hit with £10m FA fine and suspended transfer ban for agent breaches
Chelsea have been fined £10m and handed a suspended two-window transfer ban after admitting 74 breaches of FA agent regulations, the club's current owners having self-reported the historical violations dating back to the Abramovich era.
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Read →FIFA Defends Competition-Stake Sale Plan Amid Pushback
FIFA has hit back at critics questioning its strategy to sell equity stakes in flagship competitions, arguing the move will boost investment in global football.
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Read →FIFA defends private investment plan as UEFA threatens World Cup boycott
FIFA has doubled down on its controversial plan to invite private investment into a World Cup commercial entity, insisting "nobody is selling football" as UEFA threatens an unprecedented European boycott of all FIFA competitions.
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Read →Howe's Exit: Exhaustion and Transfer Turmoil Behind Newcastle Departure
Eddie Howe has departed Newcastle United after nearly five years, concluding he had taken the club as far as he could. Exhaustion and significant squad departures triggered his exit.
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Read →Arsenal close in on £80m Guimaraes deal as Howe exit opens door
Arsenal are edging towards a move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with the Gunners increasingly confident of landing the midfielder following Eddie Howe's departure from St James' Park.
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Read →UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over Infantino investment plans
UEFA has voted unanimously to boycott all FIFA tournaments if FIFA president Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell external stakes in the World Cup, marking the first such confederation-level action against a FIFA tournament.
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30 Jul 2026
9UEFA Threatens World Cup Boycott Over Infantino's Private Investment Plan
UEFA has declared it will boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino proceeds with his plan to attract private investment into World Cup operations, a move that could fatally undermine the proposal.
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Read →WSL 2026/27 kicks off with 14-team expansion and City chasing three in a row
The Women's Super League returns with an expanded 14-team structure for 2026/27. Manchester City will open their title defence against newly-promoted Birmingham City, with London City Lionesses hosting Manchester United in the season curtain-raiser on 4 September.
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Read →Matthias Jaissle: The Red Bull Tactician Set for Newcastle
Matthias Jaissle, the 38-year-old German coach lined up to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle United, brings Red Bull methodology and recent Saudi Pro League experience to St James' Park.
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Read →Howe exits Newcastle with Jaissle lined up to take charge
Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle United manager following discussions with the club's board. Matthias Jaissle, currently at Saudi-backed Al Ahli, is the frontrunner to succeed him.
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Read →Merson: Chelsea's experience gamble, Welbeck's playing-time puzzle
Paul Merson backs Chelsea's veteran recruitment drive but warns Danny Welbeck faces a playing-time problem if he cannot secure regular starts alongside emerging talent.
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Read →Liverpool beat Wrexham in New York to stay unbeaten under Iraola
Rio Ngumoha's deflected strike handed Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Wrexham at Yankee Stadium, extending Andoni Iraola's perfect start as Reds manager.
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Read →WSL 2026/27 fixtures out now
The Women's Super League has released its 2026/27 fixture list this morning, giving clubs and supporters early sight of the season ahead.
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Read →FIFA opens case against Argentina over Falklands banner and final misconduct
FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for displaying a banner claiming the Falkland Islands during their 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England, and for player misconduct after losing the final to Spain.
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Read →Spurs 'Win' on Penalties as Tel's Free-Kick Sparks Moment of Magic
Tottenham stumbled to a 4-2 penalty shootout 'victory' against Sydney FC. Mathys Tel's outrageous 25-yard free-kick was the only real moment of quality, levelling things at 1-1 by full-time. So, another pre-season 'win' for the Spurs machine, their third.
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29 Jul 2026
5Infantino's £30m Gambit: FIFA Boss Ramps Up Pressure for Privatisation
Infantino isn't just asking nicely. He's put a gun to football's head: 'Back my grand scheme to flog off part of FIFA to private money men by mid-September, or else.' The sweetener? Double the usual cash for anyone who plays along.
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Read →Liverpool Ready Opening Bid for Annoyed PSG Winger Barcola
Liverpool, it seems, are finally ready to get serious about Bradley Barcola. An opening offer for the Paris Saint-Germain winger is apparently on the table, coming after some 'initial contact' with his people. Let's see if this goes anywhere.
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Read →Welbeck Set for Chelsea Medical as Blues Break Over-26 Fee Policy
Danny Welbeck's got the green light. A Chelsea medical for the 35-year-old Brighton man within 24 hours. Stamford Bridge beckons. This isn't just another signing; it's a giant, glaring U-turn on the club's supposed recruitment strategy.
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Read →Barcola: PSG's Trophy-Hoarding Benchwarmer Liverpool and Arsenal Want Anyway
Bradley Barcola. Heard of him? You will. This summer, Liverpool and Arsenal are practically salivating over the PSG forward. Kid's won 13 trophies in three seasons. A record fee? Absolutely. Oh, and here's the kicker: he's rarely been a guaranteed starter.
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Read →Bruno Guimaraes Isn't Rocking the Boat as Arsenal, Newcastle Play Hardball
Don't expect Bruno Guimaraes to be throwing a tantrum or kicking up a fuss. The man's staying quiet, letting Arsenal and Newcastle duke it out over his £80 million price tag. No fuss, no push for the exit.
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28 Jul 2026
8UEFA threatens World Cup boycott as FIFA pushes private investment plan
The gloves are off. A real nasty scrap has broken out between UEFA and FIFA, with European football's big wigs threatening a full-blown World Cup boycott. The reason? FIFA's genius plan to shake down private investors for a cool $4.2bn, all wrapped up in shiny new tournament 'commercial rights'.
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Read →Vinicius Jr. Stays Put: Madrid Snubs Arsenal, New Deal Brewing
Real Madrid isn't messing around. Vinicius Junior is staying put, plain and simple. Contract talks kick off this week, says Sky Sports News. No transfer window dramatics here.
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Read →Pedro Bags Hat-Trick, Alonso's Chelsea Wins 6-4 in Wild Opener Against Western Sydney
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea debut? A goddamn nine-goal slugfest. Played on a rugby pitch in Sydney, no less. It was pure chaos, until substitute Joao Pedro decided to actually play football, bagging a late hat-trick. Secured a 6-4 win against the Western Sydney Wanderers. Barely.
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Read →Leeds Splashes £40m on Trafford: Is City's English Talent Pipeline Just a Sucker Bet?
So James Trafford, barely old enough to rent a car, is off to Leeds. £40m. Let that sink in. The lad's managed just 32 Premier League appearances, yet he's now the fourth-priciest keeper ever. What a world.
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Read →Zidane's Five-Year Silence: Only France Was Worth the Wait, Apparently
Zinedine Zidane. Five years out of the game. Now he's back, explaining why he's been playing hard to get. Turns out, only the France national team gig was good enough after his Real Madrid stint. Typical Zizou.
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Read →Chelsea, Western Sydney Share Spoils in Alonso's Debut
Chelsea managed a draw with Western Sydney. Call it Enzo Alonso's first act. Not exactly fireworks for the new gaffer, but then again, it was just a friendly.
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Read →Rodri: Real Madrid Loom, City Brace for Raid
Manchester City bosses are telling everyone they're 'optimistic' about keeping Rodri tied down to a new deal. Don't believe the hype. Behind the scenes, they're already bracing for a formal bid from Real Madrid. And probably a few other hungry sharks, too.
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Read →Leeds close in on Trafford, smashing club transfer record
Well, would you look at that. Leeds United are reportedly on the verge of splashing serious cash on Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. We're talking a club-record transfer here, with the price tag kicking off at a cool £40 million, plus all those lovely performance-based add-ons.
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27 Jul 2026
8Chelsea chasing Henderson, eyeing Welbeck. Experience, they say.
Chelsea's brass are suddenly hot on Brentford's Jordan Henderson and have apparently gotten somewhere talking to Brighton about Danny Welbeck. Don't look now, but it seems they've finally remembered what a 'veteran' is. A strategic shift? Or just a late-breaking recognition that youth alone won't cut it.
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Read →Stones to Inter: Milan Scoops Defender While Arsenal, Chelsea Fumble
Well, that's that. John Stones, the 32-year-old England defender, is off to Inter Milan on a freebie. All that noise about Arsenal and Chelsea? Just noise, apparently. Milan closed it down.
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Read →Chelsea Talking to Brighton About a 35-Year-Old Welbeck
Chelsea. They're at it again. Negotiations have started with Brighton for Danny Welbeck, a striker who, at 35, somehow still managed to bang in 13 Premier League goals last season.
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Read →Vinicius Jr: Arsenal's Pipe Dream, Real's Reality Check
Vinicius Jr. at a crossroads? Or is it just another contract dance? Arsenal's apparently sniffing around a summer swoop for the Brazilian winger. Real Madrid, meanwhile, chasing Leipzig's Yan Diomande screams 'contingency plan' — and not for fun.
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Read →Bamba's composure and physicality could justify Newcastle's £35.5m outlay
Newcastle just shelled out £35.5m for French midfielder Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco. Twenty years old. He went from his senior debut in September straight into the starting XI. That's a quick rise.
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Read →The Big Six: Hoarding Talent, Crushing Hope – Premier League's Domestic Spend Surge
Here's a shocker: England's elite clubs are still hoovering up talent from their domestic rivals, and they're doing it faster than ever. The 'Big Six' have blown a staggering £2.8bn on other Premier League players since summer 2016. Don't expect that gravy train to slow down anytime soon.
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Read →Real Madrid to Resume Vinicius Contract Talks as Arsenal Circle
Real Madrid's agents are back at the table this week, trying to hammer out a new long-term deal for Vinicius Jr. Arsenal? They're watching. Just like any other club with a spare €550,000 a week. Maybe.
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Read →£145m for Barcola? PSG's outrageous demand as Liverpool, Arsenal circle
Paris Saint-Germain, bless their hearts, have just slapped an eye-watering price tag on Bradley Barcola. The kid's got two Premier League giants sniffing around, but PSG? They're dug in. Don't expect them to flinch.
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26 Jul 2026
6PSG bail on Diomande. Real Madrid now sniffing around.
PSG has officially thrown in the towel on signing RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande. The reason? They’re calling the financial demands 'unsustainable.' That leaves Real Madrid to push full throttle on a deal for the 19-year-old Ivorian.
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Read →Iraola's Liverpool Debut: Goals Galore, Gomez Gone.
Andoni Iraola's Liverpool coaching debut: A 4-2 win over Sunderland. Whatever. The actual story? Joe Gomez lasted ten minutes in Nashville before his squad's defensive woes became a very stark, very early reminder of bigger problems.
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Read →Iraola's Liverpool Starts Strong, But Gomez Limps Out of 4-2 Sunderland Rout
Andoni Iraola took the dugout for Liverpool's first friendly. A 4-2 victory over Sunderland at Nashville SC Stadium was the headline. But Joe Gomez, the captain, limped off early. That certainly cooled any celebratory mood.
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Read →Real Madrid Flashes £85m for Diomande. Rivals Circle Like Vultures.
So Real Madrid decided to show their hand for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Their opening bid? Too light. Predictably, the Spanish giants are now scrambling, trying to sweeten the pot after Leipzig shrugged off their first offer.
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Read →PL Pre-Season: Same Old Story for Arsenal, Villa, Ipswich?
Here we go again. The annual pre-season grind is in full swing for Premier League clubs. The 2026/27 season? Kicks off 21 August. Sky Sports, of course, will be showing at least 215 live top-flight matches next term. Can't miss a minute, right?
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Read →Iraola's Debut: Liverpool Sink Sunderland 4-2, But At What Cost?
Andoni Iraola finally took the reins at Liverpool, kicking off his tenure with a 4-2 win over Sunderland in their US summer tour. A pretty good result on paper, sure. But a defensive injury early doors? That always sucks the fun out of things.
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25 Jul 2026
8Arsenal explore surprise bid for Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr
Arsenal, so it seems, are sniffing around Vinicius Jr. Straight out of Real Madrid, no less. Sky Sports dropped the bombshell: the Gunners want to pump up their left wing. They need it, desperately.
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Read →Woking: Defoe Didn't Leave, He Just Didn't Show Up
Jermain Defoe's glittering managerial career at Woking? All four months of it? Ended in a predictably messy Saturday. The club's director isn't buying Defoe's version of events. Not one bit.
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Read →Romero on Inter's radar; Spurs' summer fire sale begins?
Inter Milan, the reigning Serie A champs, have officially put their feelers out for Tottenham's captain, Cristian Romero. And get this: they're apparently willing to jump through hoops—financial ones, mostly—to get their hands on the Argentina centre-back.
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Read →Maresca's Nightmare: No Rodri, No Grealish, No Pep. Chelsea Smell Blood.
Someone had to replace Guardiola at Manchester City. Maresca drew the short straw. He’s not just filling Pep’s shoes; he's got to plug the holes left by Rodri and Grealish. And all while Chelsea eyes the crown. Brutal.
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Read →Real Madrid Reportedly Pursuing Rodri Deal
Here we go again. Real Madrid, apparently, are sniffing around Manchester City's midfield general, Rodri. That’s the word from Sky Sports, anyway. Take it with a pinch of salt, as always, but it’s a rumour that certainly gets the blood pumping for anyone tracking the transfer merry-go-round.
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Read →Maresca Swears He Won't Just Copy Pep's City Blueprint
Enzo Maresca? He's not here to just mimic Pep Guardiola's blueprint. The man insists he'll apply his own coaching philosophy. Sure, there'll be stylistic nods, but don't expect a carbon copy of City's glory years. He's bringing his own playbook.
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Read →£85m for Diomande? Real Madrid Gets a Hard Pass. Liverpool, PSG Still Hover.
So Real Madrid, those titans, just got a firm 'no' on their £85.4m offer for RB Leipzig's winger Yan Diomande. Turns out, even the biggest clubs get told where to go sometimes. Now, Liverpool and PSG are circling, sniffing around the same highly-rated teenager.
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Read →Zirkzee dazzles, United cruise 5-0: But what's Carrick *really* building?
Manchester United kicked off their pre-season with a 5-0 hammering of Norwegian minnows Rosenborg. Joshua Zirkzee? He was undeniably brilliant. The performance also gave us a peek into whatever Michael Carrick's cooking up, tactically speaking.
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24 Jul 2026
8Klopp's Back. Germany Calls, He Answers.
Well, look who's back in the big chair. Jurgen Klopp, formerly of Liverpool, just signed on as Germany's new head coach. He's locked in all the way through the 2030 World Cup.
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Read →Chelsea snag Lacroix from Palace – What's the real cost?
Chelsea finally got their man. Maxence Lacroix, 26, is Stamford Bridge-bound after the centre-back gave the nod to ditch Crystal Palace.
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Read →United's Midfield Hunt: Kone and Baleba in the Crosshairs
Manchester United, in their never-ending quest for midfield supremacy, are apparently 'weighing up' Roma's Manu Kone and Brighton's Carlos Baleba. Both names are on the shortlist, under 'active consideration' – because Erik ten Hag, bless his heart, needs a third central midfielder.
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Read →Arsenal's Saliba Headache: Will Stones or Konsa Plug the Gap?
William Saliba's back is busted. Big problem for Arsenal. He picked up the knock playing for France in their World Cup semi-final loss to Spain. Now the Gunners are scrambling for defenders. Another summer, another emergency.
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Read →Tzolis: Arsenal's 'Warrior' Takes Trossard's Spot
So, Arsenal went and shelled out £34m for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. The word is he's Leandro Trossard's spitting image, a like-for-like swap with identical attributes and the same relentless work ethic. We'll see.
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Read →Tzolis In, Trossard Out: Arsenal's Latest Winger Shuffle
Well, here we are. Arsenal's gone and done it, landing Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. The bill? A cool £34m, locking him down for five years – a Belgian Pro League record, if you're keeping score. All this, mind you, just after Leandro Trossard packed his bags for Besiktas, fetching a rather modest £17m on the way out.
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Read →Arsenal's summer transfer stall puts pressure on Champions League runners-up
Mikel Arteta called for ambition. "Be very fast and very smart." Instead, Arsenal's summer recruitment has sputtered, leaving the Champions League runners-up scrambling while their rivals beef up. A familiar story, perhaps.
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Read →£116m Elliot Anderson Crowns City 'Kings of Manchester' – Now Prove It, Kid.
So, Elliot Anderson finally pulled the trigger on that £116m move to Manchester City, ditching Nottingham Forest. Five-year deal, plus an optional 12 months. Standard.
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23 Jul 2026
9Rodri’s Back: Surgery Looms, Premier League Start in Jeopardy
Manchester City's World Cup winner Rodri is headed for minor back surgery. This could sideline him for the new Premier League campaign. His opening-day availability? Seriously doubtful.
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Read →Garnacho and Villa: Last Chance Saloon?
Alejandro Garnacho is now Aston Villa property, at least for a bit. It’s a loan from Chelsea, of course, with strings attached – an obligation to buy if the stars align. This kid, 22 years old, an Argentina international? He's a mess. Needs a hard reset, desperately.
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Read →Villa Bags Garnacho on Loan, Buyout Clause Attached
Aston Villa just landed winger Alejandro Garnacho. It's a season-long loan from Chelsea, sure, but don't kid yourself: that 'conditional obligation to buy' is as good as done.
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Read →Fernandes Scores. Spurs Win. Don't Get Carried Away.
Tottenham's pre-season kicked off with a win. Fernandes bagged the only goal. Small mercies, eh?
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Read →Rodri's Madrid Dream Hits a Wall: Back Surgery Looms
So, Rodri, Manchester City's midfield engine, apparently fancies a move to Real Madrid. Fresh off his World Cup win with Spain, the man's got ambition. But here's the rub: a back operation is on the cards. That could throw a rather large spanner in the works for any quick exit.
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Read →Liverpool sniffing around Monaco's Akliouche as the Salah replacement circus rolls on
Well, lookie here. Liverpool have apparently made a 'preliminary contact' with Monaco about winger Maghnes Akliouche. Just another turn in the endless hunt for a Mohamed Salah replacement under new gaffer Andoni Iraola. Don't hold your breath.
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Read →Fernandes' £85m Statement Volley Kicks Off Spurs Pre-Season
Tottenham kicked off pre-season with a bog-standard 1-0 win against MK Dons. But let's be honest, it was all about Mateus Fernandes. The new summer signing wasted precisely zero time, banging in a volley inside three minutes. A promising start, if you believe in pre-season 'starts'.
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Read →Villa Snag Garnacho. Loan-to-buy, naturally.
Aston Villa just scooped up winger Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. Yeah, it's a loan. But one of those 'conditional obligation to purchase' deals, which everyone knows means it's a permanent move, eventually. The whole song and dance? Pure financial engineering. UEFA's got its beady eye on FFP rules, and these clubs? They're dancing around them.
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Read →Saliba's Back Snaps: Arsenal Defender Out for Extended Spell
Well, isn't this just peachy for Arsenal. William Saliba's return from World Cup duty? Straight to the physio room. The lad's picked up a back injury that'll keep him out for a long stretch. The good news, if you can call it that, is surgery's off the table.
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22 Jul 2026
9Premier League: £100m Transfers Aren't News Anymore. They're the Norm.
Nine-figure transfer fees? Remember when those were *rare* in the Premier League? Seems like ancient history. Now, they're just standard practice. Elite clubs wave £100m around like pocket change, fueled by absurd broadcast revenues and an ever-escalating spending benchmark.
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Read →FA Comes for Eckert: Spygate Boss Charged with Misconduct
Here we go. The FA finally weighed in, formally charging Southampton manager Tonda Eckert. Misconduct. Bringing the game into disrepute. All stemming from that 'unauthorised filming' — let's call it spying — of rival training sessions.
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Read →£80m for Guimaraes? Newcastle's pipe dream as Arsenal stalls
Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle he fancies a move to Arsenal. Newcastle, though, are fuming about the Gunners' roundabout approach and won't even talk unless there's £80m on the table. Minimum.
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Read →Bezos Flirts With Liverpool Stake
Jeff Bezos, the Amazon guy, is supposedly chatting with a bunch of investors about buying into Liverpool. Amit Bhatia, who used to co-own Queens Park Rangers, leads the consortium. They're after a minority stake, says Sky Sports News. Big news, if you believe it.
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Read →Al Hilal Raids West Ham for Summerville in £60m Mega-Deal
West Ham just offloaded Crysencio Summerville to Saudi outfit Al Hilal. The whole package? A hefty £60m. Roma, meanwhile, had their considerably lower offer scoffed at.
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Read →Villa Chasing Garnacho: Chelsea Demands £42.7m
Aston Villa wants Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. Talks have started, but they're stuck. Villa's pushing for a loan. Chelsea? They're demanding a permanent move, or at least a binding exit clause in the deal. Typical transfer tussle.
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Read →Maresca on City's Throne. Guardiola's Shadow, Long and Cold.
Enzo Maresca is back at Manchester City. Guardiola's gone, so the Italian gets the big chair. He knows the club, sure. But the pressure? That's immediate. Winning trophies like Pep? Good luck.
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Read →Rogers' £117m Move: Alonso's New Headache. What gives?
Chelsea just splashed a British-record £117m on Morgan Rogers. Seven-year contract, done deal from Aston Villa. Now what? Xabi Alonso's staring down a massive question: how in hell do you fit the England winger alongside the stars already in the squad?
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Read →Chelsea splash £117m on Rogers, Arsenal left fuming
Chelsea just dropped a cool £117m on Morgan Rogers. Aston Villa pocket the cash. The 23-year-old now carries the weight of being the priciest British player in history. And yes, they snatched him right from under Arsenal's nose. Classic.
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21 Jul 2026
10Taylor's Done: 16 Years of Premier League Whistling Ends
Anthony Taylor just walked away. Immediately. After 16 years of Premier League torture, he's done. Put the whistle down, packed up 831 games across England and beyond, and called it a day. Who can blame him?
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Read →Arsenal's World Cup Hangover: Pre-Season Chaos and the Price of Glory
The World Cup's over. For Arsenal, the real pain is just beginning. Forget Manchester City sending the most players; when you tally up minutes on the pitch, the sheer drain on the squad, and the brutal injury count, Arsenal got hammered. Premier League's most impacted? You bet.
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Read →58 players in the crosshairs as Premier League transfer circus winds down
The World Cup wrapped up, sure, but the transfer carousel? Still spinning, frantically. September 1 isn't far off. That's when the Premier League window slams shut. Dozens of deals. Across Europe's top leagues. Still hanging in the balance. What a racket.
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Read →Scott snubs Bournemouth deal. Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd circle like vultures.
Alex Scott's told Bournemouth 'no thanks' to their latest contract offer. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United – they're all circling, sniffing out a deal before the new season kicks off.
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Read →World Cup Swings Ballon d'Or: Club Form Doesn't Cut It Anymore
Forget club form. This year, the World Cup steamrolled everything else, twisting the Ballon d'Or race into a brutal test for football's biggest names. Compelling cases emerged. Others crumbled.
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Read →Newcastle to unveil Keegan condolence book plans
Newcastle United, according to Sky Sports, is finally getting around to a book of condolence for Kevin Keegan.
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Read →The 2026 World Cup: Big, Bad, and Predictable
The 2026 World Cup was big. Very big. Forty-eight teams, record goals, gaping quality chasms, and logistics that’d make a freight forwarder weep. All spread across three countries, naturally.
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Read →Man United target Hall and Robinson as Carrick bolsters left-back depth
Michael Carrick wants left-back depth, so Manchester United are sniffing around Newcastle's Lewis Hall and Fulham's Antonee Robinson. No surprises there.
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Read →Chelsea chases Palace defender Lacroix; Rogers deal breaks the bank (again)
Chelsea is talking to Crystal Palace about centre-back Maxence Lacroix. Meanwhile, Morgan Rogers is busy getting his medical done, probably still dizzy from the British-record £117m Aston Villa just extracted from West London.
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Read →Football Mourns Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan. Gone. The man who cast such a long shadow over English football, first tearing up pitches, then tearing up dugouts, has finally kicked his last. Now the tributes are pouring in, as if anyone needed reminding of his outsized personality and impact.
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20 Jul 2026
6£117m for Rogers: Chelsea's Strategy Takes Another Head Scratcher
Chelsea just blew £117m on Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. Yes, that makes him Britain's priciest player in history. Sky Sports' Paul Merson? He's rightfully wondering if this gargantuan spend actually solves anything for the Blues. The man has a point.
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Read →Kane Still Stands By Tuchel After World Cup Semi-Final Blunder
Harry Kane, bless his optimistic heart, has publicly thrown his support behind Thomas Tuchel. This, mind you, comes despite the full-throttle, widespread roasting of the England boss's defensive tactics. Tactics, let's not forget, that got them kicked out of the World Cup semi-final by Argentina.
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Read →Spain's World Cup: The ball, the grind, and another trophy.
Spain. World Cup winners. Again. They just beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. It wasn't pretty. But it was effective. That suffocating control of possession? It was their blueprint. For the whole damn tournament.
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Read →Spain's Bench Wins It: Second World Cup Glory in a Rout
Spain snagged their second World Cup. A 1-0 demolition of Argentina in New Jersey. Ferran Torres, off the bench, dropped the hammer in extra-time. Honestly, this was one of the most lopsided finals you'll ever sit through.
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Read →Villa's forced rebuild: Emery gambles on youth after mass exodus
A turbulent summer at Aston Villa. Four key players gone. Unai Emery, fresh off Europa League glory and Champions League qualification, is staring down an unplanned rebuild.
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Read →Mbappe Does It Again: Second Golden Boot, No Surprise
Kylian Mbappe, because of course it was him, just bagged his second World Cup Golden Boot. He smashed in 10 goals during Qatar 2026. Lionel Messi, trailing with eight, didn't even get close enough to make it interesting.
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19 Jul 2026
8Spain's Long Grind Pays Off: Torres Sinks Argentina in World Cup Final
And just like that, Spain clinches their second World Cup. Ferran Torres, of all people, stuck the knife in during the 106th minute. A 1-0 victory for La Roja. Defending champions Argentina? Sent packing from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A brutal end to a grueling final.
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Read →Spain Finally Crack 10-Man Argentina in World Cup Extra Time
So, Spain finally broke the deadlock. Extra time, 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Against a 10-man Argentina. Took them long enough, didn't it?
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Read →Argentina's World Cup Final Dreams? Probably Exhausted. Back Spain.
Spain vs. Argentina. The 2026 World Cup final in New York. On paper, it's a clash of titans. Dig a little deeper, though, and you see a Spanish side with a potential edge. Argentina, the reigning champions, look like they're running on fumes. Spain? They've strolled through the knockouts, barely breaking a sweat. This isn't just a game; it's a battle of endurance.
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Read →England's World Cup reckoning: Tuchel's squad report card after bronze-medal run
England's World Cup adventure. A bronze medal, their best finish since '66. Fine. But don't let the shine fool you. That semi-final collapse? It still stings. Leaves a bitter taste. All those 'what-ifs' hanging in the air.
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Read →Saka's Hat-Trick: Tuchel's World Cup Gamble Blew Up
Bukayo Saka slammed home a hat-trick, propelling England to bronze with a 6-4 thrashing of France. A fine result. But his performance only hammered home one uncomfortable question: what the hell was Thomas Tuchel thinking, leaving him out of that Argentina semi-final?
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Read →Euro 2028 Schedule Drops: No Free Rides for Home Nations. Finally.
So, UEFA finally dropped the Euro 2028 schedule. June 9 to July 9. Nine stadiums scattered across the UK and Ireland. Here's the kicker: Those 'host' nations? England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland? They actually have to qualify. Imagine that. No free pass this time around.
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Read →Mbappe pulls two clear of Messi in Golden Boot race
Kylian Mbappe just kicked things up a notch. He bagged two goals in France's third-place play-off against England, vaulting him to a two-goal lead in the World Cup Golden Boot race. Now the pressure's on Lionel Messi, who still has the final against Spain on Sunday. Can he catch up? Probably not.
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Read →England Grab Bronze in 10-Goal Frenzy Against France
So, England grabbed third place at the 2026 World Cup. A 6-4 win against France in Miami. 'Enthralling' is one word for it. 'Chaotic' is another. Still, their best World Cup finish since 1966. A bronze medal. Not exactly gold, is it?
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18 Jul 2026
6Saka's Double Decimates France: England Up 4-0 at Half
Bukayo Saka. That's the name. He bagged two. England, meanwhile, just went ahead and smashed France, walking into half-time Saturday up 4-0 in a World Cup third-place playoff nobody really cares about anyway.
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Read →Chelsea splash £117m on Rogers, shattering British record; Arsenal couldn't stomach the bill
Chelsea just dropped a cool £117m on Morgan Rogers, swiping him from Aston Villa and smashing the British transfer record in the process. Arsenal, apparently, weren't feeling quite so flush. This isn't just a big-money deal; it's Xabi Alonso planting his flag, signalling serious ambition for his new club.
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Read →Chelsea blows past British transfer record, splashes £117m on Rogers
Chelsea nabbed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. £117m. That's the tab. Most expensive British player transfer. Ever. Also, a new club record for Chelsea.
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Read →Chelsea Activate £117m Rogers Deal as Arsenal's Bid Falters
Well, here we go again. Chelsea, never one to shy away from throwing serious money around, have just had a staggering £117m offer for Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers accepted. Yes, you read that right. £117m. It’s an eye-watering sum, not just for the player, but because it absolutely smashes the British transfer record, a record that, ludicrously, was only just set a few weeks ago.
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Read →Ten Hag's United: Wrexham Opener a Stumble, Santos In.
Manchester United's summer? Started with a thud. Michael Carrick’s lot went down 1-0 to Wrexham, a Championship side. First pre-season game. First loss. And new £50m man Andrey Santos got his debut in the first half. Helsinki's Olympic Stadium. What an introduction.
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Read →France looms. Tuchel's moment of truth after Argentina debacle.
England's squaring off against France this Saturday in the World Cup's third-place play-off. Don't kid yourself, though. This isn't some meaningless kickabout. It could absolutely decide Thomas Tuchel's future at the helm. This is it.
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17 Jul 2026
7Tuchel's Back-Five Blunder: England Players Questioned Argentina Loss Tactics
Here's a familiar tune: England's World Cup semi-final, a lead gone begging, and a manager's baffling tactical moves. Turns out, Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions against Argentina didn't just perplex the pundits. A significant chunk of the England squad, including some of the big names, thought his late-game tinkering made a bad situation even worse. They believed those changes actively sabotaged their chances, not saved them.
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Read →Neville: Tuchel's Tactics, Not 'English DNA,' Killed England's World Cup Dream
Forget the fluffy excuses. Gary Neville isn't buying Thomas Tuchel's convenient spin about 'English DNA' crippling the national team at the World Cup semi-final. Nope. Neville points the finger squarely at the German manager's own baffling tactical calls and head-scratching squad selection. As he sees it, that's where the real problem lies.
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Read →Scaloni & De la Fuente: Proof Club Pedigree Means Sweet Nothing in International Football
Luis de la Fuente and Lionel Scaloni will lock horns in Sunday's World Cup final. Neither man has ever managed a single top-flight club match. Let that sink in. It’s a frankly hilarious slap in the face to all those 'high-profile' coaches they've left choking on their own credentials.
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Read →Arsenal's Summer Obsession? Morgan Rogers.
So, Arsenal wants Morgan Rogers. Badly. The 23-year-old Aston Villa forward is apparently their *main* attacking target this summer. A statement signing? For the Premier League champions? Maybe.
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Read →Arsenal: Morgan Rogers? Don't Hold Your Breath.
Arsenal has earmarked Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers as their primary attacking target for the summer. An approach to Villa? Sure, it's supposedly "imminent." But let's be real: negotiations are already dead in the water. The Birmingham club's made its position abundantly clear: not for sale.
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Read →Arsenal to make Rogers approach; Villa demand £100m-plus
Arsenal, it seems, is finally ready to throw its hat in the ring for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. He's their top attacking target this summer, apparently. Don't expect a quick deal though. Talks haven't even started, and Villa's dug in for a long, painful negotiation.
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Read →Arsenal drops £34m on Tzolis, fills Trossard's boots
So, it's official. Arsenal just dropped £34m on Christos Tzolis, hauling him in from Club Brugge. That's a Belgian Pro League record, by the way. All this happens right after Leandro Trossard packed his bags for Besiktas. Funny how that works.
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16 Jul 2026
7Tuchel's Folly or England's Frailty? The Blame Game After a World Cup Collapse
Same old story, different tournament. England's World Cup fantasy evaporated in a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina. Predictably, they sat deep, practically sent engraved invitations to attack, and crumbled. Now everyone's yelling. Was Thomas Tuchel's late-game tinkering the nail in the coffin, or did his players just throw in the towel, plan be damned?
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Read →Tuchel's World Cup Choke: That Back-Five Gamble Will Haunt England
Five minutes. That's all that stood between England and a World Cup final. Then came Argentina. And Thomas Tuchel. His decision? A shift to a back five, 1-0 up, in a semi-final. Now, it's the only thing anyone's talking about.
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Read →Neville: Don't Blame Tuchel. Blame England's Soul.
The wolves were out for Thomas Tuchel after England’s gut-wrenching 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. But not Gary Neville. Nope. He skipped the manager pile-on entirely, instead pointing a finger at a deeper, more insidious rot that’s plagued the national team for decades. This isn't about one man. This is about England.
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Read →Tuchel: English Football's 'DNA' Blew It, Not My Tactics
Thomas Tuchel isn't taking the fall. Not for England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final bust-out against Argentina. The boss, instead, points to a 'systemic weakness': English players just can't keep the damn ball under pressure. That's his story.
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Read →Tuchel's defensive gamble costs England a World Cup final
One win. That's all England needed. Their first World Cup final since 1966, almost within grasp. Then a late collapse in Atlanta. Argentina stole the semi-final. Thomas Tuchel's 'brilliant' plan to tighten his defence? Utterly catastrophic.
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Read →Spence's World Cup gamble pays off but England crash in Atlanta
Another World Cup dream, crushed. England’s campaign went up in smoke in Atlanta, a bitter 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina. The holders didn't just win; they ripped the heart out of it, scoring twice in seven brutal minutes to seal the deal.
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Read →Tuchel's Stuck: England Boss Vows to See Out Euro 2028 Contract After World Cup Collapse
Well, he's not going anywhere. Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he'll be sticking around as England manager right through Euro 2028. This news, for better or worse, drops just after Argentina delivered a gut-wrenching 2-1 World Cup semi-final comeback in Atlanta. That particular collapse kept the Three Lions from their first final appearance since, you guessed it, 1966.
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15 Jul 2026
9Same Old Story: England Crumbles to Argentina After Kane Calls Out Passivity
Another World Cup dream, another English collapse. Argentina pulled off a brutal, late comeback, snatching a 2-1 semi-final win in Atlanta. Captain Harry Kane didn't mince words. The turning point? England's predictable retreat into passivity. Once they went ahead, they just… stopped playing.
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Read →Argentina stuns England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final: Stoppage-time horror for holders.
So much for England's World Cup dream. It died in Atlanta. Argentina, of all teams, delivered the killing blow: a stunning late turnaround, two goals in seven brutal minutes, to dump the holders out 2-1.
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Read →Trossard Out: Arsenal Ships Belgian to Besiktas, Left Wing Overhaul Underway
Leandro Trossard is gone. Permanent move to Besiktas, done. Three-and-a-half years at Arsenal, over. The Gunners, Premier League champs, pocketed £17m for the 31-year-old Belgian winger. No tears shed.
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Read →Arsenal's Alvarez Chase: A Pipe Dream? Tzolis Emerges as Trossard Successor
Arsenal still fancy Julian Alvarez, the Atletico Madrid man. They're also poking around Club Brugge's Christos Tzolis, a potential replacement for Leandro Trossard. It's a tale of two targets, one almost certainly out of reach, the other a pricier alternative.
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Read →France Choke. L'Équipe Serves Up Scathing Player Ratings After Semi-Final Collapse to Spain.
Well, that was quick. France, the supposed World Cup favourites, just crumpled out of the semi-finals. Lost 2-0 to Spain in Dallas. And the French press? They didn't just hold back. They went for the jugular. L'Équipe? Brutal. Their player ratings for this lot were easily the nastiest all tournament.
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Read →Carragher: Forget Messi's Goals, Exploit His Lazy Legs in the Semi
Jamie Carragher isn't buying the Lionel Messi hype, not entirely. Sure, the bloke's bagged eight goals in this tournament. But if England wants a shot at the World Cup final, says Carra, they need to exploit Messi's habit of going missing when the opposition has the ball. That's the real path to glory.
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Read →England vs Argentina: Old Grudges, Wembley Blood Feuds
England and Argentina. At Wembley. It's always a powder keg. For decades, their clashes have delivered pure theatre: dodgy penalties, players losing teeth, outright brawls. This isn't just football; it's history, often ugly, always riveting.
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Read →Tuchel: Argentina Challenge Might Actually Sharpen Dull England
England manager Thomas Tuchel, ever the optimist (or perhaps just a realist), is banking on Argentina's world-champion pedigree and Lionel Messi's undeniable brilliance to finally coax a half-decent performance out of his squad. Apparently, their laboured quarter-final showing against Norway just wasn't cutting it.
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Read →Spain's Grinding Teamwork Embarrasses France's Fabled Attack
Spain walked all over France, 2-0, to book their spot in the World Cup final. Luis de la Fuente’s squad proved, once again, that a finely tuned machine can just flat-out humble a collection of individual talents, no matter how shiny.
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14 Jul 2026
11France flatline, Spain stroll into World Cup final
Spain just walked into the World Cup final. A straightforward 2-0 demolition of France in Dallas saw them through. No drama. No sweat. Now they wait for England or Argentina on Sunday. France? They barely showed up.
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Read →Oyarzabal Breaks the Ice: Spain Nudges Ahead in World Cup Semi Against France
So much for a cautious start. Mikel Oyarzabal, from the spot, has nudged Spain into the lead against France in their FIFA World Cup semi-final. All thanks to a bit of Lamine Yamal brilliance, or perhaps just a clumsy French defender. Either way, La Roja has the advantage.
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Read →United finally bag Tielemans for £36m: Midfield mess or masterstroke?
Well, they did it. Manchester United coughed up £36m for Youri Tielemans, dragging him away from Aston Villa on a five-year contract. Another midfielder, another chunk of cash spent, all to 'address a key priority' before their Champions League campaign kicks off. Let's see if this one actually works out.
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Read →Messi's Last Dance: England's Desperate Bid to Stop Argentina's Legend
Lionel Messi against England. World Cup knockout. A first for the legend. Argentina's talisman, chasing history. And Thomas Tuchel? He's got to figure out how to stop the game's most dangerous creator. Good luck.
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Read →England vs Argentina: Bellingham and Messi set for World Cup semi-final showdown
England and Argentina clash on Wednesday in a World Cup semi-final. For Thomas Tuchel, this might just be his biggest test. Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi — 16 years apart but equally pivotal — carry their nations' World Cup dreams on their shoulders.
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Read →Mainoo's Mystery: England's Euro Finalist, Now World Cup Benchwarmer
Barely a year ago, Kobbie Mainoo was England's fresh-faced teenage sensation, making his senior debut in the Euro final. Fast forward to the 2026 World Cup: the Manchester United kid? Sidelined. Invisible. Hasn't kicked a ball. What a difference 12 months makes, right?
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Read →Spain's possession fetish: Their only prayer against France?
Since '94, this is it. All four World Cup semi-finalists are FIFA's top four. France. Spain. Dallas. Tuesday. Both have continental hardware. Now they face off. Spain's mission? Use all that ball-hogging to somehow neutralize France's attacking monsters.
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Read →Alonso confirms James as Chelsea's captain, pushes for Fernandez stay
So, Xabi Alonso's finally pulling the strings at Chelsea. First order of business for the new gaffer? Make it crystal clear Reece James is still captain. And just as important, he's digging his heels in to keep Enzo Fernandez right where he is at Stamford Bridge. Pre-season rebuild, indeed.
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Read →Declan Rice Is Ready. England Looks Nearly Whole for Argentina Semi-Final
So, England's looking pretty good for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. The big news? Declan Rice, after battling a stomach problem, is officially back. Fit to start. That's a relief.
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Read →Iraola's First Act: Begging for Reinforcements at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola didn't waste a second. Liverpool needs more. Period. The two new faces? Just window dressing. He's staring down a schedule that'll make his Bournemouth days look like a picnic.
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Read →Inter Milan Eye Liverpool Midfielder Jones
Inter Milan wants Liverpool midfielder Jones. It's not just a whisper; they’ve reportedly made him their absolute top priority for the midfield. That’s a serious signal from the Italian giants.
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13 Jul 2026
8Tielemans to United: The Midfield Finally Gets a Brain
So, Manchester United. They're about to splash £36 million on Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. Not exactly a headline-grabber, is it? More like a quiet nod to pragmatism over pointless flash. And maybe, just maybe, that's exactly what they need.
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Read →Man Utd complete £50m signing of Santos from Chelsea
Manchester United just shelled out £50m for Andrey Santos from Chelsea. That’s Michael Carrick’s first permanent signing as head coach, for what it’s worth.
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Read →Bellingham: England's World Cup Enforcer Kicking Down Argentina's Door
Jude Bellingham. The name's been on everyone's lips, and for good reason. He's bagged two in two knockout games, leading England in just about every damn statistical category imaginable. Now, a semi-final against Argentina looms. Someone wake up the rest of the squad.
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Read →Man Utd Chase Villa's Tielemans: A Shaky Rebuild?
So, Manchester United are now 'progressing talks' to land Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. This, apparently, comes on the heels of Belgium's ignominious World Cup exit. Sky Sports News, bless their hearts, confirmed it.
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Read →Manzambi Snubs Newcastle: Another One Bites The Dust At St. James' Park
Newcastle United. Bless their hearts. They've just been ghosted by midfielder Johan Manzambi, who's off to Aston Villa instead. Call it what it is: the club's 10th significant transfer rejection since summer 2024. Talk about a brutal streak.
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Read →Arsenal's Barcola Dream Dies: Alvarez Now in Gunners' Crosshairs
Well, that was quick. PSG's Bradley Barcola is apparently off-limits, so Arsenal have slammed the brakes on that pursuit and pivoted, eyeing Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez as the new target. Another summer, another Arsenal scramble for attacking talent.
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Read →Newcastle's summer reset hits snag with Bruno to Arsenal talk and Manzambi to Villa
Newcastle's grand summer 'rebuild'? Already looking like a disaster. Captain Bruno Guimaraes has his eyes on Arsenal. Johan Manzambi? Gone to Aston Villa, after Newcastle practically had him signed.
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Read →Bellingham and Tuchel's creative tension driving England at World Cup
Forget harmony. The Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel dynamic? It's a snarling, productive mess. England's boss doesn't do soft-glove. He demands. And Bellingham, despite himself, is rising.
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12 Jul 2026
7Neville's Verdict: Bellingham's Scaled the 'World-Class Mountain'
Gary Neville? He's gone full gush. Jude Bellingham, after that two-goal masterclass against Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, is now, officially, England's superstar. And, yeah, 'world-class'.
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Read →Merson: Bellingham is England's 'X-Factor' – Their Only Hope?
Paul Merson isn't mincing words: Jude Bellingham's got that 'X-factor,' and frankly, it's what makes England even *contenders* for this World Cup. That two-goal display against Norway? That was the kid dragging them to a semi-final against Argentina. Simple as that.
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Read →Tuchel's Grumbles Overshadow Bellingham's Brace: England Limp to Semis
England’s in the World Cup semi-finals. Great, right? Not for Thomas Tuchel. His public moan-fest after the 2-1 extra-time grind against Norway apparently ruffled Jude Bellingham’s feathers. Or didn't, depending on how you read it.
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Read →Bellingham's Double Saves England, Kane a Misfiring Mess
Jude Bellingham. Two goals. England squeaked past Norway, 2-1 in extra-time, and landed a World Cup semi-final berth. Thanks to him. Captain Harry Kane? A proper passenger.
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Read →Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway to World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham. Twice. That's all it took to drag England into the World Cup semi-finals, matching Harry Kane's six-goal haul as the tournament's top dog. What a relief.
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Read →Argentina to face Switzerland in World Cup quarter-final
Argentina. Switzerland. World Cup quarter-final. This is it. Winner goes to the semi-final. Loser goes home. Simple enough, right?
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Read →Bellingham Brace Sends England to World Cup Semis
England scraped into the World Cup semi-finals. A 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami. One man made the difference. Jude Bellingham, with both goals. Say what you will, the kid delivers.
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11 Jul 2026
6Stones in, Konsa shifts to right-back for England's World Cup quarter-final
So England's lineup for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway is out. John Stones? He's in. And Ezri Konsa? Right-back. Make of that what you will.
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Read →Rice and Guehi: Just what England needed for Norway showdown
Well, look who decided to show up. England got a much-needed shot in the arm for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami. Declan Rice and Marc Guehi? Both cleared for training, both available. It's about time.
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Read →Tuchel actually figured it out: Bellingham's not just a midfielder anymore
Remember when Jude Bellingham was just *good*? Tuchel apparently does too. He's finally woken up, transforming the Real Madrid man into a genuine menace. Four goals in five games, heading into England's quarter-final clash with Norway. This isn't the same Bellingham we knew. This is better.
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Read →City Nabs Teenage Talent Monga in £10m Leicester Raid
Manchester City just dropped £10m, plus add-ons, on England U19 winger Jeremy Monga. The teenager arrived from Leicester City, signing a five-year deal. Arsenal made a late play. City still fended them off. Another young gun for the empire.
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Read →Monga's £10m City Switch: Raw Talent Amid Leicester's Chaos
Manchester City shelled out £10m plus add-ons for Jeremy Monga. A 17-year-old winger. They wrestled him from Leicester's grasp, beating Arsenal to the punch in a last-gasp transfer coup.
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Read →Tuchel Blasts FIFA Silence on Quansah's Two-Game Ban
Thomas Tuchel's boiling. FIFA's gone completely silent, offering no decent explanation for why Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico somehow ballooned into a two-game ban. The Three Lions boss is clearly fuming, and it's not exactly ideal prep for the quarter-final against Norway.
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10 Jul 2026
8Yamal starts as De Bruyne returns for Belgium quarter-final
Lamine Yamal has been named in Spain's starting lineup for their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, while Kevin De Bruyne makes his return for the Belgian side.
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Read →Carragher: Kane edges Haaland despite 'greatest goalscorer' praise
Jamie Carragher has backed Harry Kane to edge Erling Haaland in a straight fight, though he believes the Norwegian striker will finish his career as "the greatest goalscorer of all time."
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Read →Haaland turns up heat on England ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Erling Haaland has ramped up expectations on England ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami, declaring the Three Lions clear favourites and insisting the pressure rests squarely on them to progress.
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Read →Norway vs England: Haaland threat demands England's full defensive focus
England's superior attacking output may count for little against Norway's world-class finisher Erling Haaland, who has converted chances at a rate no other player at the tournament can match.
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Read →Guehi Fitness Worry Ahead of England's Norway Quarter-Final
England face a defensive crisis ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with key players sidelined or struggling with injury.
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Read →EU Lawmakers Demand Investigation into Balogun Scandal
Seventy-two European lawmakers have called for a formal investigation into the Folarin Balogun controversy, piling fresh pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Read →Mbappe matches Messi's tally as World Cup's greatest duel unfolds
Kylian Mbappe scored in France's 2-0 win over Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals, matching Lionel Messi's tournament tally of eight goals. The two stars continue swapping strikes in what many regard as football's most compelling individual duel on the grandest stage.
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Read →Mbappe shines in penalty redemption as France breeze past Morocco
France swept into the World Cup semi-finals with a composed 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston, with Kylian Mbappe bouncing back from a first-half penalty miss to prove decisive after the interval.
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9 Jul 2026
11Doué Steps In for Barcola as France Face Morocco in World Cup Quarter-Final
France have made an attacking change ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash with Morocco, with Ousmane Doué selected to start in place of Eduardo Barcola.
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Read →Quansah handed two-match ban for Mexico red card
Jarell Quansah will miss England's quarter-final and semi-final after FIFA extended his suspension to two matches for the 54th-minute red card against Mexico.
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Read →Man Utd's midfield rebuild hits bumpy road despite Santos and Ederson deals
Manchester United are pressing ahead with a midfield rebuild under Michael Carrick, agreeing deals for Andrey Santos and Ederson worth a combined £88m—but the pair fall short of the elite targets that got away.
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Read →Newcastle complete Steur deal as summer rebuild accelerates
Newcastle have secured 18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax for £23m, the club's third signing this summer as they rebuild following the departure of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
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Read →Manchester United reveals 100,000-capacity stadium location
Manchester United has pinpointed the location of their proposed 100,000-seater stadium, which will sit roughly 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford and become the largest ground in the UK.
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Read →Messi's Masterclass Leads 2026 World Cup's Biggest Storylines
The 2026 World Cup has lived up to its expanded scope with Lionel Messi leading the charge at 39, while smaller nations have seized their chances in football's first 48-team tournament.
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Read →Dragusin Departs Spurs for Fiorentina
Radu Dragusin has left Tottenham to join Serie A side Fiorentina, marking another departure from north London this summer.
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Read →Chelsea confirm Quenda signing as Derry extends deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Quenda for £40m, with defender Derry also agreeing fresh terms.
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Read →Man Utd transfer latest: Tchouameni set for Real Madrid contract extension
Aurélien Tchouameni is poised to commit to Real Madrid with a fresh contract, while Erik ten Hag's replacement at Old Trafford has issued a statement.
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Read →Man Utd seal £50m Santos deal as midfield overhaul accelerates
Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, with the Brazilian international preparing for his medical at Old Trafford.
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Read →Guimaraes tells Newcastle he wants Arsenal move
Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has informed the club he wants to join Arsenal, though the Gunners have made no formal contact and Newcastle remain unwilling to sell.
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8 Jul 2026
9Putellas's move to London City signals ambitious new era for WSL
Alexia Putellas, a four-time Champions League winner and two-time Ballon d'Or recipient, has joined London City Lionesses on a lucrative contract this summer, marking one of women's football's biggest transfers.
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Read →London City Lionesses land Putellas in landmark WSL coup
Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses as a free agent following her departure from Barcelona after 14 years. The 32-year-old two-time Ballon d'Or winner is regarded as one of women's football's elite talents.
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Read →Kane Safe, Bellingham at Risk: England Injury Fears Before World Cup Semi
England have contrasting injury news on the eve of their World Cup semi-final, with skipper Kane expected to be available but midfielder Bellingham facing an uncertain recovery race.
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Read →Egypt lodge FIFA complaint over Argentina last-16 controversy
Egypt has filed a formal FIFA complaint over the refereeing in their 3-2 World Cup last-16 defeat to Argentina, with the Egyptian FA calling for referee Francois Letexier to be removed from the tournament.
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Read →England's right-back headache deepens ahead of Norway quarter-final
England's right-back position has become a mounting crisis ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, with first-choice Reece James nursing a hamstring injury and multiple alternatives unavailable or unfit.
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Read →Messi's masterclass carries Argentina past Egypt in stunning World Cup comeback
Argentina's World Cup defence stays alive after a dramatic three-goal surge erases a two-goal deficit against Egypt, with Lionel Messi resurrecting his performance to guide the holders into the quarter-finals.
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Read →Egypt boss blames 'unfair' refereeing after Argentina heartbreak
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan accused the referee of unfair officiating and suggested the tournament was "directed towards Argentina" following a contentious 3-2 last-16 defeat.
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Read →Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to set up Argentina quarter-final
Switzerland sealed their first ever World Cup penalty shoot-out victory, beating Colombia 4-3 after 120 goalless minutes in Vancouver to set up a quarter-final against defending champions Argentina.
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Read →Arbeloa appointed new Fulham boss
Alvaro Arbeloa has taken charge at Fulham, signing a three-year contract to replace Marco Silva after the Portuguese boss departed for Benfica.
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7 Jul 2026
4Argentina's Messi conjures stoppage-time magic to sink Egypt in World Cup thriller
Argentina snatched an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt in Atlanta, with Enzo Fernandez's stoppage-time header capping a two-goal comeback that keeps the holders alive in the World Cup.
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Read →Arsenal-Chelsea and Manchester derby headline Sky's opening Premier League fixtures
Sky Sports has confirmed its opening Premier League broadcast schedule for 2026/27, with Arsenal hosting Chelsea and the Manchester derby among the headline early-season fixtures.
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Read →Messi and Salah set for World Cup knockout showdown
Argentina and Egypt square off in the World Cup Round of 16, with Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah both named in the starting XI.
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Read →Neville warns England against complacency as Haaland looms in Norway clash
England are favourites for their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, but Gary Neville has warned the Three Lions must tighten up defensively to contain Erling Haaland, who has been in deadly form in Qatar.
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