Lionel Messi returns to Rosario for rest after World Cup final loss

July 22, 2026
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Aston Villa bid for Alejandro Garnacho loan from Chelsea – reportsJuly 22, 2026
Aston Villa have made a bid to sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a possible obligation to buy, sources have told the Press Association. The 22-year-old has been told he can leave Stamford Bridge after a poor first season following his move from Manchester United, during which he failed to significantly impact the… Read more: Aston Villa bid for Alejandro Garnacho loan from Chelsea – reports
Elijah Upson: Arsenal sign son of former centre back from rivals TottenhamJuly 22, 2026
Elijah Upson has signed a professional contract with Arsenal after deciding to leave Tottenham. The 18-year-old centre-back, son of former Gunners and England defender Matthew, had been in Spurs’ academy and is reported to have been offered terms to stay on after his scholarship contract finished at the end of June. “It is a great… Read more: Elijah Upson: Arsenal sign son of former centre back from rivals Tottenham
West Ham agree £68m deal to send Crysencio Summerville to Al Hilal – reportsJuly 22, 2026
West Ham have agreed a £68 million ($91m) deal to send Crysencio Summerville to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, sources have told the Press Association. The fee is a sizeable increase on the £39m ($52.2m) reportedly bid by Serie A side Roma, with Manchester United and Aston Villa also understood to have been interested… Read more: West Ham agree £68m deal to send Crysencio Summerville to Al Hilal – reports
Lionel Messi returns to Rosario for rest after World Cup final lossJuly 22, 2026
Investor group led by QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia in talks for Liverpool minority stake – sourcesJuly 22, 2026
A group of investors led by Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia are in talks to buy a significant minority stake in Liverpool, sources told ESPN. Liverpool are currently owned by US-based Fenway Sports Group (FSG) however they are in discussions to sell a stake in the club to a consortium led by Bhatia, who… Read more: Investor group led by QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia in talks for Liverpool minority stake – sources
Anthony Taylor retires from refereeing after 16 years in Premier League, two World CupsJuly 21, 2026
Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from refereeing after a career spanning 16 Premier League seasons and more than 660 professional matches. The 47-year-old’s final match came at the 2026 World Cup, where he oversaw Spain‘s 1-0 victory over Portugal in the round of 16. He retires after officiating 432 Premier League games, as well… Read more: Anthony Taylor retires from refereeing after 16 years in Premier League, two World Cups
Emi Martínez considering Argentina future after World Cup final heartbreakJuly 21, 2026
Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martínez is considering his international future after suffering the heartache of World Cup final defeat. The 33-year-old Aston Villa player, who picked up a winners’ medal in Qatar four years ago, was devastated on the final whistle in New Jersey on Sunday evening as Spain wrenched the trophy from his grasp. Now… Read more: Emi Martínez considering Argentina future after World Cup final heartbreak
LaLiga president Javier Tebas blasts FIFA, calls on Gianni Infantino to resignJuly 21, 2026
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has warned that expanding the World Cup to 64 teams would represent the continuing destruction of the football industry under FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who he called on to resign. Tebas, 63, has regularly criticised Infantino and launched another attack on him as the dust settles on the 2026 World Cup.… Read more: LaLiga president Javier Tebas blasts FIFA, calls on Gianni Infantino to resign
Enzo Fernández to ‘keep giving his all’ for Argentina after World Cup heartbreakJuly 21, 2026
Argentina‘s Enzo Fernández has said wearing his country’s shirt is the “greatest honour” for him and has pledged to keep giving everything for the team following heartache in the World Cup final. The 25-year-old Chelsea midfielder, whose red card for a second bookable offence in Sunday night’s 1-0 final defeat by Spain proved so costly,… Read more: Enzo Fernández to ‘keep giving his all’ for Argentina after World Cup heartbreak
Gary Neville slams Argentina: ‘Without Messi, they’d struggle to get to the semifinals’July 21, 2026
Gary Neville has sharply criticised Argentina‘s style of play in the World Cup final defeat to Spain and is the latest pundit to slam Lionel Scaloni’s men for their tactics. On The Overlap, during a discussion about Argentina’s performance against Spain with Roy Keane and Ian Wright, Neville said the former world champions played like… Read more: Gary Neville slams Argentina: ‘Without Messi, they’d struggle to get to the semifinals’

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