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Jorge Jesus reaches agreement to become Portugal head coach – sources

Jorge Jesus has reached an agreement with Portugal‘s Football Federation (FPF) to become the next head coach of the national…

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July 9, 2026

Spain’s Luis de la Fuente excited to see Lamine Yamal 2.0 vs. Belgium

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has told ESPN an “improved” Lamine Yamal is ready to deliver as La Roja…

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July 9, 2026

Arsenal sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier following Leeds exit

Arsenal have announced the signing of 26-year-old goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds United. The French goalkeeper spent seven years at…

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July 9, 2026

Erling Haaland reminds Wayne Rooney of Norway row promise, still can’t believe Brazil win

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July 9, 2026

England’s Dan Burn relishing opportunity to battle with Norway’s Erling Haaland

Dan Burn has said he believes England must be far better than they were against Mexico to beat Norway and…

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July 9, 2026

Barcelona bid for Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi – source

Barcelona have made an offer for Borussia Dortmund‘s Karim Adeyemi as they continue to build their attack for next season,…

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July 9, 2026

Lamine Yamal: ‘Incredible’ to see Lionel Messi still starring at World Cup

Spain winger Lamine Yamal has said he is thrilled to see Lionel Messi defy time and continue to have a…

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July 9, 2026

Man United reveal location for new 100,000-seater stadium

Manchester United have confirmed the location for their proposed 100,000-seater stadium. The new ground, which would be the largest in…

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July 9, 2026

Keir Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarterfinal…

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July 9, 2026

Pierluigi Collina defends Egypt-Argentina referee after calls to send him home from World Cup

FIFA’s referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina has defended officials at the World Cup after Egypt claimed “serious” mistakes had been made…

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July 9, 2026

Newcastle boss Jaissle: ‘Careful’ to avoid being fined after ‘really soft’ penalty vs. LiverpoolAugust 24, 2026
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle said he had to be careful “not to get fined” after the “really soft” late penalty awarded to Liverpool in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park. Newcastle thought they had done enough to win their Premier League opener, with goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock coming either… Read more: Newcastle boss Jaissle: ‘Careful’ to avoid being fined after ‘really soft’ penalty vs. Liverpool
Liverpool’s Andoni Iraola: Newcastle draw a ‘good step’ for Alexander IsakAugust 24, 2026
NEWCASTLE, England — Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has described Alexander Isak’s performance against Newcastle United as a “good step,” despite the forward failing to get on the scoresheet in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park. Isak was given a hostile reception on his return to his former club, whom he left to join… Read more: Liverpool’s Andoni Iraola: Newcastle draw a ‘good step’ for Alexander Isak
Maresca: Man City ‘need different solutions’ after playing Guéhi in midfield vs. BournemouthAugust 24, 2026
MANCHESTER, England — Enzo Maresca has said Manchester City “need different solutions” after playing Marc Guéhi in midfield against Bournemouth on Sunday. City came from behind to win 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium thanks to two late goals from Guéhi and Josko Gvardiol. With a shortage of midfielders after the departures of Rodri and Tijjani… Read more: Maresca: Man City ‘need different solutions’ after playing Guéhi in midfield vs. Bournemouth
Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai scores late penalty to draw at NewcastleAugust 24, 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stoppage-time equaliser from the penalty spot to rescue a 2-2 draw for Liverpool at Newcastle United on Sunday. Anthony Elanga gave Newcastle a fifth-minute lead but Cody Gakpo drilled home the equaliser on 55 minutes. Two minutes later, Elanga charged upfield and laid the ball off to Joe Willock who curled… Read more: Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai scores late penalty to draw at Newcastle
Newcastle, Liverpool pay joint tribute to Kevin Keegan before Premier League clashAugust 24, 2026
Newcastle United and Liverpool paid tribute to Kevin Keegan ahead of their Premier League season opener at St James’ Park on Sunday, with both sides honouring the former player and manager after his death last month. Players from both teams warmed up in special shirts bearing “Keegan 7” on the back, in recognition of the… Read more: Newcastle, Liverpool pay joint tribute to Kevin Keegan before Premier League clash
Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso: ‘World class’ Cole Palmer is over his injury problemsAugust 24, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer is over the injury problems that wrecked his season and is determined to get back to enjoying playing football. Palmer made only 26 appearances in the Premier League during the last campaign, scoring 10 goals and struggling to reach the levels shown in his first two seasons at… Read more: Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso: ‘World class’ Cole Palmer is over his injury problems
Two late goals save Man City blushes against Bournemouth in Premier League openerAugust 23, 2026
Late goals from Marc Guéhi and Josko Gvardiol rescued Manchester City who eventually beat Bournemouth 2-1 in their Premier League opener. Enzo Maresca was six minutes away from losing his first league game in the City dugout. His side trailed to a 26th-minute goal from Bournemouth’s James Tavernier. But Guéhi headed home from a corner… Read more: Two late goals save Man City blushes against Bournemouth in Premier League opener
Michael Carrick: ‘Ridiculous’ to claim Man United lack passionAugust 23, 2026
Michael Carrick has hit back at criticism of his Manchester United players following the opening day defeat to Hull City by insisting it is “ridiculous” to claim they lacked passion. United were beaten 2-0 at MKM Stadium on Saturday as their Premier League campaign got off to the worst possible start. Afterwards, Carrick was asked… Read more: Michael Carrick: ‘Ridiculous’ to claim Man United lack passion
Harry Kane voted Germany’s player of the year after 61-goal seasonAugust 23, 2026
BERLIN — Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been voted Germany’s player of the year 2026 and Vincent Kompany won the coach’s accolade after another outstanding season for the Bavarian powerhouse. Kane scored 61 goals across all competitions, including the German Supercup for Bayern last season, helping the team defend their Bundesliga title and win… Read more: Harry Kane voted Germany’s player of the year after 61-goal season
Record-breaking Archie Gray admits Tottenham performance ‘wasn’t good enough’August 23, 2026
Archie Gray blasted Tottenham’s dismal opening-day defeat at Brentford as “not good enough.” Spurs handed debuts to five players after their expensive summer rebuild but were brought crashing back down to earth after a 3-0 thumping. New boys Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and £100 million midfielder Sandro Tonali all started, while… Read more: Record-breaking Archie Gray admits Tottenham performance ‘wasn’t good enough’