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Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni defends players after World Cup, critics are ‘people who don’t know us’

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has defended his players and called them “warriors” in the wake of the World Cup final…

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July 27, 2026

Micky van de Ven talks up new-look Tottenham after horror season

SYDNEY — Micky van de Ven has said a repeat of Tottenham‘s horror 2025-26 season is something he does not…

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July 27, 2026

Slavko Vincic retires after refereeing World Cup final

World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic has retired just a week on from the tournament’s conclusion. The Slovenian received widespread…

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July 27, 2026

Real Madrid set to sign Yan Diomande in €135m deal

Real Madrid expect to complete a deal to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in the coming hours, sources have…

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July 27, 2026

Xabi Alonso backs Morgan Rogers for ‘instant impact’ at Chelsea

Xabi Alonso has said he is sure Morgan Rogers will have an “almost instant impact” at Chelsea after his record…

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July 27, 2026

Xabi Alonso asks for patience as he begins Chelsea reign

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Xabi Alonso has asked for patience as his new coaching era at the helm of Chelsea kicks…

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July 27, 2026

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino slams World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched a scathing attack on critics of the 2026 World Cup, accusing them of being…

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July 27, 2026

Sunderland’s Regis Le Bris rules out Granit Xhaka move to Chelsea: ‘This topic is closed’

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has confirmed captain Granit Xhaka will stay at the club this summer, insisting the…

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July 27, 2026

Joe Gomez injured in Liverpool’s preseason win over Sunderland

NASHVILLE — Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted losing defender Joe Gomez to injury in Saturday’s 4-2 preseason victory…

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July 26, 2026

Vozinha to sign for Colo Colo after stellar World Cup – president

SANTIAGO, Chile — One of the breakout stars at the World Cup has a new home in Chile — Cape…

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July 26, 2026

Barcelona sign teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club BruggeAugust 1, 2026
Barcelona‘s attacking revamp has continued with Friday’s signing of young Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge. Sources told ESPN the deal is worth around €8.5m million ($9.7m), while Brugge will be due 20% of any future transfer as well. Bisiwu, 18, has signed a five-year deal to become Barça’s third signing of the summer,… Read more: Barcelona sign teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge
Ivory Coast part ways with AFCON-winning coach Emerse FaéAugust 1, 2026
Chelsea and Ukraine’s Mykhailo Mudryk free to return to playing after doping ban resolvedJuly 31, 2026
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can return to playing immediately after the Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency “resolved his appeal” against a ban for failing a doping test. The Ukrainian was suspended for four years after failing a drug test which revealed the presence of a low concentration of meldonium, a prohibited substance, in… Read more: Chelsea and Ukraine’s Mykhailo Mudryk free to return to playing after doping ban resolved
Newcastle United confirm Eddie Howe has stepped down as managerJuly 31, 2026
Newcastle United have confirmed that Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role as head coach. Sources told ESPN on Thursday that Howe had decided to bring an end to his five-year stint at the club in which he ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy. “After a period of personal reflection, I have… Read more: Newcastle United confirm Eddie Howe has stepped down as manager
U.K Prime Minister Andy Burnham becomes first leader of a major country to call on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resignJuly 31, 2026
The U.K Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign over the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group. Infantino is under serious pressure, as his proposals have been met with swift backlash from UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) — who… Read more: U.K Prime Minister Andy Burnham becomes first leader of a major country to call on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign
John Stones ‘thrilled’ to be living dream of playing abroad following Inter Milan moveJuly 31, 2026
John Stones has said he is thrilled to have joined Inter Milan and be fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing abroad after a decade of success with Manchester City. The second signing of the Pep Guardiola era joined the managerial great in making a summer exit from the Etihad Stadium having helped the club win… Read more: John Stones ‘thrilled’ to be living dream of playing abroad following Inter Milan move
Newcastle head to Spain amid Eddie Howe, Matthias Jaissle uncertaintyJuly 31, 2026
Newcastle players headed to a preseason training camp in Spain on Friday amid uncertainty over their coach less than a month before the start of the Premier League season. Sources told ESPN on Thursday that Eddie Howe was set to leave the job, and multiple reports indicated he would be replaced by Matthias Jaissle. Newcastle… Read more: Newcastle head to Spain amid Eddie Howe, Matthias Jaissle uncertainty
Wojciech Szczesny: It ‘hurts’ to have missed out on winning a Premier League with ArsenalJuly 31, 2026
Veteran Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits it “still hurts” to have missed out on a Premier League title during his time at Arsenal. Szczesny, in Birmingham for pre-season training with Barça, is nevertheless grateful to have finally seen his former club end their league title drought in the 2025-26 season. Arsenal had finished runners-up in… Read more: Wojciech Szczesny: It ‘hurts’ to have missed out on winning a Premier League with Arsenal
FIFA advances plans for 64-team World Cup review despite private investment backlashJuly 31, 2026
FIFA has started a consultation process over an expansion of the Men’s World Cup to 64 teams, with documents seen by ESPN aiming for a decision by Aug. 14. The cut-off date is a month before Gianni Infantino’s deadline for 211 member associations to green light his plan to sell off a stake controlling FIFA… Read more: FIFA advances plans for 64-team World Cup review despite private investment backlash
Sandro Tonali: ‘I know I have a lot of pressure, but I have to play like a normal Tottenham player’July 31, 2026
Sandro Tonali has opened up about his £100 million ($133 million) move to Tottenham Hotspur from Newcastle this summer, naming head coach Roberto De Zerbi as a key figure in the transfer. In a roundtable interview with reporters from The Athletic, BBC Sport and other outlets, Tonali spoke about his connection to De Zerbi via… Read more: Sandro Tonali: ‘I know I have a lot of pressure, but I have to play like a normal Tottenham player’