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Nottingham Forest join Red Bull Salzburg in race for rising Zimbabwe star Tadiwa Chakuchichi – source

Nottingham Forest are monitoring Zimbabwe winger Tadiwa Chakuchichi — the youngest player at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

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July 24, 2026

Colombia backs Néstor Lorenzo with extension after World Cup

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Néstor Lorenzo will continue as Colombia coach after the national team conceded only one goal in five…

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July 24, 2026

Luka Modric signs contract extension at AC Milan to June 2027

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has signed a contract extension with AC Milan for another season. Modric, who will turn 41…

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July 24, 2026

Elliot Anderson: I looked up to Kevin De Bruyne before joining Man City

Manchester City’s latest recruit Elliot Anderson has listed Kevin De Bruyne as an inspiration upon completing his move to the…

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July 24, 2026

Elliot Anderson completes move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest

Manchester City have completed the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, the club have confirmed. Anderson moves to the…

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July 24, 2026

Leeds in talks with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford – sources

Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a move for goalkeeper James Trafford, sources have told ESPN. Trafford…

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July 23, 2026

Alejandro Garnacho joins Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea

Alejandro Garnacho has joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan from Chelsea ahead of the new Premier League season. Villa’s…

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July 23, 2026

UK police call on clubs – not taxpayers – to contribute towards matchday security

Clubs must shoulder more of the cost for policing outside stadiums, the UK’s football policing lead has said. Chief Constable…

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July 23, 2026

CAF support Gianni Infantino’s FIFA bid because of his ‘loyalty’ to Africa – Patrice Motsepe

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe threw his, and CAF’s, support behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, despite…

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July 23, 2026

Argentina FA deny president, treasurer summoned to give evidence to U.S. court

Argentina‘s Football Association (AFA) has denied reports that its president Claudio Tapia or its treasurer Pablo Toviggino have ‌been summoned…

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July 23, 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’