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Football Daily | Vinícius to Arsenal? Club football’s military industrial complex kicks back into gear

In today’s Football Daily: It’s time to go clubbin’

John Brewin·27 Jul 2026

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup

Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives

Sachin Nakrani·27 Jul 2026

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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal and Liverpool battle it out for Bradley Barcola?

Iliman Ndiaye to the Saudi Pro League? | Pedro Neto to City or Liverpool? | Manchester United in for Ollie Watkins?

Dominic Booth·27 Jul 2026

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Real Madrid ready to seal deal for Yan Diomande after PSG pull out of move

PSG formally withdraw from race to sign winger with the teenager now expected to complete Bernabéu switch

Mark Dobson·26 Jul 2026

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Teamwork, tactics and data: behind the scenes at Wigan’s pre-season training

Gary Caldwell, who returned to the League One club in February to keep them up, faces a new season with meticulous plans and bright hopes

Sam Dalling·26 Jul 2026

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Régis Le Bris says Chelsea’s pursuit of Sunderland captain Xhaka is ‘closed’

Régis Le Bris said: ‘Granit wants to stay in Sunderland,’ denying Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso the chance of working again with the Swiss midfielder

Andy Hunter in Nashville·26 Jul 2026

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Chiesa wants ‘new chapter’ with Iraola after frustrating time under Slot at Liverpool

The forward, who scored in Liverpool’s friendly win against Sunderland, had a frustrating two seasons under the former head coach Arne Slot

Andy Hunter in Nashville·26 Jul 2026

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‘We want to win the league’: Arsenal’s new recruits ink in WSL success

Despite a busy transfer window with Beth Mead moving on and seven new signings, academy graduates such as Lotte Wubben-Moy remain key to trophies

Suzanne Wrack·26 Jul 2026

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How the death of Jayden Adams shook a community: ‘Being on the pitch was his happy place’

Those who knew Jayden Adams, who died aged 25 not long after playing at the World Cup, describe a humble and hard-working man who cared about friends and family

Firdose Moonda in Cape Town·26 Jul 2026

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Liverpool start Iraola era in style to beat Sunderland but Gomez injury deepens defensive worries

The new coach’s options were stretched as two teenagers formed a raw partnership in central defence as Liverpool beat Sunderland 4-2 in Nashville

Andy Hunter at Geodis Park, Nashville·26 Jul 2026

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Defoe’s shock Woking exit came after ‘growing concerns’, says club

Jermain Defoe’s departure from Woking came after ‘growing concerns’ at the club and the National League side’s football director claims the former Tottenham striker failed to turn up for training

Andy Martin·25 Jul 2026

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Missing a major football tournament? Fear not, Wafcon 2026 is about to start

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations starts in Morocco on Sunday, with Cape Verde and Egypt looking to continue feelgood factor from the men’s World Cup and Nigeria going for an 11th title

Firdose Moonda·25 Jul 2026

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Premier League: club-by-club guide to transfer business so far – and what they still need

The English transfer record has been smashed, with Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers on the move during a busy summer of signings

Will Unwin, Louise Taylor, Andy Hunter, Jamie Jackson and Billy Munday·25 Jul 2026

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Austin FC academy players under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse

Multiple league, club, and law enforcement sources confirm ongoing inquiries into MLS club

Alexander Abnos and Pablo Iglesias Maurer·24 Jul 2026

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Transfer news: Newcastle sign Monaco’s Bamba, Summerville joins Al-Hilal

Newcastle have made Aladji Bamba their fourth signing of the summer after the 20-year-old midfielder completed a move from Monaco

Louise Taylor and agencies·24 Jul 2026

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‘You need to evolve’: Enzo Maresca plots life after Pep at Manchester City

The Italian does not shy away from the task of following a legend in Pep Guardiola but his previous time at the club may help him

Jamie Jackson·24 Jul 2026

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Feeling lost without the World Cup? Six ways to survive the weekend

What to watch on TV plus other ways to occupy your time now that the party is over

Stuart Heritage·24 Jul 2026

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Maresca says managing Manchester City ‘a privilege’ but admits challenge of following Guardiola

Enzo Maresca said following Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager is a ‘privilege’ but admitted he is aware how the successors to Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger struggled

Jamie Jackson·24 Jul 2026

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Football Daily | Manchester United and the quest to make mythical midfield a reality

In today’s Football Daily: Sensible spending at Old Trafford, and Jürgen Klopp is back with a bang

Dominic Booth·24 Jul 2026

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Jürgen Klopp vows to change Germany but threatens to quit if family hounded by media

Jürgen Klopp was optimistic after being confirmed as Germany’s new head coach but warned the media to ‘leave my family in peace’

Nick Ames·24 Jul 2026

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Andoni Iraola backs backroom staff to help cure Liverpool’s set-piece ills

Andoni Iraola has outlined the roles his backroom staff will play in trying to improve Liverpool’s set-piece record next season

Andy Hunter in Chicago·24 Jul 2026

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All 45 Major League Soccer players at the 2026 World Cup, ranked

Lionel Messi tops our ranking of the MLS players at the World Cup, ahead of Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul and Canada’s Stephen Eustáquio

Catalina Bush·24 Jul 2026

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Socceroos star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine during roadside test

Australia forward was allegedly caught driving almost 50km/h over the speed limit and stopped twice for speeding on Anzac Bridge in Sydney

Martin Pegan·24 Jul 2026

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From Popp to Diani: 10 women’s transfers you may have missed during the men’s World Cup

Sam Kerr’s and Alexia Putellas’s moves were hard to miss but these transfers may have escaped your attention

Suzanne Wrack·23 Jul 2026

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