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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 26 Jul · 08:25
Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola
Liverpool start life under Andoni Iraola with a 4-2 win over Sunderland thanks to goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 26 Jul · 02:49
Liverpool start Iraola era in style to beat Sunderland but Gomez injury deepens defensive worries
Liverpool defeat Sunderland 4-2 in friendly in Nashville When Gomez went down, central defence formed by two teenagers The Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool opened with a victory over Sunderland in Nashville – and a deepening of concerns over the defensive options at his disposal. The sight of Joe Gomez hobbling off af…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 25 Jul · 23:21
Arsenal plot shock Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 25 Jul · 19:32
Arsenal make shock approach to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid
Brazil forward has one year left on contract at Bernabéu Vinícius future at Real uncertain after Mourinho arrival Arsenal are exploring a shock deal to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid. Arsenal have inquired about the Brazil international, who has one year remaining on his contract at the Bernabéu. It is believ…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 25 Jul · 16:54
Howe unsure over Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive discussions with captain Bruno Guimaraes.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 25 Jul · 15:53
Defoe’s shock Woking exit came after ‘growing concerns’, says club
Director of football claims manager failed to turn up for training Former Spurs striker’s stint ended after four months Jermain Defoe’s departure from Woking came after “growing concerns” at the club with Jody Brown, the National League side’s director of football, claiming the former Tottenham striker failed to tur…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 25 Jul · 13:01
Could Mount be final piece in Man Utd midfield jigsaw?
Mason Mount has been outstanding alongside new arrival Andrey Santos for Manchester United in their first two pre-season games.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 25 Jul · 12:26
Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says players who are not "proud and happy to stay" at the club should leave.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 25 Jul · 12:09
Chelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee
Chelsea are looking to sign highly regarded set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa but they face competition from Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 25 Jul · 07:51
Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 5
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 22:37
Real Madrid confident of signing Rodri - Saturday's gossip
Real Madrid are confident they will sign Rodri from Man City, Arsenal eye player-plus-cash deal for Atletico striker Julian Alvarez, while Roma are keen on Fulham winger Oscar Bobb, plus more.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 21:39
Dismissed solicitor is still acting for footballers in brain injury court case
Richard Boardman dropped by group of rugby players Football group includes family of Nobby Stiles The solicitor dismissed by a group of over 1,000 rugby players with brain injuries who are suing the sport’s governing bodies is still leading a similar claim on behalf of dozens of former footballers. Richard Boardman…
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Guardian — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 20:13
‘You need to evolve’: Enzo Maresca plots life after Pep at Manchester City
Italian does not shy away from the task of following a legend but his previous time at the club may help him Relaxed and tanned, Enzo Maresca offered a warm note with his first words to the media as the manager of Manchester City, who must somehow follow the generational Pep Guardiola. “Before we start, I would like…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 19:20
Palace want teenage Brest defender Le Guen
Crystal Palace are interested in signing 19-year-old Brest centre-back Raphael le Guen.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 18:07
IOC says Infantino complaint 'outside' its scope
The IOC says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is "outside" its scope.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 17:33
Hearts sign Mendy for potential Forest Green record fee
Forest Green Rovers sell midfielder Laurent Mendy to Heart of Midlothian for what the National League outfit say could be a club record fee of nearly £1m "if all targets are met".
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Guardian — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 16:36
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 The 2026 World Cup is over, and the millions of people who enjoyed it now find themselves presented with a yawning chasm this weekend. In the UK alone, ITV and the BBC broadcast approximately 275 hours of live coverage over the durati…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 16:24
Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation
World Cup winner Rodri is to have back surgery, says new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 16:18
Maresca says managing Manchester City ‘a privilege’ but admits challenge of following Guardiola
Maresca holds first press conference as City manager ‘It’s a challenge to try to do the right things immediately’ 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 at Manchester United and…
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Guardian — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 16:02
Football Daily | Manchester United and the quest to make mythical midfield a reality
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Like the urban myth that you are never more than three feet away from a spider, modern footballing lore tells us Manchester United are only ever three signings away from a Premier League title challenge. With the Geopolitics World Cup in the rear-view mirror and th…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 24 Jul · 16:00
Former Brighton keeper Baggaley joins Birmingham
Newly-promoted Birmingham City sign goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley as a free agent after she leaves Brighton.
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Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola

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

Arsenal plot shock Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip

Arsenal make shock approach to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid

Howe unsure over Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest

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

Could Mount be final piece in Man Utd midfield jigsaw?

Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi

Chelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 5

Real Madrid confident of signing Rodri - Saturday's gossip

Dismissed solicitor is still acting for footballers in brain injury court case

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

Palace want teenage Brest defender Le Guen

IOC says Infantino complaint 'outside' its scope

Hearts sign Mendy for potential Forest Green record fee

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

Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation

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

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

Former Brighton keeper Baggaley joins Birmingham