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Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 21:07Trial to be introduced in bid to prevent goalkeeper tactical time-outs
Measures planned to run throughout 2026-27 season Ifab yet to give permission for proposed rule change English football will introduce a trial this season in a bid to end the goalkeeper tactical time-out. The trial – backed collectively by Pro Ref, the Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, W…
Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 21:00Mind the ever-growing gap: the Premier League keeps spending big
English clubs have spent more on players this summer than the other four major European leagues combined The financial power of the Premier League is unmatched. The teams in England’s top division have collectively invested more than £1.4bn in new players already this summer (through disclosed fees alone), around £3…
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Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 19:07‘Born out of quality’: Webb vows to increase match officials from minority groups
Referees’ body stands by diversity initiatives Webb believes diverse talent pool will ‘raise standards’ Howard Webb, England’s chief refereeing officer, has vowed to continue increasing the talent pool from under-represented communities in English football’s officiating pathway, rejecting the wider backlash against…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 18:58Liverpool's centre-back situation and why Iraola must act
BBC Sport looks at Liverpool's issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 18:47'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title
Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 18:01Chelsea explore surprise moves for Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson
Brighton striker scored 13 goals in league last season Veteran Brentford midfielder has a year left on contract Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton. The 35-year-old is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier Lea…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 17:27The Chelsea academy stars looking to break through
BBC Sport takes a look at the seven academy players Chelsea are showcasing on their pre-season tour.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 16:05Salah, Stones & Sancho - Premier League free agents
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the notable out-of-contract players who playing in the English top flight last season.
Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 15:44Manchester City hope Rodri will sign new deal as Real Madrid weigh up offer
Real Madrid interested after World Cup performance Midfielder’s contract at City expires in June 2027 Manchester City are hopeful that Rodri will sign a new contract, but the club are braced for a bid from Real Madrid for the midfielder as well as moves from other suitors. Rodri’s terms expire next June and he has f…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 15:24Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson and Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 15:22English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 15:00Football Daily | Vinícius to Arsenal? Club football’s military industrial complex kicks back into gear
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! If this is an attention economy, there is no greater attention-seeker than club football. Not content with dominating the sporting agenda for 11 months of any calendar year, it has been a summer of “look at me”, largely in vain as the Geopolitics World Cup’s often…
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Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 13:16Why Tottenham Women have provided distraction from the gloom of watching men’s team | Mark Burton
A growing connection with fans has helped make the women’s team by far the most enjoyable part of supporting Spurs The exciting football played by Tottenham’s women last season provided a much-needed antidote to the dreadful men’s team, who not only flirted with relegation, but took it out on a dinner date, looked d…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 13:04Martin & Foxes must 'find own way' after struggles
Leicester City manager Russell Martin says history should not be used to judge what he can achieve with the former Premier League champions.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 13:03Pirlo out of running for Italy job over link to Russian betting company
Andrea Pirlo says he is no longer a candidate to coach Italy following days of controversy over his link to a Russian betting company.
BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 13:00Brighton captain Symonds signs new 'long-term' deal
Brighton captain Maisie Symonds signs a new contract, described by the club as long-term.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 12:35York appoint Lindsey after shock Maynard sacking
York City appoint former Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey as their new head coach, one day after sacking title-winning Stuart Maynard.
BBC Sport — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 12:26Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?
With Real Madrid renewing contract talks and Arsenal showing interest, there may be no more intriguing transfer situation right now than Vinicius Jr's future.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 11:56Andrea Pirlo out of running for Italy job but defends deal with Russian betting firm
Italian politicians had raised concern over appointment Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte now in contention Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in line to coach Italy, with his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm believed to behind the development. Several Italian politicians have raised concerns abo…
Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 10:49Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup
Infantino claims critics of World Cup ‘missed it all’ He again defends Balogun affair and treatment of Iran The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino , has launched an extraordinary attack at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives, while defending the tournament as a success that c…
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Guardian — FootballMon, 27 Jul · 10:37Football transfer rumours: Arsenal and Liverpool battle it out for Bradley Barcola?
Today’s rumours are back with a vengeance Like baggy trousers, small sunglasses and leopard print, transfer rumours are back in a big way. And there can be no doubting the transfer ambition of the Premier League champions, Arsenal, who are eyeing up either Vinícius Júnior or Bradley Barcola as a deluxe Leandro Tross…
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