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• Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham

  26-07-2026 08:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.
  
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• Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool

  26-07-2026 18:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.
  
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• Gittens keen to impress 'world-class' Alonso

  26-07-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will be involved in Xabi Alonso's squad next season and describes his new manager as "one of the best to do it".
  
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• Maynard loses York job three months after title win

  26-07-2026 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York City confirm the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League.
  
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• Female referee injured in melee during friendly

  26-07-2026 16:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A female referee is injured and has to leave the pitch after being knocked to the ground during a friendly.
  
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• Horkas to join Hogh at Celtic - gossip

  26-07-2026 09:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Celtic to pay record fee for striker and closing in on Croatian goalkeeper from Spanish second tier...
  
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• Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 6

  26-07-2026 08:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
  
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• Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola

  26-07-2026 08:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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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• Arsenal explore Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip

  25-07-2026 23:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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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• From Haaland love to Mexico’s Merlin: 26 memories from the 2026 World Cup

  25-07-2026 21:00
  Norway’s striker left his mark, as did Scotland’s fans in Boston, but Turkey’s dark horses fell at the first hurdle“I played with him on my PlayStation, and now I’ve scored against him,” Livano Comenencia said after converting Curaçao’s first World Cup goal past Manuel Neuer in their opening match against Germany. The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup went on to lose 7-1 but that goal – their only one of the tournament &ndash
  
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• Listen: League Cup reaction and league season lookahead

  25-07-2026 20:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reaction to Saturday's League Cup plus the fans get involved ahead of the SPFL season.
  
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• Bodo/Glimt's Hogh to have Celtic medical within 24 hours

  25-07-2026 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh is due to have a medical with Celtic in the next 24 hours, the Scottish champions' manager, Martin O'Neill, reveals.
  
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• Arsenal make shock approach to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid

  25-07-2026 19:32
  Brazil forward has one year left on contract at BernabéuVinícius future at Real uncertain after Mourinho arrivalArsenal 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 believed any move for Vinícius – who scored 22 goals for Real last season and four for Brazil at the World Cup – is at a formative stage a
  
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• St Johnstone crash out as Dundee Utd squeeze through - League Cup round-up

  25-07-2026 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  St Johnstone crash out the Premier Sports Cup thanks to East Fife's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, but Premiership rivals Dundee United squeeze through after Montrose blow their chance.
  
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• Howe unsure over Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest

  25-07-2026 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive discussions with captain Bruno Guimaraes.
  
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• Defoe’s shock Woking exit came after ‘growing concerns’, says club

  25-07-2026 15:53
  Director of football claims manager failed to turn up for trainingFormer Spurs striker’s stint ended after four monthsJermain 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 turn up for training.Defoe’s contract at the National League club was mutually terminated on Thursday after four months in charge. In is first manageria
  
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• Maeda completes switch from Celtic to Ipswich

  25-07-2026 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029.
  
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• Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic

  25-07-2026 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029.
  
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• Barcelona pledge support after worker dies

  25-07-2026 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barcelona offer support to the family of a worker who died during renovations at the club's Nou Camp stadium.
  
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• Growing concerns before Defoe exit - Woking director

  25-07-2026 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Woking director of football Jody Brown says there were "growing concerns" across the club before the National League side parted ways with former England striker Jermain Defoe as manager.
  
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• Could Mount be final piece in Man Utd midfield jigsaw?

  25-07-2026 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mason Mount has been outstanding alongside new arrival Andrey Santos for Manchester United in their first two pre-season games.
  
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• Missing a major football tournament? Fear not, Wafcon 2026 is about to start

  25-07-2026 13:00
  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 titleThe men’s World Cup may have finished but do not worry, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) is ready to pick up where Spain and Argentina left off. The 34-match event will take place between 26 July and 16 August, which sandwiches it between football’s global showpiece and the
  
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• Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi

  25-07-2026 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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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• Chelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee

  25-07-2026 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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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• On the move - football's youngest journeymen

  25-07-2026 09:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The players who had appeared for a remarkable number of clubs by their 23rd birthday.
  
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• Premier League: club-by-club guide to transfer business so far – and what they still need

  25-07-2026 09:00
  The English transfer record has been smashed, with Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers on the move during a busy summer of signingsFor once, Mikel Arteta is not spending his summer looking for a No 9. Instead the champions have moved to strengthen out wide after the departure of Leandro Trossard with Christos Tzolis arriving for £34m having scored 33 league goals in his last two seasons from Club Brugge’s left wing. After missing out on Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, they will not want to b
  
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• How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?

  25-07-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.
  
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• Austin FC academy players under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse

  24-07-2026 23:45
  Austin FC reported allegations to local law enforcementMultiple sources confirm the ongoing inquiriesMultiple players in the academy of Major League Soccer club Austin FC are under investigation by Austin police and the FBI over allegations of sexual abuse within the club’s youth system. Multiple sources, who spoke to the Guardian on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the investigation, said the inquiry centers on alleged interactions between academy players. A source wit
  
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• Dismissed solicitor is still acting for footballers in brain injury court case

  24-07-2026 21:39
  Richard Boardman dropped by group of rugby playersFootball group includes family of Nobby StilesThe 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 told a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice this week of his intention to “come off the record,” with the claimants indicating that they had unanimously agreed to ter
  
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• West Ham winger Summerville joins Al-Hilal

  24-07-2026 21:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Ham confirm the sale of Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville to Saudi club Al-Hilal.
  
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