From around the league
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Dean Huijsen backs Mourinho and targets lots of trophies
Dean Huijsen says Jose Mourinho is a good person and targets lots of trophies as Real Madrid’s defensive battle intensifies around Konate, Cucurella and
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Julian Alvarez transfer stays alive for Arsenal
Arsenal are still chasing Julian Alvarez, but Barcelona remain his preferred move and Atletico Madrid are resisting every approach.
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Ismael Saibari's first Bayern visit is already about the Allianz Arena
Ismael Saibari's first Bayern visit featured excitement about the Allianz Arena and Max Eberl's explanation that the club moved early for the Morocco forward.
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Bundesliga confirms opening 2026/27 fixtures through end of September
Bundesliga fixtures for the opening four 2026/27 matchdays are confirmed, with Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt first up on 29 August.
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Michael Olise Real Madrid move takes shape as Bayern brace for a record fee
Michael Olise has reportedly told Real Madrid he wants the move, but Bayern Munich’s price and Madrid’s record-signing debate keep it in rumor territory.
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Rodri contract talks set for August as Manchester City and Real Madrid watch on
Manchester City are set for decisive August talks with Rodri after his World Cup return, with Real Madrid watching and no breakthrough yet.
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Julian Alvarez transfer news: Barcelona lead the chase as Atletico hold firm
Julián Alvarez prefers Barcelona, but Atletico Madrid are holding firm as Arsenal stay in the race and the fee dispute drags on.
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Harry Kane's World Cup form puts the old knockout debate back in context
Harry Kane has 6 goals and 1 assist in 6 World Cup matches, and England face Argentina in the semi-final on 15 July.
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Kylian Mbappe backed by Claude Makelele for the Ballon d'Or
Claude Makelele has backed Kylian Mbappe for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, praising his World Cup form and calling him the closest thing to a modern-day R9.
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Adam Wharton is the midfield fix Rene Meulensteen wants for Manchester United
Rene Meulensteen says Manchester United need at least two midfield signings, with Adam Wharton praised for calm passing and line-breaking ability.
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Real Madrid confirm Courtois contract extension through 2028
Real Madrid confirm Courtois one-year extension through 2028. Goalkeeper recovers from World Cup injury as Madrid secures squad continuity.
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Eduardo Camavinga transfer to Manchester United blocked by Real Madrid standoff
Camavinga refuses to leave Real Madrid as Manchester United's midfield search collides with player power. United have already spent £85m on Santos and
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Makalele made his pitch: Michael Olise is the only signing that matters
Michael Olise is Real Madrid's target. Makalele urged Perez to sign him, but Bayern's €200m asking price and refusal to sell stand in the way.
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Beckham's World Cup moment: family celebration without his eldest son
Beckham celebrated England's semi-final at Hard Rock with three children, but Brooklyn watched from New York amid their six-month family estrangement.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Xabi Alonso charts Chelsea's reset around physical intensity and star retention
Alonso's Chelsea reset: sixth manager in four years commits to Fernández and James while rebuilding around physicality and European ambition.
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Mourinho's Bernabeu moment awaits Netflix finale
Mourinho's presentation timed to August 11 Netflix release. Manager keeps faith in Bernardo Silva despite World Cup struggles.
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Garnacho set for Chelsea exit as Roma circle with formal offer
Garnacho set to leave Chelsea after one disappointing season. Roma submit formal bid as winger managed just one Premier League goal in 2025-26.
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Twenty years of winning: inside Mourinho's Netflix legacy project
Netflix releases José Mourinho's three-part documentary August 11, charting 20 years of titles from Porto's Champions League triumph through Europe's
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Bundesliga 2026/27 schedule set after World Cup delay
Bundesliga's 2026/27 schedule starts on 28 August after a World Cup-driven delay, with Bayern and Dortmund meeting in the Supercup on 22 August.
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Federico Valverde: Manchester City test Real Madrid's €100 million line
Manchester City have enquired about Federico Valverde as Real Madrid set a €100 million baseline and say talks depend on him asking to leave.