July 2026

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes linked with Arsenal move

Amara Eze
Bruno Guimaraes transfer news: Arsenal closing in on deal for Newcastle captain - Paper Talk

Arsenal reportedly nears an £80m deal for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazil international is expected to join the Gunners this summer.

Real Madrid strengthens attacking options

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Official Announcement: Carlos Espí

Real Madrid bolsters its attack by signing forward Carlos Espí from Levante on a five-year deal until June 2031. Get the full details on this exciting transfer!

Ancelotti reflects on Brazil’s World Cup exit, citing water break as turning point

Chidi Okafor
Ancelotti in a startling admission: we were knocked out of the World Cup because of a water break

Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil’s coach, reflects on their 2026 World Cup exit, pinpointing a crucial water break during the Norway match as the turning point. Read his

Ikorodu’s Kayinsola Ajayi wins bronze in men’s 100m at Commonwealth Games

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Commonwealth Games: Bronze medalist Ajayi speaks on what drives success - Premium Times Nigeria

Ikorodu’s own Kayinsola Ajayi makes history, clinching a bronze medal in the men’s 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Nigerian sprinter’s 9.90s

Liverpool secures back-to-back pre-season wins, Iraola seeks team identity

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Iraola: Liverpool still not showing my identity

Liverpool FC don secure back-to-back pre-season wins, as Rio Ngumoha score di winning goal against Wrexham for Yankee Stadium. Coach Iraola still dey unbeaten.

Uefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans

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Uefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans

UEFA to hold emergency meeting over FIFA World Cup plans. FIFA proposes a new deal with a $20m initial payment to member associations. Find out more here.

FIFA defends Embolo’s sending-off in World Cup quarter-final

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FIFA in an official statement: Embolo's sending-off was a correction of justice, and it met with the approval of the IFAB - Goal.com

FIFA defends Breel Embolo’s controversial red card in the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, citing VAR and ‘mistaken identity’ clause. IFAB also weighe

Porto Alegre defender suspended until opponent recovers from injury

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Video: An unprecedented punishment that could change football: player suspended until his victim recovers

Porto Alegre defender Victor Gabriel suspended indefinitely until Cruzeiro’s Gabriel Baeta recovers from injury. Brazilian sports court links suspension length

New York hosts Liverpool versus Wrexham friendly match

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Liverpool vs Wrexham: Club Friendlies stats & head-to-head

Liverpool and Wrexham clash in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium, New York, on July 30, 2026. Don’t miss this rare football encounter!

Glasgow: Aziz Abdul disqualified from Commonwealth Games boxing after headbutt

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Aziz Abdul, grandson of Idi Amin, disqualified for headbutt in Glasgow

Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, Idi Amin’s grandson, disqualified from Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after headbutting English opponent Damar Thomas. Get the full sto