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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
Chelsea have bolstered their squad by signing Argentina international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year contract, marking the seventh signing under manager Xabi Alonso.
2 August 2026
European football nations plan to withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid controversy over his World Cup proposals, signaling strong opposition to his re-election.
2 August 2026
Real Madrid has praised UEFA for its crucial role in safeguarding football's integrity following FIFA's decision to abandon plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private equity investors.
2 August 2026
Robert Lewandowski marked his home MLS debut with two goals, leading Chicago Fire to a 2-1 victory against Charlotte FC. The win boosts Chicago's position in the Eastern Conference as they aim for a top-three finish.
2 August 2026
Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure as Fifa Council members seek an emergency general meeting to challenge his leadership and demand a review of controversial decisions during the World Cup.
2 August 2026
With the departure of Ferguson, Wenger, Mourinho, Klopp, and Guardiola, the Premier League faces a managerial revolution. Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta emerges as a leading candidate to become the new alpha manager in English football’s top flight.
2 August 2026
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2 August 2026
Aberdeen overturned a first-half deficit with two stoppage-time goals from Lewis Mayo and Kevin Nisbet to claim a 2-1 win against Hearts in their Scottish Premiership opener at Pittodrie.
1 August 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has expressed his desire for Richarlison to remain at Tottenham following the striker's last-minute winner in a 2-1 pre-season victory over Chelsea in Sydney.
1 August 2026
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is pushing his squad to accelerate their pre-season preparations amid defensive concerns and injury setbacks during their US tour ahead of the new Premier League season.
1 August 2026