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• Man United youngsters29 July 2026, 12:07 am
  Manchester United are famed for their youth system, and a feature of the club's first two pre-season games has been how well the academy players seized their opportunity.
  
• Why Bradley Barcola is the perfect fit for Andoni Iraola: How 'the grasshopper' will take Liverpool to new heights, the secrets to his relentless chance creation and proof the £140m bargain solves huge problem29 July 2026, 12:07 am
  Barcola is the man who replaced Kylian Mbappe on PSG's flank when he joined Real Madrid. And some observers have said Barcola could reach Mbappe's level one day, too.
  
• Hearts slump to 6-0 aggregate defeat as Champions League dream dies... but boss Wouter Vrancken insists there is no room for excuses28 July 2026, 10:52 pm
  Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has blamed his side's Champions League humbling at the hands of Sturm Graz on a shortage of preparation.
  
• Man City's forgotten man Kalvin Phillips is set for ANOTHER loan move after being left out of Man City squad for Asia tour - with injured Jack Grealish also absent28 July 2026, 10:40 pm
  SIMON JONES: Kalvin Phillips is finalising a new loan move to Sheffield United after being left off Manchester City's squad list to tour Asia.
  
• Silver lining for England's 'sexy and aggressive' track Goddess: Amy Hunt misses out on Commonwealth Games gold in women's 100m final28 July 2026, 10:00 pm
  For Amy Hunt, the Glaswegian storm clouds had a silver lining. On a filthy night in Scotland, England's 'academic badass and track Goddess splashed and dashed her way to second place.
  
• UEFA lay into FIFA over 'proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup' in a move that could 'make president Gianni Infantino millions' - as plan is labelled a 'nuclear bomb' for football28 July 2026, 9:38 pm
  UEFA have hit out at a leaked FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup in a move that could make its president Gianni Infantino millions.
  
• Man United open to offers for FOUR academy graduates, Newcastle insist Arsenal have not made approach for Bruno Guimaraes, Nottingham Forest among list of clubs targeting Chelsea's Liam Delap: WINDOW WATCH28 July 2026, 9:11 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• UEFA 'threaten to BOYCOTT the World Cup' over FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in the competition in a move that could make president Gianni Infantino millions28 July 2026, 9:04 pm
  News broke on Tuesday that FIFA boss Infantino was considering selling parts of the tournament to private investors and forming a new company in a deal that could be worth around £15billion.
  
• Real Madrid to hold contract talks with Arsenal target Vinicius Jr as transfer saga takes a new twist: Club expect Brazilian star to STAY despite stand-off as Jose Mourinho makes stance clear28 July 2026, 8:43 pm
  Arsenal remain attentive to developments after posting their interest in the potential blockbuster signing of the 26-year-old should the opportunity arise for what would be a big-money deal.
  
• Italy end chaos over their next manager as they turn to the man who broke England's hearts: Roberto Mancini returns after Andrea Pirlo BLOCKED from taking the role amid links to Russian betting firm28 July 2026, 6:57 pm
  Roberto Mancini has been appointed for a second spell as Italy head coach after Andrea Pirlo was blocked from the position over links to a Russian betting firm. 
  
• Celtic agree club record £11m deal to sign Danish striker Hogh28 July 2026, 3:47 pm
  Celtic have agreed a club record fee of more than £11million to sign Danish international Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt.
  
• Zinedine Zidane is announced as France's new manager on a four-year-deal - as football icon succeeds former team-mate Didier Deschamps28 July 2026, 3:44 pm
  Zinedine Zidane has been announced as France's new manager, with the long-expected announcement having finally been delivered.
  
• Nine-minute hat-trick hero Joao Pedro is 'very hungry' after Brazil World Cup snub, says Xabi Alonso - as Chelsea boss opens up on Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson pursuits28 July 2026, 3:37 pm
  KIERAN GILL AT THE ACCOR STADIUM IN SYDNEY: Joao Pedro assisted Jamie Gittens for the equaliser before scoring three times himself for a 6-4 victory.
  
• Liam Delap edging towards exit after struggling in Sydney as Nottingham Forest circle, the 16-year-old who wowed Xabi Alonso and the forgotten man battling for starting spot: Chelsea 6-4 Western Sydney TAKEAWAYS28 July 2026, 2:54 pm
  KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY: Delap took his seat in the dugout after an hour, and the difference between him leading the line and Joao Pedro was stark. The Brazilian just looked a level above.
  
• Chelsea vs Western Sydney Wanderers - pre-season friendly RECAP: Joao Pedro scores a nine-minute hat-trick after coming off the bench as 10 GOALS are scored in thriller Down Under28 July 2026, 12:59 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea edged out Western Sydney Wanderers in a 10-goal thriller in Sydney.