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• FIFA hits back at international revolt over Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup shares31 July 2026, 5:08 am
  FIFA issued a response to furious backlash over the controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors by blaming the media for the uproar.
  
• Erling Haaland's Mediterranean odyssey continues after Norway's World Cup run as Man City star hits Antibes31 July 2026, 4:56 am
  Erling Haaland's Mediterranean odyssey continued this week along the French Riviera, where Norway's favorite son was joined by his brother and friends at five-star hotel.
  
• England and fellow UEFA nations set to unanimously BOYCOTT World Cup after FIFA's plans to sell shares to private investors - as American bloc also unites to oppose proposals31 July 2026, 2:26 am
  England and other UEFA nations are prepared to boycott the next World Cup should FIFA go ahead with their plans to sell shares of their flagship tournament. 
  
• Roy Keane and Micah Richards like you've never seen them before! Sky pundits dress up for campaign ahead of new Premier League season30 July 2026, 11:09 pm
  The former Manchester United captain and Manchester City star have become known for their on-screen chemistry, but now they have been taken back to a different era, featuring new facial hair.
  
• Don't expect another three-horse title race in Scotland this season... there's NO chance Rangers and Celtic will be as poor again!30 July 2026, 11:08 pm
  Nearly 11 weeks after Scottish football peered through the looking glass, the outlook for the new season feels familiar.
  
• New Rangers boss Derek McInnes on what is needed to bring success to Ibrox... 'No one is going to give us a title. But I know what needs to be done and I don't want to let anyone down'30 July 2026, 10:55 pm
  A new man in the dug-out. Fresh faces in the side. The slate wiped clean. Optimism abounding at the start of a new season.
  
• Marcus Rashford sends emotional message to Barcelona fans ahead of expected return to Manchester United - after Spanish giants rejected chance to sign him for £26m30 July 2026, 10:34 pm
  Rashford spent last season on loan at the Nou Camp, contributing 14 goals and 14 assists as the Catalans won the La Liga title and reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
  
• John Stones seals Inter Milan move, Brentford close in on £41m deal for Mamadou Sangare... and Man City's talks over Ayyoub Bouaddi reach crucial stage as they also offer £1.8m for Marseille keeper: WINDOW WATCH30 July 2026, 9:54 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.
  
• Game over Gianni! As deplorable megalomaniac Infantino's grand plan to sell off the World Cup goes up in smoke, DAILY MAIL SPORT tells the humiliated FIFA president he must RESIGN30 July 2026, 9:51 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions - including the World Cup itself - unless these preposterous plans are consigned to the dustbin where they belong.
  
• USA and Canada join global revolt against FIFA's plan to sell the World Cup as Gianni Infantino faces calls to quit30 July 2026, 9:33 pm
  The USA and Canada have joined the furious backlash to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
  
• Harvey Elliott opens up on nightmare Aston Villa loan where he was placed into bomb squad by Unai Emery: 'I wouldn't wish that on any player'30 July 2026, 9:32 pm
  LEWIS STEELE IN NEW YORK: The 23-year-old was on a high last summer after being named player of the tournament as England won the Under-21s European Championship.
  
• Jamie Carragher warns Liverpool against pursuing Bradley Barcola as he insists £145m PSG star would NOT be the right signing as club continue search for Mo Salah replacement30 July 2026, 9:03 pm
  Jamie Carragher has warned Bradley Barcola should not be viewed as a successor for Mohamed Salah as Liverpool prepare to launch their first offer for the £145million-valued PSG star.
  
• Why Eddie Howe could NOT carry on: CRAIG HOPE reveals the moment in Greece when Newcastle boss was 'all in' before midsummer U-turn, Joelinton's wish to leave, World Cup medical that did not happen and coup that shattered Saudi illusion30 July 2026, 8:50 pm
  It was during a family holiday in Greece in the final week of May that Eddie Howe decided, after much contemplation, that he was 'all in' on the season ahead with Newcastle United.
  
• Senne Lammens cuts short his holiday after World Cup to rejoin Manchester United training - as new signing Youri Tielemans arrives at Carrington30 July 2026, 7:46 pm
  Lammens had been part of the Belgium squad that reached the World Cup quarter-finals, before falling to a 2-1 defeat by eventual winners Spain.
  
• Andoni Iraola's solution to Liverpool's defensive crisis: New Reds boss reveals he has no choice but to turn to youth and says it will be 'impossible' for Joe Gomez to return in time for new season30 July 2026, 7:38 pm
  LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: Van Dijk has begun work back in Liverpool but is not on the pre-season tour, while Jeremy Jacquet is yet to feature and Giovanni Leoni is in rehabilitation.