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• Sorry Morgan Rogers, you're wrong. Here's the definitive proof that Arsenal are the BIGGEST team in London as James Sharpe gives Chelsea's record signing a history lesson27 July 2026, 11:56 am
  Elliot Anderson did his bit after his £116m move to Manchester City, too. 'For as long as I've known, Manchester, City have been the Kings of Manchester.'
  
• Man United sign 20-year-old son of former City man, Ipswich land 6ft 9in keeper, Wrexham are set to get their man for £5m... and Al-Hilal target Everton's Iliman Ndiaye: WINDOW WATCH27 July 2026, 11:55 am
  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...
  
• Kylian Mbappe admits he will be in 'pain for a while' as he releases emotional 520-word statement after France's World Cup heartbreak27 July 2026, 11:39 am
  He has posted a lengthy statement saying France fans probably deserved a 'better ending' than the 2-0 defeat by Spain in the semi-finals and the 6-4 lashing by England in the third-pace game.
  
• Andrea Pirlo BLOCKED from becoming Italy manager after links to Russian betting firm spark 'political' concerns - as icon breaks silence on decision that has left Paolo Maldini furious27 July 2026, 10:59 am
  Andrea Pirlo is no longer in the running to become Italy's next manager after 'political' concerns were raised over the football legend's sponsorship deal with a Russian betting company. 
  
• English WAG who supported Argentina at the World Cup reveals the gifts Lionel Messi gave EVERY team-mate including her Premier League boyfriend after finishing second27 July 2026, 9:06 am
  The English girlfriend of one of Argentina's World Cup stars has revealed the gifts that Lionel Messi gave to the entire squad after the tournament.
  
• Liverpool working to complete deal for Bradley Barcola - with France star open to move but PSG demanding £140MILLION27 July 2026, 8:57 am
  SIMON JONES: The 23-year-old France international has indicated he does not wish to sign a new contract with the European champions and is open to joining Liverpool.
  
• Levi Colwill admits he felt 'helpless' during Chelsea's struggles after missing last season and the World Cup through injury that 'killed everything'27 July 2026, 8:50 am
  Levi Colwill is ready to prove he is one of the Premier League's best centre backs after opening up on how his ACL ordeal left him feeling 'helpless' as Chelsea laboured to a 10th-placed finish.
  
• Spain's Dani Olmo accuses Argentina assistant who punched him in shameful World Cup scenes of LYING - and claims coach 'isn't sorry at all'27 July 2026, 8:10 am
  Olmo was one of four Spain players attacked by Argentina during the post-match melee, with coach Roberto Ayala appearing to throw a punch that caught the midfielder in the neck.
  
• Besiktas need answer from Mohamed Salah after making their final offer, Saudi club Al-Rayyan target Jadon Sancho... and Inter confirm they want Cristian Romero from Tottenham: WINDOW WATCH27 July 2026, 8:05 am
  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...
  
• FIFA boss Gianni Infantino goes full Trump as he furiously slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate' in blistering social media rant27 July 2026, 7:22 am
  With the six-week tournament officially over, Infantino took the time to address his detractors through a 15-slide post on Instagram - where he seemingly defended a number of controversies.
  
• Micky van de Ven warns Tottenham's rivals to prepare for a brand new Spurs after last season's relegation survivors splashed £237MILLION on new stars - and praises the club's 'ambition'27 July 2026, 7:18 am
  KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY: Micky van de Ven has warned their Premier League rivals to be prepared to see a new Tottenham Hotspur after their ambitious summer spending spree.
  
• Xabi Alonso backs Chelsea's £117m British record signing Morgan Rogers to have an 'instant impact' - but sends clear message to England star on his post-World Cup holiday27 July 2026, 6:37 am
  Xabi Alonso has told Morgan Rogers and his other players yet to return from their World Cup breaks that they need to be ready for their first Premier League showdown with Fulham.
  
• Female referee left concussed after being knocked over by brawling men's players during melee in match in France27 July 2026, 12:40 am
  A female referee reportedly suffered a concussion after being knocked to the ground during a melee in a men's friendly match in France.
  
• Liverpool must back new boss Andoni Iraola in the transfer window to fix problem position otherwise he faces uphill struggle - with injuries mounting, two untried novices and an ageing captain, writes LEWIS STEELE26 July 2026, 10:03 pm
  LEWIS STEELE IN TENNESSEE: If the opener was to be tomorrow, Liverpool would have just captain Virgil van Dijk as the only senior option - and he has not begun pre-season.
  
• Now Newcastle look at Braga star with £29.5m release clause in their search for a new keeper26 July 2026, 7:31 pm
  The 24-year-old Czech Republic international was the subject of a failed bid by Hull City earlier in the window and Benfica have been making enquiries in the past week.