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• Injury crisis and a transfer embargo... welcome to life as a manager, Aaron Ramsey! Former Arsenal star excited for new start as Oxford United boss7 August 2026, 2:46 pm
  Aaron Ramsey was barely a fortnight into his first managerial role when Oxford United confirmed they had been placed under a transfer embargo for failing to comply with the EFL's new salary rules.
  
• Two viral sensations have joined South American giants, an Argentina villain now at Chelsea and the Aussie teenager set for a record move - how breakout stars are making the most of their World Cup fame7 August 2026, 2:43 pm
  Older football fans were wistful heading into the World Cup by suggesting the tournament no longer surprises us with players that people have been previously unaware of.
  
• Rodri tells Real Madrid he wishes to join Barcelona as Man City legend prepares to leave Premier League - as Atletico Madrid push on with deal for Cristian Romero: WINDOW WATCH7 August 2026, 2:38 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.
  
• Top football executive linked with replacing Gianni Infantino reports FIFA president to Ethics Committee - following failed plan to sell the World Cup, overturning of Florian Balogun's suspension and award of Peace Prize to President Trump7 August 2026, 2:30 pm
  UEFA have already announced a boycott of FIFA tournaments so long as Infantino remains FIFA president.
  
• Inside the new-look Birmingham City: How Blues' recruitment has been supercharged, their transfer wishlist, the coaching talents taking centre stage and why Chris Davies is shaking things up at rebranded HQ7 August 2026, 1:47 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: For the first time in many years, there is a welcome air of calm around Birmingham City on the eve of a new campaign.
  
• Roy Keane and Micah Richards dress up as traditional Victorian gentlemen, perform pigskin keepy-uppies and enjoy a day out at the terraces as they turn back the clock for Sky Bet's new 'Game's Back' advert7 August 2026, 12:50 pm
  Roy Keane and Micah Richards have embraced football's roots by dressing as Victorian gentlemen for Sky Bet's latest 'Game's Back' campaign.
  
• Man City reject £40m bid from Barcelona for Rodri as Catalans look to pip bitter rivals Real Madrid to land Spain captain in bitter blow to Jose Mourinho's title hopes7 August 2026, 12:39 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Barca instigated talks between the clubs and are understood to have had a derisory bid of nearly £40m rejected.
  
• Aston Villa transfer briefing: Players fear losing Ezri Konsa, the latest on Nicolas Jackson move and UEFA stumbling block, Matteo Ruggeri deal close and wingers on radar after Johan Manzambi injury blow7 August 2026, 12:26 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Barely two months after one of the greatest nights in their history, Aston Villa have lost two of their most important players and more are expected to follow.
  
• South Korea FA 'provided "sexual entertainment" for foreign referees at massage parlours ahead of international matches including World Cup qualifier'7 August 2026, 10:09 am
  A report said the KFA used business credit cards to pay for sexual entertainment for visiting referees at massage parlours in Seoul and other cities that hosted international matches.
  
• Inside Leeds' blueprint to get into Europe: Daniel Farke's brutal pre-season regime borrowed from Jurgen Klopp, how they beat Champions League clubs to sign Harry Wilson and the two new faces they want now7 August 2026, 9:41 am
  LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: When Leeds were promoted 12 months ago, the recruitment team were ahead of the curve in noticing a trend in the Premier League.
  
• Former Man United striker and Uruguay legend appointed as national team head coach after Marcelo Bielsa exit7 August 2026, 8:13 am
  The Uruguayan Football Association stated that Forlan will take up his dual role as part of a project to strengthen the pathway from the Under-20 side into the senior national team.
  
• How Enzo Maresca and Hugo Viana created the new Man City with two-year post-Guardiola plan - the four 'cornerstone' players set to fill leadership void and who's coming and going in midfield overhaul7 August 2026, 7:31 am
  JACK GAUGHAN IN SEOUL: There has been an obvious drive this summer to futureproof the Man City squad, with Jeremy Doku becoming the latest star to commit to a new five-year contract.
  
• Man City target new goalkeeper after James Trafford sale, Bruno Guimaraes nears £75m Arsenal move and Man United confirm signing of star, 18: WINDOW WATCH7 August 2026, 7:08 am
  It's that time of the year again - 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. 
  
• Arsenal express interest in Tottenham captain Cristian Romero: Gunners ask star's agent about potential deal but Atletico Madrid strong favourites to land Spurs defender7 August 2026, 7:00 am
  SIMON JONES: Atletico Madrid remain favourites to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham despite interest from fierce rivals Arsenal.
  
• The task facing Mykhailo Mudryk after his 20-month ban: Rio Ferdinand hit the ground running for Man United, Paul Pogba's fitness woes and Diego Maradona's mixed spell in Spain after their lengthy suspensions7 August 2026, 6:58 am
  Daily Mail Sport revealed this week that Chelsea have already been approached by clubs to ask about their plans for Mudryk this season after his return following a 20-month ban.