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• Revealed: The alarming numbers behind Alejandro Garnacho's Chelsea nightmare as Xabi Alonso sells star - but there is one stat that will encourage Unai Emery as Aston Villa finalise £43m move23 July 2026, 2:45 pm
  The Argentine arrived at Stamford Bridge to much fanfare following his breakthrough spell at Manchester United , but the winger failed to set West London alight.
  
• Donald Trump 'wants Gianni Infantino to be next UN secretary-general' as controversial World Cup bromance takes astonishing twist23 July 2026, 2:42 pm
  The two worked together over the years to help organize the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, with Infantino even renting space in Trump Tower in New York City to serve as offices for FIFA.
  
• Leeds hold talks with Man City over move for England goalkeeper James Trafford - just a year after he joined for record £31m23 July 2026, 2:40 pm
  Trafford, who went to the World Cup this summer, only rejoined Manchester City from Burnley last summer but managed just four Premier League outings.
  
• Inside Alejandro Garnacho's Chelsea exit: The game that sealed his fate, why Aston Villa signing was desperate to leave - and the 'misunderstood' personality Unai Emery has to manage23 July 2026, 2:26 pm
  Neither Enzo Maresca nor Liam Rosenior nor Calum McFarlane were able to coax consistent performances out of Garnacho during his single season with Chelsea.
  
• Shocking moment England youth stars scrap in wild hotel brawl as team-mates stand around laughing and recording on their phones instead of breaking up fight23 July 2026, 2:21 pm
  Shocking footage has emerged of two England youth players brawling during an international camp - while their team-mates egg them on and stand around filming.
  
• Arsenal announce £34m signing of Christos Tzolis - as Newcastle agree £30m deal to sign Sandro Tonali replacement: WINDOW WATCH23 July 2026, 1:47 pm
  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. 
  
• Premier League owner teases fans with 'transfer clues' in surprisingly revealing social media post about club's summer plans - after growing 'disturbed by false reports'23 July 2026, 1:22 pm
  A man known as the 'Turkish Simon Cowell' has fallen in love with the Yorkshire city and wants to give his all to keeping them up - but says he has been 'disturbed' by false rumours.
  
• Lionel Messi's Inter Miami return with comical own goal in highly-anticipated first MLS game after the World Cup23 July 2026, 11:57 am
  Defending MLS Cup champions Inter Miami returned to play after the World Cup and it appears that there is still some rust 'The Herons' need to knock off.
  
• The greatest glow ups in football history after Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Jr undergoes chin surgery23 July 2026, 11:56 am
  Vinicius Junior surprised fans this week as the Brazilian star revealed the cosmetic work he underwent to enhance his jawline.
  
• Andoni Iraola's first sit-down as Liverpool manager: New boss reveals his blueprint to restore Liverpool's identity with teamwork and faith in youth among his key principles23 July 2026, 11:47 am
  LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: It is for this reason that Liverpool and new head coach Andoni Iraola believe they have found the perfect marriage.
  
• Pep Guardiola set to REJECT Italy after 'demanding huge £17m-a-year salary' - as the Azzurri struggle to fund move despite vowing to make 'financial exceptions' for former Man City boss23 July 2026, 10:49 am
  The Italian Football Federation have been searching for a new manager since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
  
• How Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes proved in just 45 minutes that this is a whole new Tottenham this season - and why £185m duo's new team-mates could barely believe their eyes23 July 2026, 10:24 am
  BOBBY MANZI: If first impressions are anything to go by, then Tottenham Hotspur should get used to controlling midfield.
  
• Norway set to launch formal complaint to FIFA over Donald Trump's Folarin Balogun red card interference - amid fears president Gianni Infantino is trying to sweep scandal 'under the carpet'23 July 2026, 10:21 am
  Balogun's ban was suspended by FIFA after a phone call from Trump to Gianni Infantino, a close confidante of the US President, where he urged the football supremo to allow the striker to play.
  
• Wolves star breaks silence after club CANCELLED training because he refused to leave the pitch - and hired extra security to keep him away23 July 2026, 10:19 am
  The 25-year-old says he has upheld the 'highest training standards' despite the controversy that has rocked Wolves' pre-season.
  
• Argentina assistant coach explains reason behind Dani Olmo 'punch' in ugly post-World Cup final scenes - as he insists 'it was more of a push'23 July 2026, 10:14 am
  Paredes even appeared to throw punches during the altercations and Ayala, who is Scaloni's assistant, held Garcia around the throat before he was caught on camera striking Dani Olmo.