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• Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid - pre-season friendly RECAP: All the reaction as Bryan Mbeumo brace sees Red Devils beat Spanish rivals in Stockholm1 August 2026, 4:43 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates on Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm.
  
• Bryan Mbeumo proves his credentials as a centre forward, Mason Mount makes his case for midfield spot and rising academy stars get their chance: THINGS WE LEARNED as Man United beat Atletico Madrid1 August 2026, 4:42 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Bryan Mbeumo scored twice as Manchester United beat Atletico Madrid in the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm to win the Snapdragon Cup.
  
• Chelsea confirm signing of Danny Welbeck as 35-year-old former England striker joins on two-year deal1 August 2026, 4:39 pm
  Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old has signed a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
  
• Man United star becomes target for Spanish club and Jordan Henderson inches closer to Chelsea move: WINDOW WATCH1 August 2026, 4:33 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 declares loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency: Pressure mounts on under-fire boss after disastrous World Cup plot as football chiefs look to overthrow him1 August 2026, 4:30 pm
  UEFA has declared a loss of confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino following the breakdown of his 'shabby, back-room deal' to sell the World Cup.
  
• Arsene Wenger has ruined his own legacy. We once thought he was The Professor, now we see the truth - a silent stooge following his master Gianni Infantino... and is ex-Arsenal boss the real brains behind FIFA's hated schemes?1 August 2026, 3:55 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Speaking in February on the tenth anniversary of Infantino's accession as FIFA president, Wenger paid tribute to his friend for a 'huge improvement' in world football.
  
• 'I want to attack as quickly as possible': Why Matthias Jaissle's 'RB Style' can save Newcastle United - from 'elite' pressing to developing young stars, and the players who will thrive under new boss1 August 2026, 3:09 pm
  Jaissle is a fully fledged member of the 'RB Style' adopted by clubs in the Red Bull network. Fast, flat-out, intense pressing, win it back high up the pitch and get to the goal as quickly as possible.
  
• Hansi Flick admits Barcelona will 'miss' Marcus Rashford after LaLiga giants snubbed chance to sign Man United star despite impressive loan spell in Spain1 August 2026, 3:03 pm
  Barca have since signed wingers Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi for a combined £106.5million, so it looks highly unlikely that they will activate Rashford's £26m optional purchase clause.
  
• Higher intensity, a more hands-on approach and chats with his stars: How Andoni Iraola's training sessions have injected a new lease of life into Liverpool - as Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones show they are best of friends again after bust-up1 August 2026, 2:55 pm
  LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai were eager to show the cameras there was no trouble in paradise.
  
• Roberto De Zerbi urges Richarlison to make a decision on his Tottenham future as Spurs boss insists he wants Brazilian to STAY: 'All of us love him'1 August 2026, 2:51 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Roberto De Zerbi has admitted he does not know whether Richarlison wants to stay or leave Tottenham Hotspur and he would like clarity from his striker.
  
• The tactical shift that proves Enzo Maresca will not be a Pep Guardiola copycat, how new Man City boss may have discovered Antoine Semenyo's best position and the academy star ready to step up after dazzling display against Inter Milan1 August 2026, 2:12 pm
  MAN CITY 1-1 INTER MILAN (1-3 ON PENALTIES): Daily Mail Sport takes a look at the key things we learned from Maresca's first game in charge in Hong Kong .
  
• Man City vs Inter Milan - pre-season friendly RECAP: Enzo Maresca's side lose on penalties in Hong Kong1 August 2026, 1:38 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Manchester City face Inter Milan in pre-season action in Hong Kong.
  
• Feisty Battle of Sydney Harbour Bridge between Chelsea and Tottenham saw old rivalries reignited while youngster who suffered brutal humiliation under Igor Tudor is ready to play key role for Roberto De Zerbi, writes KIERAN GILL1 August 2026, 1:36 pm
  KIERAN GILL AT THE ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY: No such thing as a 'friendly' fixture between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. Not even when you move it to the other side of the planet.
  
• Humiliated FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits defeat in controversial plot to sell the World Cup in embarrassing U-turn - now he is in a fight to save his job1 August 2026, 1:02 pm
  While it appears the FIFA president will fight on to save his job, the Swiss football administrator has abandoned his proposal to sell £3.1billion in shares in FIFA tournaments to private investors.
  
• Delighted Xabi Alonso hails the return of 'special' Mykhailo Mudryk after Chelsea's £88m star saw his four-year doping ban overturned1 August 2026, 1:00 pm
  Xabi Alonso does not know what will happen next with Mykhailo Mudryk at Chelsea, but says he is looking forward to meeting the unsuspended Ukrainian in Hong Kong.