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• Mexico turns on USA and Canada by BACKING Gianni Infantino as defiant FIFA chief refuses to quit over World Cup scheme7 August 2026, 12:43 am
  The Mexican Football Federation has caused shockwaves by choosing to back embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino and go directly against the USA, Canada and other Concacaf members.
  
• HIBERNIAN 2 SHKENDIJA 1: David Gray accentuates the positives after Hibs snatch victory at the death at Easter Road6 August 2026, 11:02 pm
  Hibernian head coach David Gray was keen to focus on the positives after admitting their hard-fought UEFA Conference League third qualifying round first-leg win over Shkendija was far from perfect.
  
• BENFICA 6 HEARTS 1: Struggling Hearts are hit for six in Lisbon as Benfica prove a class apart6 August 2026, 11:00 pm
  Realistically, Hearts' only objective in Lisbon last night was straightforward enough on paper: just stay in the tie.
  
• Vinicius Jr signs new six-year deal at Real Madrid: Arsenal miss out on key transfer target after breakthrough in contract talks6 August 2026, 10:52 pm
  The star has been offered improved terms in excess of £19million a year after stalling in contract negotiations, and that offer has been enough for him to commit his long-term future to the club.
  
• Arsenal express interest in Tottenham captain Cristian Romero: Gunners ask star's agent about potential deal but Atletico Madrid strong favourites to land Spurs defender6 August 2026, 10:49 pm
  SIMON JONES: Atletico Madrid remain favourites to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham despite interest from fierce rivals Arsenal.
  
• Man City target new goalkeeper after James Trafford sale, Bruno Guimaraes nears £75m Arsenal move and Man United confirm signing of star, 18: WINDOW WATCH6 August 2026, 10:23 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. 
  
• 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 suspensions6 August 2026, 10:07 pm
  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.
  
• Rangers LOSE first leg of Europa League qualifier: Jagiellonia Bialystok earn shock win in Scottish club's latest European embarrassment - as star's attitude proves costly for Derek McInnes' men6 August 2026, 9:25 pm
  Six-foot four in his stocking soles, blessed with pace and physicality, there's plenty which points towards Manny Fernandez being a top defender.
  
• Leeds CONFIRM £45m signing of James Trafford from Man City: England international becomes most expensive British goalkeeper of all time in record deal6 August 2026, 9:12 pm
  The England goalkeeper, who went to the World Cup with the Three Lions as third-choice shot stopper, is moving to Yorkshire in a bid for more game time.
  
• Rangers manager Derek McInnes says his side were architects of their own downfall as Europa League qualification campaign starts with defeat in Poland6 August 2026, 8:32 pm
  Derek McInnes was left to lament Rangers' tendency to self-destruct as they crashed to defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok.
  
• HJK HELSINKI 1 MOTHERWELL 1: Alfred Johansson continues impressive start with Steelmen as Motherwell put one foot in Conference League play-off round6 August 2026, 8:00 pm
  Motherwell's impressive start under Alfred Johansson continued as they secured a creditable draw away to HJK Helsinki in the first leg of their Conference League third qualifying round tie.
  
• UEFA ramp up pressure on defiant Gianni Infantino and insist they WILL boycott the World Cup if he refuses to quit - after under-fire FIFA president vowed to fight on6 August 2026, 7:58 pm
  European football's governing body today issued a statement reiterating that it had lost confidence in the FIFA president in the wake of his aborted World Cup sell-off.
  
• How Mohamed Salah ended up at Turkey's fourth biggest club: A sales pitch from a former Man United star, rivals saving face, feeling the love after Liverpool woe - and a chance to put Trabzon on the global stage6 August 2026, 7:17 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY NATHAN SALT: If there is one thing Turkish clubs hate, it's the perception that they are second best to any of their rivals.
  
• Man United Premier League winner returns to the UK in bid to find new club after being released by Saudi Pro League side6 August 2026, 5:33 pm
  The 36-year-old had been playing in Saudi Arabia with Al-Fayha, but has departed as a free agent and wants to continue his career back in his homeland until his retirement.
  
• Real Madrid confirm £120MILLION deal for Yan Diomande: RB Leipzig star set to sign seven-year deal with Spanish giants with Jose Mourinho set to welcome his fifth arrival6 August 2026, 4:12 pm
  The 19-year-old will sign a seven-year contract at the club, after Los Blancos had a bid believed to be around £120million accepted by the Bundesliga club.