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• England and fellow UEFA nations set to unanimously BOYCOTT World Cup after FIFA's plans to sell shares to private investors30 July 2026, 3:43 pm
  England and other UEFA nations are prepared to boycott the next World Cup should FIFA go ahead with their plans to sell shares of their flagship tournament. 
  
• Harvey Elliott opens up on nightmare Aston Villa loan where he was placed into bomb squad by Unai Emery: 'I wouldn't wish that on any player'30 July 2026, 3:41 pm
  LEWIS STEELE IN NEW YORK: The 23-year-old was on a high last summer after being named player of the tournament as England won the Under-21s European Championship.
  
• Fulham bag £8.5m bargain from Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid reignite interest in Tottenham captain Cristian Romero - and Man City's talks over Ayyoub Bouaddi reach crucial stage: WINDOW WATCH30 July 2026, 3:34 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.
  
• Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi teases 'bomba' signing in attack - and says club's summer business is nowhere near finished despite £237m spending spree!30 July 2026, 2:47 pm
  KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY: Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has teased a 'bomba' signing in attack, insisting the club's summer business is only '60 per cent' complete.
  
• Is Gianni Infantino 'untouchable', how could the FIFA president be stopped and who could replace him? All the big questions answered amid fury over plans to sell stakes in the World Cup30 July 2026, 2:46 pm
  FIFA have set the wheels in motion on a radical plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Daily Mail Sport digests the biggest danger to football since the European Super League.
  
• Chelsea complete £52m signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace30 July 2026, 2:36 pm
  Chelsea have completed their £55million move for centre-back Maxence Lacroix, taking their summer spend to almost £275m.
  
• Who is Matthias Jaissle? Newcastle's managerial target has won titles in Austria and Saudi Arabia, bases his style on the likes of Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp... but had no dreams of becoming a boss!30 July 2026, 2:22 pm
  Newcastle's summer of upheaval has continued with news that manager Eddie Howe is leaving.
  
• Jordan Henderson's move to Chelsea edges closer as Brentford give him permission to TERMINATE his contract30 July 2026, 2:10 pm
  Talks between Henderson and the Blues are advancing with the 36-year-old former Liverpool midfielder in line to add experience into Xabi Alonso's changing room.
  
• Five stewards charged with assault after Man United fan, 49, was allegedly attacked at Old Trafford after draw with Man City last year30 July 2026, 12:45 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS WHEELER: The men are accused of assaulting a 49-year-old supporter in the East Stand during a sit-in protest following the goalless draw with Man City in April 2025.
  
• Newcastle legend Alan Shearer reveals his shock at Eddie Howe's exit and predicts club will have to 'navigate tough waves' this season30 July 2026, 12:00 pm
  Alan Shearer admitted he was very surprised by the 'strange timing' of Eddie Howe's Newcastle departure and revealed he is 'led to believe it was Eddie's decision to leave'.
  
• Manchester City and Lille locked in negotiations over £80m-rated Ayyoub Bouaddi - after Morocco wonderkid's dazzling World Cup30 July 2026, 10:56 am
  SIMON JONES: Talks between Manchester City and Lille are reaching a crucial stage over the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi.
  
• AC Milan forced to release statement to deny rumour that club legend Franco Baresi had passed away: 'Respect his privacy'30 July 2026, 10:53 am
  AC Milan have been forced to release a statement confirming that one of their greatest ever players Franco Baresi is still alive, after online rumours suggested that he had passed away. 
  
• Curtis Jones caught appearing to have furious argument with Liverpool team-mates at the end of their pre-season win over Wrexham30 July 2026, 9:55 am
  Curtis Jones appeared to be caught up in a furious discussion with his Liverpool team-mates moments after the Reds won their second pre-season match against Wrexham. 
  
• Eddie Howe to LEAVE role as Newcastle boss in bombshell news as turbulent summer at St James' Park continues - with his replacement already lined up30 July 2026, 9:33 am
  CRAIG HOPE: Daily Mail Sport understands Howe has been contemplating his future for some time and has come to an agreement with the club to end his four-and-a-half-year tenure.
  
• Rio Ngumoha steps up amid Bradley Barcola speculation, the classy 18-year-old at the back and the star of the show shines again: Liverpool 1-0 Wrexham30 July 2026, 7:42 am
  LEWIS STEELE AT YANKEE STADIUM: The Andoni Iraola era continued to gather pace in New York as Liverpool beat Wrexham thanks to Rio Ngumoha's second-half goal.