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• Italy end chaos over their next manager as they turn to the man who broke England's hearts: Roberto Mancini returns after Andrea Pirlo BLOCKED from taking the role amid links to Russian betting firm28 July 2026, 6:35 pm
  Roberto Mancini has been appointed for a second spell as Italy head coach after Andrea Pirlo was blocked from the position over links to a Russian betting firm. 
  
• Newcastle insist Arsenal have NOT made approach for Bruno Guimaraes, Nottingham Forest among list of clubs targeting Chelsea's Liam Delap... and Ajax want return for West Ham's Edson Alvarez: WINDOW WATCH28 July 2026, 6:35 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 lay into FIFA over 'proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup' in a move that could 'make president Gianni Infantino millions' - as plan is labelled a 'nuclear bomb' for football28 July 2026, 6:00 pm
  UEFA have hit out at a leaked FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup in a move that could make its president Gianni Infantino millions.
  
• Celtic agree club record £11m deal to sign Danish striker Hogh28 July 2026, 3:47 pm
  Celtic have agreed a club record fee of more than £11million to sign Danish international Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt.
  
• Zinedine Zidane is announced as France's new manager on a four-year-deal - as football icon succeeds former team-mate Didier Deschamps28 July 2026, 3:44 pm
  Zinedine Zidane has been announced as France's new manager, with the long-expected announcement having finally been delivered.
  
• Nine-minute hat-trick hero Joao Pedro is 'very hungry' after Brazil World Cup snub, says Xabi Alonso - as Chelsea boss opens up on Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson pursuits28 July 2026, 3:37 pm
  KIERAN GILL AT THE ACCOR STADIUM IN SYDNEY: Joao Pedro assisted Jamie Gittens for the equaliser before scoring three times himself for a 6-4 victory.
  
• Liam Delap edging towards exit after struggling in Sydney as Nottingham Forest circle, the 16-year-old who wowed Xabi Alonso and the forgotten man battling for starting spot: Chelsea 6-4 Western Sydney TAKEAWAYS28 July 2026, 2:54 pm
  KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY: Delap took his seat in the dugout after an hour, and the difference between him leading the line and Joao Pedro was stark. The Brazilian just looked a level above.
  
• Chelsea vs Western Sydney Wanderers - pre-season friendly RECAP: Joao Pedro scores a nine-minute hat-trick after coming off the bench as 10 GOALS are scored in thriller Down Under28 July 2026, 12:59 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea edged out Western Sydney Wanderers in a 10-goal thriller in Sydney.
  
• Milos Kerkez reveals why Andoni Iraola is the 'perfect fit' for Liverpool, how he's stepped up as a leader during pre-season and driving trucks with his dad - aged 10!28 July 2026, 11:00 am
  LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: When Milos Kerkez signed for Liverpool last summer, an old colleague from his days in Hungary told Daily Mail Sport he was 'like a young horse'.
  
• Inside Arsenal's Hale End academy battles: Why two wonderkids left, how Gunners missed out on Jeremy Monga, and why Spurs and Man City are beating them to targets28 July 2026, 10:28 am
  Arsenal's unexciting first-team recruitment activity has dominated the summer chat in north London pubs. Their Hale End academy, however, has quietly endured its own transfer misery.
  
• 'It was a s***show': Sean Dyche hits out at Everton's transfer strategy and says he was 'constantly putting out fires' before he was axed - and reveals why Andoni Iraola's 'lower league style' has landed him the Liverpool job28 July 2026, 9:57 am
  The 55-year-old highlighted the difference between his long spell at Burnley where he was able to delegate recruitment with staff aware of his priorities and demands.
  
• Sorry Morgan Rogers, you're wrong. Here's the definitive proof that Arsenal are the BIGGEST team in London as James Sharpe gives Chelsea's record signing a history lesson28 July 2026, 9:47 am
  Elliot Anderson did his bit after his £116m move to Manchester City, too. 'For as long as I've known, Manchester, City have been the Kings of Manchester.'
  
• First Danny Welbeck, now Jordan Henderson! Chelsea plot deal for England veteran, 36 - with Blues also closing in on move for Brighton star, 35, after he scored 13 Premier League goals last season28 July 2026, 9:23 am
  The 35-year-old Brighton striker has emerged as a player of interest within Stamford Bridge, and is now a contender to join the Blues squad under Xabi Alonso.
  
• The year in New York City that turned Andoni Iraola into a manager: Patrick Vieira's 'discipline and structure', an NFL playbook and the tactic that opened Liverpool boss' eyes to the modern game28 July 2026, 7:43 am
  Though he spent 14 years playing at Athletic Club in Bilbao, appearing 510 times for them and capped seven times by Spain, Iraola credits his year at New York City FC as a crucial part of his journey.
  
• Italian football in CHAOS as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo QUIT after Andrea Pirlo was blocked from becoming new national team coach amid links to Russian betting firm28 July 2026, 7:42 am
  Andrea Pirlo is no longer in the running to become Italy's next manager after 'political' concerns were raised over the football legend's sponsorship deal with a Russian betting company.