Month: July 2026

Bitesize Prediction: Operario vs Novorizontino

Two camps who find themselves scrapping it out at the top of the Serie B standings, Operario will welcome Novorizontino to the Germano Kruger on Sunday afternoon. With all eyes fixed on North America for the 2026 World Cup knockout…

Yakin: Manzambi unavailable for Argentina World Cup quarter-final

Murat Yakin has confirmed that Switzerland will be without breakout star Johan Manzambi for their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina due to injury.  Manzambi, who has impressed for Switzerland throughout the tournament so far, missed their last-16 win over Colombia…

Juventus confirm interest in Villa goalkeeper Martinez

Juventus sporting director Giovanni Carnevali has confirmed the club are interested in a move for Emiliano Martinez, while the signings of Brahim Diaz, Franck Kessie and Theo Hernandez are less likely. Martinez, who is currently representing Argentina at the World…

Casillas: Relationship with Mourinho like a marriage that ended badly

Iker Casillas has described his relationship with Jose Mourinho at the end of their time together at Real Madrid as “a marriage that ended badly”. Mourinho has been reappointed as Los Blancos’ head coach this summer, having previously taken charge…

‘If anyone should be afraid, it’s France’, claims Yamal ahead of huge semi-final clash

Lamine Yamal believes France should be more worried than Spain ahead of their titanic World Cup semi-final tussle. La Roja booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles, with Mikel Merino coming…

Milan strengthen defence with Gila signing

AC Milan have announced the signing of defender Mario Gila from Lazio. The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Rossoneri after a reported €30m fee was agreed between the two Serie A clubs. Gila joined…

Salmon joins West Ham from fellow WSL side Aston Villa

West Ham have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the 2026-27 Women’s Super League season with the addition of Ebony Salmon from West Ham.  Salmon links up with West Ham following her exit from fellow WSL side Aston Villa, and…

Charles relishing chance to be ‘part of what Man City are building’

Niamh Charles is raring to go with Manchester City, following her arrival from Chelsea. City have reportedly paid £500,000 for Charles, who has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Women’s Super League champions. The England international…

Benitez confident Iraola will succeed at ‘massive club’ Liverpool

Rafael Benitez is confident Liverpool’s supporters will rally around Andoni Iraola as he prepares to take charge at Anfield. Iraola was announced as Arne Slot’s successor in June, signing a two-year contract after three successful seasons in the Premier League with…

Hayen appointed as new Burnley head coach on three-year deal

Nicky Hayen has been announced as Burnley’s new head coach after penning a three-year deal at Turf Moor on Friday.  Hayen, who arrives from Belgian Pro League side Genk, replaces Scott Parker after he left the Clarets by mutual consent…