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Teamwork, tactics and data: behind the scenes at Wigan’s pre-season training

Gary Caldwell, who returned to the League One club in February to keep them up, faces a new season with meticulous plans and bright hopes “This is the only rule I’m going to have for yous all season:…

Liverpool latest: Chiesa hoping for 'fresh start' under Iraola

Defence needs additions, Iraola-ball excites: What we learned from Reds boss' debut

Andoni Iraola kicked off his Liverpool reign with a 4-2 win against Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday - so what did we learn from the new head coach's first outing in charge of the Reds?

Holders St Mirren visit Rangers in League Cup last 16

Holders St Mirren are drawn away to Rangers in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup, while Celtic visit Dundee United.

Régis Le Bris says Chelsea’s pursuit of Sunderland captain Xhaka is ‘closed’

Le Bris: ‘Granit wants to stay in Sunderland’ Xabi Alonso managed midfielder at Leverkusen Régis Le Bris has declared Chelsea’s pursuit of Granit Xhaka “closed” and insisted there is no prospect of Su…

Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.

Gittens keen to impress 'world-class' Alonso

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will be involved in Xabi Alonso's squad next season and describes his new manager as "one of the best to do it".

Chiesa wants ‘new chapter’ with Iraola after frustrating time under Slot at Liverpool

Forward scored in friendly win against Sunderland Chiesa had frustrating two seasons under Arne Slot Federico Chiesa has said he wants “a new chapter” at Liverpool with Andoni Iraola following a frust…

Maynard loses York job three months after title win

York City confirm the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League.

Female referee injured in melee during friendly

A female referee is injured and has to leave the pitch after being knocked to the ground during a friendly.

Inter enter talks with Tottenham over signing captain Cristian Romero

Inter sporting director confirms attempt to sign Romero Spurs captain helped Argentina reach World Cup final Inter have entered talks with Tottenham over the potential signing of Cristian Romero. The…

‘We want to win the league’: Arsenal’s new recruits ink in WSL success

Despite a busy transfer window with Beth Mead moving on and seven new signings, academy graduates such as Lotte Wubben-Moy remain key to trophies Georgia Stanway looks at her arms and then down at her…

Tottenham begin tour with victory over Auckland FC in front of record crowd

Scarlett and Richarlison on target in Spurs’ 2-0 victory 40,112 a record crowd for a men’s match in New Zealand Dane Scarlett and Richarlison were on target as an under-strength Tottenham opened their…

Bournemouth latest: Billam-Smith analyses Cherries' summer of change

Japan football great ‘King Kazu’ Miura, 59, scores first competitive goal in four years

Kazuyoshi Miura converts cross to score in 52nd minute Former Japan international preparing for his 42nd season The Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal ⁠in nearl…

Horkas to join Hogh at Celtic - gossip

Celtic to pay record fee for striker and closing in on Croatian goalkeeper from Spanish second tier...

How the death of Jayden Adams shook a community: ‘Being on the pitch was his happy place’

Those who knew the South African, who died aged 25 not long after playing at the World Cup, describe a humble and hard-working man who cared about friends and family For Jayden Adams, the South Africa…

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 6

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola

Liverpool start life under Andoni Iraola with a 4-2 win over Sunderland thanks to goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas.

Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham

Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.

Impressive Liverpool beat Sunderland in Iraola's first game in charge

Andoni Iraola won his first match in charge of Liverpool as his new side produced an impressive display to beat Sunderland 4-2 in their opening game of their summer tour of the US.

Leeds latest: Harrison signs for New England Revolution

Arsenal explore Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip

Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.

All done deals in July 2026

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go this summer?

Your one-stop shop for all the ins and outs in the Scottish Premiership during the 2026 summer transfer window.

Papers: Chelsea's Neto emerges as target for Man City and Maresca

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

From Haaland love to Mexico’s Merlin: 26 memories from the 2026 World Cup

Norway’s striker left his mark, as did Scotland’s fans in Boston, but Turkey’s dark horses fell at the first hurdle “I played with him on my PlayStation, and now I’ve scored against him,” Livano Comen…

Chelsea latest: Como fail to reach Chalobah agreement

Bodo/Glimt's Hogh to have Celtic medical within 24 hours

Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh is due to have a medical with Celtic in the next 24 hours, the Scottish champions' manager, Martin O'Neill, reveals.

Arsenal make shock approach to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid

Brazil forward has one year left on contract at Bernabéu Vinícius future at Real uncertain after Mourinho arrival Arsenal are exploring a shock deal to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid. Arsenal h…

St Johnstone crash out as Dundee Utd squeeze through - League Cup round-up

St Johnstone crash out the Premier Sports Cup thanks to East Fife's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, but Premiership rivals Dundee United squeeze through after Montrose blow their chance.

Howe unsure over Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive discussions with captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Newcastle latest: Howe unsure over Guimaraes future

Defoe’s shock Woking exit came after ‘growing concerns’, says club

Director of football claims manager failed to turn up for training Former Spurs striker’s stint ended after four months Jermain Defoe’s departure from Woking came after “growing concerns” at the club…

Arsenal exploring deal for Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr

Arsenal are looking into a potential deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.

Arsenal latest: Tzolis gets assist in behind-closed-doors friendly win

Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic

Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029.

Maeda completes switch from Celtic to Ipswich

Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029.

Barcelona pledge support after worker dies

Barcelona offer support to the family of a worker who died during renovations at the club's Nou Camp stadium.

Growing concerns before Defoe exit - Woking director

Woking director of football Jody Brown says there were "growing concerns" across the club before the National League side parted ways with former England striker Jermain Defoe as manager.