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Gordon calls Aguirre's foul-mouthed outburst a compliment and praises Rashford amid Barcelona rivalry

Anthony Gordon has spoken openly about Mexico boss Javier Aguirre's viral expletive-laden exchange during England's World Cup clash, and revealed that Marcus Rashford was the first to congratulate him on his £70m move to Barcelona — despite the pair now competing for the same club spot.

Football Jul 9
Manchester United unveil plans for 100,000-seat stadium at heart of £7.3bn Trafford regeneration

Manchester United have revealed a draft masterplan for a new 100,000-seat stadium 350 metres from Old Trafford, anchoring a 150-hectare regeneration scheme projected to create 92,000 jobs and deliver a £7.3bn annual boost to the regional economy.

Football Jul 9
Atlético sign Hjulmand from Sporting CP for €40m — half his release clause

Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP for €40m plus add-ons, well below the €80m release clause in his contract. The 27-year-old flew to Madrid on 9 July to complete medicals and sign a deal running until June 2031.

Football Jul 9
Barcelona's move for Adeyemi hands Rashford a blow in his bid to join Spotify Nou Camp

Barcelona have made a £17m offer for Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi, a player Manchester United also targeted, further clouding Marcus Rashford's hopes of securing a move to the Spanish club this summer.

Football Jul 9
Fernandes 'sad and disillusioned' after Merino's late goal ends Portugal's World Cup

Bruno Fernandes has released an emotional statement after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage by Spain, with Mikel Merino's stoppage-time strike ending their campaign.

Football Jul 9
World Cup revelation Manzambi close to €60m Newcastle transfer

Author of four decisive contributions in the group stage with Switzerland, Johan Manzambi is attracting Premier League interest. The Fribourg midfielder is reportedly on the verge of joining Newcastle for 60 million euros.

Football Jul 9
Scotland fly-half Helen Nelson leaves Loughborough to sign for Trailfinders Women

Helen Nelson has joined Premiership Women's Rugby runners-up Trailfinders Women after seven years and 80 appearances at Loughborough Lightning. The 80-cap Scotland fly-half reunites with four international teammates in West London.

Rugby Jul 9
Arsenal close in on £35m Tzolis deal as Rogers and Guimaraes targets remain live

Arsenal are set to complete a £35million signing of Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, which would make him the most expensive Greek player of all time. The Gunners are also pursuing Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes.

Football Jul 9
Newcastle sign Ajax teenager Steur and close in on Manzambi as Tonali and Gordon exits reshape squad

Newcastle United have confirmed the £23m signing of 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur and are reportedly closing in on Switzerland World Cup midfielder Johan Manzambi, as the club rebuilds following the high-profile departures of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.

Football Jul 9
Flick sends personal WhatsApp to Álvarez urging patience as Barcelona target Atlético striker

Hansi Flick has reportedly messaged Julián Álvarez directly via WhatsApp, urging the Atlético Madrid forward to be patient and promising Barcelona will fight to sign him this summer. The contact comes as Álvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave Atlético during the World Cup.

Football Jul 9
Manchester United back £2bn stadium to clear £1.3bn debt despite uncertain funding

Manchester United have confirmed their new 100,000-seat stadium will be built 350 metres from Old Trafford, with club officials insisting the project will generate enough revenue to service existing debts of £1.3bn — even as the final cost remains unknown.

Football Jul 9
Newcastle agree £50m deal for Freiburg's Manzambi as midfield crisis deepens

Newcastle United have agreed a fee of around £50m with SC Freiburg for 20-year-old midfielder Johan Manzambi, who impressed for Switzerland at the World Cup with three goals and two assists.

Football Jul 9
Arsenal sign Illan Meslier on a free transfer to challenge David Raya

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer after the 25-year-old Frenchman left Leeds United following seven seasons and 215 appearances at Elland Road.

Football Jul 9
Man United close £85m double midfield deal while targeting Summerville from relegated West Ham

Manchester United have agreed deals to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m and Atalanta's Ederson for £35m, and have held initial talks with West Ham over winger Crysencio Summerville, their identified top forward target.

Football Jul 9
Manchester United close in on £50m Andrey Santos signing as Chelsea exit confirmed

Manchester United are set to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a £50m deal, with the Brazilian midfielder travelling to Manchester for a medical. Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole believes Santos will thrive at Old Trafford after being blocked by Caicedo and Fernandez at Stamford Bridge.

Football Jul 9
Griezmann scores first goal for Orlando City in dominant friendly victory

A few weeks after joining MLS, Antoine Griezmann found the back of the net with Orlando City in a friendly match against Tampa Bay Rowdies (6-0), a second-division American team.

Football Jul 9
Santos seals £50m Manchester United move after Chelsea blocked his path to regular football

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to £50m to sign Andrey Santos permanently from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder set to undergo a medical in Manchester. Former Chelsea forward Joe Cole says Santos is guaranteed more game time at Old Trafford following Casemiro's departure.

Football Jul 9
Ex-Leicester head coach Bundy joins Exeter Chiefs as forwards and defence coach

Ross Bundy, who spent one season as Leicester Tigers head coach in the Premiership Women's Rugby, has been appointed as an assistant coach at Exeter Chiefs for the 2026/27 campaign, taking charge of forwards and defence.

Rugby Jul 9
Barcelona submit official Adeyemi bid as Flick leads Dortmund winger pursuit

Barcelona have made a formal approach to Borussia Dortmund for winger Karim Adeyemi, with Hansi Flick identified as the driving force. The 24-year-old German international has already given his personal approval to the move.

Football Jul 9
Manchester United reveal 100,000-seat stadium plans at heart of £7.3bn Trafford Wharfside district

Manchester United have confirmed plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium 350 metres from Old Trafford, forming the centrepiece of the Trafford Wharfside regeneration project projected to generate £7.3bn annually for the UK economy.

Football Jul 9

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