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Charlotte to host 2026 MLS All-Star Game

The MLS All-Star Game is coming to Charlotte, N.C., for the first time in 2026, the league announced Wednesday. "Charlotte has turned into a big-time soccer city, and we are pleased to bring the 2026 MLS All-Star Game to the Queen City," MLS commissioner Don Garber said.

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Retegui flies to Saudi Arabia to complete Al-Qadsiah switch

Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui has flown to Saudi Arabia ahead of the finishing touches on his transfer to join Al-Qadsiah, reports from Italy claim. The Italian striker had been the subject of much speculation after finishing the 2024-25 Serie A campaign as top scorer.

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / July 16

Arsenal legend Vieira ‘never heard from anyone’ about Inter job

Genoa head coach and legendary former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has revealed that he “never heard from anyone” after rumours linking the Frenchman with the vacant head coach role at Inter earlier this summer.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 16

Manchester City will not allow the shining light of late last season to depart this summer

Yesterday, a report from Fabrizio Romano emerged that stated that a host of Bundesliga and Premier League clubs had an interest in signing Nico O’Reilly this summer.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 16

Arsenal gets a positive break in bid to keep teenage star

Arsenal have been in ongoing discussions over the past few months to secure a new contract for Ethan Nwaneri. With his current deal set to expire at the end of the season, the Gunners are keen to ensure the teenager remains at the Emirates.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 16

'We used it against them' – Defiant Levi Colwill on how Chelsea got fired up for PSG

In the buildup to Sunday’s Club World Cup final, all the talk was about how good PSG were, and how much trouble Chelsea might be in, coming from the easy side of the draw, having not really been tested by a top European team.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 16

French police open investigation into Kylian Mbappe payments

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is never far from the headlines regardless of what he is doing, but has once again made ripples in France. A series of payments by the France captain are being investigated.

Sheffield United Blades News / Sheff United Way / July 16

Sheffield United Prospect Finds Net in Pre-season Game; Eager to Make Statement This Season

Sheffield United kicked off their pre-season campaign in emphatic fashion with a 6-2 win over York City, marking a bright start to life under new manager Ruben Selles.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Sunderland Transfer Rumours Round-Up: Including Granit Xhaka Latest

Sunderland are back in the Premier League, and with five new big signings and counting, they look determined to stay there. Today’s Sunderland transfer rumours include the latest on former Arsenal and current Bayer Leverkusen star midfielder Grant Xhaka, who could be the Black Cats’ next big signing.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / July 16

How Douglas Luiz is stalling his move away from Juventus

Douglas Luiz has been informed that he is free to leave Juventus during the current transfer window, as he no longer appears to be a part of head coach Igor Tudor’s plans.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 16

Report Inter already have Lookman agreement but must convince Atalanta

Reports in Italy claim that Inter already have an informal agreement with Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, but the Nerazzurri must first satisfy

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 16

What Liverpool’s latest training image suggests about surprise pre-season contender

A new image from the AXA Training Centre could hint at a fresh opportunity for one of our young forwards, with 19-year-old Jayden Danns pictured back in the gym and on the pitch during pre-season training (via liverpoolfc.com).

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 16

Diogo Jota to be remembered in pre-season clash between Porto and Atletico

Liverpool’s pre-season will be bookended by a powerful reminder of what we lost this summer, as two of Diogo Jota’s former clubs prepare to honour the 28-year-old in a special fixture.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 16

Winger target would give serious consideration to Arsenal’s approach

This could be the week when a clearer picture begins to emerge regarding Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid. Reports last week suggested the Brazilian winger, frustrated by his recent Club World Cup experience, was seeking definitive talks with Madrid over his role at the club.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 16

Liam Delap names one teammate who 'everyone understands is incredible'

Joao Pedro had a crazy summer – he went straight from the beach on holiday into quarter final action for Chelsea at the Club World Cup. Liam Delap didn’t have quite the same transition – but it’s been a pretty intense run for him too.

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Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 16

Milan Speed Up for Almeria Fullback, Juventus Join In

Marc Pubill has surged to the top of the Milan shortlist for the right-back role, considering the problems they have encountered in other chases. The Spanish youngster is valued at around €15M.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / July 16

Exclusive: Man Utd leading the race for Ruben Amorim’s ‘fiery’ pupil

Manchester United are reportedly keen to reunite Ruben Amorim with Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. The 26-year-old began his career at FC Copenhagen and then went to play in Austria for Admira Wacker between 2018 and 2021.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 16

David Ornstein drops afternoon transfer bombshell as Liverpool ramp up centre-forward pursuit

Liverpool’s search for a new centre-forward this summer appears to have taken a fresh twist, following a report from David Ornstein on Wednesday afternoon.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 16

Latest: Chelsea open to selling player valued at £50m earlier this summer

The talk about Nicolas Jackson potentially leaving Chelsea began long ago – but it’s all doubled in intensity thanks to events at the Club World Cup. Liam Delap was signed just before the tournament started, and took Jackson’s place once the Senegal star had got his latest silly red card.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 16

‘A player they considered…’: Romano confirms Utd have four-man striker shortlist, including 38-goal PL star

Manchester United remain actively scouring the market for a suitable centre-forward addition, having missed out on first-choice targets Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 16

Exclusive: Chelsea have started talks with £65m potential Nkunku replacement

Arsenal’s move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is almost complete. The announcement is expected in the next 48 hours that the £52m deal is done. The question now is what Chelsea do next.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 16

Not only Villa and Chelsea: A third Premier League club have just entered the race for wantaway Man United whiz

Much to Alejandro Garnacho’s delight, he is finally receiving the Premier League interest he’s desired since the summer began. It’s been common knowledge for several weeks now that Garnacho has had his sights set on a move within the English top flight as opposed to moving abroad.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / July 16