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Report: Liverpool to pay remaining $20 million contract to Diogo Jota’s family after tragic death

The Premier League and International soccer communities were recently rocked by the shocking death of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother. Now, Liverpool is reportedly looking to take care of his family in the wake of the tragedy.

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Liverpool’s first pre-season game will be shown free to air, pending decision from Reds players

At the time of writing, Liverpool are due to have their first pre-season friendly of 2025 against Preston North End on Sunday 13 July. However, with the Merseyside club continuing to mourn the tragic death of Diogo Jota, it’s yet to be confirmed whether or not the fixture at Deepdale will go ahead next weekend.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / July 7

Revealed: Barcelona’s two best hopes of offloading Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Barcelona will be back in training at the end of this week, as preseason begins for the Liga champions. Part of the returning group will be goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the captain, and the latest high earner to be circled in red as a potential departure.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / July 7

Manchester United set to hold crucial talks to part ways with star attacker

Marcus Rashford finds himself at a crossroads that few could have imagined just a couple of years ago. The English striker, a symbol of Manchester United since he first set foot at Old Trafford at the age of seven, is closer than ever to saying goodbye.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / July 7

Romano confirms in Monday morning update that ‘unplayable’ star is ‘giving priority’ to Man United; ‘deal on’

Manchester United’s priority heading into yet another week is finalising the signing of Bryan Mbeumo. The Old Trafford faithful are beginning to pull their hair out with just how long this saga is dragging on, given it’s now been over a month since United submitted their opening bid of £55 million.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 7

Serie A manager confirms move for Real Madrid midfielder

Real Madrid legend Luka Modric is facing what is either his final game or his penultimate game for Los Blancos on Wednesday night, as they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final.

Napoli News / Football Italia / July 7

Napoli striker keen to join Celtic on loan as talks begin

Celtic are reportedly exploring the conditions of a loan deal for Napoli striker Giuseppe Ambrosino, according to Sky Sports. Sky Sports UK reports that Celtic have opened talks over a possible loan deal with an option to buy for Napoli-owned striker Ambrosino.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 7

Romano dismisses Martinelli to Al Nassr rumours

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has clarified that claims linking Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr are “wide of the mark”.

Nantes News / To The Lane And Back / July 7

Tottenham remain optimistic that they can sign 24-year-old Ivory Coast striker

Tottenham need to take decisive action this summer. The board know that they cannot repeat the same mistakes they made in previous transfer windows. The fans are demanding signings that will have an immediate impact.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 7

Napoli, Milan, and Atalanta in the Mix for Udinese Star

Napoli won’t go all the way to sign Lorenzo Lucca until they have a chance to bring in Darwin Nunez, which exposes them to other sides’ interferences with their pursuit, as Milan and Atalanta have joined in.

Real Sociedad News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Fabrizio Romano Debunks Rumours of Arsenal’s ‘Massive Talent’ Leaving for Saudi Arabia This Summer

After another season of missing out on silverware, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal look ahead to try and improve in the next campaign. They have already completed signings that fix key problems throughout their squad, though they will also have to deal with advances from other clubs for their players.

Bayern Munich News / Football Italia / July 7

Donnarumma texted his agent after Musiala injury: ‘It was never my intention’

Manuel Neuer criticised Gigio Donnarumma after his involvement in the Jamal Musiala injury, but the Italy captain insists it was ‘never’ his intention to hurt the Bayern Munich star.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 7

LFCTV will broadcast hour-long Diogo Jota tribute on Monday evening

Liverpool FC will commemorate Diogo Jota with an hour-long tribute on the club’s official in-house TV channel on Monday evening. In the days since the

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / July 7

Juventus schedule crunch meeting with Vlahovic as Milan & Al-Hilal lurk

Juventus and Dusan Vlahovic are preparing for a direct confrontation that could finally determine the player’s future. The Bianconeri are bracing themselves for what could be a decisive week on several fronts.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / July 7

Liverpool to lead decision on friendly with Preston after Jota heartbreak

Liverpool’s first match of the summer is currently scheduled for Sunday, 13 July — but no decision has yet been made on whether it will go ahead. We are

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Napoli News / Football Italia / July 7

Insigne: Italy call-up one of the ‘main goals’ after Toronto FC exit

Ex-Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne hopes to find a new club ‘as soon as possible’ as he aims for a new Italy national team call-up: ‘It’s one of the main goals.’ Insigne has terminated his contract with Toronto FC and is currently without a club.

Fiorentina News / SempreInter.com / July 7

All Set For Fiorentina To Sign Inter Milan Striker – But Must First Offload Three Players

Everything is in place for Fiorentina to sign Inter Milan striker Sebastiano Esposito, but they must make a few sales first. This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / July 7

Breaking The Bank – Inter Milan Could Pay Lukaku-Sized Fee For Atalanta & Brazil Star This Summer

Inter Milan could pay a fee for Atalanta midfielder Ederson in line with what they spent on Romelu Lukaku in 2019. This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInter1908.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 7

As well as Delap and Gyokeres: Journalist reveals Man Utd were also ‘rejected’ by 151-goal whiz who they ‘really want’

It’s been a summer of snubs for Manchester United this year, as they have again been made to go back to the drawing board in their pursuit of a prolific goalscorer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 7

Which transfer will Arsenal focus on after sealing Gyokeres deal

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Viktor Gyokeres in the coming days after making significant progress in negotiations with the striker. The Swedish

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 7

Raul Jimenez honours Jota with goal and celebration in Gold Cup final

Liverpool fans around the world were moved once again on Sunday night as Raul Jimenez honoured Diogo Jota in Mexico’s Gold Cup triumph over the USA. The Fulham striker, who shared two prolific seasons with Jota at Wolves before his switch to Anfield, scored Mexico’s equaliser in the final and immediately dedicated the moment to his fallen friend.