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Merino insists winning is not the most important thing in pre-season

Arsenal suffered a narrow defeat in their pre-season encounter against Tottenham this afternoon, but Mikel Merino has stressed that there are more important aspects of football than simply winning.

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A key figure in Manchester City’s era of dominance officially leaves the club

Manchester City announced in October of last year that Txiki Begiristain would leave the club following the FIFA Club World Cup. Begiristain’s replacement as City’s director of football, Hugo Viana, has already gotten to work at City.

Real Madrid News / Football Italia / July 31

When Modric will be presented as a new Milan player to fans

Milan fans will finally be able to welcome Luka Modric when he holds his press conference on Monday and meets the supporters at their flagship store. The midfielder was the very first reinforcement of the summer for new coach Max Allegri, arriving as a free agent after his contract with Real Madrid was allowed to run down.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 31

Inter and Bournemouth could fight for 30m-rated former Juventus defender

Thursday’s reports claim that Inter and Bournemouth have both identified Genoa’s Koni De Winter as a potential replacement for Yann Bisseck and Illia Zabarnyi,

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The 'FIFA Club World Cup champions' quiz

How many of the teams to win the FIFA Club World Cup since it was held for the first time in 2000 can you name in five minutes?

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Chelsea FC News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Best Chelsea Players to Wear the Number 14 Jersey Ever

Jersey numbers are an important part of football, icons have blazed their trails all while adorned by a familiar number on their back. Some numbers just don’t have it.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 31

Nicolas Jackson addresses transfer rumours and competition doubts in Exclusive interview

Nicolas Jackson is enjoying his holiday after a long season, but he’s just given an interview with DSports in his native Senegal about his second year with Chelsea: “We thank God.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 31

Declan Rice insists Arsenal will keep building to win big things after loss to Tottenham

Declan Rice remains optimistic about Arsenal’s trajectory ahead of the upcoming season, despite their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in Hong Kong earlier today.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / July 31

LaLiga club not willing to give Juventus discount on rising defender

Juventus continue to monitor Osasuna centre-back Enzo Boyomo, but the Spanish club insists on collecting the full value of the player’s release clause.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 31

Juventus Working Tirelessly to Reunite with Kolo Muani

Juventus have kicked the tires on other strikers, but their main objective remains to bring back Randal Kolo Muani. They are getting a big hand from the player.

Real Madrid News / Football Italia / July 31

Como sign Ramon from Real Madrid in complicated agreement

Como have officially signed defender Jacobo Ramon from Real Madrid on a permanent transfer, in a deal similar to that of Nico Paz, with several buy-back clauses.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / July 31

Report: Florian Wirtz could return to Leverkusen immediately after Liverpool’s next match

Less than two months after becoming Liverpool’s club-record signing, Florian Wirtz could return to Leverkusen next week. The Germany playmaker left Bayer

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / July 31

Serie B Side Avellino Join Feyenoord, Sassuolo, Olympiakos & Girona In The Race For Inter Milan Defender

Serie B side Avellino have joined the race to sign Inter Milan defender Tomas Palacios. This according to Italian outlet FCInterNews. They report that Feyenoord, Sassuolo, Olympiakos, Girona, and Rizaspor are also keen on the Argentine.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 31

Chelsea target supported Blues as a boy and almost joined after a trial

Jorrel Hato’s move to Chelsea is almost done. Most sources say it’s already done, and Fabrizio Romano has given it the “here we go” treatment. All that’s left now is to await the official announcement from the club.

Hellas Verona News / Football Italia / July 31

Filippo Terracciano close to leaving Milan in potentially permanent deal

Reports in Italy claim that 22-year-old Milan full-back Filippo Terracciano is close to leaving the club on a season-long loan deal which could lead to

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 31

One stat will worry Arsenal about their loss to Tottenham

Arsenal suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of Tottenham in the first-ever meeting between the two clubs held outside of England. It was far from the outcome the Gunners had hoped for in what was a highly anticipated encounter.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 31

Top source denies Chelsea swap deal for talented winger

Manchester United and Chelsea are both shaking up their forward lines this summer. Chelsea have signed Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, as well as numerous wingers.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 31

Arne Slot had the perfect response to blinkered critics of Liverpool’s summer spending

Liverpool have ruffled quite a few feathers among supporters of rival clubs with their freewheeling transfer window this summer, but Arne Slot had the perfect response to critics of the Reds’ unprecedented spending.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / July 31

North London derby shows how Tottenham stars Kudus and Porro can create tactical headaches for big teams – Opinion

While it was only a pre-season fixture, what we saw out there from Mohammed Kudus and Pedro Porro was nothing short of brilliant, given how they worked together to carve open Arsenal’s structure in the historic North London derby in Hong Kong.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / July 31

A key component of Manchester City’s future agrees on a contract extension with the club

One player who does appear to have a key role to play in Manchester City’s future is midfielder Nico O’Reilly. O’Reilly broke into the City first team during the second half of last season.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / July 31

Manchester United remain interested in signing €40m-rated ‘world-class’ goalkeeper

Manchester United have a very important season ahead of them. The Red Devils had a 2024/25 season to forget on all fronts and for a club of such stature, it was almost embarrassing to see the results week after week.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 31

From rejected trial to captain of Liverpool – Endo’s homecoming story will stun fans

Liverpool’s pre-season tour of Asia ended with a heartfelt moment that underlined what it truly means to represent this club. Nearly an hour into our 3-1 win over Yokohama F.

Bayer Leverkusen News / To The Lane And Back / July 31

Tottenham inquire for 23yo South American ‘warrior’; £52.5 million release clause to be met

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in a new centre-back in the ongoing summer transfer window, and the North Londoners have made an inquiry to bring in Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie to Hotspur Way.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 31

What does Martin Odegaard think about Gyokeres now that he has joined Arsenal

Martin Odegaard has shared his thoughts on new Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres following the completion of the Swedish striker’s transfer to the Emirates.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 31

Laurie Whitwell reveals what Rasmus Hojlund is now thinking about his United future amid Benjamin Sesko swap speculation

Rasmus Hojlund faces an uncertain Manchester United future after the club ignited their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko this week. While it’s entirely possible the Dane stays put at Old Trafford, he’ll be well aware that, if Sesko does indeed sign, his minutes could be slashed throughout 2025/2026 if his form is anything like it was last season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 31

Arsenal still hopes a swap deal can unlock their move for Englishman

Arsenal is showing clear intent in its pursuit of Eberechi Eze, as Mikel Arteta aims to continue strengthening his squad ahead of the new campaign. The Crystal Palace midfielder has emerged as one of the Gunners’ top targets, with the club confident that his arrival would significantly enhance their attacking options.