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Enzo Maresca says it’s a ‘privilege’ to follow Pep Guardiola as Man City manager

Enzo Maresca says it’s a ‘privilege’ to follow Pep Guardiola as Man City manager

New manager Enzo Maresca has officially taken charge at Manchester City, aiming to maintain tactical continuity following the departure of Pep Guardiola.

Sports ·24 Jul 2026, 19:31 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Luis de la Fuente slams Argentina player conduct as FIFA opens probe

Luis de la Fuente slams Argentina player conduct as FIFA opens probe

Following Spain's victory in the 2026 World Cup final, FIFA has opened an investigation into reports of aggressive behavior involving Argentina's delegation.

Sports ·24 Jul 2026, 16:30 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Luis de la Fuente blasts Argentina's 'intolerable and unacceptable' behaviour

Luis de la Fuente blasts Argentina's 'intolerable and unacceptable' behaviour

Luis de la Fuente condemned the chaotic scenes following Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina, which has prompted a formal FIFA disciplinary investigation.

Sports ·24 Jul 2026, 15:32 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
King and Queen open Glasgow Commonwealth Games with surprise Tardis entrance

King and Queen open Glasgow Commonwealth Games with surprise Tardis entrance

The 2026 Commonwealth Games officially began in Glasgow with a Doctor Who-themed royal arrival. The Games operate on a reduced budget with no public funding.

Sports ·24 Jul 2026, 01:31 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
3-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane returns to Blackhawks on 2-year contract

3-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane returns to Blackhawks on 2-year contract

Future Hall of Famer Patrick Kane has signed a two-year contract to rejoin the Chicago Blackhawks, reuniting with the franchise where he spent 16 seasons.

Sports ·23 Jul 2026, 23:31 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Arsenal Sign Christos Tzolis: Gunners Complete £34m Transfer From Club Brugge

Arsenal Sign Christos Tzolis: Gunners Complete £34m Transfer From Club Brugge

Arsenal have completed the £34 million transfer of winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge to replace the departing Leandro Trossard.

Sports ·23 Jul 2026, 16:34 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Karim Adeyemi joins FC Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund on a seven-year deal

Karim Adeyemi joins FC Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund on a seven-year deal

FC Barcelona has completed the permanent transfer of forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund in a deal that runs until 2031. The signing is part of a project led by head coach Hansi Flick to add depth to the team's front line.

Sports ·23 Jul 2026, 14:36 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Italy FA confirms talks with Pep Guardiola for head coach role

Italy FA confirms talks with Pep Guardiola for head coach role

FIGC president Giovanni Malagò confirmed that the federation is in discussions with Pep Guardiola to potentially lead the Italian national team.

Sports ·22 Jul 2026, 20:08 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Jeff Bezos approached to join consortium seeking Liverpool stake

Jeff Bezos approached to join consortium seeking Liverpool stake

A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and supported by the Mittal family has approached Jeff Bezos regarding a potential minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. The discussions remain at an early stage, with the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group, confirming interest in the strategic investment.

Sports ·22 Jul 2026, 14:31 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for record £117 million fee

Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for record £117 million fee

Chelsea have secured England international Morgan Rogers on a six-year contract, setting a new British transfer record of £117 million. The move reunites the forward with his former Manchester City academy teammate Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge.

Sports ·22 Jul 2026, 07:31 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Premier League referee Taylor retires, bemoans 'constant scrutiny

Premier League referee Taylor retires, bemoans 'constant scrutiny

Anthony Taylor has announced his immediate retirement from refereeing, ending a career that included 16 seasons in the Premier League.

Sports ·22 Jul 2026, 05:35 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
La Liga boss Javier Tebas calls for Gianni Infantino to resign from FIFA

La Liga boss Javier Tebas calls for Gianni Infantino to resign from FIFA

La Liga president Javier Tebas is calling for Gianni Infantino's resignation, alleging that FIFA prioritizes commercial interests and political influence over sporting integrity.

Sports ·22 Jul 2026, 04:35 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Fake football shirt fire warning after £18m of counterfeit kits seized

Fake football shirt fire warning after £18m of counterfeit kits seized

Authorities seized over 220,000 pieces of counterfeit merchandise following the recent World Cup, warning that the items pose fire risks and health dangers.

Sports ·21 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Spain defeats Argentina in extra time to win FIFA World Cup title

Spain defeats Argentina in extra time to win FIFA World Cup title

Substitute Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute to secure Spain's second World Cup title. The match also marked the final international appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi.

Sports ·20 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Argentina and Spain World Cup final halftime show exceeds planned duration

Argentina and Spain World Cup final halftime show exceeds planned duration

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final featured a 27-minute and 27-second halftime break caused by a complex musical production held at MetLife Stadium.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 23:34 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Lionel Messi and Argentina locked in scoreless World Cup final with Spain

Lionel Messi and Argentina locked in scoreless World Cup final with Spain

The 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium remains scoreless at halftime, with Spain controlling possession and Argentina losing defender Lisandro Martinez to injury.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 22:02 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
England beat France 6-4 as Saka scores hat-trick in World Cup bronze match

England beat France 6-4 as Saka scores hat-trick in World Cup bronze match

England secured a bronze medal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 6-4 victory over France. The match included a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka and Kylian Mbappe becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 09:32 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer

Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer

Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history by scoring his 22nd career goal during a third-place playoff against England.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 07:39 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
Josh Kerr breaks men's mile world record at London Diamond League

Josh Kerr breaks men's mile world record at London Diamond League

Josh Kerr set a new men's mile world record of 3:42.66 at the Novuna London Athletics Meet, surpassing the previous mark held by Hicham El Guerrouj.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 06:32 ·Rafael Ortega 3 min read
World Cup faces major climate risks as extreme weather threatens match play

World Cup faces major climate risks as extreme weather threatens match play

Extreme weather and hazardous air quality disrupted final preparations for Spain and Argentina, highlighting concerns over the viability of summer tournaments.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 05:31 ·Rafael Ortega 5 min read