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Roma Prepares for Key Contract Renewals Ahead of New Season Roma is preparing to officially announce several contract renewals as the club gears up for the upcoming campaign. The training camp at Trigoria opens on Monday, marking the official start of Gasperini’s second season as Roma coach. The coach specifically requested the retention of Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Zeki Celik. Meanwhile, Gianluca Mancini has already secured his position at the club. In a surprising move, Gianluca Mancini will be the third player to sign an extension, following new agreements with Paulo Dybala and Zeki Celik. This renewal for Roma’s…

Former Chelsea and Leeds United Owner Ken Bates Dies at 94 Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died at the age of 94. Chelsea announced the news on Saturday, stating that Bates “passed away peacefully in Monaco this morning surrounded by his wife and family.” Bates purchased Chelsea for £1 in 1982 while the team competed in the old Second Division. He took on £1.5m in debt at the time and began efforts to turn the club’s fortunes around. He eventually sold the club to Roman Abramovich in 2003 for £140m after the team reached the English…

England Faces Penalty Test in World Cup Quarter-Finals England prepares for another high-stakes challenge as they reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup. A quarter-final clash with Norway brings the familiar, nerve-wracking prospect of a penalty shootout. Historically, England’s relationship with shootouts remained difficult for years. The team suffered exits against West Germany in 1990, Argentina in 1998, and Portugal in 2006. The tide finally turned in 2018 when Gareth Southgate’s preparation led to England’s first-ever World Cup shootout victory, against Colombia in the round of 16. Since that breakthrough, England has secured two shootout wins against Switzerland…

Norway Faces England as 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals Conclude The 2026 World Cup continues on Saturday with two matches that will conclude the quarterfinal round. Here is what you need to know about the upcoming fixtures. Norway vs. England Saturday, July 11 | 5 p.m. ET | Miami | TV: Fox Odds: Norway +184, England -230 Norway enters the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, fueled by Erling Haaland’s seven goals. Ståle Solbakken’s team reached this stage after securing 2-1 knockout victories against Ivory Coast and Brazil. As Haaland pursues the Golden Boot and a world title, the Norwegians…

Manchester United Withdraws from Ederson Deal, Newcastle United Remains Interested Serie A club Atalanta suffered a setback in their efforts to sell midfielder Ederson after Manchester United decided to withdraw from the transfer. The move followed concerns regarding the player’s medical condition, while the Red Devils simultaneously secured a deal for Andrey Santos. Despite the collapsed transfer, reports confirm that the Brazilian midfielder remains available on the market. Atalanta continues to seek a fee of approximately €45 million for Ederson, a figure Manchester United was initially prepared to meet. Following the breakdown in talks, Newcastle United has emerged as a…

Vinicius Jr. Set for Captaincy Role as Real Madrid Contract Talks Advance Vinicius Jr.’s importance at Real Madrid continues to grow both on and off the pitch. Already one of the club’s biggest stars, the Brazilian is now expected to take on an even greater leadership role ahead in the 2026/27 season.According to Jose Felix Diaz in AS, Vinicius is set to become Real Madrid’s second captain for the upcoming campaign, ranking only behind Federico Valverde in the club’s new leadership structure. The development comes at a time when optimism is also increasing over the forward’s long-term future, with fresh…

Bromley sign winger Ethon Archer on season-long loan from Luton Town Bromley have secured the services of winger Ethon Archer on a season-long loan deal from League One rivals Luton Town.The 23-year-old Archer spent time at several non-league clubs before he signed with Cheltenham Town in 2024. He subsequently moved to the Hatters 12 months later.AdvertisementThis move marks Archer’s third loan spell during his tenure at Luton, following temporary stints back at Cheltenham and with Port Vale.Archer joins newly-promoted Bromley as their fifth recruit in just three days as the team gears up for their inaugural campaign in League One.The…

Lisandro Martínez Dismisses Claims of Favoritism Toward Argentina Amid the controversies surrounding refereeing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina starter Lisandro Martínez dismissed accusations of alleged favoritism toward Lionel Messi & Co.’s team.”No, absolutely none. I think they are doing an excellent job. That’s something for you [the press], who sometimes create the controversies. We focus on giving our best on the pitch and nothing else,” he said.After Argentina’s dramatic qualification, when they pulled off a spectacular late comeback to win 3-2 against Egypt, the Egyptian Football Association formally protested the use of VAR, with special focus on the…

Barcelona Eyeing New Striker Targets Amid Potential Summer Departures Barcelona have been active in this summer transfer window, unlike in recent seasons, and it looks like they are just getting started.The Catalan club have wrapped up a deal for Anthony Gordon, made the signing of youngster Hamza Abdelkarim permanent and are also closing in on the signing of Karim Adeyemi.The club continue to dream of signing Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez while also negotiating for a developmental bet like Jesse Bisiwu.Meanwhile, the club have also seen Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford leave, and Ferran Torres could follow them out of…

Wolves sign winger Rafiki Said from Standard Liege Wolves have completed the signing of left winger Rafiki Said from Belgian club Standard Liege for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old joins the team on a three-year contract, which includes an option to extend for a further 12 months. The arrival of Said marks the first transfer under the leadership of new head coach Cesar Peixoto. He becomes the third player to join the Wanderers during this transfer window, following the recent acquisitions of Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez. During his single season in the Belgian top flight, Said recorded eight goals…