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Sullivan Defies Advice
Former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan attended the club’s Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth, disregarding advice to stay away from London Stadium home games. Sullivan resigned in June following allegations of sexually exploitative behavior from seven women, which he denies. This fixture marked West Ham’s first EFL Cup opening-round appearance in 15 years, after their Premier League relegation.
Messi’s Father, Agent Jorge, Dies at 68
Jorge Messi Passes Away After Illness
Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, has died at 68 after a long illness. The Argentina forward’s agent since he was 14, Jorge passed away in Rosario. His death follows health speculation during the World Cup, where the family confirmed a ‘health-related situation’ but kept details private.
Alonso, Garcia Reunion!
Chelsea’s pre-season tour concludes in Malaysia, setting the stage for a reunion between new manager Xabi Alonso and former Liverpool teammate Luis Garcia. Garcia, now CEO of Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), will host Chelsea at JDT’s 40,000-capacity Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Sunday. The encounter highlights a long-standing friendship and an exciting challenge for JDT.
Tielemans Shines in Debut! Man Utd’s new midfielder Youri Tielemans impressed in just 26 minutes against PSG. His neat combinations with Bruno Fernandes during the 1-1 draw in Gothenburg earned praise from club officials, hinting at a promising future for the Red Devils.
ST MIRREN’S SHOCK START!
BUDDIES DEFY ODDS!
St Mirren has made a sensational start to the Scottish Premiership season, sitting top after two consecutive wins against Falkirk and St Johnstone, conceding no goals. This stellar performance is a remarkable contrast to last season when the Paisley club battled relegation, barely retaining their top-flight status through a tense play-off. Supporters and pundits are surprised by this early defiance of expectations.
Barca Boosts Rodri Bid!
Barcelona is intensifying efforts to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri with an improved £51.4m offer. Meanwhile, Cristian Romero wants an Arsenal move, but Tottenham is blocking the transfer. Nottingham Forest is nearing a £34m deal for Ousmane Diomande from Sporting.
Jaissle’s Winning Start! Wissa Double Sinks Valencia! Toure Shines on Debut!
Newcastle’s Matthias Jaissle celebrated a 2-1 friendly victory over Valencia. Yoane Wissa netted twice after Filip Ugrinic’s opener. Jose Gaya received a red card for a foul on Anthony Elanga. New signing Bazoumana Toure played a key role, assisting Wissa’s winning goal.
Fifa Hits Back!
Fifa slammed a “concerted effort” to “undermine” the body and its president, Gianni Infantino.
Infantino Under Fire
This comes after a Daily Telegraph report claimed Infantino’s alleged lover received a Uefa severance payment following an affair during his tenure as general secretary.
Jaissle’s Debut Win: No Locker Room Party Yet
Matthias Jaissle began his Newcastle United tenure with a 2-1 pre-season victory against Valencia. Despite lifting silverware, the new head coach declared, “We will not smash the locker room now and celebrate a lot. We still have a lot to work on.” The team recovered from an early goal conceded, showing resilience in a physical match that saw Anthony Elanga briefly injured.
Yesterday
Gunners Land Guimaraes!
£75m Bruno to Arsenal Confirmed
Arsenal has secured Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for £75m. The former Magpies captain, 28, expressed the move was “one of the toughest decisions” but sought a “new challenge.” He signed a four-year deal with an option for an additional year, joining the Premier League champions.