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Ajax sign Julian Brandt as free agent on a contract until June 2029 after he left Borussia Dortmund.
Mykhailo Mudryk is free to play for Chelsea again and is traveling to Hong Kong after successfully appealing a doping ban.
Mykhailo Mudryk can immediately resume playing for Chelsea after the Court of Arbitration for Sport partially upheld his appeal against a four-year doping ban.
According to The Telegraph, the Ukraine winger is already en route to Hong Kong to join his teammates on their pre-season tour, ending a 20-month absence from the pitch.
The Football Association confirmed the resolution following an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Adjustments to WADA’s technical documents meant that if Mudryk’s sample were collected today under updated standards, the concentration of meldonium would not have triggered an anti-doping violation.
Chelsea have been fined £10million and handed a suspended transfer ban after an FA investigation into 74 alleged rule breaches, with an earlier points deduction thrown out on appeal.
Chelsea have avoided a points deduction but must pay a £10million fine following an FA investigation into 74 alleged breaches of agent and third-party investment regulations, according to The Athletic.
An independent commission initially imposed a suspended six-point deduction, but this was overturned on appeal, replaced instead with a suspended two-window transfer ban.
The breaches span 2009 to 2022, mostly during Roman Abramovich’s ownership. Chelsea self-reported the issues in 2022 and say the FA case now closes all outstanding regulatory matters, following earlier settlements with UEFA and the Premier League over the same historical breaches.
The Premier League season launches August 21st, just 33 days after the World Cup final. Many clubs, including Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal, face a scramble. Key players, fresh from World Cup deep runs, get minimal rest and barely any pre-season prep due to FIFA’s mandatory three-week break. The tournament’s aftermath promises a challenging start for these top flight teams.
PL Season Approaches Fast
World Cup Fatigue Looms for Top Clubs
Stars Scramble for Pre-Season Prep
Beever-Jones eyes comeback after injury battle.
Chelsea star signs new deal, ready to lead charge.
England forward Aggie Beever-Jones faced her “hardest” season in 2025-26, battling successive ankle injuries. Despite outside interest, the 23-year-old committed to Chelsea on a new four-year deal. She aims to play a key role in the Blues’ bounce-back campaign, determined to “conquer” the challenges ahead.
Newport County appoints Hayden Mullins, former Fulham Under-21s boss, as their new manager. This follows the surprise departure of Christian Fuchs in late June. Mullins, an ex-Premier League player, takes over immediately. His first match is a pre-season friendly against Yeovil this Saturday, with the League Two season beginning August 15th.
Suggested headlines:
- Newport Name Mullins Manager
- Ex-Fulham Boss Joins Newport
- Mullins Takes Newport Helm
Post-Match Drama
Heated scenes followed Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Wrexham at Yankee Stadium. Midfielder Curtis Jones argued with Dominik Szoboszlai after full-time. The dispute escalated to include Kostas Tsimikas as the team applauded fans, with Tsimikas even throwing an armband. The cause is unclear, but Szoboszlai had given Tsimikas the armband over Jones during the match.
Milan Icon Franco Baresi Dies at 66
Football World Mourns a Legend
AC Milan’s iconic former captain, Franco Baresi, has passed away at 66. The club announced his death, stating his “example and integrity will be forever etched into the club’s DNA.” Baresi spent his entire 20-year career with Milan, securing six Serie A titles and three European Cups. He was widely regarded as one of football’s greatest defenders.
Cadden Joins Aberdeen from Hibs
Right-Back Seeks Fresh Start
Chris Cadden, 29, has moved to Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen from Hibernian for an undisclosed fee. The right-back signed a two-year deal at Pittodrie, citing a desire for “a fresh challenge” and “more game time” after 166 appearances for Hibs over five years. His final game for Hibs was Thursday’s Conference League win.
Infantino Under Fire!
Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls Fifa President Gianni Infantino the “wrong man” to lead, as a senior adviser resigns and a third confederation opposes Infantino’s World Cup privatization plan. Burnham criticizes the “outrageous suggestion,” deepening the crisis for Fifa’s leadership.