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Kick Off: Milan legend Baresi passed away at the age of 66; Howe parts ways with Newcastle

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OFFICIAL: AC Milan legend Franco Baresi passed away

According to AC Milan Official Statement, the 66-yaer-old AC Milan former captain Franco Baresi passed away today. As a Rossoneri legend, Franco has won 3 Champions League titles with Milan and the World Cup in 1982 with Italy. 

RIP, Franco

Romano: Eddie Howe set to part ways with Newcastle with immediate effect

According to Romano, Eddie Howe set to part ways with Newcastle with immediate effect.

Match Report

Rottach-Egern 0-15 Bayern: Brown makes debut as Bayern Munich thrash Rottach-Egern in friendly

Game is over and the final score is Rottach-Egern 0-15 Bayern. Here is the match report.

MLS All-Stars 4-3 Liga MX All-Stars: Son strikes twice in seven-goal thriller

Son Heung-min scored twice as an MLS XI earned a thrilling 4-3 victory over their Liga MX counterparts in Wednesday's All-Star Game in Charlotte. 

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Maxence Lacroix joins Chelsea

According to Chelsea Official Announcement, Maxence Lacroix, the former Crystal Palce center back, joins Chelsea.

OFFICIAL: Stones joins Inter on free transfer, signs until June 2028

English defender John Stones has joined Inter on a free transfer.

UEFA state that they will refuse to participate in FIFA events unless share-selling propsal dropped

Boycott the World Cup! UEFA officially state it will refuse to participate in FIFA competitions unless the share-selling proposal scrapped

Levante announce agreement with Real Madrid over Carlos Espí transfer

Levante have reached an agreement with Real Madrid over the transfer of Carlos Espí.

Here We Go! Romano: Fulham sign Gonzalo Garcia for €42 million

Here We Go! Romano: Fulham sign Gonzalo Garcia for €42 million, Real Madrid hold 30% sell-on clause

Here We Go! Romano: Fulham sign Real Madrid midfielder Cesar Palacios

According to the latest report from renowned transfer expert Romano, Cesar Palacios' transfer to Fulham is nearing completion and can now be confirmed with a "Here we go."

Here We Go! Romano: Jassile will become the new head coach of Newcastle United

According to Romano, Al-Ahli headcoach Matthias Jaissle will become the new head coach of Newcastle United. The Magpies will pay €11m for his coming.

Ancelotti confirms Neymar, Casemiro, and Danilo will no longer play for Brazil

According to The Athletic, Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar, Casemiro, and Danilo will no longer play for the national team after Brazil's exit from the World Cup this summer.

Sky Sports: Tonali and Gordon's departure is the potential reason Howe leaves Newcastle

Accoridng to anchor from Sky Sports Keith Downie's report, the departure of Tonali and Anthony Gordon made Howe not confident with the squad. 

Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford swap deal proposed as Michael Carrick set to axe four players

Michael Carrick's first full Premier League season in charge of Manchester United will soon get underway

Here We Go! Romano: Kerim Alajbegovic is set to join Juventus with €35m

According to Romano, the 18-year-old Bosnian national Kerim Alajbegovic will join Juventus from Leverkusen. The total transfer fee would reach €35m--€33m fixed fee and €2m add-ons.

Romano: Raúl Asencio suffers muscle injury and will be OFF for 6 weeks

According to Romano, Real Madrid center back Raúl Asencio suffers muscle injury and will under a 6-week recovery.

Merson: Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson good for experience but striker needs game time

In his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson gives his take on Chelsea's potential double signing of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius Jr and the possibility of Man City losing Rodri to Real Madrid.

What They Say

'I wish the club and all its supporters the very best of luck' - Rashford bids farewell to Barcelona

Rashford posted on social media to bid farewell to Barcelona and express his gratitude.

Excellence has to be Arsenal's standard next season, says Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta demanded "excellence has to be our standard" ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Signing Barcola would not replace Salah, says Carragher

Signing Bradley Barcola would not make up for the loss of Mohamed Salah, in the eyes of former Liverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher.

'He doesn't feel pressure' – Iraola hails Nyoni after Liverpool edge out Wrexham

Andoni Iraola said everyone at Liverpool must keep pushing teenage midfielder Trey Nyoni after the Reds beat Wrexham 1-0 to maintain their 100% record in pre-season.

Fixtures of the Day

Club Friendlies

Juventus VS Nice 2026/07/31 16:00 UTC

Birmingham City VS Barcelona  2026/07/31 18:45 UTC