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Tijani Reijnders not shocked by reduced playing time at Manchester City Tijani Reijnders is not surprised by his reduced playing time at Manchester City, according to VoetbalPrimeur. The 22-year-old midfielder had regular bench time in the second half of the previous season, with manager Pep Guardiola often choosing other midfielders.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has added his voice to the growing criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, stating that his time as head of the organisation has come to an end.
Liverpool's pre-season friendly campaign has hit a snag as they lost 3-2 to Monaco at Anfield. The Reds had taken a 2-0 lead in the first half but were unable to hold on as Monaco dominated the second half and scored three unanswered goals.
Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for a reported £75m. The 28-year-old was introduced to the fans at Emirates Stadium before the match against Borussia Dortmund, but was not included in the matchday squad.
Former Ajax and Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has lavished praise on Feyenoord's Gjivai Zechiël and Luciano Valente, describing the duo's partnership as a breath of fresh air in the Eredivisie.
Liverpool's pre-season campaign has been marred by inconsistency, with the Reds throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row. According to BBC Football, Andoni Iraola's side have won two and lost two of their pre-season matches so far.
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha, who has been linked with a move to Aston Villa. The 31-year-old has returned to Bayern Munich after a loan spell at Tottenham, and his future is now uncertain.
Coventry City has agreed a transfer fee of around seven million euros with Sheffield United for the return of midfielder Gustavo Hamer. The 29-year-old Dutch player had left Coventry in 2023 for a reported 18 million euros.
Brazilian top-flight club Coritiba have shown their support for an English fan with motor neurone disease (MND) by wearing shirts with his name on them during a recent match. The shirts also featured a sunflower, the international symbol of awareness for non-visible disabilities.
Feyenoord's Danish striker Casper Tengstedt is reportedly considering a transfer from the Rotterdam club due to a potential injury.
Club Brugge is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a transfer agreement with Crystal Palace for 21-year-old English player Romain Esse. The transfer fee is approximately 12 million euros, including a sell-on percentage.
Ralf Seuntjens has made history for Lommel SK in the Jupiler Pro League, scoring the first Lommelse goal in 23 years. The 37-year-old forward spoke to Sporza about the emotional moment and the challenges of playing at the highest level.
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is reportedly open to joining Arsenal, while Barcelona are preparing a new bid for Manchester City's Rodri. The Premier League champions will be without William Saliba for an extended period due to a back injury.
Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong are at the centre of a disagreement over the recovery period for the midfielder's knee injury. The situation has been reported by several Barcelona-oriented sports media outlets.
A pre-season friendly match between Bournemouth and Real Betis ended in a 2-2 draw, but the game will be remembered for the red cards shown to Alex Scott of Bournemouth and Antony of Real Betis.
talkSPORT Football reports that Steven Naismith is likely to be the next Scotland manager, following Steve Clarke's resignation after the World Cup.
Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, has signed for London City Lionesses this summer. She has left the Champions League to join the independent women's-only club in its infancy.
Manchester United's friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain ended in a 1-1 draw, but the result was marred by an injury to midfielder Mason Mount.
Newcastle United have won their first pre-season friendly under new manager Matthias Jaissle, defeating Valencia 2-1 at the Mestalla Stadium. The match saw several debuts and a notable injury to Anthony Elanga.
Ajax have made a significant signing in the transfer market, with German midfielder Julian Brandt joining the club. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Brandt has chosen Ajax over Leeds United, citing the Dutch club's appeal to the player.
Feyenoord has turned down a €30m transfer offer from AS Roma for right-back Givairo Read, according to VoetbalPrimeur. The decision has left many in the football world surprised, with ESPN analyst and former Feyenoord player Mario Been stating that he would have accepted the offer.
Brazilian winger Raphinha made his first appearance in Barcelona's pre-season after recovering from an injury suffered in the World Cup. He scored a penalty goal in a friendly match against Nottingham Forest, helping Barcelona secure a 1-0 win.
Former Premier League striker Andy Carroll has been given a straight red card in Dagenham and Redbridge's National League South season opener against Dorking Wanderers. The incident occurred in the 56th minute of the game.
The Premier League is set for a season of change, with nine of its 20 clubs starting the 2026-27 campaign under a new manager.
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