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New Zealand win WWC opener and claim their first World Cup win ever, Bruno Fernandes named Man United Captain, Fulham’s Marco Silva likely to be first active Premier League manager to move to Saudi Arabia, Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o accused of match-fixing, transfer news galore, and a Puerto Rican whore.

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New Zealand win WWC opener and claim their first World Cup win ever, Bruno Fernandes named Man United Captain, Fulham’s Marco Silva likely to be first active Premier League manager to move to Saudi Arabia, Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o accused of match-fixing, transfer news galore, and a Puerto Rican whore.

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Fixtures & Competitions We’re Watching 📺️ 

Starting Lineup 📋️ 

  • New Zealand stun Norway in opener for first World Cup win (SKY)

  • Reyna got U.S. assurances after Berhalter rehire (ESPN)

  • Fernandes replaces Maguire as new Manchester United captain (ESPN)

Transfer Market: News, Links, & Rumors 🪟 

  • Manchester United sign Andre Onana for £47.2m! ✍️🧤 (SKY)

  • Interest from Saudi Arabia in big-money move for Inter’s Lautaro Martinez (FI)

  • PSG in contact with entourage of Manchester United target Rasmus Højlund (GFFN)

  • Harry Kane to reject all new contract offers from Tottenham with England captain set on Bayern Munich transfer (SUN)

  • Jordi Alba joins Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami as deal with MLS side is finally confirmed (FE)

  • Sadio Mane set for Bayern Munich exit after agreeing Al-Nassr move (MS)

  • Barcelona star Raphinha on Man City’s radar as Pep Guardiola looks to replace Mahrez (CO)

  • Kyle Walker informs Pep Guardiola that he wants to join Bayern Munich (GGFN)

  • Nottingham Forest eye up £15m move for Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen to beat Burnley, West Ham in race to sign defender (DM)

  • Inter make exploratory contact for West Ham’s Gianluca Scamacca (GIFN)

  • Barcelona to miss out on right-back target Ivan Fresneda as Bournemouth move into pole position (FE)

  • Borussia Dortmund weigh up move for Bayern Munich’s Marcel Sabitzer (GGFN)

  • Chelsea interested in bringing back Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi after selling in 2021 (CO)

  • Milan close in on deal with Villarreal for Chukwueze (FI)

  • Atletico Madrid identify 22-year-old Argentine Lucas Beltran as primary striker target (FE)

  • Bayer Leverkusen in front of Everton in race to sign Nigerian striker Victor Boniface (GFDN)

  • Tottenham to battle West Ham to sign 23-year-old England international, Conor Gallagher (CO)

  • Newcastle close to signing Tino Livramento from Southampton (FLW)

  • Sergio Ramos to decide future in the next 10 days, between Saudi Arabia and MLS (FE)

  • After €60m Moussa Diaby deal, Aston Villa will look to move for Rennes winger Jérémy Doku (GFFN)

  • Lazio’s Ciro Immobile tempted by Saudi Arabia switch (GIFN)

  • West Ham close to deal for Manchester City’s Borges, Danjuma heads to Everton (TG)

On The Ball 💼 

  • Viaplay cutbacks could be start of tough times for sales of sports media rights (TA)

  • Updated plans unveiled for Villa Park expansion (TSB)

  • UEFA invites logistics category bids for men’s club competitions (SB)

Data Based 📊 

Coaches Box 🏟️ 

  • “I’m staying” – Carlo Ancelotti emphatically addresses reports of Brazil agreement (FE)

  • Al Ahli to offer Marco Silva £40m over two-years to become the first active Premier League manager to leave for Saudi Arabia (DM)

  • West Ham Women appoint former Spurs boss Skinner (SKY)

Throw Ins ⚽️ 

  • When Pelé made his NY Cosmos debut — the similarities and differences to Messi in Miami (TA)

  • The Brazilian youngsters on Premier League clubs' radars (ESPN)

  • How Saudi Arabia aims to be in top 10 of soccer leagues by 2030 (WST)

  • Heung-Min Son, Bum-Kun Cha and the top 5 South Koreans in Bundesliga history (BN)

Offsides 👀 

  • Barcelona legend Samuel Eto'o accused in match-fixing scandal (WST)

  • Decision made in pre-season friendly could land Cristiano Ronaldo in trouble for potential contract breach (CO)

  • Las Palmas terminate contract of 18-year-old player convicted of domestic abuse (FE)

  • Matildas fans slam Seven commentator David Basheer for shocking remark about Katrina Gorry (DM)

FPL Fantasyland 🔮 

  • Fantasy Premier League: Must-have players for 2023/24 (90MIN)

  • Fantasy Premier League: Five promoted players to consider for your FPL 2023-24 team (PF)

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