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    Wydad Bring Yahya Attiyat Allah Back Home

    Wydad and Yahya Attiyat Allah
    Sunday

    Wydad have officially re-signed Morocco international Yahya Attiyat Allah on a one-year contract. The experienced left-back returns after spells with Russian club Sochi and Al Ahly, strengthening Wydad’s squad before the approaching 2026-27 campaign begins.

    The club is relying on Attiyat Allah’s familiarity, international experience and previous success in Wydad colours. His arrival continues a wider strategy of bringing back former players, following the returns of Yahya Jabrane and Ayman El Hassouni.

    Southampton Coach Reveals Death Threats After Spying Scandal

    Tonda Eckert and Southampton
    Sunday

    Southampton coach Tonda Eckert revealed that he received death threats following the club’s spying scandal and required police-related security advice. He was told not to drive himself and instead travel in the rear seat of a vehicle.

    The hostility followed Southampton’s play-off disqualification and four-point deduction after staff secretly filmed opponents’ training on three occasions. Eckert accepted responsibility for authorising the practice and still faces a separate Football Association case that could bring a personal ban.

    Badou Zaki Appointed Jordan National Team Coach

    Badou Zaki and the Jordan Football Association
    Sunday

    The Jordan Football Association has appointed Moroccan coach Badou Zaki as head coach of the senior national team on a one-year contract. He succeeds fellow Moroccan Jamal Sellami and will lead Jordan in its upcoming competitions.

    Jordan will formally present Zaki at a press conference on Thursday, 6 August. The former Morocco coach brings extensive experience from national-team roles with Morocco, Sudan and Niger, alongside several club spells across Moroccan football.

    Guimaraes Plans Formal Newcastle Transfer Request

    Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle United and Arsenal
    Sunday

    Bruno Guimaraes reportedly intends to submit a formal transfer request when he joins Newcastle’s Spanish training camp. The Brazil midfielder wants a move to Arsenal and plans direct talks with new coach Matthias Jaissle and sporting director Ross Wilson.

    Newcastle have not received a formal approach and remain reluctant to sell, but Arsenal believe an offer above £75m could unlock negotiations. Guimaraes is under contract until 2029, while reports claim he has already agreed personal terms.

    Motherwell Beat Hibernian With Late Said Winner

    Motherwell, Hibernian and Ibrahim Said
    Sunday

    Motherwell opened their Scottish Premiership campaign with a 2-1 victory away to Hibernian. Ibrahim Said scored the decisive late goal after the visitors absorbed heavy second-half pressure and then broke forward through a quick passing move.

    Alex Lowry combined with Said before releasing Dylan Williams, whose cutback created the winning finish. Motherwell also relied on goalkeeper Alex Paulsen and several defensive blocks, giving new manager Alfred Johansson a third consecutive competitive victory.

    St Johnstone Win Seven-Goal Premiership Opener

    St Johnstone and Kilmarnock
    Sunday

    St Johnstone defeated Kilmarnock 4-3 in a dramatic Scottish Premiership opener that featured seven goals and two changes of lead. Kai Fotheringham struck the winner after the promoted side had fallen 3-2 behind during the second half.

    Josh Fowler and Cheick Diabate scored earlier for St Johnstone before a Jason Holt own goal levelled the match. Manager Simo Valakari used three attacking substitutes after going behind, and the aggressive change helped produce the late comeback.

    AZ Thrash PSV To Win Johan Cruyff Shield

    AZ Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven
    Sunday

    AZ Alkmaar defeated PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in the Johan Cruyff Shield, handing the reigning Dutch champions a damaging start to the new season. The result added pressure before PSV begin their Eredivisie title defence next weekend.

    PSV entered the match after a 3-1 friendly defeat by Villarreal and have completed limited transfer business. Coach Peter Bosz later dismissed concerns about Ajax’s recruitment with a sarcastic response during a tense exchange with a journalist.

    UEFA Threatens FIFA And Kushner With Legal Action

    UEFA, FIFA, Gianni Infantino and Joshua Kushner
    Sunday

    UEFA has sent formal letters to FIFA and Joshua Kushner warning that it is considering legal action, arbitration or regulatory complaints over the abandoned World Cup investment proposal. It also demanded that all documents connected to the project be preserved.

    The preservation notice covers financial models, legal opinions, communications, draft agreements and materials involving FIFA officials, advisers, sponsors and banks. UEFA warned that destroying or altering evidence after receiving the notice could constitute spoliation in future proceedings.

    Chelsea Complete Valentin Barco Signing From Strasbourg

    Chelsea, Strasbourg and Valentin Barco
    Sunday

    Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina international Valentin Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year contract. The 21-year-old midfielder becomes the club’s sixth summer addition and will join the remaining stages of Chelsea’s pre-season tour.

    Barco previously joined Brighton from Boca Juniors before moving to Strasbourg following a successful loan. He becomes the second player to move between the two commonly owned clubs this summer and the 13th such transaction since last season.

    Al Shamal Agree Ben Romdhane Transfer

    Al Shamal, Al Ahly and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane
    Sunday

    Al Ahly have reportedly reached a final agreement to sell Tunisia midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane to Al Shamal for $1.7m. The 25-year-old is set to leave after one season, having made 31 appearances across all competitions.

    The move could create additional opportunities for Mohamed Magdy Afsha and Omar El-Saai in Al Ahly’s midfield. Al Shamal won the race despite interest from Qatar SC and a Libyan club, according to the uploaded report.

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