FOOTBALL

Berterame Conscious In Hospital After Head Collision

German Berterame, Inter Miami and CF Montreal
Saturday

Inter Miami forward German Berterame was conscious in hospital after a serious head collision against CF Montreal. He appeared to lose consciousness after an aerial clash, received lengthy treatment and was taken away by ambulance.

Assistant coach Guillermo Hoyos said Berterame was recovering and his family had been updated. Luis Suarez converted the resulting penalty and held up Berterame’s shirt after scoring Miami’s winner in their sixth straight league victory.

Wrexham Beat Leeds After Manchester United Upset

Wrexham, Leeds United and Sam Smith
Saturday

Wrexham continued their impressive pre-season by beating Leeds United 3-2 in Tampa, one week after defeating Manchester United. Kieffer Moore, Bailey Cadamarteri and Sam Smith scored as the Championship side edged another Premier League opponent.

The result remains only pre-season, but it strengthens Wrexham’s momentum during their high-profile United States tour. Phil Parkinson praised the workout in humid conditions, while Leeds gave Harry Wilson his debut after joining from Fulham.

Inter Prepare Romero Bid After Player Approval

Inter Milan, Tottenham and Cristian Romero
Sunday

Inter Milan are preparing an official move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero after the Argentina defender reportedly approved a Serie A return. The proposal is expected to be a loan with an obligation to buy worth €40m.

Tottenham initially wanted about €50m, but Romero’s desire to join Inter could shift negotiations. Spurs have also added defensive options this summer, giving them more flexibility as talks continue over their World Cup finalist centre-back.

Barcola Refuses PSG Contract Amid Liverpool Interest

Bradley Barcola, PSG and Liverpool
Sunday

Bradley Barcola has decided not to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract, according to multiple reports. The 23-year-old winger is open to a new challenge after losing key starting roles in PSG’s biggest Champions League matches.

PSG may now consider selling because Barcola’s current deal runs until 2028 and his value remains high. Liverpool view him as a dream forward-line signing, while Bayern Munich and Arsenal have also been linked this summer.

Neymar Scores Santos Brace After World Cup Setback

Neymar, Santos and Chapecoense
Saturday

Neymar scored both Santos goals in a 2-2 Brazilian Serie A draw with Chapecoense, marking a strong return to domestic action after an injury-hit World Cup campaign. His poker-themed celebration also answered criticism over his professionalism.

The backlash began after Neymar appeared at a poker tournament while Santos travelled for a Copa Sudamericana play-off. Coach Cuca said the club left him behind for fitness reasons, and Neymar responded by leading the attack on his return.

Ipswich Line Up €10m Kjell Scherpen Deal

Ipswich Town, Union Saint-Gilloise and Kjell Scherpen
Sunday

Ipswich Town are set to sign Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen from Union Saint-Gilloise in a deal worth at least €10m. The promoted Premier League club expect the 26-year-old to undergo a medical before signing a four-year contract.

Scherpen won the Belgian Cup and Golden Glove after keeping 21 clean sheets in 43 matches for Union. The move returns him to England after an earlier Brighton spell failed to produce a Premier League breakthrough.

St Johnstone Crash Out Of Premier Sports Cup

St Johnstone, East Fife, Dundee United and Montrose
Saturday

St Johnstone crashed out of the Premier Sports Cup after East Fife’s stoppage-time equaliser ended their hopes of progressing. Dundee United squeezed through after Montrose lost to Spartans despite needing only one point to win their group.

Aberdeen, Ayr United, Kilmarnock, Ross County, Stenhousemuir, Dundee and Partick Thistle also progressed from Saturday’s games. The last group winner and final best runner-up spot will be settled when St Mirren face Dunfermline on Sunday.

Joe Gomez Injury Overshadows Liverpool Tour Win

Liverpool, Joe Gomez and Andoni Iraola
Saturday

Liverpool beat Sunderland 4-2 in their United States tour opener, but Joe Gomez’s early injury overshadowed Andoni Iraola’s first pre-season victory. Gomez went off after eight minutes while captaining a defence already short on senior options.

Iraola called Gomez’s injury the worst news and said Liverpool had been pleased to avoid fitness setbacks until then. New £55m signing Jérémy Jacquet was rested as a precaution, leaving Liverpool thin at centre-back during the tour.

Barcelona Women Sign US Keeper Tyler McCamey

Barcelona Women and Tyler McCamey
Saturday

Barcelona have signed United States goalkeeper Tyler McCamey for their European champion women’s team. The 24-year-old Princeton graduate joins from Dallas Trinity FC after making 15 appearances last season and arrives to compete in a rebuilt squad.

Barcelona still have Spain’s Cata Coll in goal, but the signing follows several major departures caused by financial pressure. Alexia Putellas, Mapi León, Ona Batlle and Salma Paralluelo have all left during a turbulent summer.

Ter Stegen Ajax Loan Stalls Over Salary Split

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Barcelona and Ajax
Saturday

Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s proposed Ajax loan has stalled again after fresh complications over how his salary would be split. The move had looked close on Friday, but talks are now back in doubt.

Barcelona are refusing further concessions because of financial fair play limits, while Ajax reportedly cannot move higher. The setback turns what looked like a near-completed loan into another major Barcelona transfer saga.