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    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 qualification hopes. Dundee United squeezed through after Montrose lost 2-0 to Spartans despite needing only a point.

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

    Al-Nassr Debt Crisis Blocks Summer Signings

    Al-Nassr, PIF and the Saudi Pro League
    Saturday

    Al-Nassr are reportedly facing debts above 800m Saudi riyals, freezing their summer transfer business. The club have not completed any new signings despite agreeing a deal for Real Mallorca midfielder Samu Costa.

    Saudi reports say PIF has set three crisis-management routes, including limiting executive financial powers and requiring creditor settlements before signings resume. The issue threatens Al-Nassr’s rebuild while rivals keep spending aggressively.

    Sonnett Stretchered Off With Suspected Knee Injury

    Emily Sonnett, Gotham FC and Portland Thorns
    Friday

    United States defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off early in Gotham FC’s 2-2 draw with Portland Thorns after a suspected left knee injury. She went down after planting her foot on the artificial turf in Portland.

    Gotham said Sonnett will undergo further evaluation in New Jersey, while team-mates described the injury as scary and unsettling. Her absence would be a major blow because she anchors the NWSL’s best defence this season.

    Arsenal Explore Vinicius Junior Move From Madrid

    Arsenal, Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior
    Saturday

    Arsenal are exploring a possible move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, with the Brazil star entering the final year of his contract. The Athletic says there have been no club-to-club talks yet, keeping it early.

    Arsenal’s interest is still early, but the idea reportedly has approval across the club. Madrid do not want to risk losing Vinicius for free, especially with renewal talks stalled and a loyalty bonus due next season.

    Atletico Madrid Complete €35m Kang-in Lee Signing

    Atletico Madrid, PSG and Kang-in Lee
    Saturday

    Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of South Korea midfielder Kang-in Lee from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported €35m. The 25-year-old has signed until 2031 and will wear the club’s famous number seven shirt next season.

    Lee returns to La Liga after his PSG spell and gives Atletico a versatile left-footed creator entering his peak years. His World Cup form and technical profile made him a priority addition for the Spanish club.

    Egypt Confirms African Club Competition Places

    Egyptian FA, Zamalek, Pyramids and Al Ahly
    Saturday

    The Egyptian Football Association has confirmed its clubs for next season’s African competitions. Zamalek and Pyramids will enter the CAF Champions League, while Al Ahly and Zed will play in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.

    The decision came during an EFA board meeting that also addressed Hossam Hassan’s contract renewal and refereeing appointments. Al Ahly’s Confederation Cup placement is especially notable given their usual status in Africa’s top club competition.

    Woking Cite Growing Concerns Before Defoe Exit

    Woking, Jermain Defoe and Jody Brown
    Saturday

    Woking director of football Jody Brown said there were growing concerns across the club before Jermain Defoe’s sudden managerial exit. Defoe left by mutual agreement after just four months in his first senior management role.

    Brown said Defoe and assistant Paul Bracewell failed to provide requested planning reports, then missed a scheduled meeting and training session. The comments add context to a surprise exit two weeks before Woking’s season opener.

    Real Madrid Near €120m Yan Diomande Agreement

    Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Yan Diomande
    Saturday

    Real Madrid are reportedly close to an agreement with RB Leipzig for Ivorian winger Yan Diomande. The proposed package is said to be worth around €120m, after Leipzig rejected Madrid’s earlier €100m opening offer this week.

    Diomande has reportedly given the green light to join Madrid, while PSG have stepped back after earlier interest. The 19-year-old would add pace and wide attacking depth to Jose Mourinho’s rebuilt Real Madrid squad this summer.

    Barcelona Halt Camp Nou Works After Worker Death

    Barcelona, Joan Laporta and Camp Nou construction workers
    Saturday

    Barcelona suspended renovation work at Spotify Camp Nou after a worker died following an accident at the stadium site on Friday. Reports said the 54-year-old suffered a fatal blow while working on the project site.

    The incident is the first fatal workplace accident reported since the major Camp Nou renovation began in June 2023. Barcelona issued condolences, while Catalan police informed the investigating court under standard legal procedures after the fatal site incident.

    Liga MX Names Francisco Iturbide New President

    Liga MX, Francisco Iturbide and Mikel Arriola
    Friday

    Liga MX has named Francisco Iturbide as its new president, replacing Mikel Arriola. Arriola will remain commissioner of the Mexican Football Federation after previously holding both league and federation roles at once in Mexican football.

    The move separates the league leadership from the federation again as Liga MX faces major structural issues. Iturbide takes over during debates over foreign investment, centralisation and the ongoing suspension of promotion and relegation nationally.

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