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    Cain Rejoins Everton Women

    Everton and Hannah Cain
    Thursday

    Wales forward Hannah Cain has rejoined Everton after leaving Leicester City at the end of her contract. The 27-year-old previously spent two years on Merseyside after signing her first professional deal with the Toffees in 2018.

    Cain brings international pedigree after scoring the goal that sent Wales women to their first major tournament and later netting at Euro 2025. She becomes another attacking option for Everton as the club reshape after Leicester’s relegation.

    Forest Prepare Bergvall Bid

    Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and Lucas Bergvall
    Thursday

    Nottingham Forest are set to make a £45m offer for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall after having an earlier £38m bid rejected. BBC Sport says the Sweden international wants the move to the City Ground this summer.

    Forest need midfield reinforcements after Elliot Anderson’s record move to Manchester City. Oliver Glasner said he expects new arrivals before Forest’s Portugal training camp, with the club targeting quality additions rather than another huge squad rebuild.

    Craig Gordon Retires From Football

    Craig Gordon, Hearts, Celtic, Sunderland and Scotland
    Thursday

    Craig Gordon has announced his retirement from football after a 25-year playing career. The 43-year-old goalkeeper won 84 Scotland caps, played 766 first-team matches and ended his second spell with boyhood club Hearts this summer.

    Gordon overcame major knee, leg and injury setbacks across spells with Sunderland, Celtic and Hearts. He won five league titles with Celtic, lifted multiple domestic cups and became one of Scotland’s most respected modern goalkeepers.

    Villa Close on Joao Gomes

    Aston Villa, Wolves and Joao Gomes
    Thursday

    Aston Villa are close to signing Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes in a deal worth up to £38m. The Brazil international has left Wolves’ Portugal training camp and is expected to have a medical with Villa on Thursday.

    Villa need midfield reinforcements after selling Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and losing Amadou Onana to a serious knee injury. The Gomes deal is worth £34m up front plus £4m in add-ons.

    Tuchel Retains FA Backing

    Thomas Tuchel, England and the Football Association
    Thursday after England’s World Cup exit

    Thomas Tuchel retains the Football Association’s backing despite England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. The England head coach is expected to continue into Euro 2028, which will be hosted across the UK and Ireland.

    Tuchel faced criticism for defensive substitutions after England lost a late lead, but FA chief executive Mark Bullingham publicly thanked the squad and staff. Tuchel said he intends to keep working under his contract through the home Euros.

    Chelsea Delete Enzo Post

    Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez and England supporters
    During England’s World Cup semi-final defeat

    Chelsea deleted a social media post celebrating Enzo Fernandez’s equaliser for Argentina after backlash from supporters. The post was criticised as insensitive because Fernandez’s goal helped knock England out of the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta.

    Fans accused Chelsea of placing player promotion above the mood of the club’s domestic fanbase. The club later removed the post without explaining the decision, adding another off-field flashpoint around Fernandez’s Argentina career.

    Newcastle Sign Rachel McLauchlan

    Newcastle United, Brighton and Rachel McLauchlan
    Thursday

    Newcastle United have signed Scotland defender Rachel McLauchlan from Brighton for an undisclosed fee. The 29-year-old joins the WSL 2 club after two seasons with Brighton, where she made 51 appearances and reached the FA Cup final.

    McLauchlan brings 35 Scotland caps and title-winning experience from Rangers, Glasgow City and Hibernian. Newcastle manager Tanya Oxtoby said her experience and versatility should help the club’s promotion push next season.

    Kerr Return Sets NYC Record

    Sam Kerr, Gotham FC and Washington Spirit
    Wednesday in New York

    Sam Kerr made her official Gotham FC return in front of the largest crowd for a women’s sporting event in New York City. Gotham beat Washington Spirit 1-0 at Citi Field, with the announced attendance reaching 42,175.

    Kerr came on as a second-half substitute and immediately added threat after rejoining Gotham from Chelsea. The match also underlined Gotham’s push into New York City before their planned move to Etihad Park in Queens.

    Bellingham Could Face FIFA Action

    Jude Bellingham, Valentin Barco and FIFA
    After England’s World Cup semi-final defeat

    Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary action after slapping Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England’s 2-1 semi-final defeat. The incident sparked a small melee as players from both sides moved in.

    Footage showed Barco celebrating near England players after Enzo Fernandez’s equaliser, with Bellingham later reacting at full-time. FIFA could review the act, though reports suggest it may be treated as petulant rather than violent conduct.

    Post Malone Joins Closing Ceremony

    FIFA, Post Malone, Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed
    Ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final

    FIFA says Post Malone will headline the World Cup closing ceremony before Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. The ceremony will begin 90 minutes before kick-off and also includes Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed and other major performers.

    FIFA says the show will celebrate the 48 teams and 16 host cities from the expanded tournament. The announcement adds another entertainment layer to a final already set to feature the tournament’s first half-time show.

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