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July 2026
30 JulThe Chronicle
… The injury ended not only his time at Hill Dickinson Stadium but an outside shout at playing at the World Cup for England too. …
Grealish misses Man City tour despite training return
29 JulJoy Online
… Argentina’s players celebrated their semi-final win over England with a banner in support of their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands. …
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
29 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… He pointed to the team’s improved defensive record as a foundation for the tournament, citing clean sheets in six to eight games, a 4-0 win over Russia, and a competitive match against England in December. …
Black Queens’ experience will count in WAFCON opener against Cape Verde-Kim Lars Björkegren
29 JulJoy Online
… England’s Kevin Santos (10.76) and Australia’s Jaydon Page (10.87) are also expected to mount strong podium challenges. …
Glasgow 2026: Ghana eyes sprint medal as Hayford Addai targets podium finish in T47 100m final
29 JulJoy Online
… Major live events attracted large audiences, with England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina on July 15 drawing a peak audience of 24 million across BBC platforms. …
Netflix edges BBC as first choice for UK viewers, Ofcom report shows
29 JulJoy Online
… Abdul fights England’s Damar Thomas in the quarter-finals of the 90+kg category on Wednesday, knowing victory will guarantee at least bronze and make him Uganda’s first Commonwealth boxing medallist since Auckland in 1990. …
Idi Amin’s boxer grandson determined to become new King of Scotland
29 JulThe Chronicle
… Mancini, 61, previously managed Italy from 2018 until 2023 and won Euro 2020 – beating England in the final at Wembley. …
Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
28 JulJoy Online
… Mancini, 61, previously managed Italy from 2018 until 2023 and won Euro 2020 – beating England in the final at Wembley. …
Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
28 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… Amadu is scheduled to face England’s Ellis Trowbridge today in the quarterfinals as he seeks to secure a place in the medal zone of the competition. …
C’wealth Games 2026: Amadu eyes medal after dominant opening victory
28 JulThe Ghanaian Times
English gymnast Gabriel Langton admitted he feared for his future in the sport after a “freak” horror fall at the Commonwealth Games. …
Langton feared for gymnastics future after horror fall

Sport

Grealish absent from Man City tour amid injury recovery

The News

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but missed the club's tour of Hong Kong and Seoul due to continued recuperation from a foot injury sustained during a loan spell at Everton in January. Grealish, 30, enters the final 12 months of his contract with new manager Enzo Maresca indicating he will assess whether to reintegrate him into the first team or allow him to leave.

13 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

Grealish absent from Man City tour amid injury recovery
Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but missed the club's tour of Hong Kong and Seoul due to continued recuperation from a foot injury sustained during a loan spell at Everton in January. Grealish, 30, enters the final 12 months of his contract with new manager Enzo Maresca indicating he will assess whether to reintegrate him into the first team or allow him to leave.
13 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

FIFA opens disciplinary case against Argentina squad
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain, investigating players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes for alleged assault and unsporting conduct, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala. The Argentine Football Association also faces proceedings for potential breaches including discriminatory chants, team misconduct, and match security violations across multiple matches.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens face Cape Verde in WAFCON opener
Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his team's experience will be crucial in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign opener against debutants Cape Verde. Björkegren expects a tough match but expressed confidence in his squad, noting that the team now has more experienced players compared to 12 months ago.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Hayford Addai eyes medal at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Hayford Addai will represent Ghana in the Men's 100m T47 Final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. With a personal best of 11.09 seconds from the 2026 Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Addai ranks sixth on the entry list and is within striking distance of leading medal contenders in what is expected to be one of the fastest T47 finals in Commonwealth Games history.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Netflix surpasses BBC as UK viewers' first choice
Netflix has overtaken the BBC as Britons' first choice for television viewing, with 26% of viewers turning to the U.S. streaming service first compared with 25% for the BBC, according to Ofcom's annual Media Nations report, which also found broadcaster-owned streaming services rose 9% year-on-year.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Idi Amin's boxer grandson competes at Commonwealth Games
Aziz Abdul, 25, a super-heavyweight boxer and grandson of former Ugandan military dictator Idi Amin, is competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Abdul fights for Uganda in the 90+kg quarter-finals, with a win guaranteeing at least bronze and positioning him as Uganda's first Commonwealth boxing medallist since 1990.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mancini reappointed Italy manager after Pirlo withdraws
Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time, a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the position due to controversy over ties to a Russian betting company and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 28 July

Mancini reappointed Italy manager after Pirlo withdraws
Roberto Mancini has been reappointed Italy manager a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the running due to controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company, and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian boxer Amadu targets medal after dominant Commonwealth Games win
Ghanaian boxer Amadu Mohammed defeated Kiribati's Temakau Eriu inside two minutes in a men's 55kg bantamweight round-of-16 bout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, expressing confidence in winning a medal and advancing to face England's Ellis Trowbridge in the quarterfinals.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
English gymnast recovers from fall at Commonwealth Games
Gabriel Langton, 19, fell head-first from three metres during the men's team gymnastics event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after missing his catch on the horizontal bar. After scans ruled out serious injury, Langton said he feared for his future in the sport but is confident he can return to gymnastics.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid eyes Manchester City midfielder Rodri
Manchester City hope to renew Rodri's contract, which expires in June, but Real Madrid are preparing a bid after his impressive World Cup performance. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain may also pursue the midfielder.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 July

Infantino dismisses FIFA critics via social media post
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of spreading criticism about his leadership and the World Cup. He claimed FIFA delivered the "greatest event on earth" and praised the 2026 tournament's safety and unity, including Iran's participation, contradicting accounts from Iran's head coach who said his team were the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Inter Milan in advanced talks with England defender Stones
England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City. The 32-year-old centre-half, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea and Juventus, is understood to be leading Inter's race to sign him on a two-year contract.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Queens aim to end WAFCON trophy drought in 2026
Ghana's women's football team qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a win over Egypt and will compete in Group D against Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali. The tournament doubles as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier, and the team has greater experience than in 2024, when most players competed in continental football for the first time; Ghana has reached three WAFCON finals but lost all to Nigeria.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Messi ends World Cup career with defeat to Spain in final
Lionel Messi, thirty-nine, played his final World Cup as Argentina lost the 2026 final one-nil to Spain. Despite the loss, Messi's World Cup legacy remains marked by moments of brilliance across a decades-long tournament presence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana boxer Amadu Mohammed reaches Commonwealth Games quarter-final
Ghanaian boxer Amadu Mohammed defeated Eriu Temakau of Kiribati in the men's bantamweight 55kg round at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, advancing to the quarter-final after the referee stopped the contest in 1:54 seconds. Mohammed will next face England's Ellis Trowbridge for a semi-final spot.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Guardiola declines Italy coaching role to take break
Pep Guardiola has turned down the vacant Italy coaching job, with sources indicating he intends to take "at least one year" out of football after leaving Manchester City. The Catalan coach wants to prioritize his personal life but remains open to international football roles in the future, as several nations have approached him.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 26 July

Kane to open contract talks with Bayern Munich
Harry Kane is set to begin formal negotiations on a new contract with Bayern Munich, with his current deal expiring at the end of the coming season. The 32-year-old striker has scored 146 goals in 134 appearances for Bayern since joining from Tottenham in 2023, and has attracted interest from clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Ghanaian boxer Omar eliminated in Glasgow 2026 first round
Ghanaian boxer Abdul Wahid Omar lost via unanimous points defeat to England's Patris Mughalzai in the men's 65kg event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking a first round exit. It was Omar's fourth Commonwealth Games appearance, having won two bronze medals in previous editions.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Abdul Wahib Omar opens Ghana's boxing campaign in Glasgow
Ghana's Abdul Wahib Omar will launch Team Ghana's boxing campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow against England's Patris Mughalzai in the men's 65kg preliminary round. Omar, who won bronze at Birmingham 2022, leads a contingent of 10 Ghanaian boxers aiming to add to Ghana's boxing legacy.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson withdraws from Commonwealth Games
English heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to an ongoing injury, prioritising recovery ahead of the European Championships later this month. Nine England athletics athletes have withdrawn in total, including Olympic medallists Dina Asher-Smith, Daryll Neita, Matthew Hudson-Smith and Amber Anning.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal pursues Newcastle's Guimaraes with £70m offer
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with talks ongoing, though Newcastle sources insist they have no intention of selling and have received no direct approach from the Gunners.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract to remain at the club until 2030, replacing his previous deal that was due to expire next summer. The 26-year-old, who has made 369 appearances and won six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League and two FA Cups with City, expressed his commitment to the club under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Phil Foden signs four-year Man City contract extension
Manchester City forward Phil Foden has signed a four-year contract extension with an option for a further year, securing his long-term future at the club under new manager Enzo Maresca. Foden, 26, had been out of contract at the end of the coming season and had struggled for form during an injury-plagued period.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea signs Rogers for UK record transfer fee
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a reported UK record fee for a British player. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2033, and the deal surpasses the previous record of £116 million paid by Manchester City for Elliot Anderson.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England bus fares capped at £2 from January 2025
The England-wide bus fare cap will be reduced to £2 from January, reversing a rise to £3 that occurred last year. The government says the policy, expected to cost more than £500m, will help with the cost of living and particularly benefit passengers in rural and coastal areas.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract extending his stay until 2030, replacing a deal that was due to expire next summer. The 26-year-old expressed enthusiasm for working with new head coach Enzo Maresca.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 22 July

Manchester City midfielder Foden extends contract until 2030
Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 26-year-old midfielder has made 369 appearances for City, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League, and two FA Cups.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal defender Saliba sidelined with World Cup back injury
William Saliba will miss an extended period after suffering a back injury at the World Cup with France. The 25-year-old required specialist review and will undergo a managed recovery programme rather than surgery.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaians must accept Queiroz's defensive tactics if keeping him
Football analyst Kojo Addae-Mensah says coach Carlos Queiroz exceeded expectations at the World Cup by guiding Ghana to the knockout round and drawing with England, but warns that his defensive tactical philosophy will not change and Ghanaians should accept formations like 5-4-1 if they want to retain him.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →