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News — World Cup 2026

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Arsenal Poised for Statement Bruno Guimaraes Signing

Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing a blockbuster £80m deal for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, with a medical scheduled for Monday, signalling a major coup for the reigning Premier League champions.

Kickoff EditorialAugust 2, 20261 min read

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Tottenham’s summer spending spree signals WSL title tilt

Spurs are spending big to chase WSL glory, but can their new recruits fire them to the top?

Kickoff EditorialJuly 30, 2026

Putellas’ Lionesses switch: a seismic shift for women’s football

Ballon d’Or star Alexia Putellas joins London City Lionesses on a free transfer, reshaping the WSL and the women’s game.

Kickoff EditorialJune 26, 2026

Caroline Weir’s Lyon move exposes Madrid’s unglamorous exit

Real Madrid’s decision to allow Caroline Weir to leave for Lyon underscores a shift in the club’s approach to women’s football and squad management.

Kickoff EditorialJune 18, 2026

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