- Inter Miami signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro — a five-time Champions League winner who played for Real Madrid and Manchester United and featured for Brazil at the World Cup.
- MLS is investigating possible tampering after Inter Miami reached a settlement with LA Galaxy, which held Casemiro’s discovery rights.
- His debut is uncertain as he awaits a visa; he’s signed through the shortened 2027 “Sprint Season” with an extension option to 2029.
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- Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis — Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. ET.
- Denny Hamlin is the betting favorite at +350 and leads the standings — a handy pick for small-talk odds.
- Bubba Wallace (last year’s surprise winner) is +1200 this year, while Kyle Larson remains a storyline — strong results but still winless in 2026.
- Italy have confirmed Pep Guardiola is a leading candidate for the Azzurri job, with the FIGC already opening talks.
- The federation is willing to make a financial “exception” and senior figures (Maldini, Leonardo) reportedly met Guardiola in Barcelona.
- Guardiola is said to want a long family break after Man City, so the move is far from certain and Italy are keeping other options open.
- Neymar skipped Santos' trip to Venezuela to play in a professional poker tournament (BSOP) in São Paulo — he’s a known poker fan.
- Santos still thumped Universidad Central 4-1 without him, putting one foot in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16; Neymar is due back for Saturday’s league game.
- The club says he was rested and following a fitness plan after quitting international football post-2026 World Cup, with his focus now on helping Santos.
- Guillermo Ochoa, 41, has retired after a 22-year career, cementing his status as a Mexican footballing cult hero and one of the country’s greatest goalkeepers.
- He featured in six World Cups — a longevity feat matched only by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
- He received an emotional send-off at the Estadio Azteca, coming on late in his final match, kissing the goalposts and taking a last walk around the centre circle.
- Ipswich quietly broke their transfer record, spending £26.5m on 22‑year‑old Brazilian striker Emersonn — a bold, high‑risk move for a newly promoted side.
- Chelsea’s first signing under Xabi Alonso was a £47m, 21‑year‑old versatile full‑back (Serie A Defender of the Year) — a clear fit for Alonso’s wing‑back system.
- Leeds surprisingly landed free agent Harry Wilson after his best season, a feel‑good, low‑cost coup that could spark talk about late bloomers and smart recruitment.
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