
Soccer news: Jhon Durán leaves Al-Nassr for Fenerbahçe
21-year-old Colombian striker Jhon Durán has rejoined European football, sealing a one-year loan from Al‑Nassr to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe — a deal struck on July 6.
Durán had an impressive season in Saudi Arabia, scoring 12 goals from 18 appearances, reigniting his career after just six months away from England.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce looks at the reasons why Jhon Durán is a marquee addition to José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe.

England news: Lionesses must beat the Netherlands to keep Euro dreams alive
England began their Euro 2025 defence in far from convincing fashion, suffering a 2-1 loss to France in Zurich.
It marked the first time a reigning European champion has lost their opener, and the damage was all too clear.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell reflects on the loss, and what the Lionesses need to address ahead of their test against the Netherlands.

Tributes flood in for Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after tragic passing
Tributes have been flooding in since the news of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva’s tragic passing from a car accident on Thursday, July 3.
Jota’s wife, Rute, and their three children remain to cherish his memory.
The two were newlyweds, having tied the knot just two weeks prior to the accident.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo shares his thoughts and condolences on the heartbreaking and sudden passing of the Portuguese and Anfield favourite.

Norway edge Switzerland in tense Women’s Euro 2025 opener
Norway opened their Women’s Euro 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 win over hosts Switzerland, delivering an early statement of intent at a packed St. Jakob-Park in Basel.

Arsenal transfer news: Kepa Arrizabalaga joins Gunners in £5m deal from Chelsea
Arsenal have completed the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The Spanish goalkeeper arrives on a three-year deal for just £5 million, after the Gunners activated his release clause - a modest figure considering his once-record-breaking status.

Liam Delap: Chelsea’s £30 million No. 9 hits the ground running in Club World Cup
Liam Delap’s Chelsea debut this June felt less like a cautious introduction and more like a statement of intent.
The 22-year-old striker, fresh from a £30 million move from Ipswich Town, didn’t merely step onto the pitch - he made waves at the Club World Cup group stage.

Fatigue fears for Chelsea as England’s World Cup hopes rest on former Blues boss Thomas Tuchel
By beating ES Tunis 3-0 in their final FIFA Club World Cup Group stage game, Chelsea qualified for the Round of 16, where they will face Spanish side, Benfica.
With the competition only set to get more difficult as the rounds progress, there are concerns over the fitness and wellbeing of the players.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell explores the mounting fixture pressure after a former footballer voiced concern over Chelsea’s intense schedule - a challenge that could also affect England’s World Cup ambitions, given the strong link between club and country.

PFA Women’s Player of the Year: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd stars dominate the shortlist
The Professional Footballers’ Association has revealed the top six nominees for the 2024/25 Women’s Players’ Player of the Year award.
With the winner set to be announced on August 19 in Manchester, the field features a mix of attacking excellence, midfield mastery and goalkeeping dominance.

Tottenham news: Thomas Frank is in - Will Levy finally back his manager?
Tottenham Hotspur’s new boss Thomas Frank struck an optimistic chord for Spurs fans in his first interview.
However, his words felt like the beginning of a cautionary tale Spurs fans know all too well.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo weighs in on whether Frank’s arrival means owner Daniel Levy’s backing.

Georgia Stanway reveals Lionesses are helping fund family travel for Euro 2025
As England gear up to defend their European crown in Switzerland, key members of the squad have revealed they’re dipping into their own pockets to ensure loved ones can be part of the journey.
Speaking ahead of Euro 2025, midfielder Georgia Stanway opened up about the financial strain of supporting friends and family during what’s expected to be one of the most expensive tournaments yet - and how the Lionesses are stepping in to ease the pressure.

Emma Hayes backs England’s ‘great potential’ ahead of Euro 2025
Former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has tipped England as one of the top contenders for Euro 2025, calling the Lionesses a team with “great potential” despite recent turbulence.

Alessia Russo responds to online abuse ahead of Euro 2025
Alessia Russo has hit back at rising levels of online abuse targeting her and her England team-mates in the build-up to Euro 2025.

Women’s Euro 2025: Seven players to watch at the tournament
As Switzerland prepares to host UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 from July 2 to July 27, the tournament’s true protagonists aren’t simply nations on paper - they are the individual artists whose playing styles promise fresh chapters in the unfolding drama.
From steadfast defenders to midfield tacticians and electric forwards, each brings a woven narrative of club form, international pedigree, and personal momentum.
Their names alone hint at the stories waiting to unfold across every whistle, every charged sprint, every defining touch.

Club World Cup news: Chelsea breeze through LAFC despite sparse crowd
In a performance balancing promise and pragmatism, Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over LAFC in their opening Group D match at the Club World Cup on Monday, June 16, in Atlanta.
Goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez marked the difference, however, only about 22,000 fans showed up at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which holds over 71,000.

Thomas Frank takes the reins at Spurs: Can the Danish coach steady Tottenham’s ship?
Tottenham Hotspur have pulled off a bold move, appointing Thomas Frank as their new head coach on a three-year deal, running until 2028.
The Dane leaves Brentford after seven transformative years to succeed Ange Postecoglou, despite the Australian delivering Europa League glory just weeks ago.

The Scottish renaissance in Serie A: Scott McTominay, Che Adams and Billy Gilmour revelling in Italian jobs
Serie A has been a land of attraction for players from all around the world.
It is one of the biggest leagues in the world, and home to some of the most renowned clubs.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Xhulio Zeneli explores the rise of Scottish footballers in Italy and how they’ve reignited a long-dormant connection between Scottish football and Serie A.

Club World Cup news: Meet the South American representatives
Following our trip to the North American clubs, we move slowly down the continent towards the major clubs taking the field from both Argentina and Brazil.
Brazil is the original home of the Club World Cup with the tournament’s inaugural campaign being hosted in the country in 2000.
Corinthians of Brazil were the last team to dethrone European opposition in the CWC following a 1-0 win over Chelsea in 2012.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley explores the South American representatives and outlines the possible surprises that these historic clubs could pose to their European opponents.

Club World Cup news: Meet the North American representatives
In the next installment of the Club World Cup introductory series we take a trip to North America for our American and Mexican competitors.
12 stadiums from 11 different US cities will host the tournament and see teams from six confederations competing.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley breaks down the qualified North American outfits competing and outlines the surprises that could occur via the MLS or Liga MX sides.

England’s 2025 Euro squad: Can the Lionesses retain their crown?
Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player squad to defend England's Euro crown has been finalised. With the tournament kicking off in just under a month, it’s time to evaluate not just who’s there - but how they might perform in Switzerland.

Chelsea captain Millie Bright withdraws ahead of Euro 2025 squad selection
Millie Bright, a central figure in the Lionesses' defence, has officially withdrawn from the national team ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament.
Coming off of a successful club campaign where she captained Chelsea to a domestic treble, the 31-year-old defender cited physical and mental exhaustion as the primary reasons for her decision, emphasising her current inability to perform at the highest level required for international competition.