English football club in Burnley, Lancashire
The Carabao Cup second round draw has taken place, with Chelsea, Tottenham and other Premier League clubs entering the competition. The draw is regionalised into north and south sections, and ties will be played in the week commencing 24 August. Several top-flight teams, including West Ham, Newcastle and Leeds, are among the participants.
Rangers are actively pursuing more players after adding nine signings this summer, with the club chasing targets ahead of key Europa League ties. Manager Derek McInnes is bolstering the squad while discussing bids and potential departures as the window closes.
Prince William has described his father King Charles as not a football fan while discussing the World Cup and English football culture on the New Heights podcast. He notes England’s World Cup hopes, his own Aston Villa support, and ties to Taylor Swift; the interview touched on stadium sizes and beer culture in the U.S.
West Ham captain Bowen has reaffirmed his commitment to the club amid a summer of transfer activity. The side is rebuilding under new majority shareholder Daniel Kretínský and manager Rita Guarino, aiming to return to the Premier League after relegation. Bowen travelled to Prague for discussions and has been convinced by the club’s direction and ambition.
Celtic are pursuing Mika Baur for a reported 4m fee as Daizen Maeda edges toward a move to Ipswich Town. Personal terms have been agreed with Baur, while Ipswich are negotiating for Maeda and other Celtic targets attract interest across Europe.
King Kazu Miura has scored for Fukushima United in a 7-0 Emperor’s Cup win, extending his record as the oldest goalscorer and signaling a continued late-career push as he remains under contract into 2027.
Manchester City has re-signed Geronimo Rulli on a two-year deal to replace James Trafford, who has joined Leeds for up to £45m. City retains sell-on and first-refusal rights. Rulli is an Argentina World Cup winner and previously trained at City, with a career spanning Villarreal, Real Sociedad and Ajax.