Napoli signal end of Diego Maradona era

July 31 – Serie A champions Napoli have formally signalled their intent to leave the historic Stadio Diego Armando Maradona behind, declaring it unfit for modern international competition and laying the groundwork for a brand-new stadium. 

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Women’s Euro 2025 beats men’s Euro 2024 for online retail sales

July 30 – The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 hasn’t just broken new ground on the pitch – it’s delivered knockout results in the world of online retail too. According to fresh data from ecommerce specialists Visualsoft, the Women’s tournament outperformed the Men’s 2024 edition in various online sales metrics across fashion, sport, and children’s products.

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Europe’s elite poised for return to action

July 29 – The five major European football leagues are gearing up for a thrilling return as the 2025-2026 season kicks off this August. This new campaign follows a high-octane summer highlighted by the revamped FIFA Club World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup. 

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Bend it like Beckham director explains timing of sequel

July 29 – Gurinder Chadha’s announcement of a Bend It Like Beckham sequel couldn’t be better timed. As England’s Lionesses lifted the Euro 2025 trophy against Spain in Basel, the director has confirmed she’s revisiting her 2002 breakthrough – a film that arguably did more for women’s football than decades of FA initiatives. 

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