Tom Victor

Pep Guardiola reportedly told Manchester City players about the loss of passion in his relationship with Cristina Serra after their separation during the 2024/25 season. In footage from the Prime Video documentary A Beautiful Obsession, Guardiola urged his players to approach football and life with passion. The couple, who have three children and were together for 30 years, later began reconciling, and Serra attended Guardiola's final match as City manager in May 2026.

Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly competing with Crystal Palace for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, with Monaco seeking about £43 million for the Senegal international. United are also assessing their squad after Casemiro’s departure and Manuel Ugarte’s fitness issue. Marcus Rashford has returned to the club after Barcelona allowed its £26 million purchase option to expire, and although a future transfer remains possible, no new suitor has emerged. Michael Carrick confirmed that Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez will rejoin the full squad during pre-season.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is considering whether to meet Bologna’s approximately £21 million valuation for defender Jhon Lucumi, who is also attracting interest from Juventus and Chelsea. United are seeking defensive reinforcements after a rejected bid for Newcastle’s Lewis Hall. The club has also sold goalkeeper Radek Vitek to Middlesbrough for £7 million, with add-ons potentially taking the fee to £14 million, while retaining a buy-back clause, matching rights and a 35% sell-on clause.

Manchester United continue their active summer rebuild under Michael Carrick after adding Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow, while Andre Onana extends his Trabzonspor loan. A planned £38m move for Atalanta’s Ederson collapsed due to issues uncovered during his medical, leading the midfielder to sign a new deal with the Italian club. Young defender Tyler Fredricson is nearing a permanent exit, with Celtic and European clubs among potential destinations as he was left out of the squad for the Wrexham friendly.

Antonela Roccuzzo appeared in an adidas photoshoot ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semi-final against England, drawing attention from fans as she and Lionel Messi prepare for the match. Days earlier she attended an event celebrating the opening of Victoria Beckham’s new beauty location in Florida, with the two now set to support opposing sides in the upcoming clash. England reached the semi-final after an extra‑time win over Norway, while both families shared updates from Miami during the tournament build‑up.