Table of contents for 08 July 2025 in MATCH!

WICKED WINGER! If we had to compare Gittens to another player, it would definitely be Nico Williams! They both play off the left flank, love carrying the ball and beating their man, and have excellent end product. He’s going to be an exciting addition to the Premier League! MARESCA’S MAN! Transfer spies reckon Gittens was Enzo Maresca s primary target to replace Jadon Sancho this summer! The Blues had a £42 million offer rejected on June 10, but wouldn’t give up until Borussia Dortmund finally agreed a £55 million fee for the dribble king. He signed a seven-year deal with The Blues! MATCH featured Gittens as-one-to-watch in our ITK section back in October 2024! JOURNEY SO FAR! He was born in Reading and joined their youth set-up as a youngster,…

12 The Young Lions scored 12 goals en route to the trophy – only runners-up Germany busted more nets! 56.5 They had 56.5% possession of the ball – only Spain averaged more over the course of the competition! 89.3 Their 89.3% pass accuracy was higher than any other nation in the comp – even passmasters Spain! 1 England became the first nation in U21 Euros history to retain the trophy on multiple occasions, also doing so in 1982 and 1984! 5 Harvey Elliott was England’s top scorer with five goals – just one short of Golden Boot winner Nick Woltemade! 7 They conceded just seven goals in their six games played! 570 Three stars played every single minute of England s tourno – goalkeeper James Beadle and defenders Charlie Cresswell…

WACKY RACES! Leeds stars Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt raced a Red Bull Racing F1 car on the Elland Road pitch! It involved sprinting from one penalty box to the other, with the F1 card winning by about 30 yards! TURN THE LIGHTS ON! England’s U21s were also involved in a dramatic game with Germany last month, but mainly because a set of the floodlights failed just before the break and half the stadium was plunged into darkness! CRAZY COMEBACK! England s U19s produced an outrageous comeback against Germany last month! They were 5-1 down after 48 minutes, before scoring four goals in 11 minutes to level the score! HOLIDAY HERO! As well as being Auckland City’s goalkeeper, Conor Tracey also works in a warehouse in New Zealand…

20 Alexander Isak Newcastle £88 million Newcastle signed Isak for a club-record £63 million from Real Sociedad in 2022 – and now he’s worth over £85m! The Sweden striker has developed into a world-class goal machine, with a career-best 23 league goals in 2024-25! 19 Lautaro Martinez Inter £90 million The Inter striker signed a new five-year deal at the club in the summer of 2024! He joined the Italian giants in 2018 from Racing Club, meaning that his spell would extend to over a decade if he stays for the duration of his contract! 18 Xavi Simons RB Leipzig £90 million According to gossips, RB Leipzig – who miss out entirely on European football in 2025-26 – could be ready to cash in on Simons! The German club may be willing to…

THE PROCESS! Jordan talks us through the process of creating customised cleats for the megastars… ★ Player contacts me via Instagram ★ We discuss their desired design ★ They send me a fresh pair of boots ★ I create a mockup for approval ★ Once confirmed, I begin painting ★ Delivery is done in person – either at their home or training ground ★ I film their reaction ★ Then we wait to see them wear the boots on the pitch! Follow Jordan on Instagram @jordan.dawson and check out his website for more awesome boot designs jordandawson.co.uk…

HORROR STARTS! Arsenal start the season with a trip to Old Trafford and then meet four of last season’s top seven in their next five games, including trips to Anfield and St. James’ Park, plus a game v Man. City at the Emirates! It s not much better for Man. United, though – they also take on City and Chelsea in their first five games! DATES FOR YOUR DIARY! Aug.30 Liverpool v Arsenal Sep. 13 Man. City v Man. United Oct. 18 Liverpool v Man. United Nov. 22 Arsenal v Tottenham Dec. 13 Sunderland v Newcastle Apr. 18 Everton v Liverpool FAST OFF THE BLOCK? According to data experts Opta, the “big six” team with the “easiest” start to the season is Chelsea, whose first ten fixtures can only be…

CRISTIANO RONALDO TRANSFER TO WREXHAM New Championship club Wrexham are known for pulling off high-profile signings that look above their league, and is there anyone more “high-profile” than Cristiano Ronaldo? The Portugal legend just signed a two-year contract extension at Al Nassr, but you never know… HARRY KANE TRANSFER TO ARSENAL Arsenal still need to land an experienced striker, right? Maybe one who can link up well with Bukayo Saka? Say no more! England team-mate Harry Kane knows London like the back of his hand and had a jaw-dropping scoring record at the Emirates Stadium, even if it was in white! ALEJANDRO GARNACHO TRANSFER TO LEEDS Apparently Man. United have told Alejandro Garnacho to find a new club this summer and Chelsea are said to be interested in the Argentine…

Everton 2025-26 Home Shirt The wave-like pattern that flows across the 2025-26 Everton home shirt is inspired by the royal blue Mersey river, which provides the backdrop for the club’s stunning Hill Dickinson Stadium! The v-neck jersey is supported by white shorts and blue socks, providing a classic look for the club’s first campaign in their new home. Don’t forget the Women’s side are playing at Goodison Park next season! Price: £80 evertondirect.evertonfc.com Tottenham 2025-26 Away Shirt Spurs will be the ‘Men in Black’ next season – at least for their away games! They released the new look under the motto, ‘In Darkness We Dare’ – a twist on their famous motto ‘To Dare Is To Do’. The pattern across the front looks a bit like the panels on the…

6 QUESTIONS ON… TIJJANI REIJNDERS! 1 Which nation has he played 23 times for – Sweden, Denmark or Netherlands? 2 Which Serie A side did City sign him from this summer? 3 True or False? He was named Serie A’s Player of the Season in 2024-25! 4 How much did City pay to land him – more or less than £40 million? 5 What shirt number will he wear at City in 2025-26? 6 True or False? His dad was also a professional footballer! Which nation wore this goalkeeper shirt at the 2001 Women’s Euros? Beardy Weirdy! Name these Club World Cup veterans from their face fuzz! Rhyme Time Which England Women superstars names’ rhyme with these words?…

British heritage! The ‘Graham’ in Norway star Caroline Graham Hansen’s name is a nod to her British heritage! Her great grandfather was British and moved to Norway to become a train driver. Choo choo! Piano passion! Spain forward Mariona Caldentey knows how to play the piano – she was taught by her nan! She should do a duet with England’s Leah Williamson, who’s also a piano expert… Si, Senora! England goalie Hannah Hampton spent part of her childhood in Spain playing for Villarreal’s youth team, so she’s fluent in Spanish – plus she knows some French! Betty Brand! Germany star Jule Brand appeared in the German version of animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! The wicked winger provided the voice for drummer Betty! Brainy baller! Denmark midfielder Josefine Hasbo is…

KOTA TAKAI £5m from Kawasaki Frontale Japanese club Kawasaki Frontale have lost some special players to European teams in recent seasons, including Kaoru Mitoma, Ko Itakura and Ao Tanaka, so Tottenham are hoping they’ve landed another gem in 20-year-old Takai! The 6ft 4in CB is beastly in the air and a silky passer! JAKA BIJOL £15m from Udinese Some of you might recognise the Leeds signing from last summer’s Euros! The Slovenia centre-back really impressed as the nation conceded just two goals in four games, and he even had Harry Kane in his pocket when they met England in the group stage. We don’t think it’ll take him long to settle to life in the Prem! MILOS KERKEZ £40m from Bournemouth Liverpool haven’t messed around in the transfer window so…

10 HEUNG-MIN SON You just have to look at Son s Premier League goal stats to see how two-footed he is! He has netted 74 PL goals with his right foot and 49 with his left, so there isn’t much difference between them – plus he has hit long-range worldies with both feet. Legend! 9 CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN The Danish magician said goodbye to the Premier League this summer, but he definitely left a legacy! He’ll be remembered for his vision, class creativity and pinpoint passes, which he pulled off equally as well with his left foot as he did with his right! 8 CHERKI RAYAN Cherki is just pure vibes! Even though sometimes it looks like he’s way more left-footed, he’s just as confident whipping in a cross or having a shot on…