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Anthony Gordon

Anthony Gordon — England footballer who scored in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali has moved to Tottenham and England forward Anthony Gordon has departed for Barcelona, while captain Bruno Guimaraes has been strongly linked with a move to Premier League champions Arsenal.

    Newcastle sign goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga
  3. Citizen Digital

    The club sold Sweden striker Alexander Isak ⁠to ​Liverpool last year and have since sanctioned the departures of ​Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur and England winger Anthony Gordon to Barcelona.

    Right time for me to step away, says Howe after Newcastle exit
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    The club have been depleted by the departures of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and England forward Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in recent weeks.

    Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club
  6. The Standard

    The club have been depleted by the departures of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and England forward Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in recent weeks.Speculation continues over the future of captain Bruno Guimaraes.

    Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club after dismal season
  7. Citizen Digital

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    Newcastle winger Barnes signs long-term contract extension
  8. Citizen Digital

    The versatile 24-year-old is Barca's second signing after they splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.

    Barca sign Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund
  9. The Standard

    Anthony Gordon put England on track to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turned the match around.The Three Lions face France in the third-place play-off in Miami on Saturday after Didier Deschamps' men were beaten

    England carry 'scars' of World Cup exit, says Tuchel
  10. Citizen Digital

    Anthony Gordon put England on track for their first World Cup final since 1966 but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turned the match around in a dramatic finish.

    Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?
  11. Citizen Digital

    Anthony Gordon put England on track for their first World Cup final since 1966 but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turned the match around in a dramatic finish.

    Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?
  12. Citizen Digital

    The defending champions were up against it, trailing to Anthony Gordon's goal until the 85th minute in Atlanta before Messi worked his magic.

    Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Barcelona pursues Alvarez as Atletico refuses to sell

    Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, with club president Joan Laporta saying Alvarez is their prime target, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist selling the Argentina forward. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the club could end the summer without a new striker if the pursuit fails.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Barcelona seek third La Liga title under Flick

    Hansi Flick's Barcelona enter their third season aiming to maintain domestic dominance and challenge Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid while pursuing Champions League glory. The club have added Rodri from Manchester City as a significant arrival.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Rodri completes move from Manchester City to Barcelona

    Barcelona announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, reportedly for around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder, a 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, joined Barcelona after seven years at Manchester City.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Newcastle sign Bosnia defender Dedic from Benfica

    Newcastle United signed Bosnia-Herzegovina right-back Amar Dedic from Benfica for a reported £30 million on a five-year deal. The 24-year-old, who played three matches for Bosnia at the World Cup this year, will reunite with Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle, with whom he won the Austrian title at Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. Barcelona sign Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City

    Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri for around 75 million euros, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The 30-year-old World Cup winner and 2024 Ballon d'Or recipient joins after Manchester City's success since 2019, with Barcelona moving for him following injuries to midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 8 August

  1. Arsenal signs Newcastle captain Guimaraes for £75 million

    Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Newcastle United appoints Matthias Jaissle as head coach

    Newcastle have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international who previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli, has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Newcastle appoints Jaissle as new head coach

    Newcastle United have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli and won successive Austrian titles with Red Bull Salzburg, but has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Newcastle sign Czech goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

    Newcastle have signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on a five-year deal after activating his 30-million-euro release clause; he is the club's fifth summer signing and expected to become the first-choice goalkeeper.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Barcelona's Flick seeks strikers as Torres future remains unclear

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said the Spanish champions must reinforce their attack after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford, and with uncertainty surrounding Ferran Torres' future. The club made a rejected bid for Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Newcastle signs Czech goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

    Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese club Braga on a five-year deal for 30 million euros, with the 24-year-old expected to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Eddie Howe steps down as Newcastle United manager

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe announced his departure after five years in the role, saying it was the right time to step away. During his tenure, Howe guided Newcastle to their first major domestic trophy in 70 years with League Cup success in 2025 and secured Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe departs after five years

    Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle United manager after five years at the club. The 48-year-old won the League Cup in March 2025 and secured Champions League qualification twice, though the club finished 12th in the Premier League last season with 17 defeats.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe departs after five years

    Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years, following a season in which the club finished 12th in the Premier League. Despite winning the League Cup in March 2025 and securing Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025, Howe came under pressure after the Magpies suffered 17 defeats in their 38 league games.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes extends long-term contract

    Harvey Barnes has signed a new long-term contract with Newcastle United, committing his future to the Premier League club ahead of the new season after having two years remaining on his previous deal.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Barcelona signs Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

    Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros including potential add-ons, on a five-year contract until June 2031. The 24-year-old, who can play up front or on either flank, is Barcelona's second signing and bolsters their attacking options after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. Tuchel admits England's World Cup exit has left lasting scars

    England manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that his players carry the "scars" of their painful World Cup exit, acknowledging there is still a gap to close to the top nations. After a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, England will face France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina under Tuchel

    England's head coach Thomas Tuchel faced heavy criticism for defensive substitutions after a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina in Atlanta, with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opening goal. Tuchel is now looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028, but questions remain over whether he will need to rebuild trust with his players.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tuchel faces criticism after England's World Cup semi-final loss

    England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel criticized for defensive substitutions that allowed Argentina to take control. Tuchel is looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Messi leads Argentina past England to 2026 World Cup final

    Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 semi-final victory over England at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez after England took an early lead through Anthony Gordon. The 39-year-old Messi said the fixture remained special despite his record-breaking career.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England knocked out of World Cup by Argentina in semifinal

    England's World Cup dream ended in a 2-1 semifinal defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. Manager Thomas Tuchel said his team became "too passive" after Anthony Gordon's early second-half goal, allowing Argentina to score through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Argentina beat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final

    Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 comeback victory over England in a World Cup semi-final, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in stoppage time. Argentina will face European champions Spain in the final.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. England manager Tuchel criticised after World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina

    England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final after going 1-0 up, with manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions drawing criticism from the British media. The Sun and Daily Mail blamed Tuchel's cautious tactics for squandering the lead as Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. England manager Tuchel defends tactics in World Cup loss to Argentina

    England's World Cup campaign ended in a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in a semi-final, with manager Thomas Tuchel defending his tactical decisions despite his team becoming "too passive" after taking an early second-half lead through Anthony Gordon.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

  6. England loses 2-1 to Argentina in World Cup semi-final

    England's forward Harry Kane expressed disappointment after his team lost 2-1 to defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Lionel Messi set up two goals — an assist to Enzo Fernandez and a cross for Lautaro Martinez's winner in stoppage time — after Anthony Gordon had briefly put England ahead.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  7. Argentina beats England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Lionel Messi engineered a comeback for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, securing a 2-1 victory to keep the defending champions on track for back-to-back titles. Argentina will face Spain in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 12 July

  1. Bellingham scores twice as England beats Norway in World Cup quarters

    Jude Bellingham scored twice, including in extra-time, to help England overcome Norway 2-1 in their first World Cup quarter-final and reach the semi-finals. England will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for a chance to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Bellingham scores twice as England beats Norway in World Cup quarters

    Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, advancing to the semi-finals. Norway had taken the lead through Andreas Schjelderup before Bellingham equalised just before half-time, with a Norway goal later disallowed after a VAR review.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Bellingham's double helps England beat Mexico 3-2 at Azteca

    Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca in a World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, advancing to the quarter-finals. Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as England kept their quest for a first major tournament win in 60 years alive.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 4 July

  1. England's Kane targets Mexico after DR Congo win

    England forward Harry Kane scored twice in a 2-1 World Cup round-of-32 win over DR Congo on Wednesday and says he feels "as good as I've ever felt" ahead of England's last-16 match against Mexico. Kane has 72 goals for club and country this season, second only to Lionel Messi's 82-goal record from 2011/12.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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