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Team England Issue Statement After Injury Suspends Commonwealth Event

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Team England have issued a statement after a horror injury to Gymnast Gabriel Langton forced a Commonwealth Games event to be suspended on Friday night.

Langton, just 19, landed on his head after coming off the horizontal bar, bringing the action inside the arena to a halt. He received medical treatment on the floor for several minutes before being taken away on a stretcher wearing a head brace.

The ⁠incident cast a shadow over the remainder of the competition, with England settling for silver behind Canada after action resumed.

Australia claimed bronze, securing their first men’s team gymnastics medal since winning gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Team England Provide Update on Gabriel Langton’s Condition

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Langton was conscious, moving and speaking with doctors, team officials said at the time of the incident. In a fresh statement, Team England have said, as per The Sun:

“Team England’s Gabriel Langton had a fall at tonight’s artistic gymnastics men’s individual qualification and team final competition. We are grateful to the medical teams who responded immediately to provide assistance.”

The statement concluded: “He has been taken to hospital, and we will share more information when it is available.” Not wanting to comment on the ins and outs, his teammates have provided a more positive update since.

Langton’s Teammate Offers Reassurance in Post-Event Interview

Luke Whitehouse, one of the England gymnasts, stood on the podium with teammates Joshan Nathan, Adam Tobin and Alexander Yolshin-Cash as Langton received medical attention elsewhere. He said: “From what we’ve heard, he’s doing OK, so fingers crossed for Gabe.

“After something like that happens, you’ve just got to put it out of your mind, reset and focus on the routine, skill by skill.”

The Halifax gymnast, 24, added: “It was really tough. We just had to reset, try to put it to one side mentally and focus on the job we had to do. I think everyone should be proud of the way we carried on after Gabe’s fall. We all agreed we’d take another warm-up and bring our energy back into it.

“There was a delay after the first warm-up, but we regrouped. The coaches were fantastic, and the boys who had to go up on high bar were incredible. The togetherness of the team really showed, and I couldn’t be prouder of everyone.”

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USMNT Star Matt Freese Booed in First MLS Game Back

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July 25, 2026

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A USMNT star was heavily booed by MLS fans during his first game back after the World Cup this week. Of course, at one point, it looked as though football fever had completely taken over the country, with the Stars and Stripes expectant of a deep run at this summer’s tournament.

Back-to-back wins over Paraguay and Australia – 4-1 and 2-0 respectively – to kickstart their campaign under Mauricio Pochettino saw USA make history as they achieved that feat for just the first time since 1930. However, just as quickly as they thought they were going to make it all the way, their world came crashing back down onto them.

A 3-2 loss to Turkiye already showed signs that USMNT weren’t as imperious as they seemed earlier into the tournament, and a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 proved the final nail in the coffin.

In the aftermath of that exit, much of the blame fell on Christian Pulisic. However, when MLS action resumed this week, it was a different USMNT star who found himself in the firing line, as Columbus Crew supporters relentlessly booed him during their clash with New York City.

USMNT Star Relentlessly Booed Upon his Return to the MLS

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USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese returned to action with New York City on Wednesday night, but it appears America isn’t ready to forgive him for his mistakes in the defeat to Belgium. Every time he touched the ball in Ohio, a chorus of boos rained down from the crowds.

Freese’s woes in midweek started from his first touch in the third minute of the match against Columbus. Some supporters appeared to be chanting “Shame!” at him, and others were giving him thumbs down, according to the Sun USA.

The 27-year-old didn’t appear bothered by the boos, as he put on a good performance, making three saves to win the game 2-1. And afterwards, his manager defended him from the brutal crowd reaction.

NYCFC Boss Defends Freese Amid Brutal Crowd Reaction

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NYCFC manager Pascal Jansen said Freese’s effort “speaks for itself,” after having technically been able to take more time off due to a FIFA rule, had he needed it. The boss continued (watch below):

“He’s not worried about these things. He has to go through it. Everybody is apparently still very disappointed either with the performance from the national team as one, and maybe in particular Matty’s performance, given the last game that he played, and what happened in that game.

“But that is something that Matty has to deal with, and he’ll get through that with the support of everybody around him, but especially the locker room. We’re not worried one bit.”

New York City currently sits sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference, 12 points adrift of the top two, Inter Miami and Nashville SC. Their next match sees them take on Chicago at home.

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Celtic Agree Club-Record Deal to Sign Kasper Hogh

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Celtic have agreed a club-record deal to sign Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh, according to the Daily Record.

The Glasgow giants have been desperate to bolster their squad in the transfer window after winning a fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title, with Martin O’Neill installed on a permanent contract with the task of rebuilding the side following a disappointing campaign.

And the club have now reached an agreement for their top target, months after failing to agree a deal for him in the January transfer window.

Celtic Agree Club-Record Kasper Hogh Deal

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Hogh, who has been described as ‘exceptional’, was identified as Celtic’s top forward target for the transfer window, and a deal worth £11m plus add-ons has now been agreed.

The Danish forward will undergo a medical in the coming days, and barring any last-minute hitches in the deal, he is expected to put pen to paper on a long-term deal at Celtic Park with the Scottish champions.

The deal will eclipse the £11m Celtic splashed to sign Arne Engels two summers ago, breaking the club record and making the 25-year-old their most expensive signing ever.

The 6ft 1 striker was on the verge of a move in January before opting to stay put as Bodo/Glimt put together an impressive run in the Champions League knockout stages. He scored six goals in the tournament, including goals against Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and Manchester City.

The deal was agreed at the same time Celtic confirmed the departure of Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town in a £10m deal, which has clearly helped to fund the club’s second signing of the summer.

Fees correct prior to summer 2026

All 10 found — excellent!

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Emi Martinez Agrees Terms With Juventus to Leave Aston Villa

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Aston Villa have had a busy summer window so far, with several arrivals and several top players no longer available to Unai Emery.

The club lost Amadou Onana to a serious knee injury, meaning he will miss most of the season, while PSG and Man Utd triggered the release clauses of Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans within hours of each other in huge blows. Villa responded by signing Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes, before losing Morgan Rogers in a record-breaking £117m deal to Chelsea.

Emery has since added Alejandro Garnacho, and is pursuing deals to bring in Pervis Estupinan and Nicolas Jackson to fill the holes in the squad currently, but it has now emerged that he could be set for yet another backwards step this summer.

Emi Martinez Agrees to Join Juventus

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According to a report by Italian journalist Alessio Lento, Emi Martinez has agreed terms with Juventus over a move to the club in this transfer window.

The goalkeeper has been heavily linked with an exit from Villa Park for a number of summers now, but has continued to keep the net at Villa Park, and helped the team finish fourth in the Premier League and win the Europa League last season.

However, he is once again seemingly looking for a move away, and it’s reported that he has ‘locked in’ an agreement on personal terms with the Serie A side.

However, it’s also stated that there is a ‘significant’ gap between the clubs when it comes to Martinez’s valuation at this stage, and that needs to be bridged before any deal can be made formal.

As it stands, Juventus have not abandoned hope of getting a deal done, but there is a lot of ground to cover. Meanwhile, Aston Villa CEO has stated that a final decision has been made on Martinez’s future for this summer, and there are zero plans to let him leave.

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Martinez is Irreplaceable for Villa

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While Martinez is far from the perfect goalkeeper, there is no doubting that he is absolutely crucial to the way they play, and is probably the very best goalkeeper that Villa could have between the sticks.

The World Cup winner has a huge presence and is a leader, and with Villa undergoing a major summer of change, keeping his voice and standards will be vital to the team maintaining their success.

Replacing him would cost far more than any fee they would be able to bring in, and it still wouldn’t be a guaranteed hit, so keeping him is undoubtedly the best option for the club considering the current circumstances.

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