Richarlison's late winner sends Spurs past Chelsea in Sydney Super Cup
Plus: Chelsea snap up Argentine midfielder Barco, Bournemouth close in on Juanlu, and Xabi Alonso settles into his Chelsea revolution.
TL;DR
- Richarlison scored in injury time to lift Tottenham past Chelsea 2-1 in the Sydney Super Cup, extending Spurs' preseason form.
- Chelsea confirmed Argentine midfielder Valentin Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year deal as part of their summer overhaul.
- Bournemouth are finalizing an £11.1 million move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu with new manager Marco Rose close to squad completion.
- Xabi Alonso reflected on overcoming his Real Madrid departure while building Chelsea's incoming squad into title contenders.
Results and fixtures
Richarlison stuns Chelsea in Sydney Super Cup finale
Tottenham's Brazilian winger sent a preseason statement in injury time as two Premier League heavyweights clashed in Australia.

Richarlison's 92nd-minute strike handed Tottenham a 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in the Sydney Super Cup on Saturday, with Spurs' No. 17 finding the net after entering the field fresh in the second half. The result capped a frantic second-half performance from Conte's men, who turned the tide despite Kevin Danso's red card leaving them a player down through most of the second period (via Sky Sports).
St Johnstone stun Kilmarnock. Kai Fotheringham netted a late winner as St Johnstone defeated Kilmarnock 4-3 at McDiarmid Park in a seven-goal Scottish Premiership thriller on Sunday, continuing the Perthshire side's strong form in the division's opening phase (via Sky Sports).
Motherwell complete comeback. Ibrahim Said sealed a 2-1 victory for Motherwell at Easter Road as Hibernian fell to defeat on Sunday, the result marking another positive outing for the Steelmen as the Premiership season gathers momentum (via Sky Sports).
Ghana and Cameroon square off in WAFCON. Ghana met Cameroon in Group D of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday in Morocco, both sides aiming to cement their positions ahead of the tournament's knockout stages. The expanded 16-team format means every group match carries weight toward securing one of four World Cup qualification spots (via Olympics.com).
Transfers
Chelsea and Bournemouth accelerate summer business
The final stretch of the window brings Barco to Stamford Bridge and an English club chasing Juanlu in Spain.

Chelsea confirmed the signing of Argentine midfielder Valentin Barco from Strasbourg on August 2, securing the 21-year-old on a seven-year contract through June 2033. The versatile left-sided player arrives as part of Xabi Alonso's radical squad overhaul at Stamford Bridge, bringing 3 goals and 11 assists from his 58 appearances in all Ligue 1 competitions last season (via BBC Sport).
Bournemouth close in on Juanlu. Bournemouth are in advanced talks to sign Sevilla right-back Juanlu Sánchez on a deal worth £11.1 million, about €13 million, as new manager Marco Rose nears completion of his squad ahead of the new season. The 22-year-old Spain U21 international, capable of playing across the right flank, would become the Cherries' third signing of the summer, following Antonio Silva's £25.7 million arrival from Benfica and earlier moves in the attack (via Sky Sports).
Managers and tactics
Alonso overcomes Real Madrid ghosts at Chelsea
Chelsea's new manager reflects on his departure from the Spanish capital while plotting his first Premier League title push.

Xabi Alonso discussed his journey from Real Madrid to Stamford Bridge on August 2, framing his move to Chelsea as a chance to reset after leaving the Spanish capital. The incoming manager, who transformed Leicester City into Premier League champions before his Real Madrid stint, is building a drastically overhauled squad featuring teenagers alongside established figures, embodying a radical reimagining of how Chelsea approaches elite squad construction (via BBC Sport).
Gvardiol backs Maresca's methods. Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol voiced his support for Enzo Maresca's appointment as the club's new manager on August 2, praising the incoming boss's approach as the ideal fit for the defending champions. Maresca's debut ended in a shootout loss to Inter Milan in Hong Kong, but City's squad has responded positively to his demanding methods in preseason preparations (via BBC Sport).
O'Neill spots opposition for Celtic. Martin O'Neill was spotted scouting St Johnstone's clash with Kilmarnock on Sunday afternoon ahead of Celtic's Monday night opener against Dundee, the Celtic manager leaving no stone unturned as the Hoops begin their title defence. The timing of his Perth trip, with the window still open, underscored his commitment to sharpening the squad for the campaign ahead (via BBC Sport).



