Football roundup: Deportivo Táchira clash, Real Madrid preseason, Vozinha signs for Colo Colo

Deportivo Táchira will open its home campaign on 4 August at the Pueblo Nuevo stadium, hosting Portuguesa FC in a Liga FUTVE 2026 Clausura fixture. The Venezuelan side aims to extend its 19‑match unbeaten run at home and keep its lead in the table, while Portuguesa travel after a recent 1‑0 win over Carabobo.

In Spain, Real Madrid’s preseason continues under new manager José Mourinho. Forward Vinícius Jr. said Mourinho wants him to stay "happy and joyful" as the squad prepares for friendlies in Budapest, the Teresa Herrera Trophy in A Coruña and a match against Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen. Mid‑fielder Bernardo Silva, who has just joined the club, expressed pride in wearing the white shirt and pledged to help the team win.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, has been officially presented as the latest signing for Chile’s most successful club, Colo Colo. After leaving Portugal’s Chaves, he arrived in Santiago on a warm welcome from fans and is expected to debut soon, having received a federation exemption to keep his nickname on his jersey.