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Arsenal hopes dashed after Vinícius Júnior extends Real Madrid contract to 2032
Published: August 6, 2026 22:29
Brazil international has agreed a new six-year deal‘Eight years at the Bernabéu are too few,’ says ViníciusVinícius Júnior has ended summer speculation over his future by agreeing a new six-year contract with Real Madrid. Arsenal had been heavily linked…
Kerolin failed to report for pre-season at Manchester City before Barcelona switch
Published: August 6, 2026 15:59
City taken aback by forward’s absence from trainingWSL champions yet to publish any reference to moveThe Brazil forward Kerolin failed to report for pre-season training at Manchester City in July before her transfer to Barcelona had been agreed.Barcelona…
Uefa maintains that World Cup boycott still stands despite Infantino’s apology
Published: August 6, 2026 14:45
European body says Fifa statement ‘changes nothing’‘Conditions not met’ to call off boycott of competitionsUefa has doubled down on its threat to boycott Fifa-run competitions and reiterated its loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino’s presidency.European…
Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/06/top-uganda-footballer-killed-robbery-kampala
Published: August 6, 2026 14:30
David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phoneThe Ugandan football community is in mourning after the death of a player who was fatally injured during a robbery in the capital, Kampala, on…
Mohamed Salah to earn upwards of £14.5m per season in two-year Trabzonspor deal
Published: August 6, 2026 14:07
Club reveal Egypt star’s salary to Turkish stock exchangeHe will also receive 20% from products sold in his nameMohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, during which the Egypt forward will receive €17m (£14.5m) a season, the Turkish club…
Two Iranian female footballers granted Australian citizenship after protest
Published: August 6, 2026 13:38
Iran players stayed in country after Asian Cup in MarchDuo condemned as traitors in Iran for not singing anthemTwo former Iranian footballers said on Thursday they were “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being called traitors at home…
Barcelona keen on Rodri as Real Madrid talks with Manchester City star stall
Published: August 6, 2026 13:03
Real Madrid unable to reach deal with Spain captainManchester City will allow midfielder to go for £60mBarcelona are considering whether to challenge Real Madrid’s attempt to sign Rodri from Manchester City, but have been frustrated in their efforts to…
Argentina commemorate win against England at World Cup 2026 with special day
Published: August 6, 2026 12:18
AFA to establish ‘National Football Teams Day’ for 15 JulyPost-match celebrations saw Falklands banner displayedArgentina’s World Cup semi-final win over England last month is being commemorated by the country’s football association, the AFA, which has…
One potential breakout star for each Premier League club this season
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/06/breakout-star-premier-league-club-season
Published: August 6, 2026 12:13
A crop of young players emerges every season in the Premier League. Who will make the grade this year?By Opta AnalystDowman is old news by now, so we’re going to look at someone four months older than him. Much like the fish of the same name, Salmon has…
Uefa planning to check if Infantino tried to sell stakes in World Cup on cheap
Published: August 6, 2026 11:43
European body to commission independent valuationUefa unmoved by Infantino apology for ‘mistake’Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans after concerns that Gianni Infantino agreed to sell the tournament’s…
Coming up: six promoted teams to look out for in Europe this season
Published: August 6, 2026 11:00
Former European heavyweights, investment projects and teams from tiny towns will liven up the top tiersAbsent from La Liga since 2018, Dépor were once part of a Spanish “big four” with Barcelona, Valencia and Real Madrid. The Galicians were title-race…
Football transfer rumours: Arsenal back for £60m Konsa? Asencio to Liverpool?
Published: August 6, 2026 08:26
Today’s rumours are prising open their war chestAston Villa struggling to hold on to their World Cup stars has become something of a theme of this transfer window and off we go again as Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Ezri Konsa. The Daily Mail…
Alessia Russo: ‘When you join the club, you take on a part of Arsenal and the love’
Published: August 6, 2026 07:00
The honorary Gooner’s game went up a level last season. Now, the forward wants to push on for more trophies, starting with the WSLArms hooked over the bar at the front of the bus, sunglasses on, a drink in one hand and the other pointed towards the fans as…
How to fix Fifa: what can be done to salvage football’s beleaguered governing body?
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/06/how-to-fix-fifa-gianni-infantino-world-cup
Published: August 6, 2026 07:00
Gianni Infantino followed World Cup controversies with a widely scorned plan to let private investors in. Here’s how the game’s leaders can find a path forwardHow can an organisation that runs the biggest sporting event in the world also be the one that…
Gianni Infantino scrambling for future in Morocco, with Colombia his next stop
Published: August 5, 2026 21:05
Fifa president sits at match with No 2 Mattias GrafströmFlying to South America on Thursday to shore up supportGianni Infantino is continuing to fight for his future after holding crisis talks with senior officials in Rabat on Wednesday.The under-pressure…
NWSL sets plans for early start, summer break next season to account for 2027 World Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/05/nwsl-2027-schedule-womens-world-cup
Published: August 5, 2026 20:34
Opening day is 11 February, in line with LA Super BowlWorld Cup, MLS shift offer opportunities and challengesLeague explores options after Victory+ streamer collapseThe NWSL on Wednesday revealed the schedule footprint for its 2027 season, which will…
‘Fifa Super League’: Infantino discussed having governing body’s name on European breakaway
Published: August 5, 2026 19:19
Document shows Fifa staff were involved in projectFifa was prepared to sideline member associationsGianni Infantino held talks about rebranding the ill-fated European breakaway competition the “Fifa Super League”, with negotiations going as far as the term…
Real Madrid agree club-record £115m deal for Yan Diomande and want to keep Vinícius
Published: August 5, 2026 19:12
Forward becomes most expensive African playerClub are in positive talks with Vinícius JúniorReal Madrid have agreed a club-record fee of €135m (£115.7m) with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande and are confident of warding off Arsenal’s interest in Vinícius Júnior…
Infantino is getting his karmic kicking, but why did football take so long to rebel against Fifa? | Jonathan Liew
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/05/gianni-infantino-fifa-president-uefa-world-cup
Published: August 5, 2026 19:00
Federation leaders are massing forces at the gates, but years after the first proposed selling off of its commercial legacy and the Qatar World CupIn recent decades the city of Salé, just across the river from Rabat on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, has…
‘There is a clear vision’: Matthias Jaissle installed as Newcastle head coach
Published: August 5, 2026 18:00
German officially announced as Howe’s successor‘This an incredibly compelling place to be’Matthias Jaissle has described Newcastle “as an incredibly compelling place to be” after finally formalising his managerial move from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli.The…
Mohamed Salah’s story of success and sacrifice: ‘Chasing a dream I had to reach’
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/05/mohamed-salah-book-extract-liverpool-egypt
Published: August 5, 2026 18:00
In this exclusive book extract, Melissa Reddy documents the Egyptian King’s sacrifice and dedication to make his vision a realityThe entrance to Al Mokawloon Al Arab’s youth sector feels imposing. At first it is confusing to pinpoint the reason. Is it the…
Mykhailo Mudryk returns in Chelsea defeat as Milan pay tribute to Baresi
Published: August 5, 2026 15:39
Chelsea beaten 1-0 by Juventus in Hong Kong friendlyMilan and Inter observe minute’s silence before 1-1 drawXabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk’s “emotional” return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in…
Football Daily | Mohamed Salah and a potted history of Liverpool legends visiting Trabzon
Published: August 5, 2026 15:34
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!This October will mark the 50th anniversary of the first time Liverpool and Trabzonspor were thrown together by the gods of football. When they played each other in the second round of the European Cup in…
Luís Figo blasts ‘deceitful’ Infantino and says Fifa president must quit to ‘save football’
Published: August 5, 2026 15:03
Portugal legend calls for Fifa president to stand down‘Too late to save his dignity, not too late to save football’The Portugal legend Luís Figo has described Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated scheme to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors as…
‘Dream come true’: Eva Olid delighted after being named Manchester United’s new head coach
Published: August 5, 2026 14:10
United impressed by her ability to develop playersSpaniard signs two-year deal after guiding Hearts to gloryEva Olid has described being appointed as the Manchester United Women head coach as a dream come true, after signing a two-year contract until 2028…
‘Punch to the gut’: Indian football thrown into chaos with Jamshedpur withdrawal from ISL | John Duerden
Published: August 5, 2026 13:00
In a blow for the league, Tata Steel has pulled the plug on the club saying it wants to ‘focus more intensely on grassroots development’“Please don’t let this be the final whistle for Jamshedpur FC,” the defender Pratik Chaudhari said, looking into the…
From media deals to roster rules: five priorities for MLS’s new commissioner
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/05/mls-new-commissioner-larry-berg-priorities
Published: August 5, 2026 11:00
Larry Berg will have plenty of things on his to-do list when he officially starts as the league’s commissioner in JanuaryAs Larry Berg fielded his first wave of questions as MLS commissioner-elect, he tried to make clear his ambitious vision to take the…
Crystal Palace ready to swoop for US star Zavier Gozo and stand firm on Wharton
Published: August 5, 2026 10:51
Palace determined to keep hold of England midfielderChelsea close to deal for Chavarria from Rayo VallecanoCrystal Palace are closing in on the signing of the United States youth international Zavier Gozo as the new manager Pierre Sage attempts to…
Arsenal agree £75m fee with Newcastle for Bruno Guimarães as clubs reach compromise
Published: August 5, 2026 10:23
Magpies rejected opening offer of £70m on MondayNewcastle captain to travel from Spain training campBruno Guimarães is set to leave Newcastle’s pre-season training camp in southern Spain and fly to London before a £75m move to Arsenal. The out-going…
Football transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Spurs? Pedro Neto to Manchester City?
Published: August 5, 2026 07:31
Today’s fluff is riding a unicycleIt’s been a quiet summer thus far for Folarin Balogun, so why not stir up some controversy by signing for the arch rivals of your boyhood club? The Monaco striker, who started his career at Arsenal, is being linked with a…
Héctor Bellerín: ‘When you leave a club like Arsenal, it’s scary. It hurts’
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/05/hector-bellerin-arsenal-mikel-arteta-real-betis
Published: August 5, 2026 07:00
Spanish full-back on moving on from the Emirates Stadium, his elation at his old club ending their title drought, and how Mikel Arteta has helped prolong his careerOne day when he was 18 or 19, still near the start of his journey, Héctor Bellerín got a…
Which footballer made the biggest leap in competitive levels between games? | The Knowledge
Published: August 5, 2026 07:00
Plus: worst-ever penalty shoot outs, poachers turned gamekeepers … and footballers donating antiques?!Mail us with your all of your questions and answers“Malachi Fagan-Walcott’s final game of last season was for York City against Rochdale in the National…
Trabzonspor aim to sign Mohamed Salah this week after opening transfer talks
Published: August 4, 2026 21:52
Club chair says forward will have medical on WednesdayEgypt international left Liverpool after nine yearsThe Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor say they have begun transfer negotiations with Mohamed Salah, with the club chair adding they hoped to sign the…
The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him?
Published: August 4, 2026 20:45
Gianni Infantino is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederation’s relationship with the presidentThe pressure is growing on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, with many countries withdrawing their…
New MLS commissioner says promotion and relegation won’t be coming ‘anytime soon’
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/04/mls-larry-berg-promotion-relegation-comissioner
Published: August 4, 2026 19:35
Larry Berg officially introduced to media and MLS staffBerg to take over for Don Garber on 1 January 2027MLS will have a new commissioner starting in 2027, but don’t expect the league to adopt the promotion and relegation system seen in league systems…
Barcelona sign Brazil forward Kerolin from Manchester City for club-record £1.25m
Published: August 4, 2026 18:57
Transfer fee largest sum received for a sale by WSL sideSigning eclipses Olivia Smith’s £1m move to ArsenalBarcelona have signed the Brazil forward Kerolin from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee that sources say is in the region of £1.25m, which would…
Ciao capitano: Milan mourns Franco Baresi at legendary footballer’s funeral – in pictures
Published: August 4, 2026 17:48
One of the finest defenders in history, the former Italy and Milan player died last week aged 66. Former teammates and huge crowds paid their respects at Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio Continue reading...
Arsenal target Vinícius says Mourinho ‘wants me to be happy’ at Real Madrid
Published: August 4, 2026 16:37
‘It has gone very well, getting to know the new coach’Brazil winger has one year left on contract at BernabéuVinícius Júnior is settling into life under the new Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho, with a smile on his face even as uncertainty swirls around…
USMNT to face Mexico and Canada in friendlies to kick off 2030 World Cup cycle
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/04/usmnt-friendlies-mexico-canada
Published: August 4, 2026 16:20
Fall opponents also include Peru and ChileMatches set for 26 September to 6 OctoberFirst games since Pochettino agreed to returnThe US men’s national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil.The friendlies…
Chelsea, Jordan Henderson and a transfer pivot for the ages
Published: August 4, 2026 15:28
Who’s next? Can they convince Craig Gordon to reverse his recent retirement? Invite Bolo Zenden back for a second spell at Stamford Bridge? Get Kieran Richardson to replace Marc Cucurella? Chelsea really have cooked up a fascinating transfer policy: to…
‘We stick together’: Le Tissier backs Manchester United to respond positively to Skinner exit
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/04/manchester-united-women-new-head-coach-marc-skinner
Published: August 4, 2026 14:25
Le Tissier and Toone praise energy and passion of coach‘We’ve always had that togetherness and that fight’The Manchester United captain, Maya Le Tissier, said her team will “stick together” and be ready for the new Women’s Super League season, despite…
Frank Lampard hails ‘huge’ signing as Coventry seal record £22.5m Rushworth deal
Published: August 4, 2026 12:06
The 25-year-old excelled during promotion campaignBrighton goalkeeper completes permanent switchCoventry have completed the club-record £22.5m signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton as Frank Lampard’s side continue to prepare for their return…
David Squires on … Gianni Infantino clinging to power as his Fifa empire crumbles
Published: August 4, 2026 12:03
Our resident cartoon imagines some of the crisis talks at Fifa as its president scrambles for support after a botched World Cup plan Continue reading...
Wenger and Infantino’s No 2 Grafström criticise ‘sad and reproachable’ World Cup plan
Published: August 4, 2026 11:36
Senior Fifa duo pile pressure on under-fire presidentWenger reveals he knew nothing about investment planGianni Infantino’s authority was dealt a further blow after his No 2, the Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafström, called the failed World Cup private…
‘I can’t wait’: Dominik Szoboszlai hungry for Liverpool reset under Andoni Iraola
Published: August 4, 2026 11:00
Midfielder adapting to life under new managerReds need ‘something special’ without further additionsDominik Szoboszlai believes last season’s frustration can push Liverpool to challenge for the title again but admits the squad must produce “something…
Football transfer rumours: Chelsea’s Mudryk to reunite with Lampard at Coventry?
Published: August 4, 2026 10:09
Today’s rumours broke you once, made you strongCody Gakpo’s performances went south last season and now his entire personage might follow, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly preparing an offer in the region of £70m to bring him to north London. There…
Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino
Published: August 4, 2026 09:41
Confederation which represents Americas unhappyPressure growing on the beleaguered Fifa president A number of Concacaf countries are considering following Europe’s lead by formally removing their support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino.All 41…
Alverca: the Portuguese club thriving with help from Vinícius Júnior
Published: August 4, 2026 09:12
Their rise is down to smart scouting and clever links with celebrities such as Eduardo Camavinga and Travis ScottBy Get French Football NewsAlverca have been busy in the last few years. They have shot up the Portuguese pyramid while changing owners, buying…
MLS investigates reports of antisemitic chants toward New England’s Dor Turgeman in Montreal
Published: August 3, 2026 21:02
Israeli striker scored, then gestured at CF Montréal fansRevolution ‘strongly condemn’ the chantsThe New England Revolution have denounced chants they deemed “antisemitic” and “discriminatory” from CF Montréal fans during Saturday’s MLS matchup between the…
Benjamin Nygren edges Celtic past Dundee for winning start to title defence
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/celtic-dundee-scottish-premiership-match-report
Published: August 3, 2026 20:58
Benjamin Nygren was quickly back on the goal trail as Celtic began the defence of their Premiership title with a 1-0 home win over Dundee. Before the game, Celtic fans cheered as the captain, Callum McGregor, unfurled the flag which confirmed again a 14th…
LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg voted as next MLS commissioner
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/larry-berg-mls-commissioner-vote
Published: August 3, 2026 20:23
Berg is a senior partner at private equity firm 26NorthCommissioner will succeed Don Garber The Major League Soccer board of governors has voted to install LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league’s next commissioner, according to a source familiar…
Charlton up for sale again as US owners look to cash in after three years
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/charlton-athletic-for-sale-the-valley-stadium
Published: August 3, 2026 19:30
Owners led by Gabriel Brener paid £15m in 2023Buyer would be the club’s fifth owner in six yearsCharlton’s US owners have put the club up for sale just three years after taking over at the Valley. The ownership group is understood to have engaged Oakwell…
Transfer roundup: Chelsea sell Trevoh Chalobah and sign Jordan Henderson
Published: August 3, 2026 17:30
Chalobah to join Cesc Fàbregas at Como for £27.5mHenderson adds experience to Xabi Alonso’s squadTrevoh Chalobah’s long association with Chelsea is set to end after Como agreed a deal worth an initial £25.7m (€30m). The England World Cup defender’s…
Marc Skinner may have been a Marmite manager but Manchester United’s budget was spread thin | Tom Garry
Published: August 3, 2026 15:55
He divided opinion but made the most of a small budget – his successor must work with youngsters not big signings“If we want to compete at this later stage, we’ve seen what we’ve got to do, as a club. It’s our choice now, isn’t it? We have to look at what…
Newcastle reject first bid from Arsenal for captain Bruno Guimarães
Published: August 3, 2026 15:46
Premier League champions have £70m offer turned downBrazil midfielder has arrived at Newcastle training campArsenal have stepped up their attempt to sign Bruno Guimarães by finally beginning formal transfer negotiations and making an opening offer, which…
Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal doesn’t make sense. That’s why it may work | Jonathan Wilson
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/arsenal-vinicius-transfer-real-madrid
Published: August 3, 2026 15:00
Mikel Arteta’s team and the Brazilian star could be a perfect match. It also could be a risk that ends in disasterSometimes what is needed is something different.There is a long history in football of counterintuitive thinking being successful, of the…
Football Daily | Scrapped proposals, statement wars and the ongoing Infantino furore
Published: August 3, 2026 14:20
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Here we go again. And, no, we are not talking about the start of the new Scottish Premiership season or the preliminary round of the Carabao Cup – although that Tranmere v Rochdale shootout was a cracker.…
Mauricio Pochettino agrees deal to stay as US coach through World Cup 2030
Published: August 3, 2026 13:01
Pochettino joined US national team in 2024Coach led US to last 16 at 2026 World CupUS men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino and the US Soccer Federation have agreed to a contract extension that will keep Pochettino attached to the program…
‘They are terrified’: Como spark row with fans over controversial new stadium policy
Published: August 3, 2026 12:53
Supporters must not miss more than three home gamesSerie A club’s chairman defends harsh new rulesThe surprise package of last season’s Serie A, Como, who qualified for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history, will revoke season…
Worn in the USA: Liverpool’s pre-season tour had highs but exposed glaring gaps in the squad | Andy Hunter
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/liverpool-pre-season-usa-tour-exposed-squad-gaps
Published: August 3, 2026 10:23
Teenager Nyoni excelled in Andoni Iraola’s first pre-season tour, but the head coach desperately needs transfers Andoni Iraola’s first pre-season tour as the Liverpool head coach produced wins over Sunderland in Nashville and Wrexham in New York before…
‘It’s my time’: Christos Tzolis fighting fit for Arsenal on return to England
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/christos-tzolis-arsenal-premier-league-club-brugge
Published: August 3, 2026 09:30
The £34m signing from Club Brugge says he is a more complete player now after an indifferent time at NorwichFor any Arsenal fan eager to know what Christos Tzolis might bring to the Premier League champions, the winger’s swiftly earned nickname at his new…
Manchester United Women head coach Marc Skinner leaves role after five years
Published: August 3, 2026 07:59
United were fourth in WSL last season, missing Europe‘Marc leaves having made a significant contribution’The Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner has left the club by mutual consent after five years with the club.“Marc leaves having made a significant…
Wales become first nation to drop support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Published: August 3, 2026 07:35
FAW says under-fire president has lost its confidence‘This is a failure we cannot accept’The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his bungled effort to sell off stakes in the…
Football Weekly’s summer mailbag: AI, how transfer gossip works and more, part two – video
Published: August 3, 2026 07:23
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Seb Hutchinson and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the Football Weekly mailbag Continue reading...
Football Weekly’s summer mailbag: AI, how transfer gossip works and more – part two
Published: August 3, 2026 07:10
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Seb Hutchinson and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the Football Weekly mailbagRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On the podcast today: the panel…
Football transfer rumours: Atlético to offer Grealish escape route? Spurs target Osimhen and Gakpo?
Published: August 3, 2026 06:49
Today’s rumours are at a pintxo barJack Grealish needs a route out of Manchester City and could be offered one by Atlético Madrid. Everton, where he spent last season on loan, and first club Aston Villa are also lurking as the winger recovers from injury.…
On the spot: 50 of the most famous – and infamous – Panenka penalties of all time
Published: August 3, 2026 06:00
The 50th anniversary is the perfect time to remember 50 of the most famous – and infamous – attempts at the Czech’s chipIt is 50 years since Antonin Panenka won the European Championship for Czechoslovakia with the most audacious penalty ever taken. His…
Socceroos on the move: Lucas Herrington headlines post-World Cup transfers | Joey Lynch
Published: August 3, 2026 03:33
The defender is set to become one of Australia’s most expensive players with a Premier League deal nearly done while some international teammates have already made movesLucas Herrington, fresh off becoming the youngest Australian to start a game at a men’s…
Leeds stage thrilling comeback to sink Liverpool in Chicago friendly
Published: August 2, 2026 22:40
Liverpool 2-4 LeedsCalvert-Lewin scores twice as Leeds come back from 2-0 downAfter 45 minutes at Soldier Field the tale of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the US was of three straight wins and Andoni Iraola’s ideas taking shape thanks in no small part to…
Chelsea sign Argentina international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg
Published: August 2, 2026 21:28
Barco a left-back who can also play in midfieldPlayer had spell at Brighton before move to FranceChelsea have signed the Argentina international Valentín Barco from their sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.The 22-year-old, who played seven times…
Pressure on Gianni Infantino increases as Uefa members prepare to oppose re-election
Published: August 2, 2026 19:36
European nations to withdraw letters of support for Fifa presidentAppetite to ensure Infantino is quickly removed from postEuropean countries are planning to increase the pressure on Gianni Infantino with a mass withdrawal of letters supporting his…
Robert Lewandowski strikes twice for Chicago Fire in MLS win over Charlotte
Published: August 2, 2026 11:02
Poland striker scores double on his home MLS debutMessi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 with ColumbusRobert Lewandowski scored two goals on his home debut as the Chicago Fire eked out a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday. The win is Chicago’s first…
The five big beasts are gone: who will be the Premier League’s next alpha manager? | Jonathan Wilson
Published: August 2, 2026 07:00
Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta is perhaps best placed to fill the void but the coaching contenders are legion as another season loomsThis used to be a land of giants. This used to be a land where big men fought. This used to be a land where Sir Alex Ferguson and…
Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa Council members rebel
Published: August 2, 2026 07:00
Council wants to trigger emergency general meeting Members demand review of Balogun decisionGianni Infantino is facing a rebellion from members of the Fifa Council who are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) that could develop into…
Scottish Premiership: Mayo and Nisbet strike late to help Aberdeen stun Hearts
Published: August 1, 2026 19:21
Two stoppage-time goals secured 2-1 win for the hostsKillian Phillips double gives St Mirren 2-0 win at FalkirkHearts’ miserable summer continued as they conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 to Aberdeen in their Premiership opener at Pittodrie.Wouter…
Transfer news: Welbeck joins Chelsea, Brentford complete record Sangaré deal
Published: August 1, 2026 16:44
35-year-old Brighton striker Welbeck seals £5m moveMali international Sangaré joins Bees for reported £39mChelsea have signed Brighton’s veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5m. Welbeck has agreed a two-year contract and will link up…
Amanda Staveley consortium set to buy Gold family’s 25.1% stake in West Ham
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/01/amanda-staveley-consortium-deal-west-ham-stake-club
Published: August 1, 2026 15:50
Previously agreed sale to Daniel Kretinsky falls throughVanessa Gold, daughter of former chair, is selling upA consortium led by Amanda Staveley has reached an agreement to buy a 25.1% stake in West Ham after Vanessa Gold, daughter of the former chair…
Faster, faster: Iraola in a rush to plug Liverpool gaps before Premier League starts
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/01/liverpool-premier-league-andoni-iraola-leeds
Published: August 1, 2026 15:25
New head coach needs to use the transfer market with defensive cover vital as injuries hamper US pre-season tour“Faster, faster,” bellowed Andoni Iraola throughout the open training session Liverpool held in Chicago on Friday. His first pre-season tour as…
De Zerbi wants ‘lovely guy’ Richarlison to stay at Tottenham after winner sinks Chelsea
Published: August 1, 2026 15:02
10-man Spurs win pre-season match 2-1 in Sydney‘He’s important, it’s not easy to find another striker’Roberto De Zerbi wants Richarlison to stay at Tottenham, but says the striker, who has been linked with a move away, is still unsure about his future.The…
There can be no letup. Humiliated Infantino must stand down at Fifa or be removed | Nick Ames
Published: August 1, 2026 15:00
Uefa’s call for a boycott and declaration of no-confidence must be the opening salvos in push to dethrone game’s global leaderThere is no time to dance around the subject. Gianni Infantino must stand down as Fifa president or otherwise be legally removed.…
Women’s football continues to be used as a pawn in Gianni Infantino’s Fifa tenure | Suzanne Wrack
Published: August 1, 2026 11:43
With youth and senior qualifiers on the horizon, Fifa’s aborted plan to sell stakes in its major tournaments would have heavily impacted the women’s gameDespite not having been deemed worthy of more than a single mention in Fifa’s 25-page sales deck to its…
Gianni Infantino ‘has lost Uefa’s confidence’ after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan
Published: August 1, 2026 10:08
Infantino ditched proposals after widespread backlashUefa adds: ‘We cannot keep going on with secret schemes’Gianni Infantino “has lost the confidence” of Uefa following his aborted project to sell off the World Cup to private investors, European…
Have you ever switched allegiance as a football fan? You are not alone | Luke McLaughlin
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Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
If professional athletes can represent more than one country, let alone multiple clubs, why shouldn’t fans change teams?“I was fanatically pro-German when the Germans were here to protect us against the Americans, and now that Americans are here to protect…
Marketing stunt or ‘extraordinary’ transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect
Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
Brazil legend’s decision to play in Serie C at 46 has divided fans – but the man who arranged the deal has high hopesOn a scorching summer afternoon in Ravenna, a city far better known for its fifth-century Byzantine mosaics and Dante’s tomb than for…
Fifa scraps proposal to sell off stakes in World Cup after widespread backlash
Published: July 31, 2026 23:55
Gianni Infantino issues statement on controversial plan‘This proposal will not proceed,’ confirms Fifa presidentFifa president Gianni Infantino has said world football’s governing body has scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private…
Aasgaard strikes as Rangers start McInnes era with draw at Dundee United
Published: July 31, 2026 21:58
Thelo Aasgaard earned Derek McInnes his first point as Rangers manager as they fought back for a 1-1 draw against Dundee United.Lachlan Rose struck the first goal of the Premiership season to give United a half-time lead at Tannadice. Continue reading...
Arsenal’s next step: title defence may hinge on keeping a drained squad fit
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Published: July 31, 2026 19:00
Adding to a capable team is not easy, while the club may not dare to shatter the wage structure for Vinícius JuniorAfter beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona on…
Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world
Published: July 31, 2026 18:36
Plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup causes chaos with Uefa, AFC and Concacaf leading the oppositionIt has been a week that has rocked football. The news caught everyone by surprise. When reports first emerged on Tuesday afternoon that Fifa,…
Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke
Published: July 31, 2026 18:05
Cordeiro quits as senior adviser to Fifa presidentLamour: sell-off plan ‘defies belief and imagination’The walls started closing in on Gianni Infantino after another dramatic day that saw one of his senior advisers resign and brought a scathing rebuke from…
Inter make new approach to Liverpool for Curtis Jones with £30m offer likely
Published: July 31, 2026 18:01
Italian champions willing to raise offer for midfielderJones only has one year remaining on contract at AnfieldInter have made another approach for Curtis Jones and are willing to raise their offer for the Liverpool midfielder to €35m.The Italian champions…
How does MLS pick up the World Cup mantle? Casemiro helps, but it’ll take much more
Published: July 31, 2026 15:28
The World Cup gave MLS unprecedented momentum. Keeping it will depend less on signing aging icons than convincing America’s best young players to stay“Thanks World, we’ll take it from here,” is Major League Soccer’s message to the American public. Yet two…
Football Daily | Will Gianni Infantino survive as Fifa president?
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Published: July 31, 2026 14:25
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!You have to hand it to Gianni Infantino, his timing was impeccable. After the relative on-field success of the Geopolitics World Cup, Fifa’s omnipresent overlord knew he had to strike while the iron was…
Chelsea fined £10m and given suspended transfer ban by FA over agent breaches
Published: July 31, 2026 13:55
Club escape suspended six-point deduction on appealOwners admitted secret payments by previous regimeChelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended two-window transfer ban after admitting breaches of agent rules, the FA announced on Friday.The breaches…
Arsenal target Bruno Guimarães not on Newcastle’s flight to pre-season camp
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/31/newcastle-bruno-guimaraes-pre-season-camp
Published: July 31, 2026 12:50
Midfielder may still fly to La Manga on SundayIncoming head coach Jaissle to meet squad in SpainBruno Guimarães was not on Newcastle’s flight to Murcia on Friday lunchtime as Eddie Howe’s former players prepared to meet their new head coach in southern…
Fifa rapidly accelerates plan to expand World Cup to 64 teams from 2030 tournament
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Published: July 31, 2026 12:32
Research analysis to be delivered by 11 SeptemberDecision on expansion could be taken this yearFifa is pushing ahead with plans to expand the World Cup to 64 teams from 2030 and has opened a tender to research companies to assess the economic benefits on a…
Franco Baresi was not only the captain but the moral heart of great Milan team
Published: July 31, 2026 12:20
Centre-back defined era of hard Italian defending and collection of honours are eternal proof of his classThere are very few players who become bywords for their position, who enjoy universal acclaim. But for anybody who watched football in the late 80s or…
Who should win the men’s Ballon d’Or?
Published: July 31, 2026 11:24
Harry Kane, Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are the frontrunners for the annual prizeBy WhoScoredSeventy-three goals in 64 games for club and country – the second most prolific season by any player in history after Lionel Messi’s…
Uefa has formed a rare but fragile united front against Fifa in battle for football’s future | Nick Ames and Matt Hughes
Published: July 31, 2026 10:54
Emerging from this week with unity over Fifa’s World Cup sell off was quite an acheivement but Europe cannot rest on its laurelsIt was a phrase not always heard when Europe’s football associations discuss a pressing issue. “Touchingly unanimous,” was the…
Can We Kick It?: new doc is timely take on Black history, pay-to-play and future of US soccer
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/31/can-we-kick-it-soccer-documentary
Published: July 31, 2026 09:00
Akbar Majeed’s new feature tells the story of the sport through a Black lens and asks hard questions about the barriers facing the game’s breakthroughAkbar Majeed takes a deep breath as he considers the legacy of the 2026 World Cup and, in particular, the…
Football transfer rumours: Guimarães set for Arsenal? Newcastle to bring in Froholdt?
Published: July 31, 2026 08:37
Today’s rumours have a geordie flavourEddie Howe presumably won’t be reading this page for a while. Perhaps the now departed Newcastle boss will be seeking some beach time, looking out to sea and mentally preparing his audition for the England job while…
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