World Cup 2026 News
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Rodri to undergo back surgery and may miss start of Premier League season
Manchester City's World Cup winner Rodri is to undergo minor surgery on his back, which means he may miss the start of the Premier League season.

The key dates for 2026/27 Premier League season: All you need to know
Already thinking about the next Premier League season? Here are all the key dates you need to know...

'Kings of Manchester' - Anderson sends Man Utd message after City move sealed
Elliot Anderson has declared Manchester City the "kings of Manchester" after completing his £116m move from Nottingham Forest.

Argentina star announces international retirement in emotional statement days after World Cup final defeat

From Popp to Diani: 10 women’s transfers you may have missed during the men’s World Cup
<p>Sam Kerr’s and Alexia Putellas’s moves were hard to miss but these transfers may have escaped your attention</p><p>There were a host of big women’s football transfers which were hard to miss across June and July, desp
Grading FIFA's changes to the World Cup, from expa...
Now that the World Cup is over, let's evaluate all the things that FIFA did differently. Which new features earned A's, and which ones were utter flops?
World Cup musings: Argentina let Messi down; Engla...
Now that the dust has settled, what better time for Gabriele Marcotti to pause and reflect on what we've seen?

Anderson's journey to England star and Man City record signing
Elliot Anderson was a key part of England's World Cup side and is now Manchester City's record signing.

Chelsea lead the race to sign £30 million teenager on the back of impressive World Cup
What are the Abraham Accords?
US President Donald Trump has seemingly backpedalled on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.
US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran as the US launches strikes for the 13th consecutive night.
US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues
Appeal judges' decision to side with Georgetown's Badar Khan Suri against Trump sets up Supreme Court intervention.

Paredes should not be suspended - Spain's Gavi
Spain midfielder Gavi does not think Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the fracas after the World Cup final.

Keeper Martinez may 'step aside' from Argentina
Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he is considering whether it is "time to step aside" from international football after his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.

Infantino's 'time is up' with Fifa - La Liga boss
La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to quit, and claims the governing body is "destroying the football industry".

Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga: What time boxing match starts, date, UK TV channel and live online stream as AJ targets Tyson Fury fight
Anthony Joshua will fight Kristian Prenga

Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role
Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his departure from National League side Woking after just four months and nine matches in

Could Jeff Bezos buy Liverpool? Inside the extraordinary rumours about Amazon billionaire

ESPN lays groundwork for next chapter with new college football show in the works amid mass layoffs

The Hundred 2026: Cricket league schedule, full men and women match fixtures, confirmed squads and where to watch teams live on TV and online stream
Match schedule, squads and where to watch The Hundred
Germany calls briefing amid Klopp coach reports
The German federation (DFB) has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national team coach.

Chelsea paid Aston Villa £117m for Morgan Rogers. Is he the right fit?
<p>The England attacker thrives when he can gallop into space but Xabi Alonso’s best team built attacks slowly</p><p>By <a href="https://theanalyst.com/">Opta Analyst</a></p><p>It quickly became apparent this summer that

Manchester United kit 26/27: Full details of new blue away shirt and strip, confirmed cost and how to buy as Bryan Mbeumo, Kobbie Mainoo, Benjamin Sesko and Jess Park pose for photos in jersey
All you need to know about Man United's new away kit

Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.