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Martin O'Neill is convinced that reaching the Champions League can be Celtic's trump card in persuading high-profile move targets to sign for the club in...
A quarter of a century on from guiding Celtic to the Champions League for the first time, Martin O'Neill finds himself standing on the cusp of the...
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Crystal Palace sign forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.08m).
Al-Hilal in talks with Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins, Newcastle explore move for Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez, Sunderland move for Dayann Methalie in...
Brighton sign Canada striker Promise David from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy for a reported £22m.
Serie A striker Yael Trepy is out of an induced coma two days after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool in Sardinia.
A 33-year-old man was found dead at The Valley after a possible fall from height, police say.
Musiala reveals ‘neurological dysfunction’ diagnosisWinger has fallen to floor during two recent friendliesThe Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has...
Musiala fell to the floor after coming on as a substitute on Tuesday, while he also collapsed on the pitch on Saturday
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a...
Manchester City were charged in February 2023, but a verdict on their case is still yet to be has officially revealed
Spain’s World Cup-winning captain has completed his move to Camp Nou where he is a natural successor to club legendBy the time Flight PTN27B started its...
Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time...
Root, 35, takes charge of his 66th Test against Pakistan at his home ground of Headingley on Wednesday following a tumultuous nine-month period.
In a statement on Tuesday evening, Charlton said that 'a deceased individual' had been found at their ground in the morning following an incident that...
Hull City express an interest in acquisition Stade de Reims' Japanese winger Keito Nakamura
Marcus Rashford looks set to be given another chance at Manchester United after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona
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Mikel Arteta is excited to keep building Arsenal after their Premier League win, vowing to make them "the best club in the world".
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The Hammers completed the acquisition of the Israeli international from Tottenham for a £5million fee last week, and he made his debut against Burnley on...
Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League...
Right-back worked with Matthias Jaissle at RB SalzburgGuglielmo Vicario completes loan move to JuventusThe chance to be reunited with Matthias Jaissle...
IFA points to ‘unprecedented crisis of confidence’Premier League chief says Infantino ‘hit self-destruct’Gianni Infantino’s decision to sack his...
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of...
Gianni Infantino has faced fierce criticism after being forced to abandon his World Cup sell-off plan
The competition, which has since its inception been backed by the likes of KSI, Gary Lineker and Ian Wright, sold out the O2 Arena for last season's...
Manchester United are to reject an approach for Bruno Fernandez from Galatasaray after they planned to submit a bid to double their captain’s salary
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has admitted that the current lack of top-class Scottish managers is an issue which needs to be urgently addressed by the...
LEWIS STEELE: Two weeks ago, it was probably fair to say Liverpool had a crisis in their defensive department and risked going into the new season...
Martin O'Neill believes Celtic should "aspire" to win the Champions League ahead of their play-off round qualifier against Austrian champions LASK.
Carrick's strong start to life in the United dugout has led to a groundswell of optimisim among fans that he can oversee the club's first league title...
In a previous life, Sebastien Pocognoli was a young firebrand who certainly knew how to light the blue touchpaper back home in Belgium.
Ipswich will look to go as far as regularly monitoring their players' urine in a bid to gain a competitive edge, with the club unveiling some of the key...
That resulted in the attacking midfielder missing out on a place in England's World Cup squad, two years after he netted a crucial for the Three Lions in...
MIKE KEEGAN: Marcus Rashford has left Manchester United officials 'seriously impressed' following his return to the club after his loan spell at Barcelona.
They have bolstered their squad with six acquisitions, including the £120million capture of winger Yan Diomande, who Liverpool had targeted, from RB...
Despite another reset with a new manager and fresh strategy, the boardroom drama persists at Stamford BridgePerhaps, in hindsight, it was always going to...
Given the element of shock around Steve Clarke's departure after the World Cup, the SFA were always going to take some time to weigh up their next move.
JACK GAUGHAN: While presiding over a wretched stretch of nine defeats in 12 games, the Catalan dug deep into his soul in an attempt to shock City players...
From the start of the new season, Chelsea's Under-21s and Under-19s will play under the unified name in the Premier League 2 and the UEFA Under-19 Youth...
Lamour’s departure as Fifa’s chief operating officer was confirmed on Monday evening
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Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has...
JACK GAUGHAN: Even when acquisition his final new contract in November 2024, Pep Guardiola knew that change would soon be necessary at Manchester City .
The 96-cap England international left City on loan for AC Milan in January 2025, bringing an end to eight years at the Etihad Stadium.
Sitting down with Harry Maguire for one of his first interviews of the season, I found a player who was reflective but also excited about the future and...
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Aston Villa may have lost several key men from their march to European glory but at least the guy who made it all happen is still in place.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill does not anticipate any new arrivals before Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg at home to LASK and insists he...
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".
Retaining top talent is a challenge for established Premier League clubs even when they are performing well, says Everton chief executive officer Angus...
The deal sealed by 1892 Holdings had originally been said to have been for a smaller number of shares
Wayne Rooney has named the player that Manchester United 'can't rly on' heading into the new season during the first episode of his new Red Devils-centric...
The former Manchester City and England goalkeeper believes Enzo Maresca will be given time to build.
Arsenal are pulling out all the stops to land a world-class attacker
Former Arsenal captain succeeds Pape ThiawSenegal reached last 32 of this summer’s World CupSenegal have appointed France’s 1998 World Cup winner...
Wayne Rooney revealed that he has had to have plastic surgery to repair his nose after breaking it twice during his playing career in the first episode of...
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.
Patrick Vieira is back in management after being sacked by Genoa last November
Harry Kane says he is ready to begin discussions with Bayern Munich over extending his contract with the Bundesliga champions.
Chelsea have decided to rebrand their youth teams on the eve of the 2026-27 season
Harry Kane is into the final year of his four-year deal after joining Bayern from Tottenham in 2023
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A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).
The influencer Pawgli, who has been dating the footballer since November last year, broke down in tears in one .
Liverpool are looking to sell as much as they strengthen their squad
Kevin Lamour left his role as Fifa’s chief operating officer just weeks after criticising Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup
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The Premier League has confirmed the changes it is making to VAR this season
Julian Alvarez stated earlier this summer that he wanted to ‘fulfil my dream’ by playing for Barcelona
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Barcelona have confirmed the acquisition of Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4m.
Newcastle United's pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall is expected to accelerate this week
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Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has secured a return to Watford having rejoined the Hornets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.
Liverpool are looking to bring in a star attaker before the high-profile move window closes
The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.
The former Premier League champions have ended up in League One after successive relegations, but their Thai leadership previously made history
The League One club have shared dressing room footage from their trip to Reading on Saturday, which saw the Hatters recover from 3-1 down to win 4-3.
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"A lot of people questioned it," Scott Chickelday tells . "Those same people are now looking at it and thinking, hang on, we might have got a bit of a...
Arsenal will shock and surprise us all constantly in the market - but they simply won't go and do the obvious
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Amazon Prime captures strain of manager’s final seasonClub chair says Spaniard threatened to leave ‘100 times’Pep Guardiola clashed with his captain...
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Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.
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The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.
Memphis Depay waives a reported fee of nearly £3m days after accusing Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" over a contract extension.
Director Joe Pearlman says he expected Real Madrid manager to ‘try to manipulate us’ in making of Netflix seriesEven in the hyperreal world of...
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TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: Ilicali is tackling the question 'Will you be tempted to sack your manager if you are bottom of the Premier League at...
SIMON JONES: Rodri will sign a four-year contract until 2030, just a month after he captained Spain to World Cup glory. After a seven-year spell with...
Rangers are still hoping to sign winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, despite having a £7.5million offer for him rejected by Brighton & Hove Albion.
Martin O'Neill believes Reo Hatate could still have a part to play at Celtic this season - if he's still at the club after the high-profile move window...
New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli has urged the Tartan Army to get behind him and embrace the change he will bring to the national team.
SIMON JONES: Galatasaray, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and AC Milan are among the clubs who have been weighing up an offer for the United captain this summer.
Brighton reject a £7.5m bid from Rangers for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry.
Kevin Lamour said Fifa administration was ‘deceived’Chief operating officer knew he could lose his jobThe Fifa chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour,...
MIKE KEEGAN: The French-Swiss executive had released an explosive statement declaring that staff had been 'deceived' by under-fire Infantino following his...
MIKE KEEGAN: A hearing is due at the High Court this week and - should it result in further action - United World say the Blades could be docked a...
Chelsea chair Boehly and Walter each own about 13%Sale would give Clearlake effective control of club at 86%The Chelsea chair, Todd Boehly, and director...
The newest edition of the game, formerly called FIFA, will be fully released on September 25, with fans able to play on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo...
MIKE KEEGAN: It is understood that discussions have been taking place on and off for the last two years amid differences in strategy between the two...
As Neil Diamond sang: "Then I sold Guimaraes, now I'm a Baleba"
Auston Trusty says Kasper Hogh can grab the Champions League by the scruff of the neck all over again and light the competition up the way he did last...
Teenager’s glorious strike made it 2-0 against Villarreal – but though they were pegged back to a draw the match sealed a feelgood return from the...
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Rodri had long viewed Real Madrid as his dream move and had initially wanted to join them from city rivals Atletico...
The lowest ebb is difficult to locate. 'There's been a few,' admits Steve Ogrizovic, and this legend of Coventry City exhales deeply as he begins to file...
The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.
Arsenal paid good money for Viktor Gyokeres last summer but he could now be on the move again
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TOM COLLOMOSSE: Just like 12 months ago, Forest's summer has been influenced by three elements: Evangelos Marinakis, Gibbs-White and Crystal Palace.
The game between Argentina and Spain descended into chaos after the final whistle last month, when Paredes lost his cool and launched an attack on Eric...
35 summers of high-profile moves. All at once. All for you.
The Community Shield isn’t always a sign of things to come, but City’s form in their defeat to Arsenal is concerning in the wake of Pep Guardiola’s...
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested time may soon be up on his decorated career
Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins could be Saudi-bound, with terms agreed for his exit
Larne defender Dan Bent has played in two European competitions this summer and now faces a former team in a Conference League tie that could earn his...
Martin Odegaard warned Arsenal's rivals that the club craves multiple trophies this season - and that settling for the Premier League is not enough.
Hear from Carpenter, Bronze, James, Walsh, Bompastor and new acquisition, Katie McCabe!
Everything you need to know about Liverpool's takeover and the Amazon founder's role in it
Ayyoub Bouaddi was one of the breakout stars of this summer's World Cup
The 25-year-old Chelsea star has been making the most of a rare break after appearing at three major tournaments in the last four years, travelling to...
OLIVER HOLT: After the opening game of the World Cup in Mexico City, I bumped into Jurgen Klopp. I told him that English football missed him. 'You don't...
When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.
Why Mikel Arteta and Arsenal must resist the temptation of pure profit when it comes to the most successful Hale End graduate since Bukayo Saka
Pedro Neto, 26, has had several interested suitors in this window from the Premier League and beyond. Saudi side Al Hilal have been heavily linked this...
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that he will likely call time on his three decades in football at the end of the season in an interview about his wedding to...
Blackburn Rovers goals in opening-night 2-2 draw at Molineux highlight Wolves’ weak spot
Manchester City were in for a player Enzo Maresca knew well from his Chelsea days
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique frostily avoided questions about Liverpool targets Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye after dropping both players...
Newcastle United have had a summer of upheaval – and things haven't yet settled for Matthias Jaissle
Top-flight club Cagliari are reported to be 'worried' after 20-year-old French forward Yael Trepy had to be transported to hospital by helicopter...
England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after acquisition a rare contract extension with...
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ISAAN KHAN AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Arsenal just didn't let up against City. When one goal came, the hunger for another superseded any thoughts to...
She’s always been keen on the WSL, and the club have long had their eye on her – now the Norwegian midfielder feels ready to make an impactEmilie...
The former Chelsea and Everton boss is back in the Premier League. One way or another, he could be there to stay.
Just how close did an Irish consortium come to buying a Premier League team and moving them to Dublin?
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As is so often the case with managerial changes made in the aftermath of failure, Scotland appear to have turned on their heels and gone in a completely...
JACK GAUGHAN IN CARDIFF: The odds exceptionally lengthy, the name not on anybody's bingo card. Maybe a quiz question in years to come, albeit a slightly...
City's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield laid bare the need for central midfield reinforcements, with a move for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi...
SIMON JONES: Negotiations are in the early stages but it is understood to be a considerable offer from one of Brazil's biggest clubs who have just come...
Derek McInnes has welcomed the prospect of a blockbuster Old Firm derby after Rangers were drawn to face Celtic in the quarter-finals of the Premier...
Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as the new Scotland head coach after acquisition an initial two-year contract to succeed Steve Clarke.
Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.
The 2-0 friendly victory over French club Brest, achieved thanks to first-half strikes from Chris Wood (from the penalty spot) and Luca Netz, featured few...
SIMON JONES and JACK GAUGHAN: Talks continued, and a deal has been agreed in principle. The fee is understood to be worth £64.5 million.
How Derek McInnes needed this. How Rangers needed this. After a turbulent start to the new season, the new manager finally savoured his first taste of...
ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT TURF MOOR: Nuno Espirito Santo was interviewed live on national radio about West Ham's summer of upheaval and prospects for the new...
A South Dakota high school soccer player's vicious attack on a rival has exploded on social media and left horrified viewers calling for him to be banned...
Additions of Guimarães and Tzolis, plus re-emergence of Ødegaard, mean champions start clear favourites after Community Shield winIf this was a glimpse...
Jack Grealish made an unexpected return to the Manchester City team on Sunday - so what could his future hold?
Arsenal eased to victory over Man City in the Community Shield to claim the first silverware of the season, with the Premier League champions making the...
Former Wimbledon and Tottenham goalkeeper Neil Sullivan went to the 1998 World Cup with Scotland
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog after Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff .
OLIVER HOLT IN CARDIFF: When the curtain went up on the new Premier League season at the Principality Stadium, Manchester City recoiled at what they saw.
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There is a hierarchy in football royalty but in Ayrshire the Sloan dynasty speaks for the best in the Junior environment that obsesses so much of the...
SIMON JONES: Manchester City are close to concluding talks for Lille's £85million-rated midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as Barcelona press to sign Rodri.
The midfielder had just netted a crucial to make it 3-1 to his side in the 81st minute, but appeared dazed and confused just two minutes later before he...
Rashford has not played competitively for the Red Devils in more than 600 days after being exiled under former manager Ruben Amorim, and has enjoyed loan...
There has been a notable shift within the club to put a stronger emphasis on young talent, with a view that its historic conveyor belt has slowed in...
These changes will be deployed right through English football this weekend, including Arsenal's Community Shield match against Manchester City on Sunday.
Juventus are hopeful of acquisition Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa despite doubts over a finger injury, with the Serie A club prepared to make an...
JAMES SHARPE: Club insiders talk of finding a sense of normality. Not many football clubs are all that normal deep down but few have been less able to...
Jenkinson brought the curtain down on his playing dayin an emotional statement in which he admitted to his struggles and revealed advice from Arsene...
Charlie Morgan made headlines back in 2013 when he caused Blues icon Hazard to be sent off in a League Cup game. He had received the ball, dived on it -...
West Ham get their Championship campaign underway against Burnley this weekend
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The late Oli Phillips reported for the Watford Observer from 1963 to 2005 – before his passing, he gave FFT the fascinating inside story of a...
The Baggies were well below par in their 2-1 victory on Saturday afternoon, but managed to claim victory following strikes from Heggebo and new...
Yan Diomande's former coach provides unique insight into why he's only scratched the surface of his potential
Uncertainty about the club’s future was matched by some on the pitch in 1-1 draw with Notts CountyIf Leicester thought this season was going to be the...
After glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, the new season could be Korean-free for first time since 2005It has been a cruel summer for South...
Just the one quiz question - but one that none of your mates will guess
TNT Sports will bring coverage live from Cardiff as Premier League champions Arsenal face Manchester City
New data has revealed that it could cost £5,000 to follow the most expensive team in the Premier League this season home and away - and that's a...
Martin O'Neill watched his Celtic side smash four goals past Dundee United to reach the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup -
Rangers boss Derek McInnes is adamant that he can turn things around despite a nightmare start to the new season.
Fair play to Benjamin Nygren. If there's a way to show you have no intention of going anywhere as your club loads up on attacking talent, it's exactly...
BOBBY MANZI AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: There were perhaps expected boos when his name was read out before kick-off, with the World Cup runner-up starting on the...
MAN UNITED 2-4 AC MILAN: Manchester United were made to suffer at the hands of Ruben Amorim after they rounded off pre-season with a puzzling 4-2 defeat...
CRAIG HOPE: Matthias Jaissle suffered a 2-1 defeat by Bayer Leverkusen in his first game at St James' Park, as Newcastle's pre-season continued to stutter.
MATT BARLOW: Two goals by Mikey Moore after the opener from Richarlison swept Hoffenheim aside in front of a pre-season crowd of nearly 55,000.
Sebastien Pocognoli is on the brink of being named Scotland's first foreign boss in more than 20 years.
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's coverage of Manchester United's game against AC Milan in a pre-season friendly in Poland.
The former Liverpool striker was a France team-mate of the Ballon d’Or winner
There is something almost tragic in how quickly things can unravel at Rangers. Only a few weeks ago, many observers were tipping them as the early...
Even as Celtic have grown from a shell of a club in the early 90s into the financial powerhouse of the Scottish game, old habits have tended to die hard.
Derek Ferguson was sitting, sweltering on the sidelines last Saturday, watching his boy Lewis limber up for the new Serie A season in a friendly match...
The former Swansea midfielder was a key part of the Sky Blues’ promotion-winning side
50 days. 50 Premier League legends. Can you guess them all?
Arteta ended Arsenal's 22-year wait to win the Premier League in May, while the club's co-chairman Josh Kroenke said that tying the Spaniard to a new deal...
The former Manchester United striker was a part of the Uruguay side that would go on to reach the semi-finals in South Africa
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West Ham fans braced themselves for the worst following relegation from the Premier League in May. And yet, instead of desperation and despair, there has...
You can take your pick of delicate negotiations declared done by Romano which are so far from conclusion that he cannot possibly have consulted all...
OLIVER HOLT: Arsenal 's cast will not look radically different. There will be a few extras and one or two new stars but nothing dramatic. There has been...
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The icon's exit from Old Trafford at just 27 paved the way for a decade of globe-trotting and drama
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Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.
Spain defender on swapping Barcelona for Bromley, embracing the contrasting style of the WSL – and her newfound love for beans and crumpets‘No, I...
You can’t help but feel the Argentinian with a penchant for red cards has arrived at his spiritual home with his move to Diego Simeone’s Atlético...
Coventry were once of of the big mainstays of top-flight football but are now set to embark on their first Premier League campaign for quarter of a decade
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JACK GAUGHAN: The Manchester City dressing room has looked within itself this summer, wondering about hangovers and resets and their changing world. The...
Reports in France stated that Coquelin was conscious as he was taken to hospital, but has undergone a scan amid concerns he had suffered a broken eye...
Martin O'Neil still hopes to land a direct replacement for Arne Engels in time for next week's Champions League play-off - despite making Mika Baur his...
You can expect a certain degree of understanding if the four goals conceded happen to arrive away from home on the first day of the league season.
Rangers have suffered another major blow after the £7million deal to sign PSV winger Couhaib Driouech was called off at the last minute due to an issue...
INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: Solomon's arrival means he's the first player to make the switch from Spurs to West Ham since Callum Davenport in 2007.
According to Opta's supercomputer, which has conducted 10,000 data-led simulations of the campaign, have given one side a 38 per cent chance of being...
There are Irish players at all but four of the clubs in the Championship and more than 50 whom Ireland can call upon among the various squads
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez got married at their new £30million mansion near Lisbon in front of just four witnesses and their children, it...
Lewis-Skelly, 19, enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024-25, and while he struggled for gametime last time out, he played an important role in the...
LEWIS STEELE: It is a mega-money deal that sees the Boston-based FSG, who also own baseball behemoths the Red Sox, set for a £1.65billion payout.
Manchester City and other interested parties did not lodge a bid for the Argentina midfielder ahead of the 5pm cut-off, with the Blues insistent that the...
SIMON JONES: Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has posted a farewell to fans ahead of confirming his move to Atletico Madrid. Atletico have agreed a £34m...
Arsenal's official store near the Emirates Stadium was cordoned off by police this morning following an alleged overnight raid. One of the doors was left...
This week marks five months since Stephen Robinson took over the reins at Aberdeen. On the face of it, the Northern Irishman's report card makes for...
In a meeting room inside Dundee's Gardyne training base, Steven Pressley is recalling his past self with a grimace.
It's now 10 days or so since stories broke about the Scottish FA refusing to back embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino when he stands for re-election...
Culture eats strategy for breakfast. That's what Andrew Cavenagh told a meeting of shareholders in a moment of profundity akin to Pedro Caixinha's...
Manchester United could capitalise on Liverpool's decision not to pursue the PSG wonderkid
So, what would Man City get for their £120million if they choose to pay up for Enzo? Well, what some might call a 'character'. Maresca, though, gets a...
Erling Haaland has yet more prizes to cram onto his mantelpiece after receiving the awards
The likes of Morgan Rogers, who was pursued by the Gunners, have moved on for fees in excess of £100m.Arsenal, meanwhile, have been reluctant to pay over...
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been stripped of the Marseille captaincy after sparking fury at the club for rejecting a £15million move to Newcastle.
Say what you will about the Prime Minister but, occasionally, he can make a whole audience nod in agreement. 'Please. Sign a right back,' he said, when...
To the very end, Jimmy Rimmer was a picture of self-effacement and always disinclined to locate himself at the centre of a football story.
Arsenal hold an interest in Jarell Quansah and have made contact with the England defender's representatives.
JACK GAUGHAN: Barcelona are attempting to thrash out a high-profile move worth more than £60million for the Spain captain, who held talks with his...
Premier League clubs are in the thick of the high-profile move market for the new season - and they've all welcomed new shirts for the 2026-27 campaign...
Manchester City have bolstered their squad this summer - but will they have enough to defend their Women's Super League crown?
Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.
Do you know your Red Devils from your Saints? How about your Magpies from your Robins?
They may have sold Robbie Ure, their top scorer, to Sevilla, but the team from Uppsala have good reason to believe they can finish the jobFor most teams,...
Looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.
Every deal in the NWSL, WSL, Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue and Serie A Femminile as well as a club-by-club guideMen’s high-profile move...
About to start his ninth season, his first under a club manager who isn’t Pep Guardiola, this could be the year we finally find out who the City enigma...
The former Leicester player’s focus has moved from runner beans to running drills as the season approachesWith some parts of England gearing up for a...
As Ronaldo heads towards 1,000 career goals, the league plans to lift the standard of Saudi Arabian football, not just the clubsThere is no Mohamed Salah...
Plus: players whose names appear in their clubs, big leaps and the top tier short of title-winning managersMail us with your all of your questions and...
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why some player high-profile move fees are undisclosed, plus more of your high-profile move window questions.
Our cartoonist welcomes the EFL back, with returning characters and a look at what it’s like as an exiled supporterBuy this cartoon | Some of David’s...
In a mailbag edition of his newsletter, Jonathan Wilson answers questions about Michael Carrick, VAR and the Premier League’s new teamsSign up for our...
What is life like for footballers' families during the high-profile move window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move...
It has been a remarkable few days for an institution that may be irredeemable but this is a story that stretches back to a decision in 2010There are...
Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten.
's Ask Me Anything team details the key dates are for the 2026-27 women's football season.
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...
The National Women’s Soccer League will start its season earlier than ever next year to work around the Women’s World Cup.
Our Ask Me Anything team ell you all you need to know about the Uefa Super Cup.
A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever.
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...
Here's a look at what's next for Portugal's players after the 2026 World Cup.
Players held banner after semi-final against EnglandParedes and Molina investigated over brawl after finalFifa has opened disciplinary proceedings...
With just over 1,400 days to go until 2030 kicks off, the co-hosts are facing a series of challenges familiar to their South African...
The first 48-team World Cup had its positives and negatives – do we need to brace for a 64-team future?It was less than 12 months after Gianni Infantino...
The best games, goals and personal – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking AmericaParaguay 1-1 Germany. There were plenty more games with...
Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change?
Despite coming up just short in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi has compiled a World Cup résumé that is legendary.
After surviving close calls and pulling off improbable comebacks, let's take a look back at Argentina's historic run to the World Cup final.
Here's everything Lionel Messi had accomplished by the time Lamine Yamal was born.
's Ask Me Anything team looks into the history of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the third-place play-off
Sammy P is back with his sixth Friendly Wager. Here's how he's on France-Spain and England-Argentina.
For the first time since FIFA rankings were introduced, each of the top four ranked teams entering the tournament have reached the semifinals.
When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.
A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics.
Our Ask Me Anything team break down the prize money on offer at the 2026 World Cup.
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, looks at its Cornish footballing roots.
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Undrafted quarterback faces fresh scrutiny after surfaces online Leer
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FIFA is considering granting an amnesty after the group stage of the 2026 World Cup to prevent yellow-card suspensions from piling up in key knockout...
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The most decorated female athlete in Olympic history had retired after the 2022 World Championships in Eugene Leer
One report suggests that the Spanish giants could go for the Argentine coach Leer
Cooper Flagg capped a historic rookie season by narrowly edging Kon Knueppel for NBA Rookie of the Year, solidifying his status as Dallas' next franchise...
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Vrabel stepped away on Day 3 of the NFL Draft for counseling and family time before resuming duties with the Patriots on Monday Leer
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British director Sam Blair, creator of the documentary series "Cruyff," said that the Dutchman's legacy lives on. Leer
The Eagles made eight picks in the draft, including trading up to select WR Makai Lemon at No. 20 Leer
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The AC Milan midfielder will not play again this season Leer
Ronda Rousey returns to the octagon after almost 10 years away from mixed martial arts Leer
The Frenchman, who has been named the best male footballer in the world by , has benefitted from PSG’s focus on the team rather than individualsWhat...
Ousmane Dembélé becomes our seventh winner as he beats Lamine Yamal into second and Vitinha into third on our list of the best players on the...
The margin may have got smaller but the brilliant Spanish midfielder makes it a hat-trick of No 1 finishesThey say the best things come in threes, and...
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