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McDonald's considering exit from Ligue 1, threatening LFP with €30m annual loss
Newly appointed LFP Media director general Olivier Bramly faces an immediate crisis: McDonald's, the league's title partner since 2024 at €30 million per season, is reportedly unwilling to extend its contract beyond June 2027.
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Barcelona weigh second Rashford loan as Manchester United hold firm on £26m minimum
Barcelona are reportedly considering a fresh move for Marcus Rashford despite Manchester United's refusal to sanction another loan. The Spanish champions opted to sign Anthony Gordon permanently instead, but interest in the 28-year-old has not faded.
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Manchester United target defensive overhaul in 2027 as contract crises mount at Old Trafford
Manchester United are planning a significant defensive rebuild for the summer of 2027, with Shaw, Maguire and Martinez all entering the final year of their contracts and De Ligt sidelined by a back injury requiring surgery.
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Tillman's stunning free kick seals USA's first World Cup knockout win in 24 years
Malik Tillman scored a Messi-esque free kick to put the USA 2-0 up against Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing the United States' first World Cup knockout round victory since 2002 despite playing 20 minutes with ten men.
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Parties, Alcohol and Ticket Reselling: Senegal's 2026 World Cup Turns to Scandal
Eliminated in the round of 16 by Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.), Senegal's Lions of Teranga return from the 2026 World Cup with a disastrous sporting record and damning revelations about their delegation's conduct in the United States.
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Maddy Cusack would still be alive without Jonathan Morgan at Sheffield United, inquest hears
Deborah Cusack told Chesterfield Coroner's Court that her daughter, found unresponsive at her Derbyshire home in September 2023, was 'absolutely devastated' when coach Jonathan Morgan joined Sheffield United, having previously endured a difficult period under him at Leicester City.
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Onana set to rejoin Trabzonspor on loan after United confirm he has no future at Old Trafford
Andre Onana will return to Trabzonspor on a season-long loan within 24 hours after signing paperwork on Thursday. Manchester United could receive up to €1.5m in bonuses, with the Turkish club covering the majority of his wages.
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Barcelona sense internal cracks at Atlético as Julián Álvarez pursuit intensifies
Barcelona believe dissenting voices within Atlético Madrid's hierarchy are open to selling Julián Álvarez, despite the club's public insistence that the 26-year-old Argentine striker is not for sale. Álvarez himself has openly expressed a desire to leave the Metropolitano, adding internal pressure to an official stance that has not yet shifted.
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UEFA expel Czech Cup winners MFK Karvina from Europa League over match-fixing scandal
UEFA have expelled MFK Karvina from the 2025/26 Europa League and fined them £354,000 after finding the Czech Cup winners were involved in match-fixing. Viktoria Plzen will inherit their play-off spot following a reshuffle of European places.
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Serbian pundit Bogdanovic apologises for racist slur about black players on live TV
Former Atletico Madrid and Werder Bremen striker Rade Bogdanovic sparked widespread backlash after claiming black players lack concentration, made while analysing Nathan Ngoy's red card during Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran at the World Cup.
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Nottingham Forest confirm Vitor Pereira exit after manager describes sacking as 'complete surprise'
Nottingham Forest have officially confirmed the departure of head coach Vitor Pereira, who said the decision came 'without any warning'. The Portuguese manager had guided Forest to Premier League survival and a Europa League semi-final during his brief 18-month tenure.
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Liverpool unveil permanent Anfield sculpture for Diogo Jota and brother on eve of first anniversary
Liverpool have installed a permanent memorial sculpture at Anfield to honour Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, unveiled on the eve of the first anniversary of their deaths in a car crash in Spain on 3 July 2024.
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Lyon sign Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for €5m, second transfer in two days
Olympique Lyonnais have officially confirmed the arrival of 20-year-old Belgian winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for €5m, marking the club's second summer signing in 48 hours following Danish midfielder Mads Bidstrup's move from RB Salzburg.
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Declan Rice plays through 'terrible pain' as England sweat on Arsenal star for Mexico clash
Declan Rice was substituted late in England's win over DR Congo after admitting he was in 'terrible pain' from a lower back and neural problem. Manager Thomas Tuchel is cautiously optimistic the Arsenal midfielder will recover in time for Sunday's last-16 tie against Mexico.
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Tuchel warns altitude gives Mexico huge advantage as England prepare for Azteca showdown
Thomas Tuchel has admitted Mexico hold a "huge advantage" over England ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca Stadium, with FIFA rules preventing England from avoiding the worst effects of the 7,200-foot altitude.
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UK pubs granted 5am licence extension for England's World Cup clash with Mexico
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 5am on Monday to show England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am BST at the Estadio Azteca.
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Tuchel vows England will claim World Cup karma at Azteca, 40 years after Hand of God
Thomas Tuchel has promised England are due a stroke of fortune at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, where Diego Maradona's infamous handball knocked them out of the 1986 World Cup. England face joint hosts Mexico at the same venue in the 2026 tournament.
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Konsa backs England to cause upset against Mexico despite Azteca altitude concern
Ezri Konsa has insisted England are ready to embrace their underdog status and beat co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca, despite altitude concerns and a shaky defensive display against DR Congo.
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Tuchel expects Rice to recover from nerve pain for England's last-16 clash with Mexico
Declan Rice was forced off late in England's 2-1 win over DR Congo while managing nerve pain in his back, but Thomas Tuchel says there is no injury and expects the Arsenal midfielder to be available for Sunday's World Cup last-16 match at the Azteca.
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Tuchel adjusts England's travel plans to tackle Azteca altitude ahead of Mexico last-16
Thomas Tuchel has moved England's departure to Mexico City one day earlier than planned to help his squad cope with the Azteca Stadium's 2,240-metre altitude. The manager also spoke of 'karma' as England return to the ground for the first time since Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' in 1986.
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