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Bobby Robson's secret handwritten letter to Essex village club surfaces 30 years on
A handwritten letter from Sir Bobby Robson to Hatfield Heath FC, penned in 1996 as he prepared to join Barcelona, has emerged for the first time. In it, the former England manager praised grassroots football and told the small Essex club: "The big guns need the little guns."
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Neville and Wright warn Saka still not right ahead of England's World Cup knockout clash
Gary Neville and Ian Wright have raised concerns over Bukayo Saka's fitness and form at the 2026 World Cup, with the Arsenal winger yet to truly influence the tournament after starting just one of England's three group games.
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Mbappé fit and firing for France's World Cup round of 32 clash with Sweden
Kylian Mbappé is set to start for France against Sweden in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday at New York New Jersey Stadium. The captain has scored four goals in the group stage, making him France's all-time leading World Cup scorer.
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Barcelona pass on £26m option as Rashford return to Manchester United edges closer
Barcelona have declined to trigger their £26m purchase option for Marcus Rashford, signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle instead. The England forward, currently at the World Cup, is now expected to return to Manchester United for pre-season.
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Spanish media question Barcelona's £69m Gordon gamble as Rashford outshines him at World Cup
Anthony Gordon's underwhelming World Cup displays have prompted Spanish outlets to question why Barcelona paid £69.3m for him rather than Marcus Rashford, who scored a match-clinching goal off the bench against Croatia.
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Venezuelan earthquake kills wife and two children of Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo
Lucas Trejo, who plays for Venezuelan second-division side Club Sport Marítimo La Guaira, lost his wife Yanina Maranella and children Aarón and Ainhoa when twin earthquakes struck Caracas on 24 June, destroying the family's home while he was away at a training camp.
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Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes investigated by New Zealand police over rape allegation
Ryan Mendes, Cape Verde's record goalscorer and 100-cap captain, is under police investigation in New Zealand after a Brazilian woman alleged he raped her during a FIFA Series event in Auckland earlier this year. He has not been charged.
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Spanish media question Barcelona's £69m Gordon signing as Rashford outshines him at World Cup
Spanish publications have criticised Anthony Gordon's performances at the World Cup and questioned why Barcelona paid £69.3m for him when Marcus Rashford — who helped the club win La Liga on loan — was available for less than half that fee.
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Liverpool turn to PSG's Barcola as £100m-plus target after Diomande expected to slip away
Liverpool are preparing a move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a fallback option after Paris Saint-Germain are expected to beat the Reds to the signing of RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. Barcola, 23, is valued at well over £100m but is reluctant to sign a new deal in Paris.
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Maresca confirmed as Man City boss as Chelsea receive £17m compensation for abrupt exit
Enzo Maresca has been appointed Manchester City manager on a three-year deal, with Chelsea receiving £17 million in compensation after the Italian resigned abruptly in December 2025 to pursue the role.
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US Homeland Security chief boasts he 'danced' as Iran's controversial World Cup exit sealed
Markwayne Mullin, the US secretary of Homeland Security, said he 'maybe even danced a happy dance' after revoking Iran's visas and watching them exit the World Cup — a departure made more bitter by a VAR ruling that denied Iran a stoppage-time winner against Egypt.
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Kai Rooney targets 'biggest stage' as Puma boot ban lifted ahead of Man United pre-season
Sixteen-year-old Kai Rooney has signalled his return from a season-ending injury with an upbeat social media post, while a Manchester United academy boot policy that blocked him from wearing his Puma sponsorship deal at U16 level no longer applies as he steps up age groups.
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Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela to officiate Ivory Coast vs Norway World Cup round-of-32 clash
Jesus Valenzuela has been confirmed as the referee for Ivory Coast's meeting with Norway in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday. The Venezuelan has overseen 387 professional matches and brings experience from two previous World Cups and three Copa America tournaments.
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Van Dijk insists Netherlands' game plan 'worked' despite penalty exit against Morocco
Virgil van Dijk drew sharp criticism from supporters after claiming the Netherlands' tactical approach worked in their 1-1 draw with Morocco, despite Ronald Koeman's side missing three penalties to exit the World Cup at the Round of 32.
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Jusu Bah and Schröder design 2026 Gothia Cup kits for the youth players who follow in their footsteps
Swedish internationals Monica Jusu Bah and Felicia Schröder have designed the official match kits for the 2026 Gothia Cup in Gothenburg — the same youth tournament both players competed in before reaching the senior national team.
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Álvarez agent tells PSG and Arsenal to wait as Barcelona move takes sole priority
Julián Álvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo has informed both PSG and Arsenal that his client is focused exclusively on a move to Barcelona, transfer reporter Matteo Moretto confirms. Atlético Madrid, however, remain unmoved, insisting the Argentine is not for sale below his €500m release clause.
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Germany and Netherlands eliminated as FIFA's expanded World Cup format claims its biggest victims
Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties after a 1-1 draw, while the Netherlands fell to Morocco in a shootout, with both sides eliminated in the new round of 32 — a stage that wouldn't have existed under the old 32-team format.
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Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to end World Cup hopes in round of 32
Germany's World Cup campaign ended in a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in Foxborough, marking the nation's second consecutive early exit from the tournament after their group-stage collapse in Qatar 2022.
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Man City enter Tonali race as Arsenal pivot to Bruno Guimaraes pursuit
Manchester City have emerged as serious contenders to sign Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, with sources close to the midfielder's camp describing them as genuine rivals to Tottenham. Arsenal, previously linked, have shifted their focus to Tonali's Newcastle teammate Bruno Guimaraes.
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Rodri injury setback hands £116m signing Elliot Anderson an immediate midfield role at City
Rodri is set to miss the start of Manchester City's season after surgery following the World Cup, opening the door for new £116m signing Elliot Anderson to fill the No.6 role under Enzo Maresca.
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