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Scotland superfan flies 4,000 miles and spends £1,000 to watch his team lose 3-0 on a TV screen
Neil McKnight, 62, travelled from Hertfordshire to Miami in a 70-hour round trip after failing to secure a ticket for Scotland's 3-0 defeat to Brazil at the World Cup — and insists it was worth every penny.
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World Cup 2026 final set for MetLife Stadium on July 19 with record short gap since Qatar
The World Cup 2026 final takes place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, kicking off at 3:00pm Eastern. It will complete the shortest gap between World Cup finals in the tournament's 96-year history, just 1,309 days after Argentina's triumph in Qatar.
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Manchester United target free-agent Angus Gunn as backup goalkeeper after Scotland's World Cup exit
Manchester United have added Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn to their shortlist for a second-choice keeper this summer. The 30-year-old is available on a free transfer after being released by Nottingham Forest, where he made just one appearance.
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Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg to officiate Curacao vs Ivory Coast World Cup Group E decider
Glenn Nyberg, the Swedish official who sent off Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup qualifying last November, will referee Curacao's Group E finale against Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, where the debutants need a win to reach the knockout stage.
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Hearts appoint Belgian coach Wouter Vrancken to fill void left by McInnes's Rangers move
Hearts have confirmed Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The 47-year-old Belgian, twice named Belgian manager of the year, joins as a free agent after leaving Sint-Truiden, where he guided them to third in the Belgian top flight.
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Carabao Cup first-round draw confirmed as Greater Manchester clubs learn their opponents
The Carabao Cup first-round draw has taken place, revealing ties for EFL clubs including Bolton, Salford City, Oldham Athletic and Stockport County. Manchester City and Manchester United do not enter until the third round as Champions League participants.
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England face Panama in World Cup group decider after Croatia win and Ghana draw
Thomas Tuchel's England enter their final 2026 World Cup group stage match against Panama having beaten Croatia 4-2 and drawn 0-0 with Ghana in Boston. A positive result would secure progression from the group.
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King Kazu extends loan deal to play into his sixties in his 42nd professional season
Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, has extended his loan deal with J3 League side Fukushima United until June 2027, ensuring the world's oldest professional footballer will still be playing when he turns 60. The Japanese icon began his career with Santos in Brazil back in 1986.
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Arsenal seal £34.5m permanent deal for Hincapie after Champions League final start
Arsenal have permanently signed Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5m, activating a clause after his loan spell contributed to the club's first league title in 22 years and a run to the Champions League final.
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Carabao Cup 2026/27 first round draw confirmed with 70 clubs learning their opponents
The Carabao Cup first round draw has been made, setting up 70 EFL clubs in a regionalised Northern and Southern draw. Ties are scheduled for the weekend of 7–9 August 2026, with Premier League sides entering in round two.
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FIFA faces mounting pressure to relocate World Cup final from MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is under fire ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with pundits Simon Jordan and Ally McCoist calling for the final to be moved to Mexico City's Azteca, while France defender William Saliba flagged concerns over the pitch surface after playing there.
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Beckham's supersized wine glass steals the show as Scotland fall to Brazil
Sir David Beckham was spotted sipping from an enormous glass of red wine in the stands at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as Scotland suffered a heavy World Cup group-stage defeat to Brazil, with Vinicius Jr. netting twice and Matheus Cunha adding a third.
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Manchester United dismiss Barcelona interest in Sesko and seek experienced striker partner
Manchester United have laughed off reports linking Barcelona with a £73m summer move for Benjamin Sesko, insisting the Slovenian is not for sale. The club are instead looking to add an experienced forward to share the attacking burden with him.
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Guingamp reserve player Kenzo Kies, 21, drowns in Rhone River during France's record heatwave
Kenzo Kies, a 21-year-old who played for Guingamp's reserve side and spent seven years in Saint-Etienne's academy, died on Wednesday after being pulled from the Rhone River near Lyon in a prohibited swimming area.
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Walcott backs Rogers over £112m Barcola as his top Arsenal left-winger target
Theo Walcott has urged Arsenal to prioritise Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers over PSG's Bradley Barcola this summer, citing Premier League familiarity as a key factor. Mikel Arteta is understood to have made signing a left winger his top priority for the 2026/27 season.
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Jordan leave spotless dressing room and gifts for staff after World Cup elimination
Jordan were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Algeria, but the nation's first-ever World Cup appearance ended with a viral moment: a pristine dressing room, traditional sweets, and a heartfelt thank-you note left for stadium staff in San Francisco.
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England fan spends £10,000 house deposit to take his 80-year-old grandad to the World Cup
Jacob Allmendinger, 21, from North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, saved for five years towards a house deposit before deciding the chance to take grandad Geoff Golliker, 80, to the 2026 World Cup in North America was too good to pass up.
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Arsenal make Piero Hincapie's £34.5m move permanent as Arteta secures first summer signing
Arsenal have triggered their purchase option to sign Piero Hincapie permanently from Bayer Leverkusen for €40m (£34.5m) plus add-ons. The Ecuador international, 24, made 25 Premier League appearances last season as Arsenal claimed their first league title since 2004.
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Havertz reveals he expected Arsenal to cancel Premier League parade after Champions League final defeat
Kai Havertz has admitted he initially thought Arsenal would scrap their Premier League trophy parade after losing the Champions League final on penalties to PSG in Budapest — but 1.5 million fans lined the streets of North London the following day.
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South Africa's mixed-zone celebrations spark confrontation with South Korea as FIFA intervene
South Africa's loud post-match celebrations disrupted South Korea's mixed-zone interviews after their World Cup group stage clash, prompting Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom to confront a South African official and demand respect before FIFA media staff stepped in to calm the situation.
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