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New York and New Jersey attorneys general subpoena FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket pricing

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed FIFA to answer allegations of artificially inflating ticket prices and misleading fans about seat locations ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Football May 27

Prince William visits St George's Park and backs England to win the World Cup

The Prince of Wales made a private visit to England's training base on 11 May, meeting backroom staff alongside manager Thomas Tuchel and declaring the squad is 'closing in' on a first World Cup triumph in 60 years.

Football May 27

Curaçao arrive at their first World Cup as the smallest nation ever to qualify

With a population of just 156,000 and a 78-year-old head coach in Dick Advocaat, Curaçao have become the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup, opening their campaign against Germany in Houston this summer.

Football May 27

Rice says he is 'absolutely gutted' as former club West Ham drop to Championship

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice posted a heartfelt message on Instagram after West Ham were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday, finishing 18th under Nuno Espirito Santo. Rice, who left the club for a British-record £105m in 2023, said he has no doubt they will return.

Football May 27

Kinsky credits goalkeeper coaches and De Zerbi for Tottenham survival heroics after Madrid horror

Antonin Kinsky has reflected on his remarkable turnaround at Tottenham, crediting goalkeeper coaches Dean Brill and Fabian Otte after bouncing back from being substituted after 17 minutes in the Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid to make crucial saves that preserved Spurs' Premier League status.

Football May 27

Valverde says Real Madrid backed him after training-ground fight with Tchouameni

Federico Valverde has spoken publicly for the first time about his physical altercation with Aurélien Tchouameni during a Real Madrid training session, saying the club gave him full support after an incident that left him hospitalised with concussion.

Football May 27

Chelsea demand £120m for Enzo Fernandez after midfielder requests transfer

Enzo Fernandez has told Chelsea he wants to leave the club, with Real Madrid his preferred destination. The Blues are willing to sell but only if their £120 million asking price is met in full.

Football May 27

Timber named in Netherlands World Cup squad as Arsenal await Champions League final fitness verdict

Jurrien Timber has been included in the Netherlands' 26-man World Cup squad despite eight weeks out injured, offering Arsenal cautious optimism ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest.

Football May 27

Aston Villa target Liverpool defender Joe Gomez as Anfield exit looms

Joe Gomez, 29, is entering the final year of his Liverpool contract and has attracted interest from Aston Villa ahead of their Champions League campaign. AC Milan and Besiktas are also reported admirers, though no official approach has yet been made.

Football May 27

Ngumoha called up by England but eligible for France, Nigeria and Guadeloupe

Liverpool's 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha has been named in Thomas Tuchel's pre-World Cup squad for friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica, but a FIFA rule means appearing for England will not end his options — he remains eligible to represent France, Nigeria or Guadeloupe.

Football May 27

Gabriel Jesus open to Arsenal stay but admits future is uncertain ahead of PSG final

Gabriel Jesus has addressed speculation over his Arsenal future, saying he wants to prove he can still perform at the highest level. The Brazilian striker has one year left on his contract and scored in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace before the Champions League final against PSG.

Football May 27

Slot refuses to confirm Salah will play final Anfield game before summer exit

Arne Slot declined to guarantee Mohamed Salah a place in Liverpool's last home game of the season against Brentford on Sunday, with the Egyptian set to leave the club after nine years this summer.

Football May 27

Ferguson misses LMA Awards after health scare, with Tuchel stepping in to honour Lampard

Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, was unable to attend the LMA Awards after a precautionary hospital visit earlier this month. England manager Thomas Tuchel stood in to present the Ferguson-named award to Coventry City boss Frank Lampard, reading a personal letter from the Manchester United legend.

Football May 27

Bowen admits childhood United ties as West Ham relegation fuels transfer speculation

Jarrod Bowen's past admission that he supported Manchester United as a boy has resurfaced amid reports linking him to Old Trafford, after West Ham's relegation from the Premier League on Sunday left the club facing a potential £100 million financial shortfall.

Football May 27

Lampard wins Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy as Arteta takes Premier League manager award

Mikel Arteta was named LMA Premier League Manager of the Year after guiding Arsenal to the title, but Frank Lampard claimed the overall Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for leading Coventry City to Championship promotion with 95 points.

Football May 27

Manchester United close in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson as Casemiro replacement

Manchester United have identified Atalanta's Ederson as their primary transfer target this summer, with the 26-year-old central midfielder reported to have agreed terms in principle and paused talks with other clubs to push through a move to Old Trafford.

Football May 27

West Ham relegation softens £80m asking price for Mateus Fernandes as Man Utd circle

Manchester United are among several clubs interested in West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, with the Hammers' relegation to the Championship likely to reduce their £80m asking price for the Portuguese prospect.

Football May 27

England players and staff claim 1,000 tickets per World Cup group game for family and friends

England's players, management and support staff have taken up roughly 1,000 tickets for each of the Three Lions' three FIFA World Cup 2026 group matches, according to figures disclosed by the National Police Chiefs Council's football lead, Chief Constable Mark Roberts.

Football May 27

Manchester United sign £20m Betway training kit deal as finances show sharp recovery

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £20m-per-year training kit sponsorship with Betway, the most lucrative deal of its kind in football. The news coincides with the club posting an operating profit of £37.7m for the nine months to March 2026, reversing a loss from the same period a year earlier.

Football May 27

TNT Sports ends free YouTube tradition for Conference League final in Leipzig

Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday, May 27, with TNT Sports confirming the match will not be shown free on YouTube — ending a decade-long tradition for European finals in the UK.

Football May 27