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Casemiro recommends Ederson to Man United as £39m deal nears decisive meeting
Departing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has reportedly advised the club to sign Atalanta's Ederson as his replacement, with a decisive meeting between the two clubs scheduled for Tuesday over a deal worth up to £39million.
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Martinelli apologises to Bradley after shoving injured Liverpool defender off the pitch
Gabriel Martinelli has issued a public apology and messaged Conor Bradley directly after manhandling the Liverpool defender as he lay injured on the turf during Arsenal's 0-0 draw at the Emirates on Thursday. Bradley, 22, left the stadium on crutches with a knee brace.
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Manchester United seal all-European pre-season as AC Milan clash confirmed for Wroclaw finale
Manchester United will face AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland on August 15 to close out a six-game pre-season schedule played entirely in Europe — the first time the club have stayed on the continent for a full summer tour since 2002.
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Olise Deemed Untransferable by Bayern Unless Offered €222 Million
Real Madrid is prepared to submit a €150 million offer for Michael Olise, but Bayern Munich is demanding over €200 million — or more than the €222 million PSG spent on Neymar in 2017.
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Barcelona's Nou Camp debt crisis threatens to derail Rashford's permanent move from Man Utd
Barcelona must decide by June 15 whether to trigger a £26m purchase option for Marcus Rashford, but a spiralling Nou Camp renovation budget has left the club struggling to raise the funds — with Manchester United unwilling to accept a second loan.
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Ian Wright brands World Cup 2026 'chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned FIFA and the United States over the exclusion of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was turned away at Miami International Airport despite holding valid travel documents and being named in the tournament's official officiating roster.
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Neymar shows 'good progress' in recovery race to face Morocco at World Cup opener
Brazil's all-time leading scorer is making encouraging strides in his recovery from a calf injury, with the Brazilian Football Confederation confirming he remains on track ahead of their World Cup group opener against Morocco on 13 June.
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Knee injury: Ezzalzouli hopes to return for Morocco's second World Cup match
Abde Ezzalzouli, Betis Sevilla winger, suffered a right knee ligament sprain during Morocco's warm-up match against Norway (1-1) on Sunday. He is expected to miss Morocco's opening World Cup fixture against Brazil on June 14, but the Atlas Lions' medical staff hope to have him fit for the second group match against Scotland on June 20.
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Spence reveals broken jaw will force him to wear mask throughout World Cup
England full-back Djed Spence will play the entire 2026 World Cup in a protective mask after suffering a broken jaw in a challenge with Chelsea striker Liam Delap in May. The Tottenham defender says the injury will take three months to fully heal.
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West Ham co-owner David Sullivan steps down as chair amid sexual exploitation allegations
David Sullivan has resigned as West Ham chairman after BBC Panorama and The Times uncovered allegations from multiple women of sexual exploitation spanning several decades. The Met Police has confirmed it is investigating one allegation relating to the 1980s.
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Platini files criminal complaint against Infantino days before World Cup begins
Michel Platini has launched criminal and civil proceedings in French courts against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, alleging Infantino worked to exclude him from the 2016 FIFA presidential race. The complaint arrives just days before the World Cup kicks off.
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Antony reveals Liverpool made £82m Man United signing a firm offer to replace Salah in 2022
Former Manchester United winger Antony has disclosed that Liverpool submitted a concrete offer for his services in 2022, with Jurgen Klopp exploring attacking reinforcements amid uncertainty over Mohamed Salah's contract future.
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Platini files criminal complaint against Infantino days before World Cup kicks off
Michel Platini's legal team have launched criminal proceedings in Paris against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and two former FIFA officials, alleging malicious prosecution and influence peddling that derailed Platini's bid to lead world football.
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Barcelona's Nou Camp debt crisis threatens to derail £26m Rashford deal
Barcelona are struggling to fund a permanent move for Marcus Rashford after a £1.25bn Goldman Sachs loan proved insufficient to complete their Nou Camp renovation, leaving the club seeking an increased credit limit and reluctant to meet Manchester United's asking price.
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Jota's widow urges Robertson to carry his World Cup dream to the finals
Rute Cardoso, the widow of Diogo Jota, has written a heartfelt letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson asking him to live the World Cup dream the two friends had shared, weeks after Robertson's emotional tribute following Scotland's qualification.
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France's Defence Worries Despite Olise Hat-trick Ahead of World Cup
France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 on Monday night, powered by Michael Olise's hat-trick, but the performance failed to ease concerns as the World Cup approaches. Defensive frailties have been exposed again: five consecutive matches conceding at least one goal, porous flanks, and Dembélé deployed as a false 9 dividing opinion.
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England's Florida training camp shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake ahead of Costa Rica warm-up
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake — the strongest in the region for 150 years — struck off the Cuban coast and was felt across Florida on Tuesday, rattling England's World Cup training base in West Palm Beach a day before their warm-up against Costa Rica in Orlando.
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Quiet against Northern Ireland, Dembélé reassures ahead of 2026 World Cup
Starting as number 10 in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Lille, Ousmane Dembélé delivered a subdued performance, earning L'Équipe's lowest French rating of 4/10. Deschamps and the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner downplay the concern.
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Rodri survives training scare to play 60 minutes in Spain's 3-1 win over Peru
Manchester City midfielder Rodri came through a training-ground scare — caused by a strong challenge from Barcelona's Gavi — to feature for 60 minutes as Spain beat Peru 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up.
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Free-agent Darwin Nunez offered back to Liverpool as Iraola eyes first signing
Darwin Nunez has been offered to Liverpool as a free agent after his contract with Al-Hilal was mutually terminated, with reports suggesting the Uruguayan striker has already signalled his willingness to return to Anfield.
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