Football news
6717 stories
-
Earthquake strikes England's Florida World Cup base as buildings shake across Orlando
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake originating off Cuba's western coast sent tremors through Orlando and surrounding Florida cities on Monday night, rattling the region where Thomas Tuchel's England squad are preparing for the World Cup. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Football -
England and Nike unveil retro-inspired Energy Top ahead of 2026 World Cup
England and Nike have launched a '90s-inspired lifestyle shirt as part of the new Energy Pack range. The blue Energy Top, priced at £69.99, will not be worn during the 2026 World Cup but has already drawn mixed reactions from supporters.
Football -
Montpellier heading towards end of Nicollin era after fifty years at helm of club
Laurent Nicollin confirmed to L'Équipe that a group of investors is in exclusive negotiations to buy MHSC, relegated to Ligue 2 at the end of the 2024-2025 season after eighteen years in the top flight.
Football -
Ratcliffe backs Anderson wage demands as United re-enter £100m race with City
Manchester United have revived their interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly willing to meet the 23-year-old's £150,000-a-week wage demands despite Manchester City's competing bid and Forest's £100m asking price.
Football -
Manchester United dismiss Argentine reports linking them with Tottenham's Cristian Romero
Claims from Argentina that Manchester United were preparing a bid for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero have been firmly dismissed by club sources, with the 28-year-old not on United's summer wishlist.
Football -
Iran's World Cup ticket allocation withdrawn days before tournament begins
Iran's Football Federation (FFIRI) confirmed on Tuesday that its entire ticket allocation for the World Cup has been pulled with the tournament imminent, leaving supporters who had already made travel plans unable to attend their team's matches.
Football -
OM targets Armand Laurienté at €25m as Greenwood heads to Roma
Despite being frozen out of the transfer market due to its UEFA financial case, Olympique de Marseille is preparing for summer: Mason Greenwood is set to leave for at least €50m, and the club is eyeing Sassuolo winger Armand Laurienté, valued at €25m.
Football -
Manchester United sign Ederson from Atalanta for £35m as Brazil call-up delays official announcement
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but a late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the transfer paperwork is unlikely to be completed until after the tournament.
Football -
Joe Cole visits Margate pub that won Samsung tech upgrade ahead of England's win over New Zealand
Former England midfielder Joe Cole made a surprise appearance at The Lord Byron in Margate, Kent, joining fans for the pre-match build-up before England's 1-0 friendly victory against New Zealand on Saturday.
Football -
Man United eye Romero and Tonali as Rashford's Barcelona future hangs in the balance
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a bid for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero and willing to pay up to €115m for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, while Barcelona have until June 15 to decide whether to activate their £26m purchase option for Marcus Rashford.
Football -
Earthquake strikes England's World Cup camp as African referee denied US entry
England's preparations for the 2026 World Cup were disrupted by an earthquake near their training base, while a separate controversy emerged after an African referee was refused entry into the United States ahead of the tournament.
Football -
Somali referee Artan barred from 2026 World Cup after US entry denial
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a FIFA-appointed referee for the 2026 World Cup, was denied entry to the United States at Miami airport on June 6. Somalia is on the list of countries subject to travel restrictions under the Trump administration.
Football -
Manchester United preparing offer for Tottenham captain Romero as Barcelona and Atletico circle
Manchester United are reportedly readying a bid for Cristian Romero this summer, with the Tottenham captain also attracting interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The Argentine was sent off at Old Trafford in February before apologising to his teammates.
Football -
Ronaldo cut off Gary Lineker after presenter named Messi the better footballer
Gary Lineker has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo stopped speaking to him after he publicly declared Lionel Messi the superior footballer. The pair had previously enjoyed a friendly relationship before Lineker's stance on the GOAT debate ended contact.
Football -
Romero targeted by Man Utd as Rashford edges closer to Bayern Munich exit
Manchester United are reportedly pursuing Tottenham defender Cristian Romero as the summer window approaches, while Bayern Munich have emerged as frontrunners to sign Marcus Rashford, with Barcelona focused on Julian Alvarez instead.
Football -
England fans balk at £12.50 pints and £15 seltzers at World Cup venues in the US
Supporters attending England's warm-up win over New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa were confronted with beer prices starting at £12.50 a pint, with cocktails reaching £21 and even bottled water costing nearly £6.
Football -
Mbappé silent against Northern Ireland, Deschamps jokes: "He's saving his goals for the United States"
Kylian Mbappé fired six shots without scoring in the friendly match against Northern Ireland (3-1), remaining stuck at 56 goals for France, one short of Olivier Giroud's record. Didier Deschamps chose to laugh it off.
Football -
Kimmich reveals PSG made him a "truly incredible" financial offer
In a documentary aired on ZDF, Joshua Kimmich confirms for the first time that PSG approached him during the summer 2024 transfer window, proposing a salary offer he describes as "incredible". The German midfielder ultimately extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2029.
Football -
Mbappé surpasses Lizarazu and Blanc with his 98th cap against Northern Ireland
Coming on as a substitute Monday evening at Lille against Northern Ireland, Kylian Mbappé brought his total to 98 caps with France, overtaking Bixente Lizarazu and Laurent Blanc (97 caps each) in the ranking of most-capped France players.
Football -
Real Madrid's Mourinho return complicates United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United's bid to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has grown more complicated after Florentino Perez's re-election as Real Madrid president paved the way for José Mourinho's return — with Los Blancos now reportedly prioritising the 21-year-old as a summer target.
Football
