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Bellamy commits to Wales job despite Burnley and Celtic interest ahead of Euro 2028
Craig Bellamy has confirmed he intends to stay as Wales manager after acknowledging offers from club football, saying the prospect of a home Euro 2028 tournament makes the role too compelling to leave.
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Chelsea set to recall Kendry Paez from River Plate after failed loan spell
Kendry Paez, Chelsea's highly touted Ecuadorean midfielder, is expected to be recalled from his loan at River Plate after starting just three games since January. The 19-year-old has earned a World Cup 2026 call-up with Ecuador but faces an uncertain club future under new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso.
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Iniesta begins coaching career at UAE second-tier club Gulf United
Andrés Iniesta has taken his first step into management, joining UAE second-tier side Gulf United as a coach. The former Barcelona and Spain midfielder, who retired in 2024, is currently working towards his Pro Coaching Licence.
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PSG players parade back-to-back Champions League trophies at Roland Garros
Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue and Warren Zaire-Emery brought both Champions League trophies to Court Philippe-Chatrier on Monday, two days after PSG beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest to retain Europe's top club prize.
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Iraola set to end Liverpool's rest-day culture if appointed as Slot's successor
Andoni Iraola, the strong favourite to replace sacked Arne Slot at Liverpool, is expected to dramatically reduce player rest days — a sharp departure from Slot's famously relaxed scheduling approach that drew criticism during his second season.
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Southampton allege panel bias and weak evidence in Spygate arbitration statement
Southampton have raised concerns about two EFL disciplinary panel members holding 'historic and indirect connections' to Middlesbrough, while also questioning whether the most serious allegations against the club were supported by direct evidence.
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Collyer eyes first-team role at United as Casemiro's departure opens midfield door
Toby Collyer spent last season on loan at West Brom and Hull City in the Championship, but Casemiro's exit from Manchester United could earn the young midfielder a genuine first-team opportunity under Ruben Amorim next season.
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Guardiola rejects Inter Miami approach as England role remains his preferred return
Pep Guardiola has turned down David Beckham's bid to make him Inter Miami's next head coach, with the former Manchester City manager intent on a sabbatical and privately expressing interest in an international role — with the England job topping his list.
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England squad departs Birmingham for USA as World Cup 2026 campaign begins
Thomas Tuchel scrapped the traditional squad photo as England's 26-man group boarded a chartered flight from Birmingham Airport on Tuesday, bound for Florida before moving to their Kansas City base camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Ødegaard's stray header catches police officer during Arsenal's title parade
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard accidentally struck a police officer on the head with a football during the club's Premier League title parade through north London on Sunday. Teammates were heard laughing and calling for his arrest as the moment was captured on video.
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Barcelona stalemate over Rashford fee leaves Manchester United in transfer limbo
Barcelona are pushing to renegotiate the agreed £24 million permanent fee for Marcus Rashford, leaving Manchester United unable to finalise their summer transfer plans under new manager Michael Carrick. Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham are monitoring the situation.
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Fifa bans goalkeeper tactical timeouts among six rule changes for 2026 World Cup
Fifa referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has confirmed that players will no longer be permitted to approach the touchline for coaching instructions when a goalkeeper is receiving treatment, as part of a package of rule changes designed to reduce time-wasting at the 2026 World Cup.
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De Bruyne says he is glad Conte has left Napoli after a season of tactical frustration
Kevin De Bruyne has spoken candidly about his difficult debut season at Napoli, saying he is happy Antonio Conte has departed after finding the Italian's defensive, rigid system incompatible with his own style of play.
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Ederson closing in on Manchester United move but shirt number options are limited
Atalanta midfielder Ederson is expected to become Manchester United's first signing of the Michael Carrick era, with a deal reportedly all-but agreed. The 26-year-old Brazil international may have to settle for an unfamiliar squad number, with his preferred No.13 and No.15 already taken.
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Rashford's Barcelona future dims as Flick backs Bardghji exit and Gordon arrives
Marcus Rashford faces a narrowing path to a permanent Barcelona move after the club signed Anthony Gordon for €80m, a close ally in Roony Bardghji is set to leave, and interest in Bernardo Silva could further crowd out the Manchester United loanee.
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Turkey host North Macedonia in Istanbul friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup
Turkey face North Macedonia in Istanbul on Monday 2 June at 6:30pm BST in an international friendly. Vincenzo Montella's side, who have won seven of their last ten matches, are using the game as preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
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Player complaints and tactical confusion preceded Arne Slot's Liverpool sacking
Arne Slot was dismissed as Liverpool manager just 12 months after winning the Premier League title, with reports from The Athletic claiming three complaints from players contributed to his exit following a fifth-place finish on 60 points.
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Rodri delays contract decision until after World Cup as Real Madrid circle
Rodri has told reporters he will not discuss his Manchester City future until after the World Cup, leaving the club in limbo with just one year remaining on his contract and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez known to admire the midfielder.
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Former Greece international Marios Oikonomou dies at 33 after motorbike collision
Marios Oikonomou, a former Greece international who played in Serie A with Cagliari, Bologna and Sampdoria, has died aged 33, nine days after sustaining life-threatening head injuries in a motorbike accident in Ioannina, Greece.
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Kerkez has already briefed Liverpool teammates on what Iraola would bring to Anfield
Milos Kerkez, who spent two years under Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth, has spoken to Liverpool teammates about the Spanish coach's methods as Iraola emerges as the frontrunner to replace the sacked Arne Slot.
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