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Clattenburg warns fourth Italian World Cup final referee would 'upset a lot of people'
Former FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg has predicted Italy's Maurizio Mariani will officiate the 2026 World Cup final, arguing the appointment would raise serious fairness concerns given the dominance of Italian officials at the top of football's refereeing structure.
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Saint-Etienne signs Senegalese goalkeeper Mamour Ndiaye, third summer signing
ASSE officially announced on Friday the signing of 20-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Mamour Ndiaye from Norwegian club Sarpsborg. The goalkeeper has committed until 2030 and will serve as backup to Gautier Larsonneur in Ligue 2.
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Vinicius breaks silence after Brazil's elimination by Norway in World Cup round of 16
Four days after Brazil's defeat to Norway in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Vinicius Junior posted a message on Instagram to express his frustration and apologize to Brazilian supporters.
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WSL champions Man City sign Euro 2025 winner Niamh Charles from Chelsea on three-year deal
Manchester City have signed England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea on a three-year deal. The 27-year-old, who scored a penalty in the Lionesses' Euro 2025 shootout victory over Spain, is City's second summer signing following the arrival of Beth Mead.
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Bounou stops Mbappé and captivates the Blues despite Morocco's defeat
Eliminated 2-0 by France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals in Boston, Morocco can count on a moral hero: Yassine Bounou, who made a penalty save against Mbappé and was praised by Maignan and Koundé after the final whistle.
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Norway's Solbakken was clinically dead for seven minutes before coaching his country to the World Cup
Stale Solbakken, who will coach Norway against England in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final, survived a cardiac arrest during a Copenhagen training session in 2001, spending 26 hours unconscious before a pacemaker ended his playing career at 33.
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Fifa releases 1,200 'sold-out' World Cup final tickets at prices up to $32,970
Fifa quietly listed nearly 1,200 Category 2 tickets for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, despite previously indicating the match was sold out. Prices start at $7,380, with premium lower-deck seats reaching $32,970.
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Portugal appoints Jorge Jesus as coach with Ronaldo's international future unresolved
Jorge Jesus has been named Portugal's new head coach following the team's early World Cup exit, a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain. The 71-year-old, who previously managed Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, says he must first speak with the 41-year-old about his international future.
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Fernandes calls Portugal's World Cup exit a 'missed opportunity' after Spain's stoppage-time blow
Bruno Fernandes has broken his silence on Portugal's last-16 elimination by Spain, describing himself as 'sad, frustrated, and disappointed' and refusing to draw any positives from a campaign in which they won just two of their five games.
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England host Spain at Wembley in September Nations League opener, tickets now available
England will face Spain at Wembley Stadium on 26 September in their UEFA Nations League group opener — the first meeting between the sides since Spain's 2-1 victory in the Euro 2024 final. Tickets for that fixture and the 6 October home clash with Czechia are already on sale.
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Jorge Jesus named Portugal manager after Martinez's World Cup exit
Portugal have appointed Jorge Jesus as their new head coach following Roberto Martinez's departure after a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat by Spain at the World Cup. The 71-year-old most recently managed Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, where he guided the club to the Saudi Pro League title.
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Henderson ruled out of World Cup after wrist surgery, but tipped for future coaching role
Jordan Henderson has undergone surgery on a broken wrist suffered during England's celebrations after their 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico, ending his involvement at the World Cup. England assistant Anthony Barry believes the Brentford midfielder has the qualities to become a coach under Thomas Tuchel.
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City sign returning goalkeeper Pierce Charles for up to £10m and immediately loan him to QPR
Manchester City have completed the signing of 20-year-old goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday on a five-year deal, with an initial fee of £3m rising to £10m. The former City academy product will spend the coming season on loan at Championship side Queens Park Rangers.
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Guehi's hamstring strain puts England centre-back in doubt for Norway quarter-final
Marc Guehi suffered a hamstring strain in England's last-16 win over Mexico and is uncertain for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami. England's medical staff will assess the Crystal Palace captain before Tuchel decides whether to recall John Stones.
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Manchester United target Neco Williams, who chose Liverpool over them as a boy
Manchester United and Newcastle United are both reportedly interested in signing Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams, 25, whose contract status at the City Ground remains uncertain despite signing a deal until 2029 last July.
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Jorge Jesus Named Portugal Manager After 2026 World Cup Exit
The Portuguese Football Federation officially announced Jorge Jesus as the new national team manager on Friday, replacing Roberto Martinez, who was dismissed following Portugal's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup against Spain.
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Hamed Junior Traoré leaves OM after one year, loaned to Genoa with purchase option
Olympique de Marseille and Genoa have reached an agreement for the loan of Ivorian winger Hamed Junior Traoré, with a purchase option exceeding €8 million, according to Foot Mercato.
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Semifinal qualification guarantees FFF at least €23.6 million
By beating Morocco 2-0 thanks to goals from Mbappé and Dembélé, the Blues reached the minimum threshold set by the FFF to balance its accounts at the 2026 World Cup. The federation is now assured of receiving at least €23.6 million in FIFA prize money, plus €2.2 million for preparation costs.
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Coroner confirms Nobby Stiles died from traumatic brain injury linked to heading, ordering full inquest
A court has heard that 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's disease, injuries linked to repeated heading. A Greater Manchester coroner has ordered a full inquest following a campaign by his family.
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Rice races to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after sickness worsens injury
Declan Rice missed England training on Wednesday and Thursday with a sickness bug that has aggravated his existing neural issue, casting serious doubt over his availability for Saturday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway.
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