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LA sheriff confirms no ICE civil enforcement at World Cup matches after security briefing
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has been assured by federal officials that ICE agents will not conduct civil immigration enforcement at any FIFA World Cup games or associated events in the city, though he acknowledged the situation remains subject to change.
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Ghana coach Queiroz defends picking Partey for World Cup amid rape trial
Carlos Queiroz has justified selecting Thomas Partey in Ghana's World Cup squad while the former Arsenal midfielder awaits trial in London on multiple rape charges, citing the presumption of innocence and criticising social media's rush to judgement.
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How Manchester United's new recruitment structure works ahead of busy summer window
Since Ineos took control of football operations in July 2024, Manchester United have restructured their transfer approach around director of football Jason Wilcox, director of recruitment Christopher Vivell, and director of negotiations Matt Hargreaves — with head coach Michael Carrick playing a reduced role.
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Enzo Maresca set for Manchester City role after private talks with Guardiola
Enzo Maresca's appointment as Manchester City manager is imminent, with the Italian having held private discussions with outgoing boss Pep Guardiola about the squad. Director of football Hugo Viana will lead recruitment, with a right-back, central midfielder and winger among the priorities.
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Barcelona seek to halve agreed £26m fee as Rashford prepares for World Cup
Barcelona want to pay just half of the pre-agreed £26m option-to-buy for Marcus Rashford after his loan spell, despite the forward scoring 14 goals and registering 14 assists in 49 appearances for the La Liga club this season.
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Saliba back injury may require surgery, casting doubt over Arsenal's 2026/27 season start
William Saliba has been managing a back problem throughout the closing weeks of Arsenal's season, and French outlet L'Equipe reports surgery could be necessary after the World Cup — potentially ruling him out for the start of the Premier League campaign in August.
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Zee Entertainment seals last-minute India deal to broadcast 2026 World Cup
Zee Entertainment has agreed a broadcasting deal with FIFA worth an estimated $30–35 million, ending a months-long standoff over World Cup rights in India less than 10 days before the tournament begins on 11 June.
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England's 2026 World Cup shirt available at a discount after Nike pricing backlash
Nike drew criticism when it launched England's 2026 home shirt in March, with adult prices set at £89.99. Cashback offers through TopCashback can bring that cost down to around £70.49, a saving of roughly 21%, while children's shirts drop from £69.99 to £51.49.
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Billy Gilmour breaks silence on knee injury that ended his World Cup dream
Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour has spoken publicly for the first time since a knee injury sustained in Scotland's warm-up win over Curacao forced him to withdraw from the squad the night before the team flew to the United States for the World Cup.
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Carragher warns Liverpool that Iraola's high-intensity style may not survive European football
Jamie Carragher has voiced concerns about Liverpool's move for Andoni Iraola, arguing the Bournemouth manager has yet to prove his physically demanding system can hold up across a European campaign. Iraola is in formal talks with Liverpool after Arne Slot's departure following a 60-point Premier League season.
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Lineker and Ferguson brand Arsenal's Champions League final display 'negative football' after PSG win
Arsenal lost the Champions League final 4-3 on penalties to PSG after a 1-1 draw, creating just 0.51xG from seven shots in 120 minutes. Gary Lineker, Sir Alex Ferguson, and PSG's Joao Neves all criticised the Gunners' defensive approach.
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West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at £80m as Arsenal and Man Utd circle
West Ham have placed an £80million price tag on midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, with Arsenal and Manchester United both monitoring the Portuguese ahead of the summer window. Southampton hold a 15 per cent sell-on clause that would apply to any deal.
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Tottenham revive Savinho interest as Man City weigh up second chance to sell
Manchester City are again open to selling winger Savinho after holding and then rejecting similar talks with Tottenham last summer. The Brazilian has struggled for consistency at City, and a second departure opportunity is now being considered.
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Liverpool open formal talks with Andoni Iraola as Arne Slot successor search begins
Liverpool have begun formal discussions with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola over the vacant head coach role at Anfield, following the sacking of Arne Slot. The club's sporting director Richard Hughes, who worked with Iraola at Bournemouth, is leading the search.
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Manchester United's 13 World Cup players set to generate £263m FIFA club payment
Manchester United will benefit from FIFA's club benefits programme as 13 of their players, including Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Matheus Cunha, head to the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer. FIFA distributed $355 million globally for the tournament, with clubs paid a daily rate per player released.
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Liverpool open talks with Iraola as Slot successor search begins in earnest
Liverpool have entered talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as their preferred candidate to replace the sacked Arne Slot. Sporting director Richard Hughes, who previously brought Iraola to Bournemouth, is leading the search.
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Southampton owner backs Eckert to stay despite Spygate expulsion from play-offs
Dragan Solak has confirmed Tonda Eckert will not be sacked following Southampton's expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying on opponents, though the owner warned the 33-year-old German coach that any repeat would cost him his job.
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New Zealand defender Tim Payne gains 4.2 million Instagram followers after viral World Cup post
Tim Payne's Instagram following jumped from 4,715 to 4.2 million in under a week after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini labelled the New Zealand defender the least-known player at the World Cup and urged his audience to engage with Payne's profile.
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Eckert apologises for Southampton Spygate scandal that cost Saints their play-off place
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has publicly apologised after the club was disqualified from the Championship play-off final and handed a four-point deduction for spying on a Middlesbrough training session ahead of their semi-final.
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Rodri says he will decide his Man City future only after the World Cup
Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, whose contract at Manchester City expires in 12 months, has deflected questions about a potential move to Real Madrid, insisting he will address his future only once Spain's World Cup campaign concludes.
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