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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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Azmoun left out of Iran's World Cup squad despite vice-presidential plea for recall
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has omitted striker Sardar Azmoun — 57 goals in 91 caps — from the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with local media reporting he was expelled for perceived disloyalty to the government. Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh lead the attack instead.
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Fenerbahce rule out Leao signing after meeting as United's Champions League spot offers edge
Fenerbahce presidential candidate Hakan Safi has confirmed the Turkish club will not pursue Rafael Leao after a brief meeting last week convinced him the AC Milan forward is not the right fit. Leao has publicly stated his desire to leave Milan for a new league, with Manchester United among his suitors.
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Davide Ancelotti appointed Lille manager ahead of Champions League return
Davide Ancelotti, 36, has signed a two-year contract to become Lille's new head coach, his first managerial role in Europe. The son of Carlo Ancelotti will lead the Ligue 1 club in next season's Champions League after replacing Bruno Génésio.
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Four Arsenal players enter final contract year ahead of a pivotal summer window
Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Christian Norgaard all have contracts expiring in 2027, leaving Arsenal to decide whether to sell, extend or let the deals run down before next season.
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Fernandes admits United trophy haul has fallen short but vows to chase Premier League glory
Bruno Fernandes has acknowledged winning only an FA Cup and a Carabao Cup in six and a half years at Manchester United, but says Champions League football next season has strengthened his resolve to stay and deliver more silverware.
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Ineos-owned Nice survive relegation, securing £18.2m and sparing Ratcliffe a costly blow
OGC Nice beat St. Etienne 4-1 on aggregate in a Ligue 1 playoff to preserve their top-flight status, earning £18.2m in prize money and relieving pressure on Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group.
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Real Madrid president rules out Tchouameni sale, leaving United to pursue alternatives
Manchester United's hopes of signing Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni this summer have effectively been ended after club president Florentino Perez confirmed the Frenchman will stay at the Bernabeu. United must now look elsewhere for a Casemiro replacement.
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UK police launch dedicated online abuse investigation team to protect England World Cup players
A specialist UK Football Policing Unit investigation team will monitor and prosecute online hate directed at England players during the World Cup, with offenders facing potential jail time and lifetime football bans.
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England squad flies to Florida as Tuchel begins World Cup preparation in earnest
An initial group of England players departed from Birmingham on Monday for a pre-tournament camp in Palm Beach, Florida, ahead of their Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas on 17 June. Thomas Tuchel, appointed in November 2024, has set winning the tournament as his explicit mandate.
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Liverpool hold £70m Quansah buy-back clause as Konate exit deepens defensive crisis
Liverpool negotiated a £70m buy-back clause when they sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen in summer 2025, with that figure dropping to £52m if activated in 2027. The option is gaining relevance following Ibrahima Konate's confirmed departure on a free transfer.
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Leah Williamson ruled out of England's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine
England captain Leah Williamson has been sidelined with a hamstring injury ahead of crucial Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain on June 5 and Ukraine on June 9. Goalkeeper Khiara Keating is also absent with concussion, with Grace Fisk and Sophie Baggaley called up as replacements.
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Met Police investigating six stabbings after Arsenal's Champions League parade in London
Six people were stabbed and 24 arrested during Arsenal's Champions League victory parade in London on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. More than 500 officers were deployed across the event alongside specialist search and drone teams.
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