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Rashford's £40m release clause expires as Barcelona move permanently to Gordon
Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United for pre-season after Barcelona allowed their £26m purchase option to expire on June 15, instead signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for €80m. The 27-year-old's £40m release clause has also now lapsed, meaning any interested club must negotiate a fresh fee.
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Osuchukwu rejects new deal and leaves Manchester United for Athletic Bilbao at 16
Darlington Osuchukwu, a 16-year-old goalkeeper and Spanish youth international, has turned down a new contract at Manchester United after four years in the academy and is set to join Athletic Bilbao.
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Tuchel vows to stay as England boss despite World Cup semi-final exit and sack calls
Thomas Tuchel has reaffirmed his commitment to leading England through to Euro 2028 after their 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, insisting he is '100% committed' to the role despite growing pressure.
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Canadian wildfire smoke triggers New York air quality warning days before World Cup final
New York City's air quality reached 'Very Unhealthy' levels on Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, raising concerns ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. Officials expect conditions to improve before the match.
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Silvestre joins Rooney and Valencia in offering to return to United under Carrick
Mikael Silvestre has become the third former Manchester United player to publicly offer his services to Michael Carrick, saying he would take a director of football role at Old Trafford — a position currently held by Jason Wilcox.
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Alexander-Arnold embraces Mourinho's intensity as Real Madrid preseason begins
Trent Alexander-Arnold has praised José Mourinho's high standards and demanding double sessions at Valdebebas, describing his first preseason under the Portuguese coach as intense but welcome after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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Ireland can topple All Blacks at Eden Park and seize second in world rankings
Ireland travel to Eden Park with a genuine shot at ending New Zealand's 32-year, 52-match unbeaten home record. A victory for Andy Farrell's side would lift them above the All Blacks to second in the World Rugby Men's Rankings.
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Arsenal target Cardiff's Axel Donczew, the youngest player in Welsh club's history
Arsenal are reported to have strong interest in Cardiff City midfielder Axel Donczew, who made his debut at 15 years and 234 days last season to become the youngest player in the Welsh club's history. The move would see Donczew join the Gunners' academy set-up.
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Rashford set for August return to United as Barcelona permanent move collapses
Marcus Rashford is expected back at Manchester United's Carrington training ground around 10 August after a post-World Cup rest period. Barcelona declined to sign him permanently for £26m despite his 14 goals and 14 assists on loan, instead spending £69m on Anthony Gordon.
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Beth Blacklock leaves Saracens for newly promoted Stade Rochelais in personal homecoming
Scotland centre Beth Blacklock has departed Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens to join newly promoted French Élite 1 Féminine side Stade Rochelais, a city where her father once lived and played rugby.
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Lille president backs Bouaddi to stay despite £85m Man City interest
Lille president Olivier Letang says there is a 'strong chance' 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi remains at the club this summer, even as Manchester City pursue the Morocco international following his World Cup performances.
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Falkland Islands Government urges FIFA to sanction Argentina over post-match political banner
The Falkland Islands Government has called on FIFA to punish the Argentine national team after several players displayed a banner reading 'The Falklands are Argentinian' following Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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Morocco Federation Renews Confidence in Ouahbi After 2026 World Cup
After leading Morocco to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, Mohamed Ouahbi has had his mandate extended by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation as part of the 'Morocco 2030' roadmap.
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Verstappen takes 15-year-old McLaren junior under his wing in first outside management deal
Max Verstappen has announced a partnership with Belgian teenager Dries Van Langendonck, a McLaren F1 junior competing in British Formula 4. The four-time world champion will manage and financially back the 15-year-old through Verstappen Racing, marking the first time the camp has represented an outside driver.
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Manchester United revive interest in Fulham's Berge after Norway's World Cup run
Manchester United are reportedly in renewed contact with Fulham midfielder Sander Berge this summer, five years after fans famously mistook a mystery visitor at Carrington for the Norwegian. The 28-year-old started five of Norway's six World Cup games before their quarter-final exit to England.
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Stricken with ALS, Charles Biétry will be able to die in France
Charles Biétry, former head of sports at Canal+ and brief PSG president, had planned to resort to assisted suicide in Switzerland. The National Assembly's vote in favour of the right to die changes his plans.
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Argentina president backs players over Falklands banner as FIFA investigation looms
Several Argentina players displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentina' banner during their World Cup semi-final celebrations after defeating England. The UK government has urged FIFA to investigate, while Argentine president Javier Milei defended the gesture and predicted a £20,000 fine at worst.
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How Steve Hodge's Maradona shirt swap left England's dressing room furious after 1986 World Cup exit
Steve Hodge was lambasted by England teammates after swapping shirts with Diego Maradona following the infamous 1986 World Cup quarter-final, in which Maradona's 'Hand of God' punch helped Argentina eliminate England 2-1 at the Estadio Azteca.
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Bellingham shares bus driver's poem after Argentina end England's World Cup dream
Jude Bellingham turned to Instagram to post a poem written by England's bus driver in Kansas City after Argentina's stoppage-time winner ended England's World Cup campaign at the semi-final stage, denying them a first final since 1966.
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England vs France third-place clash faces delay as thunderstorms threaten Miami
England and France meet in the World Cup Bronze Final in Miami on Saturday at 10pm UK time, but FIFA regulations could force a delay or suspension if forecast thunderstorms produce lightning within eight miles of the open-roof venue.
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