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Klopp set to become Germany manager after Nagelsmann's elimination
After Julian Nagelsmann's resignation following Germany's penalty shootout loss to Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, the German Football Association is in final negotiations with Jürgen Klopp on a contract running until 2030.
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Maguire, Shaw and academy prospects report as United begin pre-season under Carrick
Manchester United opened their pre-season training camp at Carrington on Monday, with Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount among the first-team players present alongside several academy prospects given an early chance to impress new head coach Michael Carrick.
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Former Romania international Gabriel Muresan dies at 44 after drowning in lake
Gabriel Muresan, who earned nine caps for Romania and won three Romanian league titles with Cluj, has died at the age of 44 after drowning in a lake near Apold, where he served as mayor.
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Manchester United close in on £50m Andrey Santos signing as Chelsea exit confirmed
Manchester United are set to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a £50m deal, with the Brazilian midfielder travelling to Manchester for a medical. Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole believes Santos will thrive at Old Trafford after being blocked by Caicedo and Fernandez at Stamford Bridge.
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Rees-Zammit dropped to bench as Kane James set for Wales debut against Argentina
Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to the bench for Wales' Nations Championship clash with Argentina in San Juan, with Ellis Mee taking his wing spot and former England U20 back-row Kane James in line for his first cap.
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Lineker and Cole call out Infantino's relentless World Cup camera appearances
Gary Lineker and Joe Cole have aired their frustration at FIFA president Gianni Infantino's constant on-screen presence at the 2026 World Cup, with Cole revealing he once resisted the urge to foul Infantino during a charity match in Dubai.
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De Bruin hands Webb starting berth as Springbok Women make one change for USA rematch
South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin has named Eloise Webb at full-back for Saturday's second Test against the USA Women's Eagles in Pretoria, the only change to the starting XV that won 34-21 in Johannesburg last week.
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England name three debutants on bench as Borthwick makes minimal changes to face Fiji
Steve Borthwick has made just two changes to his England starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji in Liverpool, while Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori and George Kloska all stand by for their first caps from the bench.
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Griezmann scores first goal for Orlando City in dominant friendly victory
A few weeks after joining MLS, Antoine Griezmann found the back of the net with Orlando City in a friendly match against Tampa Bay Rowdies (6-0), a second-division American team.
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UK government eyes 24 July bank holiday if England clinch first World Cup in 60 years
Friday 24 July has been earmarked as a potential bank holiday should England win the World Cup, it is understood, as the government weighs a national celebration 60 years after the country's only previous triumph. England face Norway in the quarter-finals this Saturday.
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Female rugby players 69% more likely to suffer online abuse than male counterparts, World Rugby finds
World Rugby's Social Media Protection Service analysed over 440,000 posts during Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and found female players and match officials faced 69% more online abuse than men, with eight cases referred to law enforcement.
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Collina defends World Cup referees after Egypt coach accuses officials of bias against Argentina
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has rejected allegations of biased officiating at the World Cup, after Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan publicly accused referee Francois Letexier of unfairness following his side's 3-2 defeat to Argentina.
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All-Argentine crew for France v Morocco fuels World Cup 2026 referee controversy
Facundo Tello, a 44-year-old Argentine referee, will take charge of France's quarter-final against Morocco in Boston on Thursday — the first knockout fixture at this tournament where every match official hails from the same nation, drawing accusations of favouritism toward holders Argentina.
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England navigate weather threat again as storm looms over Norway quarter-final in Miami
England face another potential weather disruption at Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, after managing an hour-long delay in Mexico City last weekend. The FA is closely monitoring forecasts, with temperatures around 33 degrees and a thunderstorm threat in the area.
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Collina Defends Letexier and Validates Controversial Decisions from Argentina-Egypt
Pierluigi Collina, FIFA's head of refereeing, has backed French referee François Letexier following the controversy surrounding the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt (3-2), notably justifying the disallowed goal for the Pharaohs by citing a foul by Marwan Attia on Lisandro Martínez.
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Santos seals £50m Manchester United move after Chelsea blocked his path to regular football
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to £50m to sign Andrey Santos permanently from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder set to undergo a medical in Manchester. Former Chelsea forward Joe Cole says Santos is guaranteed more game time at Old Trafford following Casemiro's departure.
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Half of City fans back Maresca as new head coach despite Guardiola shadow
A poll of 2,318 Manchester City supporters found 50 per cent are happy with Enzo Maresca's appointment as head coach, with just 14 per cent opposed. Maresca, confirmed on June 29, takes his first training session on July 20.
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Townsend urges Scotland to seize rare Springbok test as huge underdogs in Pretoria
Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland squad to embrace Saturday's Nations Championship clash against world champions South Africa at Loftus Versfeld — their first away test against the Springboks in 12 years.
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Arsenal's 16-year-old record-breaker Dowman compared to Yamal ahead of pre-season audition
Max Dowman, the youngest player ever to score in the Premier League, has been likened to Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal by former US prodigy Freddy Adu, with the Arsenal teenager set for extended pre-season minutes.
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Ex-Leicester head coach Bundy joins Exeter Chiefs as forwards and defence coach
Ross Bundy, who spent one season as Leicester Tigers head coach in the Premiership Women's Rugby, has been appointed as an assistant coach at Exeter Chiefs for the 2026/27 campaign, taking charge of forwards and defence.
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