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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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Darren Fearn leaves Doncaster Knights to rejoin Newcastle Red Bulls as transition coach
Former Newcastle prop Darren Fearn is departing Doncaster Knights, where he served as head coach, to take up a transition coaching role at Newcastle Red Bulls from July 1st, working within the club's academy and pathways structure.
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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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Liverpool in talks with Iraola as journalists debate whether he is the right fit
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola to become their next manager following Arne Slot's sacking. The former Bournemouth head coach guided the Cherries to Europa League qualification, but opinions are divided on whether he can handle the scale of Anfield.
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Reece James shares Club World Cup heat insights with Tuchel ahead of 2026 World Cup
Reece James has revealed that England manager Thomas Tuchel has consulted him on his experience captaining Chelsea to Club World Cup glory in the United States last summer, with the extreme American heat a key concern for England's World Cup preparations.
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Saliba faces World Cup doubt after aggravating injury in Champions League final defeat
Arsenal defender William Saliba is reportedly facing a race to be fit for the World Cup after aggravating an injury during Saturday's Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in Budapest.
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Makhachev targets August return and names Ian Machado Garry as top welterweight contender
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says he will be ready to fight in August and has identified Ian Machado Garry as his No. 1 contender. Speaking at the Champions League final in Budapest, Makhachev also shared his views on Ilia Topuria and the Conor McGregor comeback.
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Owen names Iraola as Liverpool's best managerial option in testy on-air exchange
Michael Owen backed Andoni Iraola as the frontrunner to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool during a pointed exchange at Chester races on Saturday, taking a swipe at his interviewer's football knowledge in the process.
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Jack Lewis and George Tonga'uiha headline eight Northampton Saints academy promotions
Northampton Saints have handed first professional contracts to eight young players, led by 17-year-old flanker Jack Lewis — the club's second-youngest player of the professional era — and lock George Tonga'uiha, son of former prop Soane Tonga'uiha.
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Lineker calls PSG's Champions League final win a victory for positive football over Arsenal's defensive approach
Gary Lineker has criticised Arsenal's defensive setup after their Champions League final penalty defeat to PSG in Budapest, saying the result was 'a victory for positive football over negative football' despite acknowledging Arteta's side had little choice.
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McTominay reveals surprise Ferguson phone call after Napoli title and Scotland's World Cup qualification
Scott McTominay has described receiving an unexpected call from Sir Alex Ferguson during his debut season at Napoli — a campaign that ended with a Serie A title and Scotland's first World Cup qualification in nearly three decades.
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Barcelona plot cut-price Rashford bid as Manchester United face wage dilemma
Barcelona are pursuing Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis but plan to offer just over half of the £26m option agreed in his loan deal, banking on Manchester United's desire to shed his £325,000-a-week wages to force a discount.
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Ochoa named in Mexico's World Cup squad to join Messi and Ronaldo in six-tournament history
Guillermo Ochoa, 40, has been included in Javier Aguirre's 26-man Mexico squad for the 2025 World Cup, making him one of only three players — alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — to appear at six editions of the tournament.
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United close in on Ederson but elite No.6 target remains unresolved this summer
Manchester United are expected to complete a £38 million deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson before the World Cup, but the identity of their marquee Casemiro replacement — the centrepiece of their summer rebuild — is still unclear.
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Fifa secures last-minute India broadcasting deal with Zee Entertainment ahead of 2026 World Cup
Fifa has agreed a deal with Zee Entertainment to broadcast the 2026 World Cup in India, resolving one of the last major unsold rights packages just ten days before the tournament begins on 11 June. The agreement covers 39 Fifa events through 2034, including the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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Liverpool to open talks with Iraola as Luis Enrique emerges as fans' preferred choice
Liverpool will begin formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week following Arne Slot's sacking on Saturday, but a section of supporters are pushing for PSG's Luis Enrique after he retained the Champions League title at the weekend.
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Grealish, Foden and four signings miss out as 19 City players head to World Cup
Manchester City will have 19 players at this summer's World Cup, but a combination of poor form, injury and failed loan moves means several others narrowly missed the cut for their respective national squads.
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Worcester Warriors win Championship title in first season back from extinction
Captain Matt Kvesic led a reborn Worcester Warriors to the Championship title with a 27-14 victory over Bedford at Goldington Road, completing one of English rugby's most remarkable comebacks less than three years after the club folded in September 2022.
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Barcelona plan cut-price Rashford bid as United weigh wage bill against transfer fee
Barcelona are preparing to offer significantly less than the £26 million option agreed in Marcus Rashford's loan deal, banking on Manchester United's eagerness to shed his £325,000-a-week salary. Rashford, who scored 14 goals and added 14 assists in 49 appearances this season, has already agreed to nearly halve his wages to stay at Camp Nou.
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