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24 Sept
Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip
Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.
24 Sept
Football Daily | Pints and points: the arguments for and against booze at football matches
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Considering he is a lifelong Everton fan, it’s no surprise that Andy Burnham seems to be in favour o...
24 Sept
Kaptein fantastic strikes as Chelsea battle to WCL win over Austria Vienna
Wieke Kaptein’s early goal gave Chelsea a winning start to their Champions League campaign proper against Austria Vienna, but it was a far from comforta...
23 Sept
FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry
The Football Association charges Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has bee...
23 Sept
Man Utd & Liverpool eye Mitchell - Wednesday's gossip
Manchester United and Liverpool are keen on Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, Aston Villa loan attacker Alejandro Garnacho is on the radar of La ...
23 Sept
Mariona Caldentey penalty provides late WCL relief for Arsenal against Køge
Mariona Caldentey’s 93rd-minute penalty delivered a win and a hefty dose of relief to fans bouncing behind the goal in the North Bank after the ball hit...
23 Sept
O'Neill receives Celtic backing after 'painful' week
Celtic will 'come together and support' manager Martin O'Neill after a 'painful' week for the club, says chief executive Michael Nicholson.
22 Sept
Bayern Munich v Manchester City: Women’s Champions League – live
WCL match updates from the 5.45pm BST kick-off Will Lyonnes or English trio topple Barça? | Mail Will Disney have a dog in the studio, which is quite di...
22 Sept
I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 - Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe says his mum was a 'big fan' of Jurgen Klopp and wanted her son to move to Merseyside.
22 Sept
Well-travelled Binks eager to make mark for Scotland
From searching for pizza with Thierry Henry to leading a Danish Superliga side, Luis Binks has taken an unconventional route to the Scotland squad, writ...
21 Sept
How Liverpool are getting more from Isak - Edwards
With Alexander Isak betting his goal scoring tally from last year already Rob Edwards brakes down what Liverpool are doing to get him in to the game mor...
21 Sept
'I think he's a genius' - Hart hails Cherki strike
Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart hails Manchester City's Rayan Cherki as a 'genius' after the forward scored in his side's 5-3 Premier League win over S...
21 Sept
Listen: Monday Night Club
Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.
21 Sept
'Who would be a goalkeeper?' - Hart on Martinez own goal
Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart reflects on the 'uncomfortable' own goal by Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez in their 1-1 draw with Fulham.
20 Sept
Arsenal score last-minute equaliser to deny Man Utd first WSL win
Arsenal steal a last gasp leveller through Smilla Holmberg, denying Eva Olid her first win as Manchester United manager in her third game in charge.
20 Sept
Fulham v Manchester United: Premier League – live
Updates from 4.30pm (BST) kickoff at Craven Cottage Get in touch: email Taha about the game Manchester United are rocking their all-blue number. They ki...
20 Sept
How Newcastle unpicked Hull's back three - Shearer
Alan Shearer talking on how Newcastle United unlocked Hulls defence in there 2-1 win on Match of the Day.
20 Sept
How Villa's Jackson left Spurs 'battered' - Shearer
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer praises the performance of Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, saying Tottenham's centre-halves 'couldn't keep up' with ...
20 Sept
Isak pounces to give Liverpool victory on Iraola’s return to Bournemouth
At the final whistle, victory secured, Andoni Iraola embraced both his current players and those he guided to new heights at Bournemouth last season. Li...
20 Sept
Leeds extend unbeaten start to season after stalemate with Crystal Palace
Perhaps it is testament to the progress Leeds have made since returning to the Premier League just over a year ago that there was discontent at failing ...
19 Sept
Brighton v Arsenal, Newcastle v Hull and more: clockwatch – live
⚽️ Updates from across the grounds for Saturday’s games ⚽️ Live scoreboard | Spurs v Aston Villa – updates | Mail Scott GOAL! Stoke City 1-1 Sheffield U...
19 Sept
Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.
19 Sept
Kane makes history and Olise nets hat-trick as Bayern thrash Union Berlin
HHarry Kane makes history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in his 98th game, while Michael Olise nets a hat-trick as Bayern ...
19 Sept
No revival in sight for 'fragile' Spurs after Villa defeat
Tottenham look no closer to solving their problems as they slip to a home defeat by Aston Villa to add to their Premier League misery.
19 Sept
'We're unpredictable' - Andrews delighted with 'brilliant' Brentford
Brentford manager Keith Andrews is full of praise after a resounding 3-0 win against West London rivals Chelsea, branding them 'brilliant' following a u...
18 Sept
From -17 points to dream European start for Bournemouth
Bournemouth started a League Two season on -17 points in 2008, now they have made a dream start in European competition.
18 Sept
Leaden, stale, disheartening - where do Celtic & O'Neill go from here?
After another defeat, keeping the faith is surely becoming more testing for Celtic's fans, writes Tom English.
18 Sept
London City's new training centre 'better than most Premier League clubs' - Kang
Michele Kang believes London City Lionesses' planned new training ground will set a new standard in the women's game and surpass facilities used by most...
18 Sept
Uefa & Concacaf demand Fifa pays $10m to all 211 members
Uefa and Concacaf issue a joint statement calling on Fifa to pay $10m from its cash reserves to each of the 211 member associations.
17 Sept
Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea shares as Clearlake Capital takes full control of club
American chair Boehly leaves role after deal is secured ‘I am confident that Chelsea is well positioned’ Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their sta...
17 Sept
Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.
17 Sept
Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.
17 Sept
Euro Leagues
Is JJ Gabriel set for Real Madrid? And former Gunners Aubameyang & Jesus keep scoring!
17 Sept
Hull City’s rise from Championship strugglers to Premier League fliers
Hull were nearly relegated to League One last year. Now they are fourth in the Premier League By WhoScored Sixteen months ago Hull City avoided relegati...
17 Sept
Newcastle players see Jaissle's angry side - can they respond?
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle was forthright in the away dressing room at Elland Road on Monday night following a chastening 4-1 defeat a...
16 Sept
Gray sacked as Hibernian head coach
Hibernian announce the departure of head coach David Gray following a poor start to the season.
16 Sept
Gray 'will continue until told otherwise' - but has Hibs boss lost the fans?
Head coach David Gray says he will continue to try and find solutions to Hibernian's poor form 'until someone was to say something different' after his ...
16 Sept
Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews
After Brentford overcame Reading to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventin...
16 Sept
‘They are very similar’: Arsenal’s Dowman reminds Merino of Lamine Yamal
Teenager continues development with two goals at Ipswich Merino: ‘He is a big talent and we have to take care of him’ Mikel Merino says Max Dowman remin...
16 Sept
What are the Premier League rules for academy players?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what rules players and clubs must follow when teenagers play in the Premier League
15 Sept
Madueke a target for Euro loans - Tuesday's gossip
Atletico Madrid and Juventus track Noni Madueke, Liverpool are among the clubs looking at PSV's Paul Wanner, Lazio consider free agent Mauro Icardi, plu...
15 Sept
Newcastle couldn't match the physicality of Leeds - Jaissle
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle reflects on a 'tough night' after his side concede four goals to a dominant Leeds United at Elland Road.
15 Sept
The key talking points from Pocognoli's bold Scotland squad
The Sebastien Pocognoli Scotland era is already creating serious intrigue - and the Belgian's squad are yet to assemble for a training-ground rondo, nev...
15 Sept
VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haal...
14 Sept
European football: Kane helps Bayern edge Elversberg, Sassuolo stun Juventus
Elversberg 1-2 Bayern; Sassuolo 3-2 Juventus Barcelona see off Levante, PSG end winless run Harry Kane scored his first Bundesliga goal of the season to...
14 Sept
Getting goal decision so wrong is 'baffling' - Rooney
Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy finds it 'baffling' that Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby was not ruled out ...
14 Sept
Leeds United v Newcastle United: Premier League – live
⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off ⚽ 10 weekend talking points | And you can mail Daniel English football is renowned for its classic ma...
14 Sept
No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier ...
14 Sept
VAR controversy decides Manchester derby as City keep pace with Arsenal | Football Weekly – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action Continue reading...
14 Sept
'Why not have go?!' - Dunk's wonder goal against Coventry
Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Wayne Rooney take a look at Lewis Dunk's incredible long-range strike in Brighton's 5-0 win against Coventry, ...
13 Sept
Chelsea's defence looks 'weak & disjointed' - analysis
Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams says Chelsea's 'struggling' defence looked 'weak and disjointed' in their 2-2 draw against Hull at Stamford Bridge.
13 Sept
Manchester United v Manchester City: Premier League – live
⚽️ Manchester derby updates from 4.30pm BST ⚽️ Dunk showstopper helps Brighton rout Coventry ⚽️ Today’s scores | Drop Rob an email Brighton’s fourth goa...
13 Sept
Off The Ball with Tam & Stuart
The most petty and ill-informed football show on radio.
13 Sept
Referee 'completely wrong' to award penalty - Williams
Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank believe Sunderland should not have been awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa was adjudged to fou...
13 Sept
'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive
Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.
12 Sept
Bergvall signs new Spurs deal after uncertain future
Lucas Bergvall signs a new contract at Tottenham after telling the club he wanted to leave in the summer.
12 Sept
Championship roundup: Birmingham sink Derby, West Brom held by QPR
Mepham own goal gave QPR lead in 1-1 draw Bolton beat Cardiff 1-0 with late Gale header Callum Styles earned West Brom a point as they came from behind ...
12 Sept
Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable le...
12 Sept
Liverpool v Fulham, Chelsea v Hull City, and more: football clockwatch – live
⚽️ News and updates from all of Saturday’s football action ⚽️ Live scores | Tables | Top scorers | And email Barry Championship: Standing on the opposit...
12 Sept
London City’s superstars brought down to earth in WSL defeat at West Ham
West Ham claimed their first Women’s Super League win of the season with a 2-1 home victory over London City Lionesses. Kelly Gago put the Hammers ahead...
12 Sept
Richarlison could still leave Spurs - Saturday's gossip
Interest in Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho agrees Santos deal and Manchester United monitoring Adrien Truffert.
11 Sept
Fenerbahce boss stuns club by quitting after Roma draw
Ismail Kartal resigns as Fenerbahce's head coach just minutes after the Turkish side's 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League.
11 Sept
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: ‘I’ve seen all of the meltdowns and it annoyed me’
Midfielder on rising above the negativity after Everton’s struggles in the transfer window, becoming a leader in the dressing room and a possible Englan...
11 Sept
Lewis Hall agrees long-term Newcastle deal, Chelsea buy-out close: football news – live
⚽️ News and updates before the weekend’s football action ⚽️ Premier League: 10 things to watch out for | Mail Tom United were the only Premier League cl...
11 Sept
Manchester United ban 685 season-ticket holders over touting; Watford sign Antonio: football news – live
⚽️ News and updates before the weekend’s football action ⚽️ Premier League: 10 things to watch out for | Mail John Matthias Jaissle revealed that summer...
11 Sept
US Open tennis finals, the Manchester derby and Solheim Cup – follow with us
Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...
11 Sept
West Ham's Alvarez denies kidnapping accusation
West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez posts a statement on social media denying the allegation made by film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez.
2 Sept
Aasgaard set for Anderlecht switch as Rangers reject Raskin bid
Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard is on the verge of a loan move to Anderlecht, while the Ibrox club have knocked back an loan bid from Besiktas for Bel...
2 Sept
Everton sell Scotland's Patterson to Torino
Everton sell Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson to Torino for an undisclosed fee.
2 Sept
Football Daily | War chests, deal sheets and online meltdowns: anatomy of a deadline day
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Release clauses. War chests. Amortisation. Transfer requests. Surplus to requirements. Online meltdo...
2 Sept
Palace sign Chilwell and Timber after deadline
Crystal Palace have signed internationals Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber on permanent deals
2 Sept
Premier League breaks transfer record for second straight summer
Premier League clubs break their all-time summer transfer record after spending reaches £3.198bn.
2 Sept
Premier League transfer talking points: three things we learned from the data
After record spending in the transfer market, England’s top clubs have widened the gap to their European counterparts Premier League clubs have invested...
1 Sept
Arteta joins elite 250 club - but where does he rank?
At full-time in Arsenal's 1-0 win at Aston Villa, the travelling supporters sang about how their team will win the league again with Mikel Arteta in cha...
1 Sept
Football transfer deadline day: Manchester City agree £125m Fernández deal, Newcastle seal £51m signing, and more – live
Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactive The Rumour Mill: check all of the deadline-day gossip You can mail Luke and follow us on TikTo...
1 Sept
Juventus sign Sarr on loan and agree Woltemade loan
Juventus announce the signing of midfielder Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham on an initial loan while also agree a loan deal for Newcastle forward Nick Wo...
1 Sept
Valencia sign Liverpool's Elliott on loan
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott joins Valencia on a season-long loan
1 Sept
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
1 Sept
Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 11: Manchester City
Beth Mead and Niamh Charles are notable additions to the champions’ squad that looks just as strong as last season Guardian writers’ predicted position:...
31 Aug
Aston Villa and Chelsea still enemies despite transfer pipeline, insists Emery
Martínez and Jackson latest duo to move between clubs Goretzka and Suzuki could make debuts against Arsenal Unai Emery has said Aston Villa and Chelsea ...
31 Aug
Aston Villa v Arsenal: Premier League – live
⚽️ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off ⚽️ Email Scott and follow us on TikTok and Bluesky The teams are out! You know what everyone’s weari...
31 Aug
Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes
Test your ball knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
31 Aug
Given credits Farke's second-half tactical shift in Brentford draw
Match of the Day pundit Shay Given commends Leeds United's second-half tactical shift after Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck late to salvage a 1-1 draw with...
31 Aug
'It's not a good relationship, it's a deal for money' - Emery on Villa-Chelsea moves
Unai Emery insists that there are no 'good relations' between Chelsea and Aston Villa after a series of transfers between the clubs.
24 Aug
'A win at home in the first game was beyond anyone's dreams' - Holden on MOTD
Following their huge win against Manchester United, Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden joins Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart in the Match...
24 Aug
Amorim’s Milan live up to billing as teenage star Cissè upstages signings | Nicky Bandini
Rossoneri overcome fascinating first challenge at Torino as teams across Serie A give homegrown talent a chance “I love Cissè. I love Cissè.” Ruben Amor...
24 Aug
EFL and Scottish league pushing to stop illegal broadcast of matches in Russia
Leagues stopped rights packages in Russia in 2022 They are considering legal action against Football TV The English Football League and Scottish Profess...
24 Aug
How Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dea...
23 Aug
How Arsenal 'punished' newly promoted Coventry
Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney discuss Arsenal's quality against Coventry City, praising the hosts but stressing that Fr...
23 Aug
Man City agree £86m deal for teen midfielder Bouaddi
Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).
23 Aug
The maths whizz turned £86m teenage star heading to Man City
Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle with Lille to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi - what makes him such a highly rated talent?
23 Aug
Why Spurs' defeat to Brentford is 'worrying' after summer signings
Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney discuss how Tottenham Hotspur's heavy loss to Brentford is cause for concern considering ...
13 Aug
Fearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with dream Villa debut
Teenage striker Brian Madjo scores on his Aston Villa debut in Uefa Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain to end eight-month wait for a chance to play in...
13 Aug
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 7: Coventry
After 25 years away, can Coventry make their return to the top division stick under Frank Lampard? Guardian writers’ predicted position: 18th (NB: this ...
12 Aug
Championship angst: why the sense of rejuvenation in EFL is not universal
The lineup of Championship teams this season is fearsome, leaving some supporters fearing a long slog to come A new season is supposed to be about renew...
12 Aug
Coventry eye Mudryk on loan - Wednesday's gossip
Coventry City interested in signing Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan, Barcelona still chasing Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Manchester Unit...
12 Aug
Doku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku says he is 'not against' the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his fi...
12 Aug
La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo's pitch after fungus outbreak
La Liga officials are set to inspect the pitch at Celta Vigo's Estadio de Balaidos over a suspected fungus outbreak.
12 Aug
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 5: Brighton
Fabian Hürzeler has lost key players including Welbeck and Van Hecke with Brighton needing squad depth to cope with the demands of European football Gua...
12 Aug
South Korea crisis deepens over sexual favours for referees scandal
The South Korean FA apologises amid a series of controversies and a police raid on its headquarters.
11 Aug
Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Forest at home to Leeds
Spurs will play Charlton, Preston v Everton Brentford away at Birmingham; Ipswich v Leicester Five-time winners Chelsea have been handed a home draw aga...
11 Aug
Infantino, Trump, Bezos and Mourinho: together at last: Football Weekly – video
Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Paul Watson to discuss Donald Trump’s nice words about the struggling Fifa boss, plus returni...
11 Aug
It's football, not PlayStation - Uefa refs' chief on VAR
Uefa referees' chief Roberto Rosetti says some video assistant referee reviews 'were not connected with football'.
11 Aug
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 3: Bournemouth
New head coach Marco Rose has a lot to live up to after last season’s sixth-placed finish while fans have a first year in Europe to look forward to Guar...
11 Aug
Rangers' Chermiti out for 'significant period' with knee injury
Youssef Chermiti faces a long recovery from anterior cruciate ligament damage sustained shortly after Rangers turned down an offer for the striker.
10 Aug
Infantino hangs on by a thread and the overhaul at Newcastle: Football Weekly – podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Robyn Cowen, Dan Bardell, Sam Dalling and Matt Hughes to look at how Fifa deals with its Infantino problem On today’s podcast: ...
10 Aug
José Mourinho reveals he signed contract to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013
Mourinho: I reneged on deal and returned to Chelsea Ferguson confirms story in new Netflix documentary José Mourinho has revealed he signed a contract t...
10 Aug
Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.
10 Aug
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 1: Arsenal
With most of their rivals changing managers, can the champions go back-to-back for the first time in more than 90 years? Guardian writers’ predicted pos...
10 Aug
Sliding doors - when Mourinho said yes, then no, to Man Utd
The inside story of Manchester United's attempt to get Jose Mourinho to replace Sir Alex Ferguson, why he said 'no' and the impact of that decision.
10 Aug
Talks advance for consortium to buy Liverpool stake
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.
9 Aug
Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room'
It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.
9 Aug
Man Utd working on deal to sign Leicester teenager Page
Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leicester teenager Louis Page.
9 Aug
Sevilla close to signing Scottish striker Ure in £7.9m deal
Sevilla near a £7.9m move to sign Scotland Under-21 striker Robbie Ure from Swedish club IK Sirius.
9 Aug
Super Furry Animals’ foray into football is not part of Big Music’s money grab | Emma John
The sponsorship deal between Cwmbran Celtic and the Welsh indie-rockers is a nostalgia trip rather than a cynical attempt to monetise ‘adjacent audience...
8 Aug
Ipswich sign midfielder Lukic from Fulham
Ipswich Town sign Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.
8 Aug
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?
8 Aug
Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan
Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to purchase.
8 Aug
West Ham v Portsmouth, Burnley v Notts County: Carabao Cup first round – live
⚽ Football updates from Saturday’s 3pm BST kick-offs ⚽ Live scoreboard | Sign up for Football Daily | Mail Scott The 2026-27 Football League season hasn...
7 Aug
A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up
Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten.
7 Aug
All done deals in August 2026
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
7 Aug
Arsenal hopes dashed after Vinícius Júnior extends Real Madrid contract to 2032
Brazil international has agreed a new six-year deal ‘Eight years at the Bernabéu are too few,’ says Vinícius Vinícius Júnior has ended summer speculatio...
7 Aug
Man City reject Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri
Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m for the Spain captain.
7 Aug
Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday 'changes nothing', says European governing body Uefa.
6 Aug
Fifa insists Gianni Infantino will remain president after Rabat crisis meeting
Statement reveals Infantino wrote apologies to members Infantino sorry for failing to consult on World Cup sell-off Fifa on Wednesday night confirmed th...
6 Aug
Liverpool sign Spanish midfielder Ramos
Liverpool have signed Spanish midfielder Natalia Ramos from CD Tenerife Femenino, subject to visa approval and international clearance.
6 Aug
Mykhailo Mudryk returns in Chelsea defeat as Real Betis see off Arsenal
Chelsea beaten 1-0 by Juventus in Hong Kong friendly Arsenal defeated 3-1 by Real Betis in Dublin Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk’s “emotional” retur...
6 Aug
Real Madrid sign Diomande from RB Leipzig
Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from German side RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to 140m euros (£120m).
5 Aug
‘Dream come true’: Eva Olid delighted after being named Manchester United’s new head coach
United impressed by her ability to develop players Spaniard signs two-year deal after guiding Hearts to glory Eva Olid has described being appointed as ...
5 Aug
No WSL experience but who is new Man Utd boss Olid?
Manchester United appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new women's manager on a two-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months.
5 Aug
Transfer roundup: Coventry to make Yirenkyi new record signing, Crystal Palace to swoop for Gozo
Promoted side closing on £23m deal with Nordsjaelland Palace holding firm on Wharton amid Chelsea interest Coventry are set to break their transfer reco...
26 Jul
Horkas to join Hogh at Celtic - gossip
Celtic to pay record fee for striker and closing in on Croatian goalkeeper from Spanish second tier...
26 Jul
How the death of Jayden Adams shook a community: ‘Being on the pitch was his happy place’
Those who knew the South African, who died aged 25 not long after playing at the World Cup, describe a humble and hard-working man who cared about frien...
26 Jul
Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 6
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
10 May
What is xG in Football? Expected Goals Explained Simply
xG (expected goals) is the metric that changed how we analyse football. Here's what it means, how it's calculated, and why it matters — explained simply.