World Cup
Manuel Neuer's World Cup comeback flips Germany's goalkeeping order at 40
Manuel Neuer, 40, has reversed his retirement and returns as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper for the World Cup, displacing Oliver Baumann.
Mexico vs South Africa opens with football and tension in Mexico City
Mexico v South Africa opens the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City, with home momentum, a strong opener record, South Africa’s return after 2010 and protest fears.
World Cup weather will test teams before the football settles
World Cup weather will shape the opening week, from Mexico City's 2,200m altitude to Miami's 30C WBGT and hot conditions in Dallas.
Bellingham as England's No. 9: how Tuchel is reshaping the attack
How Tuchel's Bellingham No. 9 experiment and the omission of Foden and Palmer reshape England's World Cup approach with athleticism and pressing.
England Premier League
Rob Edwards sacked by Wolves after seven months and an abrupt rebuild reset
Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves after seven months in charge, with César Peixoto in talks as the relegated club consider a reset.
Tuchel: the transfer battle will elevate Anderson, not distract him
Manchester City and Nottingham Forest deadlocked on Anderson fee
Harry Maguire fine adds to his England World Cup week disappointment
Wolves' free transfers are really about leadership, not bargain hunting
Premier League world cup players lead 2026 field
Wataru Endo retires from international football, Japan loses its captain
Spain La Liga
Real Madrid in advanced talks for Bernardo Silva after outmaneuvering Barcelona
Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City, outmaneuvering Barcelona with Jose Mourinho's backing.
Raphinha backs Vinicius to deliver Brazil's sixth World Cup
Spain World Cup preview: Yamal fitness and a rare squad shape define the case
Marcus Rashford's Barcelona exit looks likely as Bayern offer more
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with a long list of problems
Italy Serie A
Germany Bundesliga
Transfers & gossip
Manuel Neuer's World Cup comeback flips Germany's goalkeeping order at 40
Manuel Neuer, 40, has reversed his retirement and returns as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper for the World Cup, displacing Oliver Baumann.
Manchester City and Nottingham Forest deadlocked on Anderson fee
Manchester City's £120m offer for Elliot Anderson rejected. Forest demands guaranteed £125m. £5m deadlock threatens record English transfer collapse.
Atletico Madrid reject Real Madrid's Julian Alvarez bid and point to €500m clause
Julian Alvarez was the subject of a €150m Real Madrid bid, but Atletico Madrid rejected it and pointed straight to his €500m release clause.
Real Madrid’s €150m Julian Alvarez bid rejected by Atletico Madrid
Julian Alvarez is the subject of a €150m bid from Real Madrid, but Atletico Madrid rejected it and pointed straight to a €500m clause.
Joshua Kimmich reveals PSG were close as Bayern held the door open
Joshua Kimmich says Bayern told him he was for sale as PSG pushed hard before his March 2025 extension until 2029.
France Ligue 1
Davide Ancelotti takes over Lille with Champions League football waiting
Davide Ancelotti has joined Lille on a two-year deal after the club finished third in Ligue 1 and qualified for the Champions League.
Around the world
Marvin Bartley returns at Stenhousemuir with Livingston reunion looming
Marvin Bartley is Stenhousemuir's new manager, with Livingston up next month and second-tier football returning to the club for the first time since 1975.
