World Cup
9:24World Cup 2026: The Definitive Review — Spain's Triumph & a Tournament for the Ages | World Cup Brief #16
8:54Spain are champions! The final & a 10-goal bronze thriller | World Cup Brief #15
9:41Spain vs Argentina: World Cup Final preview — Messi vs Yamal | World Cup Brief #14
9:08France vs England preview: For Bronze | World Cup Brief #13
England player ratings vs Mexico show Bellingham carried the biggest load
Jude Bellingham’s 9.2 rating led England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, with Harry Kane’s penalty and Jordan Pickford’s saves key after Quansah’s red card.
Ecuador's intensity exposed Germany's fading edge in a 2-1 World Cup upset
Ecuador vs Germany finished 2-1 after Germany's fast start faded. Angulo and Plata punished heavy legs as Ecuador reached the knockout stage.
Jude Bellingham is driving England's attack under Thomas Tuchel
Jude Bellingham has four goals in five World Cup games as England's higher role under Thomas Tuchel reshapes the attack around him and Harry Kane.
Folarin Balogun says red card backlash was no surprise
Folarin Balogun says the red-card backlash did not surprise him after FIFA suspended his one-game ban for 12 months.
England Premier League
Rafael Benitez backs Alonso but calls Arbeloa a surprise in Fulham v Chelsea managerial reunion
Rafael Benitez says Xabi Alonso was expected to become a manager while Alvaro Arbeloa was a surprise as the former Liverpool pair meet at Fulham and Chelsea.
Haaland cuts hair after World Cup dominance
Aston Villa Brighton reaction: McGinn apologises after collapse
Jean-Philippe Mateta contract dispute puts Palace on the clock
Liverpool counter attack problem exposed again at Newcastle
Leeds United's opening win suggests Farke's project has real traction
Hull's set-piece punch leaves Manchester United with opening-day problems
Spain La Liga
Italy Serie A
Germany Bundesliga
Transfers & gossip
Enzo Fernández transfer gossip leads £120m Chelsea valuation
Chelsea want £120m for Enzo Fernández, with Manchester City ready to meet it. Liverpool, Brentford and Yankuba Minteh also feature in the round-up.
Ollie Watkins sale is now a live issue for Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins could leave Aston Villa after Unai Emery admitted offers have arrived, with Al-Hilal pushing and Villa asking for £55 million.
Manchester City's £75m Savinho sale reveals CFG's true playbook
Savinho's £75m sale to Tottenham nets Manchester City £45m, illustrating the CFG model: develop players globally, sell at peak value.
Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer hinges on Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal’s Julian Alvarez transfer chase may depend on Gabriel Martinelli, who is valued at £60m after a rejected €45m bid and bench omissions.
Liverpool's summer exodus: three legends leave as Iraola rebuilds
Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konaté have all departed Liverpool on free transfers. Andoni Iraola invests £97.1m to rebuild.
France Ligue 1
Jordan James joins Wolves on loan from Rennes
Wolves have signed Wales midfielder Jordan James on loan from Rennes with an option to buy. Cesar Peixoto wants his Championship know-how and versatility.
Around the world
Stamford Bridge set to host Shakhtar Donetsk's Champions League home games
Shakhtar Donetsk will play Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge, with at least four matches set for west London.
