From around the league
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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FIFA crisis meeting sharpens pressure on Infantino after Prince Ali allegation
FIFA crisis meeting follows Prince Ali's blackmail allegation after an abandoned plan to sell 20% of FIFA Forward Enterprise.
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Kylian Mbappé thanks France after World Cup heartbreak and record run
Kylian Mbappé’s open letter follows France’s 0-2 semifinal loss to Spain, a 10-goal World Cup run and backlash over racist abuse.
Monday, 3 August 2026
Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Bundesliga attendance record underlines German football's crowd surge
Bundesliga attendance record headlines Germany's 21,404,258 tickets sold in 2025/26, with 12,718,097 top-flight sales and four full stadiums.
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1966 World Cup final fans say football is less fun now
Three 1966 World Cup final attendees and Geoff Hurst mark 60 years since England beat West Germany 4-2 at Wembley.
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IFAB backs Switzerland's complaint over Breel Embolo dismissal
IFAB says the mistaken-identity process was used wrongly in Switzerland's quarter-final vs Argentina, backing Murat Yakin over Breel Embolo's red card.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Monday, 27 July 2026
Saturday, 25 July 2026
Friday, 24 July 2026
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Mark van Bommel starts Belgium job by setting a clear standard
Mark van Bommel has been appointed Belgium head coach through Euro 2028, with Boudewijn Zenden on his staff and Nations League tests ahead.
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Jurgen Klopp's Germany unveiling was dominated by one clear warning
Jurgen Klopp used his first Germany press conference to warn he will walk away if his family is targeted during his four-year spell.
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Jürgen Klopp's Germany job begins with backing and backlash
Jürgen Klopp is Germany's new head coach on a four-year deal, with strong backing, fan backlash and bigger questions over the rebuild.
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Jürgen Klopp calls Germany role the highlight of his career after appointment
Jürgen Klopp says the Germany job is the highlight of his career after signing a four-year deal through 2030 as Julian Nagelsmann's successor.
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Cristian Volpato faces Sydney police inquiry after alleged positive cocaine test
Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being twice caught speeding in Sydney. Police say his licence is suspended for six months.
Thursday, 23 July 2026
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World Cup 2026: The Definitive Review — Spain's Triumph & a Tournament for the Ages | World Cup Brief #16
The definitive review of the 2026 World Cup: Spain's double, a clean sweep of the awards (Rodri, Cubarsí, Unai Simón), the shocks, and the farewells to Messi and Ronaldo.
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England 2030 World Cup blueprint is already taking shape
England's 2030 World Cup blueprint is already emerging around James Trafford, Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha, with the key question being how quickly the next
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Spain's World Cup final win delivered a huge BBC audience
World Cup final BBC audience hit 15.8 million, with a 64% share of TV viewing as Ferran Torres sealed Spain's win in extra time.
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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World Cup final Spain Argentina family drama in New York
Jamie Gonzalez-Bradley flew to New York for the World Cup final, but his four-year-old son Santiago wore Argentina and backed Lionel Messi.
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World Cup winners and losers: Haaland leads the individual race
Erling Haaland scored 7 goals in 5 World Cup appearances, with Messi on 8 and Mbappe on 10. Neymar’s farewell and Spain’s final win shaped the rest.