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Monday, 20 July 2026
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![Spain's teenagers claim World Cup with possession mastery]()
Spain's teenagers claim World Cup with possession mastery
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup, led by 19-year-olds Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí as possession football dominated the final.
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![From Highland League to Champions League captain]()
From Highland League to Champions League captain
Harry Milne captains Hearts in the Champions League after a seven-year rise from the Highland League through five tiers of Scottish football.
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![Michael Olise's 31 assists redefine the Ballon d'Or race]()
Michael Olise's 31 assists redefine the Ballon d'Or race
Michael Olise led world soccer with 31 assists in 2025-26. Can individual creation finally beat trophy wins in the Ballon d'Or race? October 26 decides.
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![Morgan Rogers becomes most expensive British footballer in £117m Chelsea move]()
Morgan Rogers becomes most expensive British footballer in £117m Chelsea move
Morgan Rogers becomes most expensive British footballer at £117m for Chelsea. Medical completed, six-year contract awaiting signature.
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![Konstantinos Tsimikas recalled to Liverpool after 14 months out]()
Konstantinos Tsimikas recalled to Liverpool after 14 months out
Tsimikas recalled to Liverpool pre-season after 14 months away. Faces uphill battle with Kerkez and expiring contract as he seeks redemption under Iraola.
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![Pickford on growth and the next generation after World Cup exit]()
Pickford on growth and the next generation after World Cup exit
Pickford finds meaning in inspiring the next generation after England's World Cup semi-final exit. At 32, his focus shifts from the loss to what the
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![World Cup performers reshape the elite transfer chase]()
World Cup performers reshape the elite transfer chase
Five World Cup breakouts reshape the transfer market as elite clubs compete for Bouaddi, Barcola, Lacroix, Diomandé, and Schjelderup at €40m-€100m.
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![Konrad Laimer ends wage standoff with Bayern, extends to 2029]()
Konrad Laimer ends wage standoff with Bayern, extends to 2029
Konrad Laimer extends Bayern contract to 2029 after wage negotiations. Uli Hoeness held firm on structure; World Cup form justified the investment.
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![Maxence Lacroix: Crystal Palace's £55-60 million standoff with Chelsea]()
Maxence Lacroix: Crystal Palace's £55-60 million standoff with Chelsea
Maxence Lacroix transfer: Palace demand £55-60 million, backed by World Cup exposure and contract until 2029. Chelsea pursue but Arsenal competition
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![Kevin Keegan's gone down in my estimation: the Fergie mind games]()
Kevin Keegan's gone down in my estimation: the Fergie mind games
Explore Kevin Keegan's most memorable moments: the Fergie rant, his political authenticity with Tony Blair, and the fiery incidents that defined him.
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![Barcelona's eight players crowned Spain world champions]()
Barcelona's eight players crowned Spain world champions
Barcelona's eight World Cup winners delivered Spain's second title with Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal and Pau Cubarsí's 96% passing accuracy.
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![Vrancken demands guts from Hearts as they face Sturm Graz]()
Vrancken demands guts from Hearts as they face Sturm Graz
Vrancken urges Hearts to stay focused as they face Sturm Graz in their first Champions League qualifier in 20 years, with Ba-Sy as an explosive option.
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![Hearts face Sturm Graz in Vrancken's Champions League debut]()
Hearts face Sturm Graz in Vrancken's Champions League debut
Vrancken's Hearts take on Sturm Graz with a revamped squad. The Austrian side's weak European form offers Hearts a genuine pathway in Champions League
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![The man who never acted like a star: tributes to Kevin Keegan]()
The man who never acted like a star: tributes to Kevin Keegan
Tributes to Kevin Keegan reveal why the double Ballon d'Or winner was beloved beyond his trophies. Peers remember his humility and warmth.
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![Cameron Carter-Vickers back to lead Celtic's title defense]()
Cameron Carter-Vickers back to lead Celtic's title defense
Cameron Carter-Vickers returns from a seven-month Achilles injury. Liam Scales: 'He's the best centre-half in the league.' The defensive partnership
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![Rodri completed 811 passes as Spain swept World Cup 2026's top awards]()
Rodri completed 811 passes as Spain swept World Cup 2026's top awards
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup 2026. Rodri won the Golden Ball after 811 passes, while Pau Cubarsí and Unai Simón claimed Young Player and
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![Victor Muñoz joins Liverpool as world champion after unused World Cup summer]()
Victor Muñoz joins Liverpool as world champion after unused World Cup summer
Liverpool sign World Cup winner Victor Muñoz from Osasuna for £35 million. Unused at tournament, he arrives fresh with elite training.
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![Kevin Keegan, England's double Ballon d'Or icon, dies at 75]()
Kevin Keegan, England's double Ballon d'Or icon, dies at 75
Kevin Keegan, double Ballon d'Or winner who transformed Newcastle, has died at 75 after battling cancer. Tributes pour in from players and fans worldwide.
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![Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 as his own goodbye shapes the story]()
Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 as his own goodbye shapes the story
Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 after revealing stage four cancer and saying he wanted to say goodbye to Newcastle in his final public remarks.
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![Liverpool United States tour squad includes injured trio and six academy call-ups]()
Liverpool United States tour squad includes injured trio and six academy call-ups
Liverpool have named a 31-man squad for their United States tour, with injured players included, eight senior absences and six academy call-ups.
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![Harry Kane Ballon d'Or case after 73-goal season]()
Harry Kane Ballon d'Or case after 73-goal season
Harry Kane's 73 goals and eight assists across 65 appearances keep his Ballon d'Or case alive, but rivals have stronger trophy narratives.
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![Belgium confirm Rudi Garcia exit at the end of his contract]()
Belgium confirm Rudi Garcia exit at the end of his contract
Rudi Garcia will leave Belgium when his contract expires, ending an 18-month spell of 20 games, 12 wins and a World Cup quarter-final.
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![Pep Guardiola Italy job talks face sabbatical hurdle]()
Pep Guardiola Italy job talks face sabbatical hurdle
Pep Guardiola has held face-to-face talks with Italy chiefs in Barcelona, but his repeated insistence that he wants a break from coaching is the main obstacle.
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![Yan Diomande: Arsenal checks follow Morgan Rogers blow]()
Yan Diomande: Arsenal checks follow Morgan Rogers blow
Arsenal have checked on Yan Diomande after Chelsea agreed a £117m deal for Morgan Rogers, but PSG still hold the edge in the race.
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![Manchester United World Cup player ratings: Amad and Martinez stand out, but Mainoo is left stranded]()
Manchester United World Cup player ratings: Amad and Martinez stand out, but Mainoo is left stranded
Manchester United's World Cup player ratings put Amad and Lisandro Martinez at the top, with Mainoo's zero minutes and Lammens' 3/10 the low points.
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![Manchester City World Cup returns ease Enzo Maresca's pre-season delay]()
Manchester City World Cup returns ease Enzo Maresca's pre-season delay
Manchester City will welcome back six World Cup players before their Asia tour, easing Enzo Maresca's disrupted pre-season after 17 squad members were away.
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![Christos Tzolis to Arsenal after Manchester United flirtation]()
Christos Tzolis to Arsenal after Manchester United flirtation
Christos Tzolis is reported to be closing in on an Arsenal move after saying Manchester United could convince him, with a £33.8m deal and booked medical.
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![Tynan Thompson joins Manchester United in £8m deal from Tottenham]()
Tynan Thompson joins Manchester United in £8m deal from Tottenham
Manchester United have signed Tynan Thompson from Tottenham in an £8m deal, with £4m up front, £4m in add-ons and a 20% sell-on clause.
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![David Beckham remains football’s face in America]()
David Beckham remains football’s face in America
BBC feature on why David Beckham remains football’s face in America, from LA Galaxy to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Messi’s Inter Miami move.
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![Hearts route opens up with Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze possible next]()
Hearts route opens up with Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze possible next
Hearts could face Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze next if they beat Sturm Graz, with third-round ties set for 4 and 11 August.
