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footballSource: PSG lands WC hero Torres on $58M deal
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres will join European champions Paris Saint-Germain after the two clubs reached a deal in principle for around €50 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.
footballSources: Arsenal eye move for England's Quansah
Arsenal have added Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah to their shortlist of options as they aim to sign a defender in the summer transfer window, sources have told ESPN.
footballBarça's De Jong on Flick rift report: 'Fake news'
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has hit out at fake news that has "angered and irritated" him after being ruled out for months with a knee injury.
football👕 New Man Utd kit inspired by iconic local club
Manchester United's 2026-27 third kit is a stylish jersey in ivory, burgundy and dark green -- similar colors to the famous Salford Lads and Girls Club.
footballNeymar accuses Santos fans of criticising club
Neymar accused Santos fans of criticizing the club during their 2-1 win Macara on Thursday.
footballNew Zealand stands alone in OFC against Infantino
New Zealand's football federation has withdrawn its support for under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a break with the wider Oceania Football Confederation (OFC).
footballSpurs' Spence lands in Italy ahead of Inter move
Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence has landed in Italy ahead of completing a move to Inter Milan.
footballSources: Reijnders exits City for $70M Saudi move
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Al Qadsiah for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, sources have told ESPN.
footballLaLiga opener postponed over fungus outbreak
Celta Vigo postponed their LaLiga opener against Osasuna because of a fungus outbreak on the field of its stadium Thursday.
footballWhat's going on with Southampton boss Eckert's FA probe?
While Southampton felt the full force of the EFL's disciplionary powers at the back end of last season, Spygate is far from over with the future of Tonda Eckert still uncertain.
footballArsenal in talks over deal for Quansah; transfer latest; Championship kicks off; Fifa news: football – live
⚽ All the latest football news, comment and previews⚽ This weekend’s fixtures | Read Football Daily | Mail StuartArsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Jarell Quansah. The asking price for the England defender expected to be at least €50m (£43m). He joined the German clu
footballPremier League 2026-27 kits: Ranking every jersey released
The 2026-27 Premier League season is fast approaching, and every club has released at least one of their new jerseys. Here they all are -- ranked!
footballVAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season
The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.
footballPremier League 2026-27 preview No 10: Fulham
With Marco Silva leaving after five years can the club take advantage of the links their new coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, has with Real Madrid?Guardian writers’ predicted position: 15th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last seas
footballRunning dry: drought-hit UK sporting venues and parched pitches – in pictures
With the UK experiencing the driest summer on record, we look at how the weather is affecting the pitches and courses across the country Continue reading...
footballArsenal express interest in signing Quansah
Arsenal express an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah.
footballAll done deals in August 2026
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
footballPredicting where Premier League betting odds are wrong for this season
Premier League betting odds have picks for who will win the league, get relegated, win the Golden Boot and more. But where might those odds be off base?
footballTime limits, VAR, mistaken identity: Which World Cup rules has Premier League adopted?
Which World Cup law changes will continue for the Premier League, and which ones have been rejected?
footballEuropean Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.
footballRangers pull out of deal for PSV winger Driouech
Rangers withdraw from a proposed deal to sign Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven, with the winger carrying an injury.
footballLiverpool's Lundgaard joins Eintracht Frankfurt
Liverpool midfielder Sofie Lundgaard completes a permanent transfer to Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed fee.
footballHow will the three promoted teams fare in the Premier League?
Sunderland and Leeds defied the odds and stayed up last season. Will Coventry, Hull and Ipswich continue the trend?By WhoScoredA quarter of a century after their last appearance in the Premier League – following financial ruin, ground-sharing in Northampton and Birmingham and eve
footballLaLiga is back! But why aren't Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético playing?
The new season of LaLiga kicks off without any of its biggest three clubs in action. But there are still plenty of reasons to tune in this weekend.
footballClásico kit clash: Barcelona, Real Madrid release new 2026-27 third jerseys
LaLiga's bitter El Clásico rivalry has a new battleground this week as both Barcelona and Real Madrid have released their new third kits for the 2026-27 season.
footballTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal hold talks over Osimhen deal
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen could be on his way to Premier League champions Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.
footballHow much do you know about the Football League? Find out with our quiz
Kick off the new season in the Championship, League One and League Two with our 16-question quiz By The Football MineThis is a quiz by Richard Foster, who presents the It Started With A Kick podcast and edits The Football Mine. Continue reading...
footballHammers & Boro to go up? Championship club-by-club preview
BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2026-27 Championship season.
footballTitans & underdogs - League One club-by-club preview
BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League One this season.
footballSalford champions? Millers to spiral? - League Two club-by-club preview
BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League Two this season.
footballMan City must act like champions as WSL rivals grow stronger
Manchester City have bolstered their squad this summer - but will they have enough to defend their Women's Super League crown?
footballFootball transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?
Today’s fluff has sought shade As these glorious pages reported on Thursday, Galatasaray wanted Gabriel Martinelli. In the following 24 hours things changed a bit, creating greater complexity, something we do not approve of. Arsenal have supposedly been offered the chance to invo
footballWho to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets analysed
Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.
footballOceania declares support for Infantino in boost for Fifa president but New Zealand breaks ranks
OFC’s 11 votes could prove crucial in Fifa electionStance shows continued backing from smaller nationsThe Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has declared its support for Gianni Infantino following demands from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation for the Fifa pre
footballWill you beat our mega football nicknames quiz?
Do you know your Red Devils from your Saints? How about your Magpies from your Robins?
footballHigh-flying Sirius chase shock Allsvenskan title despite losing ‘best player in league’
They may have sold Robbie Ure, their top scorer, to Sevilla, but the team from Uppsala have good reason to believe they can finish the jobFor most teams, losing a forward with 15 goals in 15 games midway through the season, amid a historic title chase, might be cause for panic. S
footballLincoln trust in double act as second-tier return starts at Middlesbrough
Lincoln’s joint head coaches, Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen, hope Championship rivals underestimate ‘amazing squad’The last thing the Championship needs is another spying scandal, so when a lorry emblazoned with KGB parked up alongside Lincoln City’s training ground on Tuesday lunchti
footballCan Chelsea go from 10th to title again?
With a new manager at the helm in Xabi Alonso, can Chelsea go from 10th to the Premier League title like they did a decade ago?
footballNew Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support
New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
footballWho am I? Guess Premier League star No 25
Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.
footballHow Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola
Enzo Maresca has the difficult task of following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. BBC Sport analyses the new manager's style and tactics from the pre-season games so far.
footballThe level-headed Swede orchestrating magic with Motherwell
Alfred Johansson's impressive early work at Motherwell continues with a place in the Conference League play-offs - but don't expect the Swede to get carried away.
footballWhat's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes?
After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?
footballNigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
footballMan City's Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.
footballMan City reject fresh Rodri bid - Friday's gossip
Barcelona's latest Rodri bid rejected, Tottenham's Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move, Arsenal rebuffed in bid for Marc Pubill, plus more.
footballRangers crash out of Europa League as Derek McInnes’s winless start goes on
Rangers 1-1 Jagiellonia Bialystok (2-3 agg)Spirited Hearts hold Benfica but also out of competitionDerek McInnes’s fledgling tenure as Rangers manager is in disarray after his side exited the Europa League qualifiers with a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok after draw
football'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat
England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.
footballPSG agree deal in principle for Barcelona's Torres
Paris St-Germain agree a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona for about £43m.
footballCarrick pushing to improve the squad this summer
Ahead of his first full Premier League campaign in charge at Old Trafford, Carrick feels the squad is making good progress.
footballArsenal invite offers for Martinelli and Nwaneri
Arsenal hold talks with Galatasaray over the prospect of selling various squad members as the Gunners invite offers for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri.
football'This was my World Cup': How Somali referee barred from U.S. made it to UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup, sparking a remarkable chain of events that led to him officiating the UEFA Super Cup.
footballRashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
footballCelta Vigo’s La Liga opener postponed due to fungal outbreak on pitch
Fungal outbreak damages surface at Estadio de BalaidosTurf for Osasuna match left ‘unfit for football’ Celta Vigo’s season-opening La Liga match against Osasuna has been postponed after a fungal outbreak affected the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos, the Spanish club said on Thu
footballHandling hate and seeking stability - Fofana's Chelsea journey
Wesley Fofana shed tears, faced criticism for laughing at the wrong moment and exposed racist abuse last season but believes stability will lead to "amazing" Chelsea future.
footballFresh talks over Arsenal move for Aston Villa's Konsa
Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.
footballUnal completes move from Bournemouth to Getafe
Enes Unal leaves Bournemouth to rejoin Spanish club Getafe.
footballFootball Daily | Brian Madjo and the tendency to lump expectations on young shoulders
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Aston Villa supporters could have been forgiven for approaching the new season with feelings of great anxiety, nagging angst and face-twitching trepidation. Youri Tielemans has gone: such an elegant player with an eye [and nose?
football'It's like Eastenders' - West Ham's boardroom battle on eve of Championship season
As West Ham get ready to start their first league campaign outside the top flight since 2011-12, what's going on in the boardroom?
footballHow Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban
Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing the betting companies.
footballWhy half of England's World Cup defenders are on the move
England came third in this summer's World Cup - their best performance in a men's competition in 60 years - and now their players are in demand in the transfer market.
footballThe main contenders to replace Rodri at Man City
As a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri looks increasingly likely, BBC Sport takes a look at the options to replace him.
footballLeicester City put up for sale for more than £200m
Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than £200m.
footballTielemans apologises to Villa fans for Man Utd remarks
Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans after suggesting he had moved to a bigger club in Premier League rivals Manchester United.
footballWhen do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?
BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.
footballDoes the Community Shield preview the Premier League? History provides the answer
The Community Shield marks the final stretch before the start of the new Premier League season. But should fans take anything away from the result?
footballWill West Ham bounce straight back up?
BBC Sport analyses the season ahead for West Ham, who will be playing in the Championship for the first time in 14 years.
football‘He has a very high ceiling’: Madjo makes instant mark on delayed Aston Villa bow
Teenager endured a frustrating wait for his registration to be approved but took no time to show his potential on the big stage against PSGAt first there was the usual stuff: the wide smile, the guttural release, the punch of the air, teammates quickly on the scene to offer congr
footballOur EFL preview and a Super Cup review as PSG prevail: Football Weekly | Football Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, Ali Maxwell and Seb Hutchinson to run through all you need to know about the Championship, League One and League Two Continue reading...
footballCritical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor
Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
footballPremier League 2026-27 preview No 8: Crystal Palace
Palace gamble on new manager Pierre Sage, who is tasked with building on Glasner’s unprecedented successGuardian writers’ predicted position: 16th (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 15th Continue reading
footballWomen’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from world’s top six leagues
Every deal in the NWSL, WSL, Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue and Serie A Femminile as well as a club-by-club guideMen’s transfer window interactive guide Continue reading...
footballMen’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
All the latest Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deals and a club-by-club guideWomen’s transfer window interactive guide Continue reading...
footballTaylor on retirement, scrutiny, VAR and referee pundits
Referee Anthony Taylor explains to BBC sports editor Dan Roan why he has stepped away from officiating.
footballRooney to co-host new Man Utd show with Goldbridge
Wayne Rooney will co-host a new Manchester United-dedicated show alongside influencer Mark Goldbrige this season.
footballFootball Daily
Dan Roan sits down with former Premier League referee Anthony Taylor.
footballChelsea set Friday deadline for Fernández suitors as City reject new £51m Barça bid for Rodri
Manchester City want around £65m for Spain midfielderAl-Qadsiah agree deal for City’s Tijjani ReijndersManchester City have rejected Barcelona’s second bid of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri, while Chelsea have set a 5pm (BST) Friday deadline for the club to bid £120m for the midfie
footballFootball transfer rumours: Galatasaray to spend £38m on Arsenal’s Martinelli?
Today’s fluff preferred Bonnie Tyler’s versionCurtis Jones’s future has been the subject of much gossipmongering this summer, especially with Inter plonking him in the middle of their radar. The Italian club have sniffed around the midfielder for quite a while and may ramp up the
footballChampionship 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers
A mixed picture at the clubs coming down, more playoff places to encourage the pack – and the long shadow of spygate at SouthamptonThe relegated teams, naturally, will be the favourites to go back up but two have endured confusing summers. Jarrod Bowen committing to West Ham was
footballWe have been staring at Phil Foden for close to a decade – how well do we actually know him? | Jonathan Liew
About to start his ninth season, his first under a club manager who isn’t Pep Guardiola, this could be the year we finally find out who the City enigma isPhil Foden says he is excited about working under Enzo Maresca, his new manager at Manchester City. We should call this exactl
footballCoach in DR Congo banned by Fifa for 20 years for sexual abuse still training young players
Jonathan Bukabakwa released from prison last yearCase highlights flaws in Fifa’s safeguarding processesA coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa in March 2023 for sexual abuse of a minor is continuing to take charge of young
football‘It was horrendous’: Durham captain relieved WSL2 club survived after fears of folding
Sarah Wilson delighted fresh investment was found‘It honestly feels now that nothing’s ever happened’The Durham captain, Sarah Wilson, has spoken of her relief over the fresh investment that saved the club this summer, after what she recalled as a “horrendous” period worrying tha
footballCan Sunderland defy the Premier League doubters again?
Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?
footballFailure not an option as Ange Postecoglou gears up for biggest challenge yet alongside Ronaldo | John Duerden
The Australian has become Al-Nassr’s 12th coach of the 2020s and while taking over a star-studded squad may seem a comfortable gig, it will be anything but in the Saudi Pro LeagueWhen Ange Postecoglou left Nottingham Forest in October, few would have predicted his next port of ca
footballPremier 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 is not necessarily Ben Fisher’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 1st (Championship) Contin
footballDoué seals Super Cup glory for PSG after Madjo makes history for Aston Villa
Uefa Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Aston VillaKvaratskhelia 20, Doué 62; Madjo 45Luis Enrique says it doesn’t matter which sport he is playing – football, tennis, padel or parchis, a board game – he wants to win all of the time. In Paris Saint-Germain, he has built a winning
footballHow 'hugely impressive' Villa teen Madjo took fight to PSG
Match of the Day's Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock analyse 17-year-old Brian Madjo's "hugely impressive" goalscoring performance for Aston Villa in their 2-1 defeat by PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.
footballFernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.
footballHighlights: PSG beat Aston Villa in Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue.
footballDoue goal awarded on VAR after tight offside
Desire Doue's goal is awarded after initially being flagged offside to give PSG the lead in the second half of the Super Cup against Aston Villa.
footballMessi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.
footballPushed out of San Diego, Lozano is 'perfect football fit' for Galaxy
Chucky Lozano was supposed to be the face of San Diego FC, but the second-year club is already moving on. Will the Mexico winger find a new home in LA?
footballCan Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?
Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be
footballRanked: The 30 best men's soccer club managers in Europe
Luis Enrique? Pep Guardiola? Who is going to be No. 1? ESPN lists the top men's managers in the European club game.
footballAustralia’s brightest young talents are on the move and it bodes well for the Socceroos | Jack Snape
Headlined by Lucas Herrington’s record move to Hull City, almost a third of the World Cup squad are changing clubs with January’s Asian Cup loomingFrom Socceroos to soccer-moves, the World Cup has launched Australia’s top footballers into the transfer vortex, highlighted by this
footballFootball Daily | Newcastle’s ‘rock star’ plays the hits but will he find it hard to stay in Toon?
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!As rallying cries for the dawn of a golden era go, “I am quite optimistic” is not “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”. It did not fit the “I think I am a special one” template set 22 y
footballChampionship 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 comeA new season is supposed to be about renewed hope and optimism, a fresh campaign opening up a world of possibilities, a clean slate. But with the English Football League d
footballHow will relegated trio fare in the Championship?
BBC Sport England looks at how the three relegated sides - West Ham, Burnley and Wolves - will navigate the Championship this season.
footballPremier League 2026-27 preview No 6: Chelsea
After a period of underachievement and upheaval for the Blues, the arrival of Xabi Alonso could signal a change in fortunesGuardian writers’ predicted position: 3rd (NB: this is not necessarily Billy Munday’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position:
football‘It’s a nice hobby’: Manchester United’s Janina Leitzig on goalkeeping and gardening
The former Leicester player’s focus has moved from runner beans to running drills as the season approachesWith some parts of England gearing up for a fifth heatwave of 2026 the new Manchester United goalkeeper Janina Leitzig, a keen gardener, is sympathetic to the precarious heal
footballSaudi Pro League tries to move on from era of ageing megastar but big names still loom | John Duerden
As Ronaldo heads towards 1,000 career goals, the league plans to lift the standard of Saudi Arabian football, not just the clubsThere is no Mohamed Salah in the new Saudi Pro League season that kicks off on Thursday and while the era of the ageing megastar is ending, there is sti
footballWhich footballer has played for the most clubs in their career? | The Knowledge
Plus: players whose names appear in their clubs, big leaps and the top tier short of title-winning managersMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Which footballer has played for the most clubs?” asks Paul Gage.Surprisingly, throughout the more than two decades of the
footballPremier 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 footballGuardian writers’ predicted position: 9th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips
footballListen: 2026-27 EFL season preview
Aaron Paul is joined by Andy Woodman, Luke Chambers and Lyle Taylor.
footballWhy do teams choose not to disclose transfer fees?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why some player transfer fees are undisclosed, plus more of your transfer window questions.
footballThe map showing world's division over Infantino
BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from its members.
footballDavid Squires on … the masochistic life of a Football League fan
Our cartoonist welcomes the EFL back, with returning characters and a look at what it’s like as an exiled supporterBuy this cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
footballAustralia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head
Football Australia issues statement in support of Asian federationCalls for ‘clear and credible action’ in response to Fifa crisisFootball Australia has joined a growing chorus placing pressure on Fifa president Gianni Infantino by calling for “clear and credible action” in respo
footballWhy has Araujo joined Liverpool and where did it go wrong at Barcelona?
Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on loan from Barcelona. We explain why Liverpool moved for the Uruguay defender and what went wrong at Barcelona.
footballAre Manchester United returning to relevance under Michael Carrick? | Jonathan Wilson
In a mailbag edition of his newsletter, Jonathan Wilson answers questions about Michael Carrick, VAR and the Premier League’s new teamsSign up for our free newsletter hereManchester United finally seem to have something that resembles stability in the dressing room under Michael
footballSuper 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 audiences’As someone born on the cusp of the gen X-millennial divide, I am the perfect target for today’s 90s nostalgia. I played my mod
footballJorge Messi, father and agent of Argentina great, dies aged 68
Messi family report death at medical clinic in RosarioInter Miami are due to play Monterrey on Saturday nightLionel Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, has died aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario after a long illness, the family have announced. Jorge M
footballData shows Bruno Guimarães deal could be another Arsenal set-piece masterstroke
Brazilian excels at winning free-kicks and conjuring results from them, hence why the champions were willing to spend £75mBruno Guimarães has broken a very niche record. His £75m move to Arsenal is the most expensive transfer for a midfielder aged at least 28. This should not be
footballInfantino’s World Cup sell-off debacle has rocked football but Fifa’s crisis has deep and rotten roots
It has been a remarkable few days for an institution that may be irredeemable but this is a story that stretches back to a decision in 2010There are decades in which nothing happens, and weeks in which decades happen, and those weeks tend to result in leaders being toppled. Not e
footballWhat are the key dates for the women's football season?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team details the key dates are for the 2026-27 women's football season.
footballBehind Milburn’s magic: Wor Jackie was a pit village hero and ‘everybody’s friend’ in Newcastle
A new book details the footballer’s Ashington upbringing, his shyness and the work ethic that set him apartOf all the footballers who have worn the black and white, that possessive geordie pronoun “Wor” (our) was unique to Jackie Milburn; for he was a man of the people as much as
footballOne potential breakout star for each Premier League club this season
A crop of young players emerges every season in the Premier League. Who will make the grade this year?By Opta AnalystDowman is old news by now, so we’re going to look at someone four months older than him. Much like the fish of the same name, Salmon has risen quickly. The defende
footballInfantino is getting his karmic kicking, but why did football take so long to rebel against Fifa? | Jonathan Liew
Federation leaders are massing forces at the gates, but years after the first proposed selling off of its commercial legacy and the Qatar World CupIn recent decades the city of Salé, just across the river from Rabat on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, has undergone a remarkable transfor
footballAll you need to know about the Uefa Super Cup
Our Ask Me Anything team ell you all you need to know about the Uefa Super Cup.
footballContinuity, chaos and Rodman: how Washington Spirit are thriving in NWSL
International talent and one of US’s most marketable players to fore as league approaches business endThe National Women’s Soccer League is just past the midway point of its 14th regular season, with 12 of 30 games remaining in the regular season (though half the league’s teams h
footballHéctor Bellerín: ‘When you leave a club like Arsenal, it’s scary. It hurts’
Spanish full-back on moving on from the Emirates Stadium, his elation at his old club ending their title drought, and how Mikel Arteta has helped prolong his careerOne day when he was 18 or 19, still near the start of his journey, Héctor Bellerín got a call from Mikel Arteta invi
footballFootball Weekly’s summer mailbag: AI, how transfer gossip works and more – part two
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Seb Hutchinson and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the Football Weekly mailbagRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On the podcast today: the panel discuss AI in football, th
footballOn the spot: 50 of the most famous – and infamous – Panenka penalties of all time
The 50th anniversary is the perfect time to remember 50 of the most famous – and infamous – attempts at the Czech’s chipIt is 50 years since Antonin Panenka won the European Championship for Czechoslovakia with the most audacious penalty ever taken. His signature chip wasn’t inst
footballFifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over Falklands banner and final chaos
Players held banner after semi-final against EnglandParedes and Molina investigated over brawl after finalFifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over the Falkland Islands banner displayed after their World Cup semi‑final win against England in Atlanta.As Arg
footballA host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda
With just over 1,400 days to go until 2030 kicks off, the co-hosts are facing a series of challenges familiar to their South African predecessorsMorocco’s World Cup adventure came to a halt with their quarter-final defeat by France. But taking a break, even for a brief post-seaso
footballNew faces, gulfs in class and flawed drama: how 48 teams changed the World Cup
The first 48-team World Cup had its positives and negatives – do we need to brace for a 64-team future?It was less than 12 months after Gianni Infantino succeeded Sepp Blatter as president that Fifa announced the expansion of the men’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams. The reaction
footballWorld Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts
The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking AmericaParaguay 1-1 Germany. There were plenty more games with more goals but none could match the drama of the penalty shootout in this last-32 tie. Germany aren’t supposed to lose i
footballUgly scenes as Argentina lose World Cup final – video
There were ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final as Argentina’s Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina were seen throwing punches at Spain players after their 1-0 defeat.Paredes was then sent off after shoving Spain's Eric García by the throat and wrestling Gavi to the ground.
footballTrump and Infantino booed at World Cup final – video
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