… Howe has lost two key players this summer – Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while Arsenal are chasing captain Bruno Guimaraes. …
… It is one of the many reasons why Howe will desperately want to keep hold of Guimaraes, having lost Isak, Tonali and Anthony Gordon in the past year. …
… The former Manchester City academy graduate earned his first England senior call-up in November 2024 and featured prominently during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including providing the assist for Anthony Gordon’s goal in England’s semi-final defeat to Argentina. …
… England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute strike but Enzo Fernández equalised on 85 minutes before Lautaro Martínez’s header in the second minute of stoppage time snatched a dramatic victory. …
… England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute strike but Enzo Fernández equalised on 85 minutes before Lautaro Martínez’s header in the second minute of stoppage time snatched a dramatic victory. …
… Both the 1986 and 1998 games were wins for Argentina, but Wednesday’s looked to be headed in the other direction after Anthony Gordon scored to put England ahead early in the second half. …
… Both the 1986 and 1998 games were wins for Argentina, but Wednesday’s looked to be headed in the other direction after Anthony Gordon scored to put England ahead early in the second half. …
Anthony Gordon has provided four assists in his first five matches for Barcelona since joining in May, slotting seamlessly into the left-wing position previously filled by Marcus Rashford, though the 25-year-old England winger has yet to score a goal.
Anthony Gordon has provided four assists in his first five matches for Barcelona since joining in May, slotting seamlessly into the left-wing position previously filled by Marcus Rashford, though the 25-year-old England winger has yet to score a goal.
Barcelona sporting director Deco explained that Anthony Gordon's playing style aligns better with coach Hansi Flick's tactics than Marcus Rashford's, though Rashford scored 14 goals during his loan spell last season. Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle for more than 80m euros, while Rashford returned to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to exercise their £30.3m purchase option.
Barcelona defeated bottom-placed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Fermin Lopez starring and Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri also scoring. The win moves Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Real Betis.
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at Camp Nou, maintaining their perfect start to the season and topping the LaLiga table.
Barcelona have signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a three-year contract. British media reported the deal was worth about £8.6 million ($11.5 million), making Jesus Barcelona's sixth signing of the transfer window.
Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6m (10m euros). Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and scored 32 goals in 123 appearances, had fallen down the pecking order due to injury and competition from other forwards.
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to extend their winning streak to three La Liga games. Raphinha became the first player to score five goals in the opening three La Liga matches of a season since Lionel Messi in 2017, while 19-year-old Yamal surpassed 50 goals for the club.
Barcelona are closing in on a transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, valued at £8.6m, with the deal expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline. The 29-year-old Brazil international is set to travel for a medical on Monday.
Barcelona won 2–0 at home against Athletic Club with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, extending their unbeaten La Liga start. Rodri made his debut for Barcelona as a second-half substitute following his £65m transfer from Manchester City.
Anthony Gordon made two assists in five minutes after coming on as a substitute in Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga victory over Elche, beginning the reigning champions' title defence with a win.
Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.
Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.
Newcastle United's new manager Matthias Jaissle, recruited from Al-Ahli after Eddie Howe's departure, has stated he views the departures of Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and captain Bruno Guimaraes as a challenge and opportunity rather than a setback ahead of the Premier League season. Jaissle, who won two Austrian Bundesliga titles with Red Bull Salzburg and back-to-back AFC Champions League crowns with Al-Ahli, said the club will either sign replacements or develop existing players to fill the vacant positions.
Myles Lewis-Skelly, a 19-year-old Arsenal left-back, has been offered to Manchester United as a potential signing, with Arsenal seeking to recoup funds from their £75m purchase of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Chelsea have also been made aware of his availability, and Lewis-Skelly's prospective price is thought to be around £45m.
The Argentine Football Association has announced that 15 July will be designated 'National Football Teams Day' to commemorate Argentina's 2-1 semi-final victory over England in the 2026 World Cup. The win, achieved through goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after England led through Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute strike, reignited political tensions as some Argentine players celebrated with a banner referencing the Falkland Islands dispute.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says Bruno Guimaraes' departure to Arsenal had already been decided before he took charge; the midfielder is set to complete a £75m move after the club's leadership made the decision beforehand.
The Argentine Football Association has announced that 15 July will be 'National Football Teams Day' to commemorate Argentina's 2-1 semi-final victory over England in the 2026 World Cup. The match, played in Atlanta, saw Argentina overcome a 55th-minute English goal with strikes in the 85th and 92nd minutes, and some Argentine players celebrated by displaying a banner referencing the disputed Falkland Islands.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is leaving the club with immediate effect following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign in which the club finished 12th in the Premier League with 17 defeats. Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle is expected to succeed him.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has departed following a poor Premier League season where the club finished 12th and an uninspiring transfer window. Newcastle sold key players including Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali while missing out on targets Johan Manzambi and Victor Munoz, with the departures attributed partly to the need to sell players to generate income.
Bruno Guimaraes has made clear his desire to join Premier League champions Arsenal, with multiple sources telling BBC Sport that a move is increasingly likely. Arsenal, who made an initial £70m bid, are aiming to agree a deal worth around £80m in the coming days.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after becoming frustrated with the club's transfer business this summer, which saw key players including Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and potentially Bruno Guimaraes departing. Howe's final match was a 4-1 pre-season loss to Bristol City, ending his tenure which began in November 2021 and saw him win the 2025 Carabao Cup and achieve Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive conversations with captain Bruno Guimaraes but cannot guarantee his future at the club, after BBC Sport reported that Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for the Brazil midfielder.
Barcelona have signed German winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a contract until 2031, with media reports valuing the deal at €22 million plus add-ons. The 24-year-old reunites with Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, who gave him his Germany senior debut.
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign England international Morgan Rogers in a club-record transfer worth £117 million, with a medical scheduled for Monday and personal terms already agreed. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder will sign a six-year contract until 2032 with an optional additional year, and the deal will become Chelsea's most expensive signing and a new British transfer record.
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach; Argentina scored twice in the final minutes through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to eliminate England. England had only 12% possession after taking the lead and introduced defenders rather than forwards.
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but conceded two goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach, with the team holding only 12% possession after taking the lead. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez noted the momentum shift as England brought on defensive players rather than pushing forward.
Thomas Tuchel will stay on as England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following England's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina 2-1. The FA stated the players and Tuchel gave their all in the tournament despite missing their stated aim of winning the World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel will remain England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following a 2-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon but conceded goals to Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
Lionel Messi set up two goals in the dying minutes of Argentina's World Cup semifinal against England, securing a 2-1 victory and a spot in the final against Spain. Messi said the fans wanted this victory more than any other because of what it means to face England in a semifinal and reach another World Cup final.
Lionel Messi set up two goals in the final moments of Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England to reach the final against Spain on Sunday. Messi said the win was especially significant to Argentina's fans because of the historic rivalry between the nations.