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… k over the Pennines, the portion of the 2,400-strong visiting contingent that had chosen that mode of transport would have struggled to find any redeeming features. “They didn’t create much, which was the biggest worry,” legendary former United striker Wayne Rooney told BBC Sport …
Man Utd ‘didn’t look ready’ – but hurting Carrick remains calmJoy Online
… Last season’s judgements, seen by BBC Sport, show there were 25 VAR errors, up from 18 in the 2024-25 campaign It was still a marked improvement on previous years, with 31 errors in 2023-24 and 38 in 2022-23. …
Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisionsJoy Online
… Multiple sources had told BBC Sport the Gunners also held exploratory talks with Tottenham over a potential move for their club captain Cristian Romero before Spurs agreed a fee with Atletico Madrid. …
Fresh talks over Arsenal move for Aston Villa’s KonsaJoy Online
… The document, seen by BBC Sport, values the club’s physical assets at more than £200m, though no specific sum has been attributed to the sale of its struggling teams. …
Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200mDaily Guide
Jeff Bezos A consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has advanced its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told. …
Bezos Consortium Advances Talks For Stake In LiverpoolJoy Online
… BBC Sport has contacted Fifa and Infantino for comment. The Telegraph reported that Uefa paid a six-figure sum to the woman, who had an alleged relationship with Infantino, who is married, during his time at European football’s governing body. …
Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’The Chronicle
… City sources have previously told BBC Sport they are “counting on” the player for next season, while a significant fee would need to be offered to even consider a sale. …
Barcelona joins Real Madrid for Rodri’s signatureJoy Online
… Club legend Alan Shearer has sent Jaissle his “very best wishes”, but previously warned it could be a “tough season” with some “very challenging times ahead” in a column for BBC Sport. …
Guimaraes future decided before I arrived – JaissleJoy Online
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English FA set to withdraw support for Fifa president InfantinoJoy Online
There is growing expectation that Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes will join Arsenal this summer, multiple sources have told BBC Sport. …
Newcastle captain Guimaraes expected to join ArsenalManchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.
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Manchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.
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The Premier League will now publish the full judgements from the Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and video assistant referee decisions, alongside direct explanations from officials and RefCam audio. This marks the first time these verdicts will be shared publicly, as part of three new transparency measures.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal have held fresh talks with Aston Villa over signing central defender Ezri Konsa, increasing their initial offer to closer to their preferred valuation of around £30m, though Villa continue to demand £60m for the 28-year-old England international.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are selling the club for more than £200m through a sales brochure titled 'Project Lineup' produced by Citigroup. The sale includes the women's team, King Power Stadium, training facility valued at £121m, and sister club OH Leuven, though the brochure highlights past successes including the 2016 Premier League title while omitting current League One status and £103.6m in bank debts.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, has advanced talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club, BBC Sport has been told. Fenway Sports Group, which bought Liverpool in 2010, previously confirmed the group had expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
According to a Daily Telegraph investigation, UEFA made a severance payment to a woman with whom FIFA president Gianni Infantino allegedly had a relationship while he was UEFA's general secretary. Infantino's spokesman said he "strongly denies these categorically untrue allegations," while UEFA confirmed the payment covered fees for an MBA course and was in line with regulations at the time.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona has obtained approval from Rodri to open contract negotiations with Manchester City, joining Real Madrid's long-standing interest in the 30-year-old midfielder, who is in the final year of his deal at City and currently recovering from back surgery.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The English Football Association is set to withdraw support from Fifa president Gianni Infantino following fallout from his scrapped plans to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors. The move comes as Uefa threatens legal action and Wales withdraws backing for Infantino's bid to remain Fifa president.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday, according to new manager Enzo Maresca, with no timeline set for his return. City face Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August and Bournemouth in their Premier League opener on 23 August.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifa plans to invite third-party investment in a subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprise to expand football development funding to more than $10bn, a proposal criticised by Uefa and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The plan requires approval from Fifa's 211 member nations and would see American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal lead the investor group.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Defender Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's club-record £237m spending under manager Roberto de Zerbi reflects a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season in which the club finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation. Van de Ven expects the team to play "more enjoyable" football under De Zerbi with the new signings and a full pre-season.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain's Gavi has said he does not believe Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his involvement in a post-match confrontation following the World Cup final. Gavi, who was himself pushed by Paredes during the fracas, argued that such physical play is part of football and that disciplinary action during the match would have been more appropriate than a later suspension.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Liverpool Football Club issued over 400 lifetime bans after police seized more than £1.2m of assets from organised ticket touts involved in illegal ticket sales. The club has also issued 115 indefinite suspensions as part of a joint operation with Merseyside Police targeting ticket touting and money laundering from illicit sales.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa have agreed to loan Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho until the end of the 2026-27 season with an obligation to buy contingent on conditions such as the number of appearances he makes. Garnacho, 22, has completed a medical and pre-agreed a four-year contract at Villa Park.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring against Kristian Prenga on Saturday, his first fight since losing two close team members—rehabilitation coach Sina Ghami and personal trainer Latif Ayodele—in a vehicle crash near Lagos on 29 December 2025. Joshua, who sustained minor injuries in the collision, told BBC Sport he is keeping his mind occupied and is not ready for the loss to fully sink in.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bournemouth have rejected a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott and told the Blues no further approaches would be welcomed, insisting they intend to keep the 22-year-old star player despite his rejection of a new contract offer.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle United will hold a supporter ballot in August to choose a new club badge, the first change since 1988. The club says the current crest struggles to perform on modern digital platforms and merchandise, though 84% of surveyed members want the redesign to honour the club's heritage.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. The proposed deal has not yet been finalised with club owners Fenway Sports Group, and would value the club at more than $6bn (£4.5bn).
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal, 19 years and six days, has won both the World Cup and Euros, making him the youngest player to achieve the double. The article compares his symbolic embrace with Lionel Messi at the World Cup final to a passing of the torch, noting Yamal recovered from a hamstring injury to play a key role in Spain's tournament run.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson is unavailable while recovering from arm surgery sustained celebrating Mexico's defeat, and defender Jarell Quansah is suspended after a red card in the same match. Head coach Thomas Tuchel is considering retaining the same back four from the quarter-final win over Norway.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway manager Stale Solbakken told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the World Cup semi-finals ahead of their quarter-final meeting on Saturday in Miami. Norway has advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, knocking out Brazil in the last 16.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt led reigning champions Argentina 2-0 with 12 minutes remaining in a World Cup quarter-final match, but Argentina scored three goals to win 3-2, with Egypt's coach alleging the team suffered "injustice" after VAR disallowed an Egyptian goal and Egyptian players claiming Salah was fouled in the penalty area.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, which was suspended for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and that he didn't believe the red card was a foul, but stressed he only asked for a review and did not pressure FIFA to make the decision.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nottingham Forest has parted ways with manager Vitor Pereira and is poised to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor, with a deal virtually complete. Glasner, who led Palace to the Europa Conference League title last season, will become Forest's fifth manager in fewer than 12 months.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada generates "more than enough" income that could make the tournament affordable without high ticket and transport prices for supporters. Fifa stands to earn nearly $9bn from the tournament, more than the Paris 2024 Olympics, yet first-round game tickets range from $350 to $5,000 and transport costs to matches remain elevated despite some fare reductions.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, for £116m, described by City sources as a club record with no bonuses attached, though other sources claim the deal is worth up to £130m and would represent a British record transfer fee.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →