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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Yassine then turned home after Rahimi managed to just keep the ball in play – which was confirmed by the video assistant referee – with a minute to go. ‘Attacking quality decisive against spirited Haiti’ By Elizabeth Conway, BBC Sport journalist in Atlanta In a historic first mee

    Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-up
  3. Joy Online

    But the overall fund is still about £7m short of what the players had been hoping for. “We don’t look at percentages, we don’t actually believe that is the right metric,” Deborah Jevans, the AELTC chair, told BBC Sport earlier this month.

    Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon
  4. Joy Online

    There’ll be nothing that will make us lose our heads when it comes to our common objective.” Canal+ journalist Babacar Diarra, who has reported on the team for more than a decade, told BBC Sport: “Senegal hasn’t been in this type of situation for a while.

    Unpaid bonuses and food issues – what’s going on inside Senegal camp?
  5. Joy Online

    ply because it is hotter, while in another match, where the temperature is slightly lower, the same coach does not have the same opportunity. “We want to ensure equal conditions for everyone, and that’s why these breaks are implemented in every match.” Experts have told BBC Sport

    No extra revenue for FIFA from hydration breaks – Infantino
  6. Joy Online

    One month on since Pep Guardiola’s announcement that he will leave City after a decade in charge, sources have told BBC Sport a deal to appoint the 46-year-old Maresca is close to being finalised.

    Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager
  7. The Chronicle

    By full-time, BBC Sport pundit and former Arsenal defender Martin Keown was joking a calculator might be needed to tot up the number of times Room had bailed his team out.

    The record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
  8. Joy Online

    To take the strain out of the situation, BBC Sport has developed a predictor tool that updates in-game to illustrate the schedule all the way to the final.

    How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?
  9. Joy Online

    BBC Sport revealed on Tuesday that the Football Association had arranged the friendly to give certain players minutes.

    Tuchel throws first pitch as England enjoy downtime
  10. Joy Online

    e a 4-2 win. “For me personally, it was nice to put some of the noise aside and just show my country and my teammates how committed I am to help us try to win football matches,” the 22-year-old, who is appearing in a fourth consecutive major tournament for England, told BBC Sport

    ‘Chip on shoulder’ may help Bellingham to best form
  11. Daily Guide

    BBC Sport The post Williams Sisters Receive Wimbledon Doubles Wildcard appeared first on DailyGuide Network.

    Williams Sisters Receive Wimbledon Doubles Wildcard

Yesterday

  1. Manchester United loses to Hull City on opening day

    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.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Premier League to publish referee and VAR panel verdicts

    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

Thursday 13 August

  1. Arsenal in fresh talks for Aston Villa defender Konsa

    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

  2. Leicester City put up for sale by Thai owners after 16 years

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Bezos-led consortium advances talks for Liverpool stake

    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

Saturday 8 August

  1. Infantino denies affair allegations; UEFA confirms severance payment

    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

Friday 7 August

  1. Barcelona, Real Madrid pursue Manchester City midfielder Rodri

    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

  2. Newcastle manager Jaissle says Guimaraes exit decision pre-made

    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

Monday 3 August

  1. English FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino

    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

Thursday 30 July

  1. Newcastle captain Guimaraes expected to join Arsenal this summer

    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

  2. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe to leave club immediately

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Manchester City midfielder Rodri undergoes back surgery

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Fifa seeks private investment in World Cup via new venture

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. Tottenham's record £237m summer spend signals new ambition

    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

Sunday 26 July

  1. Eddie Howe uncertain about Bruno Guimaraes future amid Arsenal bid

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. Gavi says Paredes should not face suspension

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Liverpool bans 432 ticket touts after £1.2m asset seizure

    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

  2. Aston Villa secure Garnacho loan from Chelsea with obligation to buy

    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

  3. Anthony Joshua prepares for fight after friends' deaths

    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

  4. Bournemouth reject Chelsea's £64m bid for Alex Scott

    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

  5. Newcastle supporters to vote on club crest redesign

    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

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Amit Bhatia consortium expresses interest in Liverpool minority stake

    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

Monday 20 July

  1. Lamine Yamal becomes youngest World Cup and Euros double winner

    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

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Henderson and Quansah absent for England's Argentina World Cup semi-final

    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

Friday 10 July

  1. Norway boss: England favourites but not big favourites for semis

    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

Thursday 9 July

  1. Egypt loses to Argentina after VAR disallows goal

    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

Monday 6 July

  1. Trump confirms request to FIFA for Balogun ban review

    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

Thursday 2 July

  1. Glasner set to replace Pereira as Nottingham Forest manager

    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

Friday 26 June

  1. NYC mayor says World Cup generates enough revenue for affordability

    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

Thursday 25 June

  1. Manchester City agrees record £116m fee for Elliot Anderson

    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

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