… He functions as a deep-lying conductor and would complement Anderson, who is comfortable as a box-to-box midfielder as well as the number six role he plays for England. …
… Born in England to Ghanaian parents, he came through the non-league system rather than a traditional academy before eventually earning his move from Bournemouth to Manchester City. …
… It will be interesting to see how supporters of the Premier League’s other 19 clubs react to Fernandez, given his celebrations and social media jibes after Argentina beat England in a World Cup semi-final in July. …
… New Zealand have followed several individual member nations, including England, Wales, Norway, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, in confirming they will not support Infantino’s re-election bid. …
… It is understood the Gunners have signalled an intention in recent days to improve on their initial proposal of around £30m for the England international. …
… resident has suggested, that “the overriding consideration in any matter brought before a Vacation Judge has always been the willingness/availability of Counsel to appear before the Court in any matter slated for conduct during the vacation.” Let us, for a minute, turn to England …
Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall has signed a two-year contract extension running until 2031. The 22-year-old, who joined from Chelsea in 2023 and has made 106 appearances, said extending his stay at his boyhood club is a "really proud moment."
Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall has signed a two-year contract extension running until 2031. The 22-year-old, who joined from Chelsea in 2023 and has made 106 appearances, said extending his stay at his boyhood club is a "really proud moment."
Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah is in the process of switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana, with FIFA paperwork being assembled for submission. The 27-year-old made one senior appearance for England in a non-competitive friendly and remains eligible to apply for a change of association.
The Athletic Bilbao captain, who switched allegiance from Spain to Ghana in 2022, has announced his retirement from international football after four years and 28 caps. Williams, 32, cited the decision as part of managing his physical workload and prolonging his club career amid recurrent muscular problems.
France's Football Federation joined England, Italy, and four other European nations in withdrawing support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The FFF said Infantino's governance does not meet football's standards, despite his abandonment of the investment proposal.
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed his move to Sheffield United on a one-year contract as a free agent after his Leicester City deal expired. The 34-year-old forward, who captained Ghana at the World Cup, joins the Championship club to complete their 25-man squad.
English-born Ghanaian winger Sam Amo-Ameyaw scored twice off the bench as RC Strasbourg defeated Troyes 6-2 in French Ligue 1, marking his first goals of the season after three appearances.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time, citing his record 22 World Cup goals and his move to the club he describes as "the best in the world."
FIFA says president Gianni Infantino, who has led the organization since 2016, will stand for re-election in March 2027. His announcement follows backlash over a scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, which prompted UEFA and several European football associations to threaten boycotts.
Luka Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia's national team in upcoming Nations League games. The decision comes as Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager, the coach who guided Modric's early international career from 2006 to 2012.
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Black Stars after reaching agreement on a new deal, ending uncertainty that followed his initial four-month contract expiring after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Queiroz, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds at the World Cup, their first appearance in that stage since 2010, before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.
An at-home urine test trialled by the NHS can detect more than 92% of bladder cancer cases, according to findings published in European Urology Oncology from a study led by the University of Birmingham involving nearly 1,000 patients at seven hospitals in England and Scotland. The test could help reduce the number of patients needing invasive cystoscopies if a larger trial proves successful.
Tottenham have signed winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan until season-end and defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent deal worth up to £12m from Chelsea on transfer deadline day. Spurs hold an option to make Mudryk's move permanent for £75m.
England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored in the 19th minute to help Real Madrid defeat Malaga 4-0 in La Liga, extending Jose Mourinho's winning streak to three consecutive victories. Bellingham's goal came after he dribbled past three defenders from 35 yards out, and he was involved in Real's second goal as well.
A bankruptcy petition was filed against former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher by lawyers for HM Revenue and Customs over an unpaid tax bill reportedly worth between £700,000 and £800,000. Carragher's representatives say the matter is a private tax issue that is being addressed and expected to be resolved imminently.
Ghana international Kojo Oppong Peprah is set to transfer from French side OGC Nice to Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce on a four-year deal before the close of the transfer window. The 22-year-old made 39 appearances for Nice last season and featured for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Former England winger Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen following a May motorway crash on the M3 in Hampshire. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.
UEFA has withdrawn its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after securing a guarantee that the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan will not be revived, but will pursue efforts to remove FIFA president Gianni Infantino by supporting a challenger when he stands for re-election in March. UEFA considers the race likely to be close, with 106 of 211 member associations needed for election, and has not abandoned hopes despite deciding against pursuing a no-confidence vote.
Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors will not be repeated. The decision will be discussed at Uefa's executive committee meeting in Monaco on Thursday.
Manchester City are expected to make an offer for Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez, with the club setting an unofficial £120m minimum fee. The 25-year-old has been identified as a priority target by manager Enzo Maresca following several high-profile midfield departures.
An opinion piece by Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako compares the UK's £39bn social housebuilding programme (70,000 homes in 10 years) with Ghana's affordable housing efforts, noting that after 14 years and a $200 million loan contracted in 2012, Ghana is on track to deliver only 1,500 units by 2027.
St Petersburg's Gazprom Arena said in a social media post that two scheduled Ye (Kanye West) concerts will no longer take place because no rental agreement had been signed with concert promoters. The Moscow-based promoter, Say Agency, said the cancellation announcement came as a surprise and that it is trying to contact the venue to resolve the issue.
The Adidas Azteca ball used by Diego Maradona in Argentina's 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the 1986 World Cup has sold for £2.5 million (US$3.3m) at Heritage Auctions in the United States. Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser, who collected the ball after the match, confirmed its authenticity before the sale, which fell short of the expected £7.3 million in bids.
The football used for Diego Maradona's famous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England sold at Heritage Auctions in the United States for £2.5m, below the expected £7.3m estimate. The Adidas Azteca ball was authenticated by the match referee Ali Bin Nasser, who kept it for over three decades before selling it.
The ball Diego Maradona punched past goalkeeper Peter Shilton during Argentina's 1986 World Cup quarter-final win over England sold at Heritage Auctions in the United States for £2.5m (US$3.3m), below the expected £7.3m valuation. The ball, which Maradona himself famously described as scored "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God," was authenticated by the match referee Tunisian Ali Bin Nasser, who kept it for over three decades.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has joined Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab as a free agent, ending his European career after a season with Villarreal. The 33-year-old made 167 appearances and scored nine goals for Arsenal over five years before his move to Spain.
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match ban from FIFA's disciplinary committee for on-field clashes after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Teammate Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension, and the Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 for breaches including team misconduct and discriminatory chants.
Brazilian great Ronaldinho has announced a comeback at age 46 with Italian Serie C side Ravenna, hoping to score his 300th career goal. The former Barcelona, PSG and AC Milan player, who retired in 2015, will become a shareholder in the club and attended a public unveiling event dubbed "Ronaldinho Day".
Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, providing defensive cover while William Saliba recovers from a back injury and Jurriën Timber returns from a groin injury. The 28-year-old, who can play both centre-back and right-back, joins the Premier League champions as manager Mikel Arteta looks to maintain title success.
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who is set to have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium.
Harry Kane says he is ready to begin discussions with Bayern Munich over extending his contract, with talks expected to start this week or next week. The 33-year-old striker has one year remaining on his four-year deal and scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern last season.