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⚽ World Cup 2026 News

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⚽ ESPN FC

Ranked: 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.

2026-08-12 20:53 UTC Read full article →
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Lionel Messi pays tribute to father on Instagram

Messi pays tribute on IG to father

2026-08-12 20:36 UTC Read full article →
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Tielemans: Balogun red overturn inspired Belgium

Youri Tielemans has said that FIFA's shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card helped inspire Belgium's performance against the United States in their World Cup knockout tie.

2026-08-12 20:36 UTC Read full article →
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Sources: Inter, Spurs in talks over Spence deal

Inter Milan are progressing talks with Tottenham over a deal to sign Djed Spence, sources have told ESPN.

2026-08-12 20:36 UTC Read full article →
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Chavarría becomes Chelsea's latest new recruit

Chelsea have completed the signing of Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano, with the left-back becoming the ninth new addition to the first-team at Stamford Bridge.

2026-08-12 20:36 UTC Read full article →
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Rulli joins City as Donnarumma's new understudy

Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille, the club have confirmed.

2026-08-12 20:36 UTC Read full article →
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Ronaldo confirms marriage to Georgina Rodríguez

Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez at a civil ceremony in Portugal.

2026-08-12 20:36 UTC Read full article →
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Source: PSG-bound Torres out of Barça training

Barcelona have given Ferran Torres permission to stay away from the training ground while they negotiate the forward's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, a source told ESPN.

2026-08-12 20:36 UTC Read full article →
⚽ ESPN FC

Montréal signs ex-Arsenal, United star Sánchez

CF Montréal has signed Chilean international forward Alexis Sánchez to a Designated Player contract, the club announced on Tuesday.

2026-08-12 20:36 UTC Read full article →
⚽ ESPN FC

😎 Don't look up! Barça to play during solar eclipse

"Keep your eyes on the ball" is the advice given to Barcelona and Montpellier players as they play each other during a solar eclipse in Spain.

2026-08-12 20:36 UTC Read full article →
📺 BBC Sport

Arsenal reignite interest in 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.

2026-08-12 20:21 UTC Read full article →
📡 Sky Sports

Cadillac sack team principal Lowdon as Budkowski takes charge

Cadillac have sacked team principal Graeme Lowdon and replaced him with Marcin Budkowski in what Formula 1's 2026 newcomers claim is a "planned leadership transition".

2026-08-12 20:20 UTC Read full article →
📺 BBC Sport

Palace bid for Monaco midfielder Camara rejected

Ligue 1 side Monaco reject Crystal Palace's verbal bid for midfielder Lamine Camara.

2026-08-12 19:20 UTC Read full article →
📰 The Guardian

Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father

Messi’s father, ⁠Jorge, died last week at age of 68Argentinian suggests he may not play on much longerLionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is having doubts about continuing his career following the

2026-08-12 19:16 UTC Read full article →
📡 Sky Sports

Draper in line to meet Djokovic at Cincinnati Open

2026-08-12 19:10 UTC Read full article →
📡 Sky Sports

Fery feels 'no added pressure' despite being British No 1 as he returns

Arthur Fery insists he feels “no added pressure” as the new British No 1 prepares to return to action this weekend for the first time since his memorable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals.

2026-08-12 19:00 UTC Read full article →
📡 Sky Sports

Vikings confirm Murray as starting QB

2026-08-12 19:00 UTC Read full article →
📺 BBC Sport

Villa close in on Atletico defender Ruggeri

Aston Villa close in on the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri.

2026-08-12 18:56 UTC Read full article →
📺 BBC Sport

Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death

Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.

2026-08-12 18:48 UTC Read full article →
📺 BBC Sport

Inter in advanced talks for Spurs full-back Spence

Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, in a deal worth a minimum of £25.6m (30m euros).

2026-08-12 18:43 UTC Read full article →
📺 BBC Sport

South Korea crisis deepens over sexual favours for referees scandal

The South Korean FA apologises amid a series of controversies and a police raid on its headquarters.

2026-08-12 18:11 UTC Read full article →
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La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo's pitch after fungus outbreak

La Liga officials are set to inspect the pitch at Celta Vigo's Estadio de Balaidos over a suspected fungus outbreak.

2026-08-12 18:01 UTC Read full article →
📰 The Guardian

Championship 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

2026-08-12 18:00 UTC Read full article →
📡 Sky Sports

Tielemans: I did not expect to leave Aston Villa for Man Utd this summer

'Not really, no' - the perhaps surprising answer from Manchester United’s summer signing Youri Tielemans when asked whether he expected to leave his former club Aston Villa in this window.

2026-08-12 17:00 UTC Read full article →
📰 The Guardian

Premier 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

2026-08-12 16:00 UTC Read full article →
📰 The Guardian

‘It is just smelling football’: Tielemans says adjusting to life at United has come naturally

Midfielder says experience has helped him settle in‘It’s what I’ve been doing from when I was young’Youri Tielemans has stated that adjusting to Michael Carrick’s vision for Manchester United has been

2026-08-12 16:00 UTC Read full article →
📺 BBC Sport

I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans

Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man.

2026-08-12 16:00 UTC Read full article →
📰 The Guardian

Barcelona make improved £51m bid for Rodri as Manchester City target Fernández

Latest offer close to City’s valuation for Spain midfielderChelsea’s £120m price for Fernández may be too highBarcelona have made an improved bid to Manchester City of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri. Th

2026-08-12 15:57 UTC Read full article →
📰 The Guardian

‘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 g

2026-08-12 15:50 UTC Read full article →
📡 Sky Sports

What next for Birmingham City? Why Davies is changing his approach

Birmingham City is a football club transformed. Over 20,000 season tickets have been sold for the forthcoming Championship season, with 14,000 more on the waiting list. Fan parks surround St Andrew's

2026-08-12 15:00 UTC Read full article →