Arsenal and England forward Alessia Russo discusses her love for the club following a landmark trophy parade, her summer downtime, and the urgent need to secure grassroots funding to prevent young female players from dropping out of football.
Chelsea announced the signing of French forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United on a four-year deal for approximately £850,000. Malard, who previously played under Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor at Lyonnes, expressed her goal to win trophies with the club.
Jürgen Klopp disclosed Liverpool's extensive efforts to recruit Kylian Mbappé from Monaco, including a private jet trip with the player's family. Despite the elaborate approach, Mbappé ultimately joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Tottenham have reportedly made an offer for Randal Kolo Muani, while Arsenal are close to finalising a £35m deal for Christos Tzolis. Barcelona are in talks for Karim Adeyemi, potentially impacting Marcus Rashford's future. Manchester United are pursuing Manu Kone and Aurelien Tchouameni has committed to Real Madrid.
Marcus Rashford is expected to rejoin Manchester United's squad for the upcoming season after his World Cup duties. Despite a strained relationship and a desire to offload his salary, the club plans for his return, with manager Michael Carrick expressing optimism for the new campaign.
Egypt's Mostafa Ziko accused officials of unfair play and claimed the World Cup is fixed after his team's 3-2 loss to Argentina. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina's late comeback.
The US men's national team's World Cup loss to Belgium was overshadowed by a controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's eligibility. Despite a last-minute stay of his red-card suspension, Balogun was unable to prevent the team's defeat, leading to criticism of perceived political interference.
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game ban on Sunday, allowing the forward to play for the USMNT against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. The ban will be enforced if he commits a similar offense during a probationary period.
Mo Salah led Egypt to a historic first World Cup win against New Zealand, moving closer to the national goalscoring record. Despite past near misses and recent injury concerns, Salah's performance is pivotal for Egypt's campaign, with fans hopeful for a deep run in the tournament.
Arsenal are reportedly set to intensify their pursuit of PSG forward Bradley Barcola this week, viewing him as a strong alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Barcola's contract situation and a potential move for RB Leipzig's Diomande to PSG could make him available this summer. Arsenal are also interested in Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
South Korean footballer Son Heung-min faced mixed fortunes at the World Cup in Mexico, dealing with team losses, a controversy over his military service exemption, and fan attention.
Queensland's Treasurer David Janetzki aims to prevent a credit rating downgrade despite a budget deficit and projected borrowings exceeding $200bn in three years. The budget forecasts a surplus in 2029-30, after years of deficits, boosted by higher coal royalties.
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has received travel authorization to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany, hours after his federation stated he couldn't travel due to visa issues. Wahi was linked to a sports corruption investigation but is not a suspect.
France struggled in the first half against Senegal, appearing disjointed and creating few chances. However, a halftime adjustment and the brilliance of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise led to a 3-1 victory, with Mbappé setting a new all-time scoring record for France.
The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) is calling for urgent action after a 35-year-old officer died on a vessel off Oman. His body has been onboard for over two days without proper refrigeration, leading to a health risk for the crew.
Neymar Jr. will miss Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Morocco due to a calf injury sustained in May. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the player is recovering but ruled him out of the first match, adding to pressure on the team seeking their first title since 2002.
Neymar Jr. will miss Brazil's opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Morocco due to a calf injury sustained in May. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the player is recovering but remains sidelined, adding pressure on Brazil's quest for their first title since 2002.
Swiss forward Breel Embolo's travel to the US for the World Cup was delayed after his ESTA authorization was placed under review following a 2018 altercation conviction. The Swiss federation is in contact with authorities to resolve the issue.
Thomas Tuchel has reportedly left Cole Palmer out of England's World Cup squad due to concerns over his personality and suitability for tournament football, prioritizing team chemistry and leadership. Phil Foden also missed out, while experienced players like Dan Burn and Jordan Henderson were selected.
Claire Emslie has been recalled by Scotland for their Women's World Cup qualifiers against Israel, five months after giving birth. Christy Grimshaw also receives her first call-up under Melissa Andreatta.
Neymar was involved in a heated dispute with officials after a substitution error in Santos' 3-0 loss to Coritiba. The forward was wrongly substituted, leading to a yellow card and a public display of his frustration.
The Women’s Super League season finale marks the end of an era with key players like Sam Kerr, Beth Mead, and Khadija Shaw leaving their clubs, triggering a potential striker merry-go-round amid contract expirations and rumored transfers.
French teenager has racked up numbers this season that put him on a par with Erling Haaland and Lamine YamalBournemouth have unearthed another diamond in Eli Junior Kroupi. Staff at the club consider the 19-year-old a generational talent and no wonder, given last weekend the forward became the first teenager to register 12 goals in his debut Premier League season since Robbie Fowler in 1993-94. If Kroupi adds to that tally there is a decent chance it will end with the club qualifying for Europe for the first time.The numbers speak for themselves: Kroupi has averaged a goal every 121 minutes – only Erling Haaland has a better ratio in the league – and of his 43 shots, 20 have been on target, the joint-best conversion rate with Brentford’s Igor Thiago. Among teenagers in the 21st century, only Romelu Lukaku has scored more in a campaign in the competition (17 in 2012-13, on loan at West Brom from Chelsea), and only Lamine Yamal (16) has scored more across Europe’s top five leagues this term. Kroupi’s name is on the lips of scouts at every elite club, with Barcelona thought to have joined Manchester City and Arsenal in keeping tabs. Bournemouth do not want to sell and would demand at least £80m. Continue reading...
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe secured a vital 3-1 victory over Brighton following a period of intense pressure. Striker William Osula, who has emerged as a key contributor, scored the opening goal, justifying Howe's decision to trust him over high-profile signings.
