Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract offer, attracting interest from top Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea. Bournemouth maintains its stance that the England U21 international is not for sale, despite his current deal having two years left.
Kevin Keegan, the legendary English footballer and manager, has died aged 75. A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, he led Liverpool to their first European Cup and was a transformative player and coach for Newcastle United, though he was often defined by his infamous "I'd love it" rant.
Manchester United and Arsenal are competing for Manu Kone. West Ham rejected Roma's offer for Crysencio Summerville, also eyed by Aston Villa. Other potential transfers involve Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, Issa Diop, and Franculino Dju.
England rugby coach Steve Borthwick draws inspiration from Thomas Tuchel's approach to managing high-expectation teams, focusing on preparation and continuous improvement. He sees potential in new talent like Henry Pollock and considers tactical experiments, such as using Marcus Smith at scrum-half, to build a more attacking and successful England side for future tournaments.
Fast bowler Jofra Archer is ready for another contest with 15-year-old Indian opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the upcoming T20I. Despite Sooryavanshi's IPL success, England leads the series 2-0, with Archer dismissing the young batter in the last match.
Dimitar Berbatov believes Harry Kane should return to the Premier League to break Alan Shearer's scoring record and win a title in England. Kane is currently in his first year with Bayern Munich.
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Freiburg for the transfer of Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi for £51.5m. The 20-year-old is expected to sign a long-term contract, but the deal is contingent on Switzerland's World Cup progress. Meanwhile, Newcastle denies selling Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal.
Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda, compared to Bukayo Saka, aims to follow Cristiano Ronaldo's path from Sporting's academy to the Premier League. Born in Guinea-Bissau, Quenda moved to Portugal at seven and developed through various academies before joining Chelsea, aiming to showcase his talent on a bigger stage.
Tottenham Hotspur is spending an unprecedented £230m on player transfers, funded partly by Joe Lewis's art sales. This lavish spending, with high fees for players like Van Hecke and Fernandes, signals a shift from past frugality to a strategy focused on immediate success under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda, compared to Bukayo Saka, aims to follow Cristiano Ronaldo's path from Sporting's academy to the Premier League. Born in Guinea-Bissau, Quenda moved to Portugal and developed through Benfica and Sporting, breaking records as Sporting's youngest scorer in various competitions. He has prepared for the Premier League with English lessons and physical training, despite a recent metatarsal injury.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a £60m bid for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães, who has expressed his desire to join the Premier League club. Newcastle are reluctant to sell but may be forced to consider offers, especially after previous sales. Arsenal are also targeting other players in midfield and attack.
Premier League clubs lost £948mn in 2024/25, a sevenfold increase from the previous year, despite record revenues of £6.8bn. Deloitte attributes the losses to increased transfer spending and a lack of one-off sale profits, with net debt rising to £3.6bn. Lower leagues face even greater financial strain.
FIFA referees are enforcing stricter rules on holding and blocking during corner kicks at the World Cup, leading to disallowed goals. While this has reduced goals from corners, it's unclear if the Premier League will adopt a similar approach due to its more physical style of play.
The Premier League leads all domestic divisions in player representation and impact at the 2026 World Cup, with 154 players contributing significantly to goals, assists, and clean sheets, highlighting the league's financial power.
The Premier League leads all domestic divisions in player representation and impact at the 2026 World Cup. 154 players from the English top flight featured, scoring nearly double the goals of the next best league, La Liga, highlighting the financial power driving its dominance.
FanCode will digitally stream the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in India from July 17 to August 8. The partnership aims to expand the league's digital reach and fan engagement, featuring Sri Lankan and international players, including Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar.
Alvaro Arbeloa, były piłkarz Realu Madryt, został nowym trenerem Fulham. Podpisał kontrakt do czerwca 2029 roku i zastąpi Marco Silvę. To jego pierwsza zagraniczna praca.
Premier League clubs' pre-tax losses surged to £948m in 2024-25, up from £135m, driven by high transfer spending and lack of one-off sales profits. Net debt also rose to £3.6bn. Championship clubs also saw losses increase.
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola begins his tenure with players returning July 14 for pre-season. Focus is on an aggressive style, with revamped staff. Challenges include integrating new signings and managing Champions League alongside Premier League.
AB de Villiers disclosed on TOI Sports' Bombay Sports Exchange Podcast that Virat Kohli attempted to persuade him against retiring from franchise cricket in 2021. De Villiers, however, had already decided it was time to step away from the game.
Newcastle United are reportedly close to signing 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur for approximately £23 million. Steur, considered Ajax's most promising midfield talent since Frenkie de Jong, has made 25 senior appearances and is a Netherlands Under-19s international.
Newcastle United are reportedly close to signing 18-year-old central midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax for approximately £23 million. Steur, considered Ajax's most promising midfield talent since Frenkie de Jong, has made 25 senior appearances and is expected to compete for a role in Newcastle's midfield.
Diez años después de ganar la Premier League, el Leicester City se enfrenta a la Tercera División, una deuda de 226 millones de libras y una sanción de 6 puntos por incumplir el fair play financiero. La venta de jugadores y el patrocinio familiar han sostenido el club, pero los altos salarios y la mala gestión deportiva han llevado a pérdidas millonarias.
Newcastle United is selling key players like Isak, Gordon, and Tonali to comply with Premier League and UEFA financial rules. The club faces challenges in rebuilding and closing the revenue gap, highlighting the complexities of new financial regulations for English clubs and potential transfer market inflation.
