Alessia Russo stars as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 3-0 in the WSL at Villa Park to confirm their place in next season's Women's Champions League.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year deal, a major coup for the Women's Super League club. The Spanish midfielder, who left Barcelona after 14 years, was unveiled in New York.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson broke his arm celebrating a win over Mexico and has undergone surgery in Kansas City. The 36-year-old will miss the rest of the World Cup but will stay with the squad.
Roberto Martinez has officially departed from his role as Portugal's national football team coach following their last-16 loss to Spain in the World Cup. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed the end of his contract, which he had held since January 2023, and announced the search for a successor has begun.
Zlatko Dalic has resigned as Croatia's head coach after a nine-year tenure, following their World Cup exit. He led the team to the 2018 World Cup final and third place in 2022, alongside a Nations League runners-up finish.
Benhard Janse van Rensburg's dual threat in defense and attack is set to significantly enhance England's midfield options, according to senior assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth. The 29-year-old Bristol player, eligible for England after a decade, is expected to make his debut against Fiji.
The Egyptian Football Association has complained to FIFA, demanding an investigation into the officiating during their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina. They allege "double standards" and "blatant errors" by the referees, seeking the exclusion of the officials from the tournament.
