Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton. The 35-year-old is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier League matches last season. In a further unexpected move, there are also reports the club are in negotiations to bring … Read more
Andrea Pirlo has said he is no longer a candidate to coach the Italian national side following days of controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company. His appointment as Italy’s next head coach had not been confirmed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) yet was being treated as all but certain. But over … Read more
Arsenal are weighing up what would be one of the most sensational transfers of all time, but the odds are stacked against them in their bid to pull it off. Over the weekend, it emerged that the Gunners are considering an approach for Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Júnior, while Los Blancos were, in turn, intensifying … Read more
Former France international Karim Benzema has offered his total institutional and personal backing for Zinedine Zidane ahead of his expected appointment as head coach of Les Bleus. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner labeled his former Real Madrid boss a true “legend” and a “big brother”. Benzema Rolls Out The Red Carpet For ‘Big Brother’ Benzema … Read more
France captain Kylian Mbappé has reached out to the nation with a deeply personal open letter following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid superstar expressed his gratitude to the supporters and his teammates while reflecting on a tournament that ended in heartbreak for the Bleus in North America. Mbappé Reflects On … Read more
English football will introduce a trial this season in an effort to end the goalkeeper tactical time-out. The trial – backed collectively by Pro Ref, the Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League and the National League – aims to prevent goalkeeper injuries used to disrupt momentum and allow opportunities for tactical … Read more
Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italian national team job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. Maldini, the federation’s technical director, and his adviser Leonardo handed their resignations to federation president Giovanni Malago just 16 days into his new job as the technical director for the Azzurri, … Read more
English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season. The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women’s Super League have agreed on the measure, with permission granted by the International Football Association Board (Ifab). Pro Ref, led by chief refereeing officer Howard Webb, had … Read more
With Arsenal the only London club to finish in the Premier League’s top five, Champions League games in the capital looked to be scarce on the ground next season. While the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham have been semi-regulars in Europe’s leading club competition in years gone by, that pair could only muster finishes of … Read more
On Friday, the Scottish Premiership kicks off its 2026-27 season. The following Friday, the Dutch Eredivisie begins anew, and England’s Carabao Cup sets off on its ponderous journey. The various European club competitions have already begun their qualifying rounds – and did so on 7 July, in the case of the Champions and Conference Leagues. … Read more