JULES BREACH: Arsenal are still the team to beat this season, Morgan Rogers can help Chelsea challenge for silverware and Matthias Jaissle will give Newcastle a fresh start

After waiting 22 years to win the Premier League again, Arsenal finally did it. Can Mikel Arteta’s side now defend their title? It will be interesting to see their mindset and approach; whether the relief of getting over the line at last has an impact, or if it only sparks even more fire to do … Read more

“My Life Was Always A Challenge” – Watch Sadio Mane Recalls The First Time He Asked Jurgen Klopp To Leave Liverpool As He Reveals Major Reasons For His Bayern Munich Decision

“My life was always a challenge” – Watch Sadio mane recalls the first time he asked Jurgen Klopp to leave Liverpool as he reveals major reasons for his Bayern Munich decision This summer, Sadio Mane left Liverpool for the German champions. Senegalese forward won everything available during his six years with Liverpool. He claims that … Read more

Failure not an option as Ange Postecoglou gears up for biggest challenge yet alongside Ronaldo | Football

When Ange Postecoglou left Nottingham Forest in October, few would have predicted his next port of call would be Riyadh, but taking over Al-Nassr is likely to be one of the biggest challenges of his varied career. This is a coach who always wins something in his second season but there is little chance of … Read more

“The manager is my nephew but I don’t know if Coventry are good enough to stay in the Premier League” Harry Redknapp on the challenge facing Frank Lampard this season

As Coventry City prepare for their first season back in the top flight for a generation, few are under any illusions as to the task facing them over the next nine months. Boss Frank Lampard delivered promotion in style last season, as the Sky Blues followed up their 2025 play-off semi-final defeat to Sunderland by … Read more

How Alfred Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge

Alfred Johansson appeared to have walked into an incredibly difficult job at Motherwell this summer. Motherwell finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership last season, playing some of the best football you could wish to see, and all on one of the top-flight’s lowest budgets. Not only was Johansson following in Jens Berthel Askou’s sizeable footsteps … Read more

Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa council members rebel | Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino is facing a rebellion from members of the Fifa council who are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) that could develop into a full-blown leadership challenge. The Guardian has learned that moves to call an EGM were already under way before the emergence of Infantino’s abortive plan to sell off stakes … Read more

Maresca says managing Manchester City ‘a privilege’ but admits challenge of following Guardiola | Manchester City

Enzo Maresca said following Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager is a “privilege” but admitted he is aware how the successors to Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger struggled at Manchester United and Arsenal. Maresca took over at City last month and, at his first press conference in the role, said he understands the challenge … Read more

Nottingham Forest: Oliver Glasner on new challenge – ‘Nobody wants to get divorced’

When Glasner took over at Selhurst Park in February 2024, Palace were 15th, having lost 10 of their previous 17 games under Roy Hodgson. Come the end of the season they finished 10th, winning six of their last seven games – beating Liverpool, Manchester United and Aston Villa. He utilised a back three, something he … Read more

America’s Small Business Succession Challenge at 250

As millions of business owners approach retirement, the future of America’s small business economy will depend on how successfully ownership is passed to the next generation. Unsplash+ As America approaches its 250th anniversary, conversations about economic competitiveness often focus on emerging technologies, workforce development, and global competition. However, one of the most important economic challenges … Read more

The New Branding Challenge Facing FIFA 2026 and LA28

Multi-country hosting, social media, and political polarization are forcing global sporting events to rethink how national identity is expressed visually. Photo by David Ramos/FIFA via Getty Images Growing up in Canada, there was a travel tip you heard before almost any trip abroad: Sew a maple leaf flag onto your backpack. It was a way … Read more