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Inquest told Maddy Cusack sought to keep Sheffield United unaware of talks with former club chaplain | Sheffield United Women

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

During an inquest examining the death of Maddy Cusack, the former spiritual advisor for Sheffield United stated that she had repeatedly urged him not to disclose their conversations to the club. Dr Delroy Hall, who served in the voluntary position from 2017 until November 2023—roughly two months after Cusack’s passing on 20 September 2023—testified on […]

Fenerbahce optimistic about capturing Marseille’s Mason Greenwood

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

Fenerbahce are becoming more certain about their chances of acquiring Mason Greenwood from Marseille. The Ligue 1 side have shown a willingness to negotiate a transfer for the 24-year-old former Manchester United attacker. Throughout the summer, both Fenerbahce and Roma have been mentioned as potential destinations for Greenwood. Prior to the elections in early June, […]

EFL probes Sheffield United amid allegations owners seek to dodge full purchase payment

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

The English Football League is examining claims that Sheffield United’s proprietor, the US-based investment consortium COH Sports, has created a fresh parent entity for the club in an effort to sidestep a £35m obligation owed to former owner Prince Abdullah. COH Sports, headed by Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy, struck an agreement to purchase United […]

Reece James still an injury concern as England’s right-back World Cup problems continue

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

Reece James remains uncertain for England’s World Cup quarter-final showdown with Norway in Miami this Saturday, as he was once again unable to train with the group on Wednesday. The full-back has been missing since suffering a hamstring injury in England’s second group-stage fixture, a goalless draw against Ghana in Boston. Thomas Tuchel was aware […]

Scottish shot-stopper Gunn joins San Jose Earthquakes

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

Scottish shot-stopper Angus Gunn has joined MLS championship contenders San Jose Earthquakes following his departure from Nottingham Forest. The 30-year-old, who has earned 25 international appearances for his nation, has committed to a deal that runs through the conclusion of the 2030 MLS campaign. Coach Bruce Arena’s squad currently occupy second place in the Western […]

Women’s Super League: Behind Alexia Putellas’ transfer to London City

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

Over 14 years, Putellas stood as the leading figure for Barcelona, collecting a staggering 38 major honors, among them 10 domestic championships and four European Cups. The finest stretch of her career arrived in 2021 and 2022 when she claimed consecutive Ballon d’Or awards, though an anterior cruciate ligament tear just before Euro 2022 dealt […]

Humanitarian who hosted World Cup viewings in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrike | Gaza

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026grace

A Palestinian humanitarian worker who had set up public viewings of World Cup football matches in Gaza was killed in an Israeli missile attack on Tuesday evening, shortly before the match between Egypt and Argentina. Two brothers, aged eight and 10, and another man who was on the street near the impact site were also […]

France coach Deschamps unfazed by Argentine officials taking charge of Morocco quarter-final | World Cup 2026

July 8, 2026July 9, 2026grace

Didier Deschamps has made it clear he is untroubled by the decision to assign Argentine match officials to Thursday’s World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, even though a potential rematch of the 2022 final against Argentina remains on the cards. “We have to accept it,” he stated. “I have faith in the referees. Our […]

World Cup 2026: Are allegations of Argentina receiving preferential treatment justified?

July 8, 2026July 9, 2026grace

It is not hard to see why Egypt would be deeply upset after Tuesday’s 3-2 loss. The African team held a two-goal advantage with just 11 minutes remaining, on the verge of reaching their first ever quarter-final. Then everything unravelled as Argentina produced a stunning late rally to flip the contest and score the decisive […]

Uefa could halt Russia’s football comeback amid possible fresh row with Fifa

July 8, 2026July 9, 2026grace

European football’s governing body is ready to prevent Russian teams from rejoining international competition, despite the recent decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to conditionally end the nation’s exclusion from global sports. The global football authority has suggested it will reassess its stance after enforcing a prohibition on Russian sides following the comprehensive invasion […]