Football - Footyglobal

Leandro Paredes Handed 10-Game Suspension as Argentina Face Sanctions Over World Cup Final Brawl | Argentina

August 21, 2026August 22, 2026grace

Three Argentina footballers have received suspensions for their involvement in a confrontation following last month’s World Cup final against Spain. However, their role in showing a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final victory over England resulted only in financial penalties. Fifa’s disciplinary committee handed Leandro Paredes a 10-game suspension and a $90,000 (£66,000) fine. Nahuel […]

Manchester United’s Midfield Overhaul Leaves Carrick With Nowhere to Hide | Manchester United

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Ed Woodward told MUTV in July 2015 that seeing Bastian Schweinsteiger on the team sheet would intimidate opponents. However, the former Manchester United executive vice-chairman’s confident forecast did not come true, as Louis van Gaal’s World Cup-winning midfield recruit endured a frustrating spell at the club. Schweinsteiger left for Chicago Fire two years later after […]

2026-27 Premier League Preview No. 20: Tottenham | 2026-27 Season Previews

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Writers’ predicted position: 6th (Note: this ranking reflects the average forecast from the writing team rather than John Brewin’s individual prediction) Last season’s position: 17th Prospects Tottenham’s outlook can best be assessed by considering the failures of the previous two campaigns. A year ago, Thomas Frank’s arrival brought renewed energy and genuine optimism. It seemed […]

Upbeat Jakirovic Vows to Lift Hull Clear of Coles’ Relegation Taunts | Hull City

August 21, 2026August 22, 2026grace

On a warm spring bank holiday, Sergej Jakirovic stood on the balcony of Hull City Hall and celebrated the club’s remarkable promotion to the Premier League with 40,000 jubilant fans. “My only objective before the campaign was to keep the team in the Championship, and I did not achieve it. Instead, we are heading to […]

UEFA and Concacaf Explore Combined Nations League in Fresh Challenge to FIFA

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Uefa and Concacaf have opened discussions about creating a joint Nations League competition involving all 96 countries across Europe, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, presenting another challenge to Fifa. After joining forces to seek Gianni Infantino’s departure amid controversy over plans concerning the World Cup, the two confederations are now exploring their own […]

Tottenham Near Agreements for Manchester City Duo Savinho and Omar Marmoush | Transfer Window

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Manchester City are nearing an agreement to sell Savinho to Tottenham in an £85m transfer. The north London side are also working on a separate deal worth approximately £75m for Omar Marmoush, who would arrive from the FA Cup holders. Savinho joined the City Football Group in the summer of 2022 for €40m (£30.8m), initially […]

2026-27 Premier League Preview No. 19: Sunderland

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026grace

2026-27 Premier League Preview No. 19: Sunderland Predicted position from the writers: 14th (Note: this ranking reflects the average forecast from the panel rather than Louise Taylor’s individual view) Previous season’s position: 7th Prospects Following a seventh-place finish last season, Sunderland begin the new campaign with European football on their schedule for the first time […]

Gianni Infantino Sees Dominican Republic Youth Tournament as Possible Path Out of Crisis

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino is reportedly trying to weaken the alliance between European and North American football officials seeking his removal. His planned appearance at a youth tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend is viewed as another attempt to retain his position as Fifa president. Infantino is expected to attend the U14 Boys Challenge organised by […]

Michael Carrick Dismisses ‘Absurd’ Claims of an Easy Start to Manchester United’s Season

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Michael Carrick has described claims that Manchester United have been handed an easy start against Hull and Ipswich as “absurd”. United begin their campaign away at Hull on Saturday before welcoming Ipswich the following Sunday. Although both clubs have recently earned promotion from the Championship, Carrick insists neither fixture will be straightforward. “Anyone familiar with […]

Terry Dyson, Sole Spurs Player to Net a North London Derby Hat-Trick, Dies Aged 91 | Tottenham Hotspur

August 20, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Terry Dyson, a member of Tottenham’s historic 1961 Double-winning team, has passed away at the age of 91. The Premier League side announced the death of their former winger on Thursday. Dyson made 209 appearances and scored 55 goals during his decade with Spurs. Dyson played under Bill Nicholson in the 1960-61 season, when Tottenham […]