The opening international window of the 2026-27 men’s football calendar will be extended by a week, as the usual October pause has been eliminated. Previously, the governing body scheduled five main international periods throughout the campaign. These were all two-week intervals placed in March, June, September, and November. Going forward, there will instead be a […]
Continue ReadingDevlin hadn’t even left when a new head coach was already installed. The appointment of Vrancken was swift and the early signs looked encouraging. He arrived as the reigning Belgian manager of the year, had steered Racing Genk to the brink of a league title, and had attracted attention from Anderlecht and Burnley. Alongside an […]
Continue ReadingAston Villa are in advanced discussions to bring in Alejandro Garnacho on a temporary deal that could include a mandatory purchase clause. The 21-year-old Argentine wide player was listed for transfer by Chelsea at a £43 million valuation last month; however, the club is willing to consider a permanent exit under specific terms, even if […]
Continue ReadingRogers and his new teammate Palmer share a long-standing bond that stretches back years — a connection that actually sparked Palmer’s now-iconic ‘cold’ goal ritual. The midfielder debuted the gesture in December 2023 after netting twice during a 3-2 victory away at Luton. He has since fully embraced the celebration as his own, even securing […]
Continue ReadingTraditional printed season tickets have disappeared from the top flight of English football. Teams now rely on mobile-based entry, where supporters download passes straight to their devices. Alongside this shift, many sides have tightened the rules governing how frequently, and by what means, season ticket holders can pass on their seats. At Old Trafford, for […]
Continue ReadingChelsea are looking to bring in England defender John Stones on a free transfer after he departed Manchester City. The club from west London, along with Inter Milan, are weighing up a move for the 32-year-old, who became unattached after his deal with City ran out at the end of June. Chelsea are also negotiating […]
Continue ReadingMiddlesbrough have reached an agreement to sign Tottenham forward Will Lankshear, with the total fee potentially rising to a club-record £20m. The deal is structured with an initial payment of around £10m and a further £10m in add-ons linked to various performance targets. The 21-year-old has yet to finalise personal terms, with other clubs reportedly […]
Continue ReadingEverton have brought in Holly McNamara on a free transfer following the expiration of her contract with Melbourne City. The 23-year-old forward has twice claimed the A-League Women’s Golden Boot. Everton stated they beat “a broad spectrum of elite clubs from Europe and the United States” to secure McNamara’s signature. She becomes the fourth summer […]
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Burnham has never been reluctant to challenge the Premier League or football’s governing bodies. In 2023, he sent a letter to the Premier League arguing that Everton’s 10-point deduction for violating profit and sustainability regulations should be ruled “invalid”. The independent football regulator established by Nandy appears to have a secure future as its new […]
Continue ReadingArgentina’s goalkeeper Emi Martinez has admitted he is pondering whether it might be the right moment to retire from international duty following his team’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final. The 33-year-old has earned 67 appearances for his nation, featuring in every moment of Argentina’s eight matches at the tournament, where he […]
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