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Football History Made: British Football Has a New Most Expensive Player
Elliot Anderson becomes the most expensive player in the history of British football, confirmed by the record fee Manchester City have paid Nottingham Forest. The clubs have not made the financial de
Football World Cup Expansion: Why Europe Opposes Fifa's Crazy Idea
A 64-team World Cup means 128 matches, exactly twice the format supporters have known for decades. Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, defends the plan as a way of giving smaller nations something
Football Chelsea Pay Aston Villa Record £117 Million for Morgan Rogers
£117 million, or $156.5 million. That is the number that has just rewritten the record books in British football. Chelsea have prised 23-year-old forward Morgan Rogers away from Aston Villa, clearin
Football World Cup's Symbolic XI of Disappointments ESPN have put together a symbolic XI of the biggest disappointments of the 2026 World Cup. The selection features some famous names, among them Neymar Jr, Virgil van Dijk, Joshua Kimmich, Bruno Fernan
Football Mbappé's Second Golden Boot and an All-time World Cup Record
At 27, Kylian Mbappé has become the leading scorer in World Cup history, with 22 goals now to his name. That number is more than a line in a stat sheet — it marks the start of a new era, one in which
Football Not Messi, Not Mbappé: Rodri Leads the 2026 World Cup Award Winners Spain closed out the 2026 World Cup with a historic triumph, and the individual awards told the same story. The tournament in the United States had been billed as a last stand for a generation of vete
Football Spain Are 2026 World Champions: a Tearful Messi, a Red Card and 90% Total Domination
Spain's grip on the World Cup final tightened until it bordered on the absurd, their possession in spells climbing to a barely believable 90 per cent. In the punishing heat of the MetLife Stadium, th
Football Absolute Control Against Chaotic Instinct — Spain and Argentina's Historic Final in New Jersey
Spain have conceded one goal in seven matches at this World Cup. That number is the foundation of Luis de la Fuente's run to the final in New Jersey, where the reigning European champions face Argen
Football Who Takes Third Place and the Golden Boot? France Meets England in Deschamps' Farewell
"None of these players, none of the French players want to play this match. They want to play in the final. We gave everything to be in the final," Thomas Tuchel admitted, and the England manager's
Football Why Did England Lose? Michael Owen Points to the Defining Mistake Against Argentina
"I still think we have a better squad than Argentina, although we lost deservedly," Owen said, summing up England's semi-final defeat.
The former striker keeps coming back to one tactical paradox. A
Football Polymarket Odds Shift: Lionel Messi Now the Favourite to Win the Ballon D'Or
40% — that is the chance Lionel Messi walks away with the Ballon d'Or once again. Ever since Argentina came from nowhere to beat England and book their place in the World Cup final, the numbers on Po
Football Official: Xabi Alonso Appointed Chelsea Manager
"Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the Men's Team." With that line, a new era began in west London. Alonso has signed a four-year contract at
Football Done Deal: Tielemans Completes £36m Move to Old Trafford
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, though what exactly has he cost? The picture is muddled, with sources putting the fee anywhere between £35m and £36m.
Football Record Run Rolls on: LA Roja Into the Final on a 37-match Unbeaten Streak
"Today we faced one of the best national teams in the world… but in front of them they had the best team in the world," Luis de la Fuente reflected after his Spain side beat France 2-0 in Dallas. The
Tennis Sinner hits 100th Slam win, defends Wimbledon title over Zverev Jannik Sinner tightened his grip on Centre Court with his 100th Grand Slam match win and a successful defence of his title. The Italian needed three hours and 46 minutes to break down Alexander Zverev
Football For the First Time in History: Reigning Continental Champions Meet in the World Cup Final
"Argentina can do anything," Lionel Messi said after the semi-final on 16 July 2026, and the words already read like a new reality. Argentina beat England 2-1, yet that is only the opening chapter o
Football Manchester United Confirm £50m Andrey Santos Transfer
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos, paying Chelsea £50 million for the 22-year-old.
Santos, who operates in central and holding midfield roles, has signe
Football Messi's First Clash with England and the Fight for a Historic Legacy
Lionel Messi has pulled on the Argentina shirt 205 times, yet across a career that has so often looked like magic he has never once faced England. That quirk of history is set to end in the semi-fina
F1 Sensation in Formula 1: Verstappen's Secret Deal with Mclaren?
Max Verstappen's deal with Red Bull runs until 2028, but a performance clause tucked inside it could hand him a way out as early as this season. Zak Brown has not hidden McLaren's stance — "what I c
Football 0 Minutes in 6 Matches: Kobbie Mainoo's Dramatic Snub
"Kobbie Mainoo has cut a pretty forlorn-looking figure at this World Cup." That is the verdict on the teenager who started the Euro 2024 final at 18, yet has not been handed a single minute at this
