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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors has sparked opposition from UEFA and Concacaf, raising questions about the future of football's biggest tournament.
31 July 2026
Fifa’s sudden move to sell a stake in a new company controlling World Cup commercial rights has triggered widespread opposition from major football confederations, shaking the sport’s global governance.
31 July 2026
As Arsenal kick off their pre-season against Girona, manager Mikel Arteta faces the challenge of keeping a fatigued squad fit to defend their Premier League title, a feat not achieved by the club for nearly a century.
31 July 2026
Fifa is accelerating its plan to expand the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams starting with the 2030 tournament, with a rapid research process underway and a decision expected later this year.
31 July 2026
Chelsea have been fined £10 million and handed a suspended two-window transfer ban after admitting to breaches of Football Association agent regulations dating back to the Roman Abramovich era.
31 July 2026
Bruno Guimarães was absent from Newcastle United’s flight to their pre-season camp in Murcia, fueling speculation over his potential move to Arsenal as the club prepares for a new managerial era under Matthias Jaissle.
31 July 2026
Major League Soccer seeks to sustain its World Cup momentum by balancing high-profile signings like Casemiro with retaining promising young American players amid recent departures to Europe.
31 July 2026
Gianni Infantino has completed ten years as FIFA president, maintaining a strong hold on football's global governing body despite ongoing controversies and clashes with European football unions.
31 July 2026Chelsea have been fined £10 million and handed a suspended two-window transfer ban by the FA after admitting 74 breaches of agent regulations, avoiding a points deduction.
31 July 2026
Former England defender Anita Asante has expressed serious concerns over Fifa president Gianni Infantino's recent proposals, warning that women's football could be severely impacted as a result.
31 July 2026