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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
The Guardian's Next Generation 2026 list spotlights 60 rising football stars born in 2009, including promising Premier League prospects poised to shape the future of the game.
Midtjylland’s strategic focus on English communication has driven a historic €62m transfer haul, highlighting the club’s innovative approach to managing a multicultural squad and talent development.
Marie-Louise Eta became the first woman to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues, guiding Union Berlin to Bundesliga safety in 2026.
Jason McCarthy retired at 29 to pursue coaching, now serving as Brighton's under-21s assistant and praising the club's forward-thinking approach.
Northern Ireland have made significant strides in the 2026 Nations League, accumulating eight points from four matches, with manager Michael O'Neill highlighting the positive momentum despite a setback against Georgia.
Michael Olise’s impact from the bench sparked a late four-goal surge as France overturned a first-half deficit to beat Belgium 4-1, securing Zinedine Zidane’s first home win and boosting their Nations League quarter-final hopes.
Mary Fowler will miss Australia's upcoming friendlies against Germany and Haiti due to personal reasons, with Charlton midfielder Leah Davidson called up to the Matildas squad.
Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili denied Northern Ireland a late penalty, preserving a 0-0 draw in their Nations League encounter. Despite the stalemate, Northern Ireland remain atop League B Group 2 amid physical fatigue and missed chances.
England delivered a dominant 7-0 victory over Croatia at a behind-closed-doors Wembley match attended mainly by local children, following restrictions on senior supporters.
England’s assistant coach Anthony Barry highlights how a more flexible system is allowing Jude Bellingham to thrive, following a dominant Nations League win over Croatia.