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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
Shea Charles has set a new transfer record for Northern Irish footballers after completing a £30 million move from Manchester City to Fulham, marking a significant step in his professional career.
11 August 2026
Brentford enter the 2026-27 Premier League season aiming to build on last year's strong 9th-place finish, with expectations high but challenges ahead for key players like Igor Thiago.
11 August 2026
Cartoonist David Squires returns with a new comic that humorously portrays the highs and lows of Football League fans as the 2026-27 EFL season kicks off.
11 August 2026
Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi as the summer 2026 transfer window sees intense activity in the European midfield market.
11 August 2026
Salford and Chesterfield are shaping up as top promotion hopefuls in the 2026-27 League Two season, while Rochdale and York face challenges amid recent managerial changes.
11 August 2026
UEFA referees' chief Roberto Rosetti has voiced concerns that some VAR reviews lack connection with football's natural flow, highlighting ongoing challenges in integrating technology into officiating.
11 August 2026
US President Donald Trump has publicly supported FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that any attempt to replace him would be a "terrible mistake" following backlash over a failed World Cup commercial rights proposal.
11 August 2026
During a Brazilian Série A game against Chapecoense, Coritiba defender Jacy Maranhão fell down a hole while celebrating a goal that was later disallowed by VAR, in an unusual incident that did not prevent Coritiba from securing a 2-1 victory.
11 August 2026
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has launched a defamation lawsuit against Crystal Palace following the display of a controversial fan banner during a Premier League match at Selhurst Park.
11 August 2026
Bournemouth begin the 2026-27 Premier League season with new head coach Marco Rose following a historic sixth-place finish last year, embarking on their first-ever European campaign and aiming to balance domestic and continental demands.
10 August 2026