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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC have jointly called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down, citing broken trust and unilateral decisions that threaten football’s unity.
10 August 2026
Arsenal are intensifying efforts to strengthen their defense after William Saliba and Jurriën Timber suffered long-term injuries, with a fresh bid expected for Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa.
10 August 2026
Manchester City is close to completing an £85 million deal for Lille's highly rated young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, a move linked to Rodri's expected transfer to Barcelona.
10 August 2026
The presidents of UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation have jointly accused FIFA of breaking trust through deception in a rare and significant public statement.
10 August 2026UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation have accused FIFA of a fundamental breach of trust concerning its plans to sell a stake in the World Cup.
10 August 2026
Aston Villa have made an enquiry to loan Brazilian forward Endrick from Real Madrid following his successful spell at Lyon. Meanwhile, Manchester City face renewed interest from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, with Frenkie de Jong potentially involved in the negotiations.
10 August 2026
José Mourinho disclosed that he signed a contract to become Manchester United manager after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013 but ultimately withdrew and returned to Chelsea.
10 August 2026LaLiga president Javier Tebas has openly criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of damaging football’s core values and calling for a change in leadership.
10 August 2026
Arsenal start the 2026-27 Premier League season as reigning champions, aiming to secure back-to-back titles for the first time in over 90 years while many rivals face managerial upheaval.
9 August 2026
Chelsea concluded their pre-season tour with a 3-3 draw against Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim, highlighting the challenges new manager Xabi Alonso must address ahead of the Premier League season.
9 August 2026