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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
Franco Baresi, the iconic AC Milan and Italy defender renowned for his leadership and skill during the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66 following surgery on a pulmonary nodule.
31 July 2026FIFA has responded to concerns about its proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, affirming that football itself is not for sale and the consultation process will continue.
31 July 2026FIFA has insisted that the organisation is not 'selling football' following UEFA's threat to boycott tournaments if FIFA proceeds with plans to sell stakes in a World Cup commercial entity to private investors.
31 July 2026
Fifa insists it is not 'selling football' despite UEFA's threat to boycott upcoming tournaments over controversial plans to involve private investment in the World Cup.
31 July 2026Casemiro has described Lionel Messi as the 'god of football' and revealed his motivation for joining Inter Miami is to help the Argentine superstar win more trophies.
31 July 2026The Football Association has implemented new disciplinary rules enforcing a minimum 10-game ban for players found guilty of discrimination, marking a significant step in combating racism and other forms of abuse in English football.
31 July 2026
The Football Association has implemented a minimum 10-match ban for players found guilty of discrimination, marking a significant step in tackling racism and other forms of abuse in English football.
30 July 2026
The Football Association has raised the minimum suspension for players and participants guilty of discriminatory conduct from six to 10 matches, aiming to tackle ongoing issues of racism and other forms of discrimination in football.
30 July 2026
Uefa has threatened to boycott the upcoming World Cup following Concacaf's rejection of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's funding proposal, sparking uncertainty over the tournament's future and Infantino's leadership.
30 July 2026
Eddie Howe’s promising start at Newcastle United unraveled following Alexander Isak’s departure, leading to rushed signings and a difficult season that culminated in a heavy Champions League defeat and a mid-table Premier League finish.
30 July 2026