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UEFA has rejected a reported FIFA proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors as a "line that football's governing institutions should never cross" and that the World Cup is "not FIFA's to sell."

New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso admits his team has a lot to do ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

Before every Women's Africa Cup of Nations, predictions may change, the challengers may change, and even storylines may vary, but the one thing that has always remained constant is who the favourites are. Nigeria.

There have been many moments in Desiree Ellis' 10-year Banyana Banyana reign where her back has been against the wall, but none where the chips were down quite as badly as they are following Monday's 2-1 loss to Tanzania.

Chelsea began their preseason campaign with a 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in Xabi Alonso's first game since taking charge as manager.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has called FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino's Instagram message criticising those that questioned his leadership, his organisation and the 2026 World Cup as "pathetic.sPE

Manchester City have confirmed that Rodri is set for a period on the sidelines after undergoing back surgery.

Roberto Mancini is close to becoming the new Italy head coach, the president of the country's football federation has said.

Marc Cucurella has shared a farewell video to Chelsea fans after completing his move to Real Madrid.

IFAB clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina.

Josko Gvardiol has signed a new long-term contract at Manchester City, the club have confirmed.

Chelsea get their preseason campaign underway after travelling to take on the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Milos Kerkez sat down with reporters on Liverpool's preseason tour of the United States and revealed some of the changes new boss Andoni Iraola is making.

Officials across Europe have restated the need to use VAR only to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and address clear missed incidents.

Former Manchester City centre-back John Stones is in talks over a move to Italian side Inter Milan, sources have told ESPN.

France have made Zinedine Zidane their new coach despite his last job at Real Madrid ending in 2021. What will he do? And just where has he been?

Chelsea get their preseason campaign underway after travelling to take on the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France's new coach, the French Football Federation has announced.

Man United's preseason tour of Europe is already well underway, but there's still plenty of work to be done before the new season kicks off next month.

Besiktas are in talks with free agent Mohamed Salah, according to their sporting director Önder Özent.

Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest active professional football player at 59 years of age, scored his first competitive goal in almost four years at the weekend.

Real Madrid have sent a new contract offer to Vinícius Júnior, while Liverpool want Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Leeds United are closing in on a deal for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, sources have told ESPN.

Barcelona have sounded out the possibility of signing Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, although Julián Álvarez remains the Spanish champions' top target this summer, a source told ESPN.

Chelsea are in talks to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton, the Press Association understands, amid reports they are also targeting Jordan Henderson.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has confirmed captain Granit Xhaka will stay at the club this summer, insisting the saga linking him to a potential move to Chelsea is "closed."

Reece James' quest for World Cup glory with England may have ended with semifinal anguish, but the Chelsea captain could grab consolation on the racecourse.

Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with Russian betting firm Fonbet.

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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted losing defender Joe Gomez to injury in Saturday's 4-2 preseason victory over Sunderland is "the worst news."

Jürgen Klopp ended his nine-year spell as Liverpool manager by saying he was too tired to carry on. Now, as Germany boss, is he game to coach again?

A female referee was forced off after being knocked to the ground while attempting to break up a confrontation between players during a preseason friendly on Saturday.

The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for coaches to instruct players.

Despite the flurry of big-name hires, international jobs remain a route to redemption or a quieter life away from the intensity of an elite club role.

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has defended his players and called them "warriors" in the wake of the World Cup final defeat to Spain.

Xabi Alonso has asked for patience as his new coaching era at the helm of Chelsea kicks off in Sydney this week.

Chelsea are in talks to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton, the Press Association understands, amid reports they are also targeting Jordan Henderson.

The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for coaches to instruct players.

Jürgen Klopp started his tenure as Germany's head coach with a threat to leave the job if the media don't respect his family's privacy.

Newcastle United and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães has moved closer to joining Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

The two sporting icons were joined by their wives for a lunch meetup, where the duo was seen embracing.