<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Premier League - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Premier League news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Is Bain on course to be Scotland's number one?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Sebastien Pocognoli looking to change the way Scotland play, might Scott Bain be the answer to his goalkeeping problems?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-bain-on-course-to-be-scotlands-number-one/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-bain-on-course-to-be-scotlands-number-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen could move for former Rangers midfielder - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen are reportedly targeting free agents, with former Rangers midfielder Greg Doherty a possibility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aberdeen-could-move-for-former-rangers-midfielder-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aberdeen-could-move-for-former-rangers-midfielder-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess WSL star No 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work out the identity of today's Women's Super League player in as few attempts as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-wsl-star-no-3/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-wsl-star-no-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Crystal Palace exposed Fulham's defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC pundit and ex-Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy gives his analysis on Fulham's performance against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-crystal-palace-exposed-fulhams-defence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-crystal-palace-exposed-fulhams-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham boss Parkinson says Swansea captain should have seen red]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wrexham boss claimed the Wales international's challenge on Callum O'Hare was a 'leg-breaker']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wrexham-boss-parkinson-says-swansea-captain-should-have-seen-red/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wrexham-boss-parkinson-says-swansea-captain-should-have-seen-red/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Man Utd plan to compete at top with big-spending rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthatManchester United can be successful despite the club's relatively low summer spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-man-utd-plan-to-compete-at-top-with-big-spending-rivals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-man-utd-plan-to-compete-at-top-with-big-spending-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven points from three games - are Hull on track to avoid relegation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might be too early to settle survival talk, but newly promoted Hull City have given themselves the perfect platform to build on in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/seven-points-from-three-games-are-hull-on-track-to-avoid-relegation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/seven-points-from-three-games-are-hull-on-track-to-avoid-relegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool may make January move for Sarr - Sunday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool may make another move for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr in January and Tottenham's Richarlison may look for a Saudi switch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpool-may-make-january-move-for-sarr-sundays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpool-may-make-january-move-for-sarr-sundays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foxes pain and Burnley suffer hangover - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester, Millwall, Swindon, Stoke and Burnley are among the talking points from this weekend's EFL matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/foxes-pain-and-burnley-suffer-hangover-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/foxes-pain-and-burnley-suffer-hangover-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le Fee penalty saves point for Sunderland at Brentford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo le Fee scored a late penalty to rescue a point for Sunderland in a hard-fought draw with Brentford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/le-fee-penalty-saves-point-for-sunderland-at-brentford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/le-fee-penalty-saves-point-for-sunderland-at-brentford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilwell scores on Palace return in victory at Fulham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Chilwell scored on his Crystal Palace return as the Eagles came from behind twice to earn a 3-2 win at Fulham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chilwell-scores-on-palace-return-in-victory-at-fulham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chilwell-scores-on-palace-return-in-victory-at-fulham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's a sackable performance' - what next for Martin at Leicester?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tipped for a turnaround in fortunes, the Foxes and their boss continue to falter in the third tier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/thats-a-sackable-performance-what-next-for-martin-at-leicester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/thats-a-sackable-performance-what-next-for-martin-at-leicester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa still winless after stalemate at Hull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa remain winless three games into the new Premier League season after they were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Hull City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-still-winless-after-stalemate-at-hull/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-still-winless-after-stalemate-at-hull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-had-more-than-20-players-on-shortlist-to-capitalise-on-title-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-had-more-than-20-players-on-shortlist-to-capitalise-on-title-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramsey strikes late as Newcastle salvage Bournemouth draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle fought back from 2-0 down to earn a hard-fought Premier League point at home to Bournemouth thanks to Jacob Ramsey's 88th minute equaliser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ramsey-strikes-late-as-newcastle-salvage-bournemouth-draw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ramsey-strikes-late-as-newcastle-salvage-bournemouth-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Vuskovic header rescues point for Brighton against Leeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds were denied a first Premier League win at American Express Stadium as Brighton came from behind to earn a share of the spoils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-vuskovic-header-rescues-point-for-brighton-against-leeds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-vuskovic-header-rescues-point-for-brighton-against-leeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haaland header maintains perfect winning start for Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City highlighted their early season credentials by maintaining their 100% winning record after three Premier League games, but had to cling on to leave newly promoted Coventry still searching for their first point of the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/haaland-header-maintains-perfect-winning-start-for-man-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/haaland-header-maintains-perfect-winning-start-for-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest and Spurs remain winless after disallowed goal drama in draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham are still waiting for their first Premier League win of the season after a scrappy draw at Nottingham Forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/forest-and-spurs-remain-winless-after-disallowed-goal-drama-in-draw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/forest-and-spurs-remain-winless-after-disallowed-goal-drama-in-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will carry Rangers' goal threat after 'significant' Shankland injury?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up a "significant" hamstring injury in Saturday's Scottish Premiership victory over Motherwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-will-carry-rangers-goal-threat-after-significant-shankland-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-will-carry-rangers-goal-threat-after-significant-shankland-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasner and Williams dispute VAR call over Forest handball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner and Neco Williams believe VAR should not have ruled out defender's goal against Tottenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/glasner-and-williams-dispute-var-call-over-forest-handball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/glasner-and-williams-dispute-var-call-over-forest-handball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams goal 'should not have been disallowed' - Glasner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner says his side "lost two points" following their goalless draw against Tottenham Hotspur. The Austrian insists and says Neco Williams' second-half disallowed goal should have stood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/williams-goal-should-not-have-been-disallowed-glasner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/williams-goal-should-not-have-been-disallowed-glasner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulham booed off after third defeat in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulham arebooed off by some supporters following the 3-2 Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fulham-booed-off-after-third-defeat-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fulham-booed-off-after-third-defeat-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One of our best first halves' - Le Bris pleased despite Brentford draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris claims his side played "one of their best halves" in the Premier League, but rued the opportunity to take all three points following their 1-1 draw at Brentford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/one-of-our-best-first-halves-le-bris-pleased-despite-brentford-draw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/one-of-our-best-first-halves-le-bris-pleased-despite-brentford-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City gave &pound;185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fernandez-and-ndiaye-show-signs-of-promise-on-man-city-debuts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fernandez-and-ndiaye-show-signs-of-promise-on-man-city-debuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We played 'ugly side of the game' - Andrews proud of Brentford display]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brentford manager Keith Andrews reacts to Brentford's 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland at the Gtech Community Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/we-played-ugly-side-of-the-game-andrews-proud-of-brentford-display/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/we-played-ugly-side-of-the-game-andrews-proud-of-brentford-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not Football Manager' - De Zerbi says misfiring Spurs need time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham have failed to score in their opening three Premier League games and manager Roberto de Zerbi says it will take time to build his expensive squad into a team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/not-football-manager-de-zerbi-says-misfiring-spurs-need-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/not-football-manager-de-zerbi-says-misfiring-spurs-need-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pompey boss apologises as Cardiff's Bielik clashes with fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho apologises to Cardiff City players after an incident involving home fans at Fratton Park during their Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pompey-boss-apologises-as-cardiffs-bielik-clashes-with-fan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pompey-boss-apologises-as-cardiffs-bielik-clashes-with-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New season, same flaw - Chelsea title hopes already under scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 11 minutes remaining, Chelsea appeared to be cruising to victory in their WSL opener against Aston Villa. So how did they throw it away?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-season-same-flaw-chelsea-title-hopes-already-under-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-season-same-flaw-chelsea-title-hopes-already-under-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaissle fumes at 'slapstick' goals as Newcastle rescue Bournemouth draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle shares his "mixed feelings" on their late 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, describing the goals conceded by his side at St. James' Park as "slapstick".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/jaissle-fumes-at-slapstick-goals-as-newcastle-rescue-bournemouth-draw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/jaissle-fumes-at-slapstick-goals-as-newcastle-rescue-bournemouth-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's not Chelsea's standard' - McCabe on 'frustrating' draw against Aston Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea' Katie McCabe describes their result against Aston Villa as 'frustrating' but also that there's 'no need to panic' as its still early days for the 2026-27 WSL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/its-not-chelseas-standard-mccabe-on-frustrating-draw-against-aston-villa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/its-not-chelseas-standard-mccabe-on-frustrating-draw-against-aston-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose proud of team 'confidence' as Cherries let lead slip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth manager Marco Rose praised his side's "confidence" despite seeing his team surrender a two-goal lead in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Newcastle.<br />
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose praised his side's "confidence" despite seeing his team surrender a two-goal lead in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rose-proud-of-team-confidence-as-cherries-let-lead-slip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rose-proud-of-team-confidence-as-cherries-let-lead-slip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea drop points against Aston Villa for the first time in WSL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa scored a late equaliser against the run of play to disrupt Chelsea's start to the Women's Super League campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-drop-points-against-aston-villa-for-the-first-time-in-wsl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-drop-points-against-aston-villa-for-the-first-time-in-wsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modric plans to play for Croatia past 41st birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Modric, 41, is not ready to retire from international football and hopes to play for Croatia in upcoming Nations League games, including against England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/modric-plans-to-play-for-croatia-past-41st-birthday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/modric-plans-to-play-for-croatia-past-41st-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hughes steps down as Liverpool sporting director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Hughes steps down from his position as sporting director of Liverpooland is set to join Saudi side Al-Hilal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hughes-steps-down-as-liverpool-sporting-director/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hughes-steps-down-as-liverpool-sporting-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarke gave SFA 'a little shove' over new contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke says he had to cajole the Scottish FA into handing him a new contract as national head coach shortly before the World Cup finals this summer because he felt the governing body was hedging its bets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/clarke-gave-sfa-a-little-shove-over-new-contract/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/clarke-gave-sfa-a-little-shove-over-new-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton manager David Moyes says he has never met or spoken to the club's owner Dan Friedkin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ive-never-spoken-to-everton-owner-friedkin-moyes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ive-never-spoken-to-everton-owner-friedkin-moyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has there been a changing of guard for London sides in the WSL?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Women's Super League season starting up, are Arsenal in a better position than Chelsea to challenge for the title?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/has-there-been-a-changing-of-guard-for-london-sides-in-the-wsl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/has-there-been-a-changing-of-guard-for-london-sides-in-the-wsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putellas debut as London City beat Man Utd in opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexia Putellas makes her London City Lionesses debut as the home side beat Manchester United 2-1 in the first game of the Women's Super League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/putellas-debut-as-london-city-beat-man-utd-in-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/putellas-debut-as-london-city-beat-man-utd-in-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/isak-finally-arrives-as-gakpo-proves-value-to-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/isak-finally-arrives-as-gakpo-proves-value-to-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superstar-led London City live up to hype as Man Utd suffer]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/superstar-led-london-city-live-up-to-hype-as-man-utd-suffer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/superstar-led-london-city-live-up-to-hype-as-man-utd-suffer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First win as Liverpool boss 'feels good' - Iraola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said it "feels good" to pick up his first victory in charge as his side beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/first-win-as-liverpool-boss-feels-good-iraola/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/first-win-as-liverpool-boss-feels-good-iraola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/isaks-early-double-gives-liverpool-victory-over-ipswich/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/isaks-early-double-gives-liverpool-victory-over-ipswich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do Tottenham Hotspur not have a stadium sponsor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why after more than seven years, Tottenham Hotspur are yet to agree a stadium sponsorship deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-do-tottenham-hotspur-not-have-a-stadium-sponsor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-do-tottenham-hotspur-not-have-a-stadium-sponsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/birmingham-relishing-man-city-challenge-on-wsl-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/birmingham-relishing-man-city-challenge-on-wsl-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Kane to break down how he did it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/73-goals-from-dropping-deep-we-ask-kane-to-break-down-how-he-did-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/73-goals-from-dropping-deep-we-ask-kane-to-break-down-how-he-did-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From playing with Rashford to non-league and new career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years after lining up with Marcus Rashford for Manchester United, Joe Riley tells BBC Sport about his new career - and why he does not miss full-time football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/from-playing-with-rashford-to-non-league-and-new-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/from-playing-with-rashford-to-non-league-and-new-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's predictions v Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/suttons-predictions-v-kasabian-frontman-serge-pizzorno/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/suttons-predictions-v-kasabian-frontman-serge-pizzorno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down Chelsea's staggering 39 summer exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea are believed to have recouped more than &pound;500m this summer by either selling or loaning out a staggering 39 players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/breaking-down-chelseas-staggering-39-summer-exits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/breaking-down-chelseas-staggering-39-summer-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do European squad lists work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team explain the rules that teams have to stick to when selecting their Champions League, Europa League and Conference League squads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-do-european-squad-lists-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-do-european-squad-lists-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Premier League premium is £20m - and that worries European clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The old adage used to be that English players came at a premium. Now that appears to simply apply to a player already in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-premier-league-premium-is-20m-and-that-worries-european-clubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-premier-league-premium-is-20m-and-that-worries-european-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some transfers take time to bed in, others prove instant game-changers - here are the top 10 signings of the Premier League era that moved the needle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ranking-the-most-game-changing-transfers-in-premier-league-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ranking-the-most-game-changing-transfers-in-premier-league-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic sign Dutch midfielder Van den Berg to add to loan trio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic complete loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-sign-dutch-midfielder-van-den-berg-to-add-to-loan-trio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-sign-dutch-midfielder-van-den-berg-to-add-to-loan-trio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea make contact with Wijnaldum - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea make contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, Arsenal eye Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, Everton play down prospect of signing free transfers, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-make-contact-with-wijnaldum-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-make-contact-with-wijnaldum-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham boss pleased to see transfer window close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Parkinson admits he is pleased the summer transfer window has closed and says Wrexham's 3-0 win at Millwall highlights the progress his side have made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wrexham-boss-pleased-to-see-transfer-window-close/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wrexham-boss-pleased-to-see-transfer-window-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aasgaard makes Anderlecht switch as Rangers reject Raskin bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard is on the verge of a loan move to Anderlecht, while the Ibrox club have knocked back an loan bid from Besiktas for Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aasgaard-makes-anderlecht-switch-as-rangers-reject-raskin-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aasgaard-makes-anderlecht-switch-as-rangers-reject-raskin-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd sign Bernal from Washington Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have completed the signing of Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-sign-bernal-from-washington-spirit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-sign-bernal-from-washington-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland boss O'Neill 'hopeful' training centre plans progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he is "certainly hopeful" that the Irish Football Association can move forward with plans to have a National Training Centre open by 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/northern-ireland-boss-oneill-hopeful-training-centre-plans-progress/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/northern-ireland-boss-oneill-hopeful-training-centre-plans-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[72+: The EFL Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Norwich City sporting director Ben Knapper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/72-the-efl-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/72-the-efl-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-night transfer fallout sparks Chelsea-Monaco row]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Chelsea, Everton and Monaco all missed out after late-night drama on deadline day. Nizaar Kinsella reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-night-transfer-fallout-sparks-chelsea-monaco-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-night-transfer-fallout-sparks-chelsea-monaco-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the free agents after transfer deadline day?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at the players still without a club after the 2026 summer transfer window shut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-are-the-free-agents-after-transfer-deadline-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-are-the-free-agents-after-transfer-deadline-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Everton's deadline day debacle leaves owners facing fan mutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton's transfer deadline day debacle over Folarin Balogun leaves owners The Friedkin facing fan mutiny, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-evertons-deadline-day-debacle-leaves-owners-facing-fan-mutiny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-evertons-deadline-day-debacle-leaves-owners-facing-fan-mutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trabzonspor U-turn to accept manager's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Turkish club accepts the "emotional" resignation of head coach Fatih Tekke after initially rejecting his request to step down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/trabzonspor-u-turn-to-accept-managers-resignation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/trabzonspor-u-turn-to-accept-managers-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every done deal on transfer deadline day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/every-done-deal-on-transfer-deadline-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/every-done-deal-on-transfer-deadline-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 20 most expensive transfers of the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Enzo Fernandez to Maxence Lacroix, BBC Sport lists the 20 biggest transfers of the summer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-20-most-expensive-transfers-of-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-20-most-expensive-transfers-of-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebbsfleet suspension lifted by National League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ebbsfleet United will start their season on Saturday after the National League lifts the club's suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ebbsfleet-suspension-lifted-by-national-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ebbsfleet-suspension-lifted-by-national-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staveley watches West Ham win amid ownership saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prospective West Ham United owner Amanda Staveley was at London Stadium to watch the 4-2 win against Wolves on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/staveley-watches-west-ham-win-amid-ownership-saga/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/staveley-watches-west-ham-win-amid-ownership-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd and their calculated left-back gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a widespread expectation they would sign a left-back this summer, Manchester United decided against - what does it mean?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-and-their-calculated-left-back-gamble/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-and-their-calculated-left-back-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We'll be ready' - who are the WSL newcomers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the three new additions to the Women's Super League for the first season of its expanded 14-team format]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/well-be-ready-who-are-the-wsl-newcomers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/well-be-ready-who-are-the-wsl-newcomers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woltemade move underlines summer of change at Newcastle]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was ultimately a tale of two very different forwards on deadline day as Nick Woltemade left Newcastle United to join Juventus on loan and the club announced the arrival of Matias Fernandez-Pardo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/woltemade-move-underlines-summer-of-change-at-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/woltemade-move-underlines-summer-of-change-at-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton sign winger Azeez from Millwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton secure a deadline-day deal for Femi Azeez in a deal worth up to &pound;15m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brighton-sign-winger-azeez-from-millwall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brighton-sign-winger-azeez-from-millwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feared in attack, light at the back - why Liverpool's transfer window leaves questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feared in attack but light at the back? Liverpool have spent more than &pound;200m in the transfer window but questions remain over whether the squad has enough depth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/feared-in-attack-light-at-the-back-why-liverpools-transfer-window-leaves-questions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/feared-in-attack-light-at-the-back-why-liverpools-transfer-window-leaves-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG reject Man City offers for midfielder Echegini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris St-Germain reject several Manchester City offers for their Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/psg-reject-man-city-offers-for-midfielder-echegini/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/psg-reject-man-city-offers-for-midfielder-echegini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow women's football with BBC Sport this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the new Women's Super League season about to begin, BBC Sport is strengthening its coverage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-to-follow-womens-football-with-bbc-sport-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-to-follow-womens-football-with-bbc-sport-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Arsenal taking a risk in not signing a world-class forward?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a world class striker 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Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-magician-and-a-maverick-this-could-be-cherkis-moment-for-man-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-magician-and-a-maverick-this-could-be-cherkis-moment-for-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Derek McInnes says Rangers are "a long way away" from what he wants but backs himself to deliver success at Ibrox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-backs-himself-to-deliver-rangers-success/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-backs-himself-to-deliver-rangers-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I know what I'm doing' - McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers 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Sunderland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur reject a season-long loan offer from Sunderland for defender Kevin Danso.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tottenham-reject-danso-loan-move-to-sunderland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tottenham-reject-danso-loan-move-to-sunderland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haaland and Cherki fire impressive Man City to victory at Palace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both score twice as Manchester City cruise to a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/haaland-and-cherki-fire-impressive-man-city-to-victory-at-palace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/haaland-and-cherki-fire-impressive-man-city-to-victory-at-palace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherki genius and Wharton excels -  Palace v Man City player ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Crystal Palace and Manchester City's players rated following their Premier League match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cherki-genius-and-wharton-excels-palace-v-man-city-player-ratings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cherki-genius-and-wharton-excels-palace-v-man-city-player-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal &amp; Barca monitor Rashford - Saturday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal monitor Marcus Rashford, Chelsea eye Monaco's Lamine Camara and Valencia push for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-amp-barca-monitor-rashford-saturdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-amp-barca-monitor-rashford-saturdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Scottish clubs respond to Euro disappointments?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the best storylines before this weekend's full card of Scottish Premiership fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-will-scottish-clubs-respond-to-euro-disappointments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-will-scottish-clubs-respond-to-euro-disappointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will clubs respond to Euro disappointments?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the best storylines before this weekend's full card of Scottish Premiership fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-will-clubs-respond-to-euro-disappointments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-will-clubs-respond-to-euro-disappointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-will-jackson-bring-to-villa-with-watkins-set-for-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-will-jackson-bring-to-villa-with-watkins-set-for-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers to give Celtic 300 tickets for cup game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers confirm they will provide Celtic with 300 tickets for the League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox on 13 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-to-give-celtic-300-tickets-for-cup-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-to-give-celtic-300-tickets-for-cup-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic &amp; Rangers to play home cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic and Rangers are ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-amp-rangers-to-play-home-cup-ties-behind-closed-doors-after-fan-disorder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-amp-rangers-to-play-home-cup-ties-behind-closed-doors-after-fan-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd sign Swedish winger Jusu Bah for £400K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah from BK Hacken for just under &pound;400,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-sign-swedish-winger-jusu-bah-for-400k/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-sign-swedish-winger-jusu-bah-for-400k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruiz named Brighton boss after shock Vidosic exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Arturo Ruiz as their new women's head coach following the shock departure of Dario Vidosic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ruiz-named-brighton-boss-after-shock-vidosic-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ruiz-named-brighton-boss-after-shock-vidosic-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ordonez's move to Palace in doubt after medical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez's move to Crystal Palace runs into complications after his medical, with the Eagles set to decide whether to proceed with the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ordonezs-move-to-palace-in-doubt-after-medical/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ordonezs-move-to-palace-in-doubt-after-medical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers count consequences of European failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bruising loss in the Czech Republic gives Rangers pause on various fronts as European football eludes Derek McInnes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-count-consequences-of-european-failure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-count-consequences-of-european-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill hopeful over transfers despite LASK defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hopes missing out on the Champions League will not mean missing out on prospective targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oneill-hopeful-over-transfers-despite-lask-defeat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oneill-hopeful-over-transfers-despite-lask-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill hopeful on transfers despite Champions League play-off exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hopes missing out on the Champions League will not mean missing out on prospective targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oneill-hopeful-on-transfers-despite-champions-league-play-off-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oneill-hopeful-on-transfers-despite-champions-league-play-off-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Division, drama and power - what next for Infantino and Uefa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explosive court documents reveal the growing bitterness of Uefa's feud with Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Dan Roan reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/division-drama-and-power-what-next-for-infantino-and-uefa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:00:00 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club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/southampton-deny-spygate-link-to-cuts-to-womens-side/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/southampton-deny-spygate-link-to-cuts-to-womens-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Departing Watkins apologised for refusing to play - Emery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Watkins is leaving Aston Villa as their record Premier League goalscorer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/departing-watkins-apologised-for-refusing-to-play-emery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/departing-watkins-apologised-for-refusing-to-play-emery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Some big games' - Celtic face Benfica &amp; Hearts meet Salah's Trabzonspor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic will meet Benfica and Marseille in the Europa League while Hearts will take on Mo Salah's Trabzonspor and Monaco in the Conference League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/some-big-games-celtic-face-benfica-amp-hearts-meet-salahs-trabzonspor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/some-big-games-celtic-face-benfica-amp-hearts-meet-salahs-trabzonspor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unwell Goodwin may miss Dundee United match at Kilmarnock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Goodwin may not be in the Dundee United dugout for Saturday's Scottish Premiership match at Kilmarnock after taking ill and being admitted to hospital on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/unwell-goodwin-may-miss-dundee-united-match-at-kilmarnock/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:04:00 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exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/trabzonspor-reject-managers-emotional-resignation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/trabzonspor-reject-managers-emotional-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amid Barca row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday&rsquo;s match against Sevilla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/simeone-would-welcome-alvarez-back-to-training-amid-barca-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/simeone-would-welcome-alvarez-back-to-training-amid-barca-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland and Bournemouth draw AC Milan in Europa League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland will mark their first European campaign since 1973 with a trip to the San Siro after drawing AC Milan in the Europa League league phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sunderland-and-bournemouth-draw-ac-milan-in-europa-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sunderland-and-bournemouth-draw-ac-milan-in-europa-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC to televise Knowle v Worcester FA Cup tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FA Cup first qualifying round between Knowle and Worcester City will be shown live on the BBC next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bbc-to-televise-knowle-v-worcester-fa-cup-tie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:07:00 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2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/former-qpr-player-buzsaky-confirms-he-is-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton re-sign former captain Ward-Prowse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton complete a deal to sign their former captain James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/southampton-re-sign-former-captain-ward-prowse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/southampton-re-sign-former-captain-ward-prowse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They are now athletes' - how do referees get ready for a season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pre-season camps in Spain and full-time training throughout the season - the rigorous regimes top-flight officials undergo to keep up with the pace of play in the Premier League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/they-are-now-athletes-how-do-referees-get-ready-for-a-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/they-are-now-athletes-how-do-referees-get-ready-for-a-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow Transfer Deadline Day on the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team explain how to follow all the transfer deadline day action across the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-to-follow-transfer-deadline-day-on-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-to-follow-transfer-deadline-day-on-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managers under pressure already - preview of the EFL weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport picks out five highlights to keep an eye on in Saturday's busy EFL programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/managers-under-pressure-already-preview-of-the-efl-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/managers-under-pressure-already-preview-of-the-efl-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Spurs' under-the-radar buy might be summer's smartest deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Kirsty Hanson's move from Aston Villa to Tottenham could be the key transfer of the Women's Super League summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-spurs-under-the-radar-buy-might-be-summers-smartest-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-spurs-under-the-radar-buy-might-be-summers-smartest-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich start their latest title defence as overwhelming odds-on favourites to win the Bundesliga again - so what would constitute success?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-is-the-aim-for-kompany-kane-and-bayern/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-is-the-aim-for-kompany-kane-and-bayern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane on Ballon d'Or hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane discusses potential Ballon d'Or hopes after becoming the first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award for the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-on-ballon-dor-hopes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-on-ballon-dor-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City and Aston Villa to face champions PSG]]></title><description><![CDATA[European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-and-aston-villa-to-face-champions-psg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-and-aston-villa-to-face-champions-psg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's predictions v Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/suttons-predictions-v-royal-blood-drummer-ben-thatcher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/suttons-predictions-v-royal-blood-drummer-ben-thatcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/villa-sign-goretzka-what-went-wrong-at-bayern-and-what-will-he-bring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/villa-sign-goretzka-what-went-wrong-at-bayern-and-what-will-he-bring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin's reputation on line as he tries to halt Leicester slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Russell Martin is trying to end his own miserable period of results as he attempts to stop Leicester's downward spiral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/martins-reputation-on-line-as-he-tries-to-halt-leicester-slide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/martins-reputation-on-line-as-he-tries-to-halt-leicester-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan backlash as gay World Cup star joins Saudi club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain forward Esther Gonzalez attracts backlash after signing for Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fan-backlash-as-gay-world-cup-star-joins-saudi-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fan-backlash-as-gay-world-cup-star-joins-saudi-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Herrera is playing for free in Spanish third division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ander Herrera has represented some of the world's biggest clubs, but now he is back home playing for free in Spain's third tier - and this is why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-herrera-is-playing-for-free-in-spanish-third-division/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-herrera-is-playing-for-free-in-spanish-third-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Joao Pedro ready to break Chelsea's so-called number nine curse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joao Pedro took just 31 seconds to score his opening goal of the season - will the new number nine reach the 20 he scored last season while wearing the number 20 shirt?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-joao-pedro-ready-to-break-chelseas-so-called-number-nine-curse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-joao-pedro-ready-to-break-chelseas-so-called-number-nine-curse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taekwondo, stats and £1m record - the rise of Arsenal striker Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olivia Smith's career has been in the limelight since she was 15 - but she had been preparing herself for it even before she was a professional footballer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/taekwondo-stats-and-1m-record-the-rise-of-arsenal-striker-smith/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/taekwondo-stats-and-1m-record-the-rise-of-arsenal-striker-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Super proud' - Smith wins consecutive PFA young player of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal's Olivia Smith wants to "keep setting standards high" as she receives her second consecutive PFA young player of the year award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/super-proud-smith-wins-consecutive-pfa-young-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/super-proud-smith-wins-consecutive-pfa-young-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Truly honoured' - Shaw wins PFA player of the year award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw reacts to winning her second PFA player of the year award in three seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/truly-honoured-shaw-wins-pfa-player-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/truly-honoured-shaw-wins-pfa-player-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm very proud of this' - Fernandes wins PFA player of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reacts to winning the men's 2026 PFA player of the year award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/im-very-proud-of-this-fernandes-wins-pfa-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/im-very-proud-of-this-fernandes-wins-pfa-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A huge award' - O'Reilly named PFA young player of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City and England full-back Nico O'Reilly says "it feels amazing" after receiving the 2026 PFA young player of the year award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-huge-award-oreilly-named-pfa-young-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-huge-award-oreilly-named-pfa-young-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is the EFL Cup third-round draw?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third-round draw of the EFL Cup takes place on Wednesday, with nine Premier League teams entering the competition at this stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-is-the-efl-cup-third-round-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-is-the-efl-cup-third-round-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does prize money work in the EFL Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how prize money works in the EFL Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-does-prize-money-work-in-the-efl-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-does-prize-money-work-in-the-efl-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulham deserved more in Chelsea defeat - Arbeloa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa says his side deserved "a little bit more" following their 3-2 home defeat by Chelsea but is encouraged by the "character and personality" shown in his first Premier League game in charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fulham-deserved-more-in-chelsea-defeat-arbeloa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fulham-deserved-more-in-chelsea-defeat-arbeloa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's first Premier League match in charge, the Spaniard insists his new squad can achieve "special things" this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/to-have-a-good-team-we-need-a-great-cole-alonso-on-palmer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/to-have-a-good-team-we-need-a-great-cole-alonso-on-palmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palmer-impresses-as-chelsea-edge-past-fulham-to-give-alonso-first-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palmer-impresses-as-chelsea-edge-past-fulham-to-give-alonso-first-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona say police used 'disproportionate' force on fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona accuse police of using "disproportionate force" against their fans before Sunday's 5-0 win away at Elche.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/barcelona-say-police-used-disproportionate-force-on-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/barcelona-say-police-used-disproportionate-force-on-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/does-elliott-have-a-liverpool-future-after-latest-omission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/does-elliott-have-a-liverpool-future-after-latest-omission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes could be in stand for first Old Firm game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes could be in the stand for his first Old Firm match as Rangers manager after a hearing date of 31 August was set for his appeal against a touchline ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-could-be-in-stand-for-first-old-firm-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-could-be-in-stand-for-first-old-firm-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girona winger Kim to undergo Rangers medical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girona winger Kim Min-Su is expected to arrive in Glasgow in the next 48 hours before a prospective move to Rangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/girona-winger-kim-to-undergo-rangers-medical/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/girona-winger-kim-to-undergo-rangers-medical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heggebo deception ban opens can of worms for FA - West Brom boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says the FA have "opened a can of worms" over Aune Heggebo's two-match ban for deception.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/heggebo-deception-ban-opens-can-of-worms-for-fa-west-brom-boss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/heggebo-deception-ban-opens-can-of-worms-for-fa-west-brom-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans suffer firework burns and eye injuries in Eredivisie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch side SC Cambuur says fans were left with "burns, hearing damage and eye injuries"after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday's Eredivisie match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fans-suffer-firework-burns-and-eye-injuries-in-eredivisie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fans-suffer-firework-burns-and-eye-injuries-in-eredivisie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League review: Hull glorious &amp; Spurs dismal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards, Charlie Austin &amp; Dean Holden discuss the opening weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/premier-league-review-hull-glorious-amp-spurs-dismal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/premier-league-review-hull-glorious-amp-spurs-dismal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mateta's contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a dispute over the length of his contract, will Jean-Philippe Mateta stay at Crystal Palace beyond the transfer window?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/matetas-contract-claim-leaves-palace-with-transfer-decision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/matetas-contract-claim-leaves-palace-with-transfer-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does your Premiership club need in final 11 days of transfer window?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland assesses the 12 top-flight clubs' needs as the transfer deadline approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-does-your-premiership-club-need-in-final-11-days-of-transfer-window/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-does-your-premiership-club-need-in-final-11-days-of-transfer-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Stenny, Hamilton &amp; Clyde on the up in SPFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-stenny-hamilton-amp-clyde-on-the-up-in-spfl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-stenny-hamilton-amp-clyde-on-the-up-in-spfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: A derby win, a new Championship leader and who is winning the transfer window?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dundee Derby drama, transfer talk and a changing Championship picture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/podcast-a-derby-win-a-new-championship-leader-and-who-is-winning-the-transfer-window/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/podcast-a-derby-win-a-new-championship-leader-and-who-is-winning-the-transfer-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbeloa v Alonso: Benitez on his former players turned managers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez on his former players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa who face each other as managers on Monday when Fulham host Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arbeloa-v-alonso-benitez-on-his-former-players-turned-managers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arbeloa-v-alonso-benitez-on-his-former-players-turned-managers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for &pound;2.5m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maradonas-hand-of-god-ball-sells-for-pound25m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maradonas-hand-of-god-ball-sells-for-pound25m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are Australians thriving in WSL but not Premier League?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League used to feature a host of top Australians. Now there is just one player from the country in the competition, but it's a very different story in the WSL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-are-australians-thriving-in-wsl-but-not-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-are-australians-thriving-in-wsl-but-not-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Do you know these footballers from their haircuts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland shaved off his flowing blond locks before the new Premier League season - but do you recognise these other footballers from their haircuts?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/quiz-do-you-know-these-footballers-from-their-haircuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/quiz-do-you-know-these-footballers-from-their-haircuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your ball knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/flex-your-football-brain-with-our-daily-quizzes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/flex-your-football-brain-with-our-daily-quizzes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening win was beyond anyone's dreams - Hull assistant Holden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following their huge win against Manchester United, Hull City assistant head coach Dean Holden joins Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart in the Match of the Day studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/opening-win-was-beyond-anyones-dreams-hull-assistant-holden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/opening-win-was-beyond-anyones-dreams-hull-assistant-holden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-fifa-presidency-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-fifa-presidency-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden tells Match of the Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-hull-kept-plan-to-stun-man-utd-secret/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-hull-kept-plan-to-stun-man-utd-secret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 'woeful' Villa crumbled against Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day's Danny Murphy, Gabby Logan and Joe Hart analyse Aston Villa's "woeful" performance against Brighton, which saw them lose 4-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-woeful-villa-crumbled-against-brighton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-woeful-villa-crumbled-against-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Guehi gamble paid off for Maresca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day's Joe Hart discusses Manchester City's Marc Guehi and his performance in midfield, with plenty of praise for the centre half in a different position against Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-the-guehi-gamble-paid-off-for-maresca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-the-guehi-gamble-paid-off-for-maresca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Energy, pace, passion' - Newcastle's dynamic performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day's Joe Hart, Danny Murphy and Gabby Logan analyse Newcastle's energetic performance in their Premier League opener against Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/energy-pace-passion-newcastles-dynamic-performance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/energy-pace-passion-newcastles-dynamic-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It would appear he's no longer wanting to play for Aston Villa' - does Watkins want out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being left out of Aston Villa's match-day squad against Brighton, Match of the Day's Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart consider if Ollie Watkins is on the verge of leaving the club for Al Hilal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/it-would-appear-hes-no-longer-wanting-to-play-for-aston-villa-does-watkins-want-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/it-would-appear-hes-no-longer-wanting-to-play-for-aston-villa-does-watkins-want-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It would appear he no longer wants to play for Villa' - does Watkins want out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being left out of Aston Villa's match-day squad against Brighton, Match of the Day's Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart consider if Ollie Watkins is on the verge of leaving the club for Al Hilal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/it-would-appear-he-no-longer-wants-to-play-for-villa-does-watkins-want-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/it-would-appear-he-no-longer-wants-to-play-for-villa-does-watkins-want-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs that Jaissle's Newcastle are not to be written off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United were predicted to struggle from the off by some pundits, but head coach Matthias Jaissle will take encouragement from aspects of their display even after conceding a late equaliser against Liverpool]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/signs-that-jaissles-newcastle-are-not-to-be-written-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/signs-that-jaissles-newcastle-are-not-to-be-written-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City ready to meet Chelsea's Fernandez demand - Monday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City are ready to make Enzo Fernandez move, Liverpool consider a third bid for Yankuba Minteh, and a Barcelona full-back pushes to join Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-ready-to-meet-chelseas-fernandez-demand-mondays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-ready-to-meet-chelseas-fernandez-demand-mondays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improve after below-par display.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/relief-for-iraola-but-liverpool-have-work-to-do/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/relief-for-iraola-but-liverpool-have-work-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gvardiol rescues result for Maresca - player ratings for Man City v Bournemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Man City and Bournemouth players rated following their Premier League match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gvardiol-rescues-result-for-maresca-player-ratings-for-man-city-v-bournemouth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gvardiol-rescues-result-for-maresca-player-ratings-for-man-city-v-bournemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Up front next week?' Maresca's Guehi gamble pays off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/up-front-next-week-marescas-guehi-gamble-pays-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/up-front-next-week-marescas-guehi-gamble-pays-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watkins' absence at Brighton a question for him - Emery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Watkins' absence in Aston Villa's thrashing at Brighton is a question for the striker, says boss Unai Emery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watkins-absence-at-brighton-a-question-for-him-emery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watkins-absence-at-brighton-a-question-for-him-emery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maresca's Man City reign begins with dramatic comeback against Bournemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two managers in charge of new clubs face off with Manchester City under Enzo Maresca and Bournemouth under Marco Rose, as the hosts stage a late comeback to kick the new Premier League season off in dramatic fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/marescas-man-city-reign-begins-with-dramatic-comeback-against-bournemouth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/marescas-man-city-reign-begins-with-dramatic-comeback-against-bournemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton dominate 10-man Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton start their season with an emphatic win at home against Europa League winners Aston Villa, with four first-half goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brighton-dominate-10-man-villa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brighton-dominate-10-man-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late penalty for Liverpool denies Newcastle win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-penalty-for-liverpool-denies-newcastle-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-penalty-for-liverpool-denies-newcastle-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using international football to reignite Premier League dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before his potential Premier League debut for Fulham, BBC Sport looks at the role international football has played in the development of players like Shea Charles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/using-international-football-to-reignite-premier-league-dreams/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/using-international-football-to-reignite-premier-league-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['When you score at the end it tastes better' - Iraola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola reacts to his sides 2-2 draw against Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-you-score-at-the-end-it-tastes-better-iraola/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-you-score-at-the-end-it-tastes-better-iraola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al-Hilal open talks to sign Arsenal winger Martinelli]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal open negotiations with Arsenal over a move for Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/al-hilal-open-talks-to-sign-arsenal-winger-martinelli/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/al-hilal-open-talks-to-sign-arsenal-winger-martinelli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa 'must accept everything' - Emery after Brighton thrashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts to a difficult opening day after a thrashing at the hands of Brighton, having conceding four goals in the first half.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-must-accept-everything-emery-after-brighton-thrashing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-must-accept-everything-emery-after-brighton-thrashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to Kevin Keegan on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-and-liverpool-united-in-tribute-to-legend-keegan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-and-liverpool-united-in-tribute-to-legend-keegan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City 'completely deserved to win' - Maresca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Maresca marks his first Premier League game as Manchester City manager with a dramatic late comeback against Bournemouth, making a winning start to the 2026&ndash;27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-completely-deserved-to-win-maresca/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-completely-deserved-to-win-maresca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Sevilla's 'all-round striker' Ure ready to lead Scotland's attack?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past decade, Sevilla's number nine jersey has been adorned by internationals from Spain, France, Argentina, Mexico and the Netherlands. Now, it is an uncapped Scotsman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-sevillas-all-round-striker-ure-ready-to-lead-scotlands-attack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-sevillas-all-round-striker-ure-ready-to-lead-scotlands-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane first Englishman to win Germany's player of the year award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane has been voted 2026 German footballer of the year, becoming the first Englishman to win the award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-first-englishman-to-win-germanys-player-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-first-englishman-to-win-germanys-player-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The maths whizz turned £86m teenage star heading to Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle with Lille to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi - what makes him such a highly rated talent?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-maths-whizz-turned-86m-teenage-star-heading-to-man-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-maths-whizz-turned-86m-teenage-star-heading-to-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-season-new-trim-haaland-reveals-buzzcut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-season-new-trim-haaland-reveals-buzzcut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooney says Man Utd must become feared - but what went wrong at Hull?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United made an awful start to their Premier League campaign at newly-promoted Hull. What went wrong?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rooney-says-man-utd-must-become-feared-but-what-went-wrong-at-hull/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rooney-says-man-utd-must-become-feared-but-what-went-wrong-at-hull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourinho urges 'bullied' Vinicius Jr to control emotions when being provoked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid's Brazil winger Vinicius Jr "needs to have great emotional control" when being bullied in games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mourinho-urges-bullied-vinicius-jr-to-control-emotions-when-being-provoked/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mourinho-urges-bullied-vinicius-jr-to-control-emotions-when-being-provoked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It hurts' - Alexander-Arnold reveals he still receives abuse after Liverpool exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Alexander-Arnold says he still receives abuse from Liverpool fans online after leaving Anfield for Real Madrid 14 months ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/it-hurts-alexander-arnold-reveals-he-still-receives-abuse-after-liverpool-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/it-hurts-alexander-arnold-reveals-he-still-receives-abuse-after-liverpool-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's not doom and gloom just yet' - what is going on at Morton?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a rocky start to the season for Morton with seven straight defeats, while the fans' group running the Championship club are dealing with a shortfall in funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/its-not-doom-and-gloom-just-yet-what-is-going-on-at-morton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/its-not-doom-and-gloom-just-yet-what-is-going-on-at-morton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tote bags &amp; derby wins - how Pressley has defied Dundee expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Pressley says he is "immensely proud" of his Dundee players as the head coach's redemption arc continues with another derby victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tote-bags-amp-derby-wins-how-pressley-has-defied-dundee-expectations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tote-bags-amp-derby-wins-how-pressley-has-defied-dundee-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/de-zerbi-learns-cash-alone-cannot-fix-spurs-losing-mentality/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/de-zerbi-learns-cash-alone-cannot-fix-spurs-losing-mentality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford beat lacklustre Spurs in comfortable opening day win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League season under Roberto De Zerbi gets off to a dismal start as they lose 3-0 to a dominant Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brentford-beat-lacklustre-spurs-in-comfortable-opening-day-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brentford-beat-lacklustre-spurs-in-comfortable-opening-day-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wasteful Palace punished by Everton in Sage's first game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton beat Crystal Palace 2&ndash;0 to win their opening game of the Premier League season for the first time in five years, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury&#8209;Hall and Thierno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wasteful-palace-punished-by-everton-in-sages-first-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wasteful-palace-punished-by-everton-in-sages-first-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull shock Man Utd with dream Premier League return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Hull City make a dream start to their return to the Premier League, beating Manchester United 2-0 on the opening weekend at the MKM Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hull-shock-man-utd-with-dream-premier-league-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hull-shock-man-utd-with-dream-premier-league-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where does Man Utd defeat rank among shock opening-game losses?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at some of the most shocking Premier League opening-game defeats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/where-does-man-utd-defeat-rank-among-shock-opening-game-losses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/where-does-man-utd-defeat-rank-among-shock-opening-game-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bolt-registers-to-play-for-manchester-sunday-league-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bolt-registers-to-play-for-manchester-sunday-league-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed-dating, sharks &amp; 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It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-premier-leagues-new-plan-to-end-corner-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-premier-leagues-new-plan-to-end-corner-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there so few African players in the WSL?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-are-there-so-few-african-players-in-the-wsl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-are-there-so-few-african-players-in-the-wsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is the Champions League draw and who is in each pot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League is, as well as looking at who is in each pot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-is-the-champions-league-draw-and-who-is-in-each-pot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-is-the-champions-league-draw-and-who-is-in-each-pot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An action-revenge thriller steeped in mythology, starring Dev Patel]]></title><description><![CDATA[One small ember can burn down everything. 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19 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-pushing-on-with-deal-to-sign-villas-konsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourinho told Vinicius Jr 'not worth' leaving Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho explains how he successfully persuaded Vinicius Jr to remain the Spanish club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mourinho-told-vinicius-jr-not-worth-leaving-real/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mourinho-told-vinicius-jr-not-worth-leaving-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal preference is for Nwaneri to leave on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal prioritise loan offers for Ethan Nwaneri with the Premier League champions keen to avoid selling their teenage attacker permanently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-preference-is-for-nwaneri-to-leave-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-preference-is-for-nwaneri-to-leave-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh FA chief calls for Infantino to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney says Fifa president Gianni Infantino should step down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/welsh-fa-chief-calls-for-infantino-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/welsh-fa-chief-calls-for-infantino-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd close on deal for Brighton's Baleba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United are in talks to sign Cameroon international Carlos Baleba having reignited their interest in the midfielder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-close-on-deal-for-brightons-baleba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-close-on-deal-for-brightons-baleba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nedeljkovic joins Rangers from Aston Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kosta Nedeljkovic joins Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with the Ibrox club holding a "conditional obligation" to buy the 20-year-old Serbia defender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nedeljkovic-joins-rangers-from-aston-villa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nedeljkovic-joins-rangers-from-aston-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pogba leaves Monaco after contract termination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former France midfielder Paul Pogba leaves Monaco with his contract terminated after just one season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pogba-leaves-monaco-after-contract-termination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pogba-leaves-monaco-after-contract-termination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa confirm the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri in deals worth a combined &pound;47m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/villa-sign-goalkeeper-suzuki-and-left-back-ruggeri/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:41:00 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away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/to-the-well-and-back-how-malaga-returned-to-la-liga/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/to-the-well-and-back-how-malaga-returned-to-la-liga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa, following a disappointing ninth place finish in the Women's Super League last season, have replaced several departed senior players by transplanting a new Scandinavian heart into their team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-look-villa-turn-to-scandinavia-as-they-rebuild-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-look-villa-turn-to-scandinavia-as-they-rebuild-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I won FPL last season - 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/al-hilal-target-englands-kane-wednesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serie A's Trepy out of coma after pool rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serie A striker Yael Trepy is out of an induced coma two days after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool in Sardinia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/serie-as-trepy-out-of-coma-after-pool-rescue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/serie-as-trepy-out-of-coma-after-pool-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/musiala-collapses-during-match-for-second-time-in-four-day-period/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/musiala-collapses-during-match-for-second-time-in-four-day-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete &pound;65m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rodri-ready-for-excitement-again-after-barca-complete-pound65m-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:14:00 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champions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-set-to-begin-talks-over-new-bayern-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-set-to-begin-talks-over-new-bayern-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play BBC Sport's new Match of the Day Predictor game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play BBC Sport's new Match of the Day predictor game to test your football knowledge and build up your streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/play-bbc-sports-new-match-of-the-day-predictor-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/play-bbc-sports-new-match-of-the-day-predictor-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Sheff Utd are in the High Court and what it could mean]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheffield United's owners face a winding-up order in the High Court on Wednesday which could have a wide range of outcomes - including a 12-point deduction for the Championship club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-sheff-utd-are-in-the-high-court-and-what-it-could-mean/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-sheff-utd-are-in-the-high-court-and-what-it-could-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bezos consortium bought almost 40% of Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bezos-consortium-bought-almost-40-of-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bezos-consortium-bought-almost-40-of-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday date for Old Firm in League Cup quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers are to host Celtic at noon on Sunday 13 September in the last of the Premier Sports Cup quarter finals, while there is a Friday night kick-off for Stenhousemuir v Hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sunday-date-for-old-firm-in-league-cup-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sunday-date-for-old-firm-in-league-cup-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Fernandez uncertainty has echoes of Isak saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez's possible Manchester City move is following the pattern of Alexander Isak's transfer last summer - and creating headaches for Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-fernandez-uncertainty-has-echoes-of-isak-saga/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-fernandez-uncertainty-has-echoes-of-isak-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middleton-Patel joins Watford on loan from Man Utd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has secured a return to Watford having rejoined the Hornets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/middleton-patel-joins-watford-on-loan-from-man-utd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/middleton-patel-joins-watford-on-loan-from-man-utd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/premier-league-to-publish-verdicts-on-referee-and-var-decisions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/premier-league-to-publish-verdicts-on-referee-and-var-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle complete &pound;30m move for Benfica's Dedic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around &pound;30m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-complete-pound30m-move-for-benficas-dedic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-complete-pound30m-move-for-benficas-dedic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Haaland worth the price? 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But Sam Tierney stayed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-captain-tierney-stayed-as-relegated-leicester-look-to-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-captain-tierney-stayed-as-relegated-leicester-look-to-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronze explains out-of-character contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bronze-explains-out-of-character-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bronze-explains-out-of-character-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These eight players will help you win FPL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Fantasy Premier League experts pick eight players they think will help you have a successful FPL season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/these-eight-players-will-help-you-win-fpl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/these-eight-players-will-help-you-win-fpl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dublin Dons? The failed attempt to bring a Premier League club to Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just how close did an Irish consortium come to buying a Premier League team and moving them to Dublin?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/dublin-dons-the-failed-attempt-to-bring-a-premier-league-club-to-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/dublin-dons-the-failed-attempt-to-bring-a-premier-league-club-to-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cameroon-claim-first-wafcon-title-with-victory-over-malawi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cameroon-claim-first-wafcon-title-with-victory-over-malawi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's the professor' - Rodri's Manchester City journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look back at the moments that defined Rodri's time at Manchester City, from important goals to injuries and a Ballon d'Or, as the great midfielder takes his next step in his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hes-the-professor-rodris-manchester-city-journey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hes-the-professor-rodris-manchester-city-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's going on with Southampton boss Eckert's FA probe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Southampton felt the full force of the EFL's disciplionary powers at the back end of last season, Spygate is far from over with the future of Tonda Eckert still uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/whats-going-on-with-southampton-boss-eckerts-fa-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/whats-going-on-with-southampton-boss-eckerts-fa-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/var-timewasting-and-subs-new-rules-for-the-new-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/var-timewasting-and-subs-new-rules-for-the-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal express an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-express-interest-in-signing-quansah/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-express-interest-in-signing-quansah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/european-cup-winner-rimmer-dies-aged-78/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/european-cup-winner-rimmer-dies-aged-78/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers pull out of deal for PSV winger Driouech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers withdraw from a proposed deal to sign Couhaib Driouech from PSV Eindhoven, with the winger carrying an injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-pull-out-of-deal-for-psv-winger-driouech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-pull-out-of-deal-for-psv-winger-driouech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool's Lundgaard joins Eintracht Frankfurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool midfielder Sofie Lundgaard completes a permanent transfer to Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpools-lundgaard-joins-eintracht-frankfurt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpools-lundgaard-joins-eintracht-frankfurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hammers &amp; Boro to go up? 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How about your Magpies from your Robins?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/will-you-beat-our-mega-football-nicknames-quiz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/will-you-beat-our-mega-football-nicknames-quiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers make offer for striker Kelsy - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers chase Venezuela striker and agree loan deal for left-back as Celtic are linked with Bosnian based in Czech Republic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-make-offer-for-striker-kelsy-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-make-offer-for-striker-kelsy-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Scottish League Cup weekend preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[League Cup Weekend: Can Ayr Humble Killie? Can St Mirren Deepen Rangers' Trouble?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/podcast-scottish-league-cup-weekend-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/podcast-scottish-league-cup-weekend-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a new manager at the helm in Xabi Alonso, can Chelsea go from 10th to the Premier League title like they did a decade ago?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-chelsea-go-from-10th-to-title-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-chelsea-go-from-10th-to-title-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-zealand-break-with-ofc-to-withdraw-infantino-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-zealand-break-with-ofc-to-withdraw-infantino-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-premier-league-star-no-25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-premier-league-star-no-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Maresca has the difficult task of following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. BBC Sport analyses the new manager's style and tactics from the pre-season games so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-marescas-man-city-are-shaping-up-compared-with-guardiola/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-marescas-man-city-are-shaping-up-compared-with-guardiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The level-headed Swede orchestrating magic with Motherwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfred Johansson's impressive early work at Motherwell continues with a place in the Conference League play-offs - but don't expect the Swede to get carried away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-level-headed-swede-orchestrating-magic-with-motherwell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-level-headed-swede-orchestrating-magic-with-motherwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/whats-going-wrong-for-rangers-and-mcinnes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/whats-going-wrong-for-rangers-and-mcinnes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nigeria-to-miss-womens-world-cup-after-south-africa-and-ghana-win-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nigeria-to-miss-womens-world-cup-after-south-africa-and-ghana-win-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City's Reijnders set for &pound;52m Saudi move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a &pound;52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-citys-reijnders-set-for-pound52m-saudi-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-citys-reijnders-set-for-pound52m-saudi-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City reject fresh Rodri bid - Friday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona's latest Rodri bid rejected, Tottenham's Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move, Arsenal rebuffed in bid for Marc Pubill, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-reject-fresh-rodri-bid-fridays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-reject-fresh-rodri-bid-fridays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/dad-rang-and-i-was-like-whats-happening-england-u20s-boss-on-uefa-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/dad-rang-and-i-was-like-whats-happening-england-u20s-boss-on-uefa-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG agree deal in principle for Barcelona's Torres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris St-Germain agree a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona for about &pound;43m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/psg-agree-deal-in-principle-for-barcelonas-torres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/psg-agree-deal-in-principle-for-barcelonas-torres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick pushing to improve the squad this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of his first full Premier League campaign in charge at Old Trafford, Carrick feels the squad is making good progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/carrick-pushing-to-improve-the-squad-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/carrick-pushing-to-improve-the-squad-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal invite offers for Martinelli and Nwaneri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal hold talks with Galatasaray over the prospect of selling various squad members as the Gunners invite offers for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-invite-offers-for-martinelli-and-nwaneri/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-invite-offers-for-martinelli-and-nwaneri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rashford, Mainoo &amp; transfers - Carrick calls for more signings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rashford-mainoo-amp-transfers-carrick-calls-for-more-signings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rashford-mainoo-amp-transfers-carrick-calls-for-more-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handling hate and seeking stability - Fofana's Chelsea journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wesley Fofana shed tears, faced criticism for laughing at the wrong moment and exposed racist abuse last season but believes stability will lead to "amazing" Chelsea future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/handling-hate-and-seeking-stability-fofanas-chelsea-journey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/handling-hate-and-seeking-stability-fofanas-chelsea-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh talks over Arsenal move for Aston Villa's Konsa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fresh-talks-over-arsenal-move-for-aston-villas-konsa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fresh-talks-over-arsenal-move-for-aston-villas-konsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unal completes move from Bournemouth to Getafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enes Unal leaves Bournemouth to rejoin Spanish club Getafe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/unal-completes-move-from-bournemouth-to-getafe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/unal-completes-move-from-bournemouth-to-getafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's like Eastenders' - West Ham's boardroom battle on eve of Championship season]]></title><description><![CDATA[As West Ham get ready to start their first league campaign outside the top flight since 2011-12, what's going on in the boardroom?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/its-like-eastenders-west-hams-boardroom-battle-on-eve-of-championship-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/its-like-eastenders-west-hams-boardroom-battle-on-eve-of-championship-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing the betting companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-premier-league-shirts-will-change-with-gambling-sponsor-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-premier-league-shirts-will-change-with-gambling-sponsor-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why half of England's World Cup defenders are on the move]]></title><description><![CDATA[England came third in this summer's World Cup - their best performance in a men's competition in 60 years - and now their players are in demand in the transfer market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-half-of-englands-world-cup-defenders-are-on-the-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-half-of-englands-world-cup-defenders-are-on-the-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The main contenders to replace Rodri at Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri looks increasingly likely, BBC Sport takes a look at the options to replace him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-main-contenders-to-replace-rodri-at-man-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-main-contenders-to-replace-rodri-at-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than &pound;200m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leicester-city-put-up-for-sale-for-more-than-200m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leicester-city-put-up-for-sale-for-more-than-200m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tielemans apologises to Villa fans for Man Utd remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans after suggesting he had moved to a bigger club in Premier League rivals Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tielemans-apologises-to-villa-fans-for-man-utd-remarks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tielemans-apologises-to-villa-fans-for-man-utd-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-do-the-major-european-leagues-start-and-what-are-the-big-stories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-do-the-major-european-leagues-start-and-what-are-the-big-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will West Ham bounce straight back up?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport analyses the season ahead for West Ham, who will be playing in the Championship for the first time in 14 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/will-west-ham-bounce-straight-back-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/will-west-ham-bounce-straight-back-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/critical-former-referees-add-to-culture-of-fear-says-retiring-taylor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/critical-former-referees-add-to-culture-of-fear-says-retiring-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor on retirement, scrutiny, VAR and referee pundits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referee Anthony Taylor explains to BBC sports editor Dan Roan why he has stepped away from officiating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/taylor-on-retirement-scrutiny-var-and-referee-pundits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/taylor-on-retirement-scrutiny-var-and-referee-pundits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooney to co-host new Man Utd show with Goldbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney will co-host a new Manchester United-dedicated show alongside influencer Mark Goldbrige this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rooney-to-co-host-new-man-utd-show-with-goldbridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rooney-to-co-host-new-man-utd-show-with-goldbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Sunderland defy the Premier League doubters again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-sunderland-defy-the-premier-league-doubters-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-sunderland-defy-the-premier-league-doubters-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bihina saves four penalties as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bihina-saves-four-penalties-as-cameroon-upset-morocco-to-make-wafcon-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bihina-saves-four-penalties-as-cameroon-upset-morocco-to-make-wafcon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chawinga-sisters-fire-malawi-into-wafcon-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chawinga-sisters-fire-malawi-into-wafcon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'hugely impressive' Villa teen Madjo took fight to PSG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match of the Day's Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock analyse 17-year-old Brian Madjo's "hugely impressive" goalscoring performance for Aston Villa in their 2-1 defeat by PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-hugely-impressive-villa-teen-madjo-took-fight-to-psg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-hugely-impressive-villa-teen-madjo-took-fight-to-psg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fernandes-the-centre-of-attention-but-what-next-for-man-utd-captain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fernandes-the-centre-of-attention-but-what-next-for-man-utd-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: PSG beat Aston Villa in Super Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/highlights-psg-beat-aston-villa-in-super-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/highlights-psg-beat-aston-villa-in-super-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doue goal awarded on VAR after tight offside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desire Doue's goal is awarded after initially being flagged offside to give PSG the lead in the second half of the Super Cup against Aston Villa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/doue-goal-awarded-on-var-after-tight-offside/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/doue-goal-awarded-on-var-after-tight-offside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/messis-most-iconic-moments-as-he-ponders-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/messis-most-iconic-moments-as-he-ponders-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-mourinho-restore-real-madrid-to-former-glory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-mourinho-restore-real-madrid-to-former-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will relegated trio fare in the Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport England looks at how the three relegated sides - West Ham, Burnley and Wolves - will navigate the Championship this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-will-relegated-trio-fare-in-the-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-will-relegated-trio-fare-in-the-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 'wanted' Stanway wasted no time in getting Arsenal tattoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder Georgia Stanway explains her latest tattoo and how Arsenal made her "feel wanted" before her move from Bayern Munich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-wanted-stanway-wasted-no-time-in-getting-arsenal-tattoo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-wanted-stanway-wasted-no-time-in-getting-arsenal-tattoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen: 2026-27 EFL season preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Paul is joined by Andy Woodman, Luke Chambers and Lyle Taylor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/listen-2026-27-efl-season-preview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/listen-2026-27-efl-season-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do teams choose not to disclose transfer fees?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team explain why some player transfer fees are undisclosed, plus more of your transfer window questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-do-teams-choose-not-to-disclose-transfer-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-do-teams-choose-not-to-disclose-transfer-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The map showing world's division over Infantino]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from its members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-map-showing-worlds-division-over-infantino/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-map-showing-worlds-division-over-infantino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has Araujo joined Liverpool and where did it go wrong at Barcelona?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on loan from Barcelona. We explain why Liverpool moved for the Uruguay defender and what went wrong at Barcelona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-has-araujo-joined-liverpool-and-where-did-it-go-wrong-at-barcelona/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-has-araujo-joined-liverpool-and-where-did-it-go-wrong-at-barcelona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consortium including Bezos advances talks for Liverpool stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/consortium-including-bezos-advances-talks-for-liverpool-stake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/consortium-including-bezos-advances-talks-for-liverpool-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sliding doors - 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will Ipswich's approach work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ipswich prepare for their return to the Premier League, BBC Sport look at how they are approaching the transfer market differently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/championship-all-stars-to-global-gamble-will-ipswichs-approach-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/championship-all-stars-to-global-gamble-will-ipswichs-approach-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobbs says promotion would be 'job done' in career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Nobbs says helping Newcastle United gain promotion to the Women's Super League for the first time would be "job done" in her career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nobbs-says-promotion-would-be-job-done-in-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nobbs-says-promotion-would-be-job-done-in-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cymru Premier games to be shown live by BBC Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Cymru Wales agrees a new deal with the Football Association of Wales to broadcast selected games from the Cymru Premier for the next three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cymru-premier-games-to-be-shown-live-by-bbc-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cymru-premier-games-to-be-shown-live-by-bbc-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts thump Dundee United for Vrancken's first win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts fire four past Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership as head coach Wouter Vrancken earns his first victory at the fifth attempt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hearts-thump-dundee-united-for-vranckens-first-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hearts-thump-dundee-united-for-vranckens-first-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hibs stun Rangers with dramatic late winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Wright's dramatic late goal gives Hibernian victory at Ibrox and keeps Derek McInnes waiting for his first win as Rangers manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hibs-stun-rangers-with-dramatic-late-winner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hibs-stun-rangers-with-dramatic-late-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa interested in Endrick loan - Monday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa interested in Endrick loan, Harry Kane expected to extend Bayern Munich deal and Arsenal make Bradley Barcola contact, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/villa-interested-in-endrick-loan-mondays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/villa-interested-in-endrick-loan-mondays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hogh hat-trick fires Celtic to win at Kilmarnock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Sportscene highlights as Kasper Hogh's hat-trick fires Celtic to an emphatic Scottish Premiership victory at Kilmarnock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hogh-hat-trick-fires-celtic-to-win-at-kilmarnock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hogh-hat-trick-fires-celtic-to-win-at-kilmarnock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infantino broke trust 'through deception' - confederation presidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/infantino-broke-trust-through-deception-confederation-presidents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/infantino-broke-trust-through-deception-confederation-presidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is the EFL Cup second-round draw?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second-round draw of the EFL Cup takes place on Monday, with 11 Premier League teams entering the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-is-the-efl-cup-second-round-draw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-is-the-efl-cup-second-round-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swap agreed for Everton's McNeil and Palace's Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton and Crystal Palace agree a swap deal that will involve Toffees' winger Dwight McNeil joining the Eagles and Wales international Brennan Johnson moving in the opposite direction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/swap-agreed-for-evertons-mcneil-and-palaces-johnson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/swap-agreed-for-evertons-mcneil-and-palaces-johnson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazilian player falls down tunnel during goal celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazilian player Jacy says he got "carried away" after he ended up falling down a hold in his goal celebration in Coritib's 2-1 win against Chapecoense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brazilian-player-falls-down-tunnel-during-goal-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brazilian-player-falls-down-tunnel-during-goal-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers midfielder Diomande set for move to Turkey - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers reportedly agree a &pound;4.5m transfer to Corum for Mohamed Diomande as the Ibrox club are also linked with Aston Villa right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-midfielder-diomande-set-for-move-to-turkey-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-midfielder-diomande-set-for-move-to-turkey-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? 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So how are the Reds shaping up under their new boss?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-liverpool-are-shaping-up-under-iraola/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-liverpool-are-shaping-up-under-iraola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Argentine who wishes he could play for Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proud of his Welsh roots, Chile-based Argentine defender Jeremias James hopes for a rule change to help his international ambitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-argentine-who-wishes-he-could-play-for-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-argentine-who-wishes-he-could-play-for-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mourinho-says-he-agreed-to-replace-ferguson-at-man-utd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mourinho-says-he-agreed-to-replace-ferguson-at-man-utd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African quartet secure Women's World Cup places]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/african-quartet-secure-womens-world-cup-places/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/african-quartet-secure-womens-world-cup-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' poor start to season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-left-frustrated-amid-rangers-poor-start-to-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-left-frustrated-amid-rangers-poor-start-to-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Were signs always there that Vrancken's Hearts would come good?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heart of Midlothian have at last secured their first win under new head coach Wouter Vrancken, but statistics suggested it was only a matter of time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/were-signs-always-there-that-vranckens-hearts-would-come-good/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/were-signs-always-there-that-vranckens-hearts-would-come-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Celtic fans are going to fall in love with him' - Hogh makes his mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasper Hogh earns rave reviews after his first goals - and first hat-trick - for Celtic in Saturday's 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-fans-are-going-to-fall-in-love-with-him-hogh-makes-his-mark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-fans-are-going-to-fall-in-love-with-him-hogh-makes-his-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mudryk's emotional return and 'leader' Palmer - inside Chelsea's pre-season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mudryks-emotional-return-and-leader-palmer-inside-chelseas-pre-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mudryks-emotional-return-and-leader-palmer-inside-chelseas-pre-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guimaraes can ignite something different in us - Arteta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/guimaraes-can-ignite-something-different-in-us-arteta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/guimaraes-can-ignite-something-different-in-us-arteta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Como sign defender Chalobah from Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Como have signed defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in a deal worth more than &pound;30m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/como-sign-defender-chalobah-from-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/como-sign-defender-chalobah-from-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola]]></title><description><![CDATA[After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/we-cannot-sustain-the-level-we-want-iraola/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/we-cannot-sustain-the-level-we-want-iraola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[France international Lucas Digne has completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/digne-completes-move-to-psg-from-aston-villa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/digne-completes-move-to-psg-from-aston-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coleman training with Killybegs - but no GAA return for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a return to his local Gaelic football club is unlikely to be on the cards for now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/coleman-training-with-killybegs-but-no-gaa-return-for-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/coleman-training-with-killybegs-but-no-gaa-return-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulham agree &pound;30m fee for Southampton's Charles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulham agree a deal worth up to &pound;30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, subject to a medical.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fulham-agree-pound30m-fee-for-southamptons-charles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fulham-agree-pound30m-fee-for-southamptons-charles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/unmasking-london-citys-spanish-superstar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/unmasking-london-citys-spanish-superstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport has rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-are-your-favourite-new-kits-for-the-coming-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-are-your-favourite-new-kits-for-the-coming-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New season, new boss - will Alexander-Arnold be key figure at Real Madrid?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid as he looks to prove his worth under Jose Mourinho.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-season-new-boss-will-alexander-arnold-be-key-figure-at-real-madrid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-season-new-boss-will-alexander-arnold-be-key-figure-at-real-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room']]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/jaissle-starts-with-win-but-not-planning-to-smash-locker-room/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/jaissle-starts-with-win-but-not-planning-to-smash-locker-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Guimaraes' best moments after Arsenal sign midfield maestro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Bruno Guimaraes' best Premier League moments after Arsenal sign the Brazil midfielder from Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-guimaraes-best-moments-after-arsenal-sign-midfield-maestro/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-guimaraes-best-moments-after-arsenal-sign-midfield-maestro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Newcastle 2.0 - how the project is changing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly as Newcastle United head coach against Valencia as a new era begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/inside-newcastle-20-how-the-project-is-changing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/inside-newcastle-20-how-the-project-is-changing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life as a Wag in the transfer window]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/life-as-a-wag-in-the-transfer-window/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/life-as-a-wag-in-the-transfer-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partick Thistle beat Livingston in Scottish Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early Robbie Crawford back-heel and a Cammy MacPherson own goal give Partick Thistle victory over Livingston as two of the promotion favourites meet in the Scottish Championship at Firhill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/partick-thistle-beat-livingston-in-scottish-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/partick-thistle-beat-livingston-in-scottish-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/politicians-private-jets-and-power-the-life-of-a-fifa-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/politicians-private-jets-and-power-the-life-of-a-fifa-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why can't the Premier League attract the world's best players?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinicius Jr chose to stay at Real Madrid, but why does the Premier League rarely attract global superstars at their peak?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-cant-the-premier-league-attract-the-worlds-best-players/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-cant-the-premier-league-attract-the-worlds-best-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-secret-invite-and-other-pinch-me-moments-before-leicester-woke-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-secret-invite-and-other-pinch-me-moments-before-leicester-woke-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the key dates for the women's football season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team details the key dates are for the 2026-27 women's football season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-are-the-key-dates-for-the-womens-football-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-are-the-key-dates-for-the-womens-football-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/barcelona-real-madrid-man-citys-rodri-has-a-decision-to-make/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/barcelona-real-madrid-man-citys-rodri-has-a-decision-to-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mark-hughes-son-died-of-sudden-adult-death-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mark-hughes-son-died-of-sudden-adult-death-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangor's Arthurs served anti-doping ban last season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangor striker Ben Arthurs is free to play in his club's first game of the 2026-27 Irish Premiership season having completed a three-month ban anti-doping ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bangors-arthurs-served-anti-doping-ban-last-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bangors-arthurs-served-anti-doping-ban-last-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National League suspends Ebbsfleet over unpaid debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ebbsfleet United's first three National League South games of the season are suspended because of the club's financial problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/national-league-suspends-ebbsfleet-over-unpaid-debt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/national-league-suspends-ebbsfleet-over-unpaid-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina mark World Cup win over England with 'National Football Teams Day']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-mark-world-cup-win-over-england-with-national-football-teams-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-mark-world-cup-win-over-england-with-national-football-teams-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defender George joins Brighton from Man Utd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Gabby George has completed a move to Brighton from Manchester United before the start of the Women's Super League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/defender-george-joins-brighton-from-man-utd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/defender-george-joins-brighton-from-man-utd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rush urges Liverpool to give Iraola time to succeed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool legend Ian Rush says new boss Andoni Iraola deserves time to succeed at Anfield but should target winning silverware in his debut campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rush-urges-liverpool-to-give-iraola-time-to-succeed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rush-urges-liverpool-to-give-iraola-time-to-succeed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friendship with Mourinho &amp; search for new club - what next for Smalling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snubbing university, genetics testing for supplements, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho - Chris Smalling is not your ordinary footballer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/friendship-with-mourinho-amp-search-for-new-club-what-next-for-smalling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/friendship-with-mourinho-amp-search-for-new-club-what-next-for-smalling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Polish test for Rangers, Portuguese giants await Hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers need a result, Hearts need a miracle? Europe's big Scottish test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/podcast-polish-test-for-rangers-portuguese-giants-await-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/podcast-polish-test-for-rangers-portuguese-giants-await-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Show me they want me' - will World Cup hero Torres stay at Barcelona?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres has come under fire from Barcelona supporters after leaving the door open to a potential move away from the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/show-me-they-want-me-will-world-cup-hero-torres-stay-at-barcelona/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/show-me-they-want-me-will-world-cup-hero-torres-stay-at-barcelona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers linked with PSV winger Driouech - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[PSV Eindhoven linked with Rangers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-linked-with-psv-winger-driouech-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-linked-with-psv-winger-driouech-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah given hero's welcome before Trabzonspor move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/salah-given-heros-welcome-before-trabzonspor-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/salah-given-heros-welcome-before-trabzonspor-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/players-who-turned-world-cup-heroics-into-big-transfers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/players-who-turned-world-cup-heroics-into-big-transfers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda international Owori murdered in street gang attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/uganda-international-owori-murdered-in-street-gang-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/uganda-international-owori-murdered-in-street-gang-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-wanted-man-but-would-liverpools-gakpo-be-a-good-fit-at-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/banned-from-football-at-home-afghan-womens-team-reunite-8000-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/banned-from-football-at-home-afghan-womens-team-reunite-8000-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/infantino-sorry-for-errors-but-stays-fifa-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/infantino-sorry-for-errors-but-stays-fifa-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton sign midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of &pound;7m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/everton-sign-midfielder-norgaard-from-arsenal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/everton-sign-midfielder-norgaard-from-arsenal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defender Walker 'at ease' with England retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England defender Kyle Walker says he is "at ease" with his decision to quit international football and hoped it could lead to an extended club career, similar to that enjoyed by James Milner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/defender-walker-at-ease-with-england-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/defender-walker-at-ease-with-england-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid agree &pound;120m Diomande deal - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid reach &pound;120m agreement for Yan Diomande, Liverpool explore move for Ibrahim Mbaye and Aston Villa reach agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-agree-pound120m-diomande-deal-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-agree-pound120m-diomande-deal-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle appoint Jaissle - what should fans expect?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle, 38, as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe - but what will the German bring to the club?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-appoint-jaissle-what-should-fans-expect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-appoint-jaissle-what-should-fans-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham sign Preston captain Whiteman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wrexham complete the signing of Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wrexham-sign-preston-captain-whiteman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wrexham-sign-preston-captain-whiteman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-make-vinicius-jr-improved-contract-offer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-make-vinicius-jr-improved-contract-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea lose friendly as Juventus score stunning winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Chelsea suffer a narrow defeat in a friendly match by Juventus in Hong Kong thanks to a wonderful goal by Edon Zhegrova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-lose-friendly-as-juventus-score-stunning-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-lose-friendly-as-juventus-score-stunning-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about the Uefa Super Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team ell you all you need to know about the Uefa Super Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-uefa-super-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-uefa-super-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkinson gets England-U20s call before World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson, 18, has been named in England's preparation squad for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/parkinson-gets-england-u20s-call-before-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/parkinson-gets-england-u20s-call-before-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palace set to sign Tomiyasu and consider March deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace are set to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer following a successful trial and are considering a move for winger Solly March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palace-set-to-sign-tomiyasu-and-consider-march-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palace-set-to-sign-tomiyasu-and-consider-march-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rejecting Arsenal &amp; emulating Hazard - Monga makes debut in Man City win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Monga's &pound;10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rejecting-arsenal-amp-emulating-hazard-monga-makes-debut-in-man-city-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rejecting-arsenal-amp-emulating-hazard-monga-makes-debut-in-man-city-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the EFL Cup being played on a weekend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bulk of the EFL cup's first round fixtures will take place on a weekend, despite traditionally being a midweek cup competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-is-the-efl-cup-being-played-on-a-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-is-the-efl-cup-being-played-on-a-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure']]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club announce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-boss-oneill-in-hospital-after-small-procedure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-boss-oneill-in-hospital-after-small-procedure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No WSL experience but who is new Man Utd boss Olid?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new women's manager on a two-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-wsl-experience-but-who-is-new-man-utd-boss-olid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-wsl-experience-but-who-is-new-man-utd-boss-olid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal, BBC Sport look at why the Gunners wanted the Newcastle skipper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-arsenal-are-signing-newcastle-captain-guimaraes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-arsenal-are-signing-newcastle-captain-guimaraes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea nearing £16.3m deal for Rayo defender Chavarria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea are closing in on an agreement with Rayo Vallecano for defender Pep Chavarria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-nearing-163m-deal-for-rayo-defender-chavarria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-nearing-163m-deal-for-rayo-defender-chavarria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training in the coming days as debate continues over whether that is a good thing or not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-happens-next-with-rashford-and-man-utd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-happens-next-with-rashford-and-man-utd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Liverpool are ready to make Barcola third £100m signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Liverpool prepared to make Bradley Barcola their third &pound;100m signing, BBC Sport looks at what the France and Paris St-Germain winger would bring to Anfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-liverpool-are-ready-to-make-barcola-third-100m-signing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-liverpool-are-ready-to-make-barcola-third-100m-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City lose forward Kerolin to Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona sign Brazil forward Kerolin from Women's Super League champions Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-lose-forward-kerolin-to-barcelona/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-city-lose-forward-kerolin-to-barcelona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McAllister proud of Wales' stance against Infantino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister proud that Wales were the first home nation to withdraw their backing for Gianni Infantino.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcallister-proud-of-wales-stance-against-infantino/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcallister-proud-of-wales-stance-against-infantino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nygren header earns Celtic opening victory against Dundee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Celtic begin their Scottish Premiership title defence with a narrow home victory as Benjamin Nygren's header downs Dundee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nygren-header-earns-celtic-opening-victory-against-dundee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nygren-header-earns-celtic-opening-victory-against-dundee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get live score updates for your football team on your lock screen for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get live score updates on your lock screen with the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/get-live-score-updates-for-your-football-team-on-your-lock-screen-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/get-live-score-updates-for-your-football-team-on-your-lock-screen-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League returns later this month and we have picked out 20 prospects - one from each club - who will be looking to make their mark and enjoy a breakthrough season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-youngster-to-watch-at-each-premier-league-club-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-youngster-to-watch-at-each-premier-league-club-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The summer that changed Welsh football]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-summer-that-changed-welsh-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-summer-that-changed-welsh-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Liverpool's summer so far - should fans be worried?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Aadam Patel reports on the latest from the Liverpool tour of the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/inside-liverpools-summer-so-far-should-fans-be-worried/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/inside-liverpools-summer-so-far-should-fans-be-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch highlights as St Johnstone edge out Killie in seven-goal thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Sportscene highlights from McDiarmid Park as St Johnstone and Kilmarnock play out a seven-goal thriller in the Scottish Premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-highlights-as-st-johnstone-edge-out-killie-in-seven-goal-thriller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-highlights-as-st-johnstone-edge-out-killie-in-seven-goal-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tale-of-two-halves-leaves-iraola-with-plenty-to-ponder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tale-of-two-halves-leaves-iraola-with-plenty-to-ponder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs make Osimhen approach - Monday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spurs-make-osimhen-approach-mondays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spurs-make-osimhen-approach-mondays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-johansson-is-rising-to-daunting-motherwell-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-johansson-is-rising-to-daunting-motherwell-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game of the season in Premiership's opening weekend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly-promoted St Johnstone block out summer "noise" to thrill fans with a goal-laden win over Kilmarnock on the Premiership opening weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/game-of-the-season-in-premierships-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/game-of-the-season-in-premierships-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch highlights of Sunday's goal-laden Premiership action]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Johnstone make their top flight return against Kilmarnock and Hibs face Motherwell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-highlights-of-sundays-goal-laden-premiership-action/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-highlights-of-sundays-goal-laden-premiership-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could full season of O'Neill at Celtic look like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin O'Neill has vowed to "drive forward together" and "not rest on past success", so what could a full season with the Northern Irishman at the helm look like?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-could-full-season-of-oneill-at-celtic-look-like/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-could-full-season-of-oneill-at-celtic-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-sign-strasbourg-midfielder-barco/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-sign-strasbourg-midfielder-barco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reaction as Motherwell and St Johnstone start with wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new season continues with St Johnstone and Motherwell winning their opening matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/reaction-as-motherwell-and-st-johnstone-start-with-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/reaction-as-motherwell-and-st-johnstone-start-with-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/alonso-heals-real-madrid-scars-to-lead-chelseas-senior-revolution/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/alonso-heals-real-madrid-scars-to-lead-chelseas-senior-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth close in on £11.1m Juanlu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth are finalising an &pound;11.1m move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu as new manager Marco Rose's squad nears completion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-close-in-on-111m-juanlu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-close-in-on-111m-juanlu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol]]></title><description><![CDATA[New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-boss-maresca-is-perfect-for-man-city-gvardiol/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-boss-maresca-is-perfect-for-man-city-gvardiol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-premier-league-star-no-13/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-premier-league-star-no-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened to star signings your club never made?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-happened-to-star-signings-your-club-never-made/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-happened-to-star-signings-your-club-never-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oshoala revives Nigeria's Wafcon and World Cup bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oshoala-revives-nigerias-wafcon-and-world-cup-bid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oshoala-revives-nigerias-wafcon-and-world-cup-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-bruising-24-hours-what-next-for-fifa-and-under-pressure-infantino/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-bruising-24-hours-what-next-for-fifa-and-under-pressure-infantino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nisbet leads from front as Aberdeen turn tables on Hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a difference a year makes as Aberdeen get the better of Hearts - but what comes next for these two sides?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nisbet-leads-from-front-as-aberdeen-turn-tables-on-hearts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/nisbet-leads-from-front-as-aberdeen-turn-tables-on-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for 'full review' as pressure grows on Infantino]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/call-for-full-review-as-pressure-grows-on-infantino/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/call-for-full-review-as-pressure-grows-on-infantino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold family agrees to sell West Ham stake to Staveley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa confirms plans to sell shares to a consortium headed by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gold-family-agrees-to-sell-west-ham-stake-to-staveley/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gold-family-agrees-to-sell-west-ham-stake-to-staveley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All done deals in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-done-deals-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-done-deals-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford sign Sangare for club record fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brentford-sign-sangare-for-club-record-fee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brentford-sign-sangare-for-club-record-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maresca loses first match as Inter beat Man City on penalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Enzo Maresca loses his first match in charge of Manchester City following a defeat on penalties to Inter Milan after a 1-1 friendly draw in Hong Kong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maresca-loses-first-match-as-inter-beat-man-city-on-penalties/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maresca-loses-first-match-as-inter-beat-man-city-on-penalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea confirm Welbeck signing from Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea complete the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-confirm-welbeck-signing-from-brighton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-confirm-welbeck-signing-from-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Chelsea newcomer Welbeck's PL goals from last season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all 13 Premier League goals scored by new Chelsea signing Danny Welbeck last season, including three against his new club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-chelsea-newcomer-welbecks-pl-goals-from-last-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-chelsea-newcomer-welbecks-pl-goals-from-last-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McAidoo 'the kind of winger I love' -  Maresca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite Manchester City's penalty-shootout defeat by Inter Milan, teenager Ryan McAidoo grabs the opportunity to show manager Enzo Maresca what he can do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcaidoo-the-kind-of-winger-i-love-maresca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcaidoo-the-kind-of-winger-i-love-maresca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mudryk Chelsea return will take time - Alonso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso says he is "very happy" to be welcoming Mykhailo Mudryk back into his Chelsea squad, but it is "too early" to understand what he can do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mudryk-chelsea-return-will-take-time-alonso/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mudryk-chelsea-return-will-take-time-alonso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal defender Antonio Silva says he is excited to join Bournemouth after signing for the Cherries in a deal worth up to &pound;25.7m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-sign-portugal-defender-silva/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-sign-portugal-defender-silva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sometimes-he-wants-to-leave-de-zerbi-on-richarlisons-spurs-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sometimes-he-wants-to-leave-de-zerbi-on-richarlisons-spurs-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-five-dramatic-days-that-shook-infantino-and-world-football/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-five-dramatic-days-that-shook-infantino-and-world-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/courting-controversy-and-befriending-trump-the-story-of-fifa-boss-infantino/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/courting-controversy-and-befriending-trump-the-story-of-fifa-boss-infantino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intensity, smiles &amp; Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/intensity-smiles-amp-lewandowski-inside-liverpool-training-under-iraola/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/intensity-smiles-amp-lewandowski-inside-liverpool-training-under-iraola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is building a new stadium a way around spending rules?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spurs only just avoided Premier League relegation last season, but off the pitch they are thriving. So is building a new stadium a good way around spending rules?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-building-a-new-stadium-a-way-around-spending-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-building-a-new-stadium-a-way-around-spending-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lacey and Tyler Fletcher lead Man Utd academy queue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher are the Manchester United academy players most likely to break into the senior set-up this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/lacey-and-tyler-fletcher-lead-man-utd-academy-queue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/lacey-and-tyler-fletcher-lead-man-utd-academy-queue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Dundee Utd 1-1 Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes' era as Rangers manager got off to an underwhelming start as Dundee United hold them to an opening Scottish Premiership draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/highlights-dundee-utd-1-1-rangers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/highlights-dundee-utd-1-1-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same start but different outlook at Rangers as McInnes era begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek McInnes insists Rangers will improve after his team's Scottish Premiership draw at Dundee United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/same-start-but-different-outlook-at-rangers-as-mcinnes-era-begins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/same-start-but-different-outlook-at-rangers-as-mcinnes-era-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea sign Italy's Dragoni from Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea sign Italy attacking midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona on a four-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-sign-italys-dragoni-from-barcelona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-sign-italys-dragoni-from-barcelona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea fined £10m but avoid suspended points deduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea are fined &pound;10m by the Football Association for breaching rules relating to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-fined-10m-but-avoid-suspended-points-deduction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-fined-10m-but-avoid-suspended-points-deduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic reject West Ham Engels bid and confirm Johnston interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic reject a West Ham approach for Arne Engels while there is Everton interest in Alistair Johnston, manager Martin O'Neill confirms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-reject-west-ham-engels-bid-and-confirm-johnston-interest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-reject-west-ham-engels-bid-and-confirm-johnston-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why women's football is first casualty of Fifa plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa's president Gianni Infantino's plans will make women's football "the first casualties" according to former England defender Anita Asante.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-womens-football-is-first-casualty-of-fifa-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-womens-football-is-first-casualty-of-fifa-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beever-Jones ready to 'conquer' new season after injury troubles last term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea and England forward Aggie Beever-Jones had her "hardest" season in 2025-26 and she had a big decision to make about her future when it ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/beever-jones-ready-to-conquer-new-season-after-injury-troubles-last-term/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/beever-jones-ready-to-conquer-new-season-after-injury-troubles-last-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Challenging times ahead for Newcastle - Shearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old club after the departure of manager Eddie Howe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/challenging-times-ahead-for-newcastle-shearer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/challenging-times-ahead-for-newcastle-shearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The winner who played for Tuchel - potential Newcastle boss Jaissle]]></title><description><![CDATA[German Matthias Jaissle is the favourite to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle - and has a reputation for attacking football and winning trophies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-winner-who-played-for-tuchel-potential-newcastle-boss-jaissle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-winner-who-played-for-tuchel-potential-newcastle-boss-jaissle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe to leave Newcastle with Jaissle expected to replace him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/howe-to-leave-newcastle-with-jaissle-expected-to-replace-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/howe-to-leave-newcastle-with-jaissle-expected-to-replace-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ready to write Chelsea story' - Lacroix makes &pound;52m move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for &pound;52m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ready-to-write-chelsea-story-lacroix-makes-pound52m-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ready-to-write-chelsea-story-lacroix-makes-pound52m-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa could receive first money from Infantino plan in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa could bank first lot of private World Cup cash by end of October as European football's governing body Uefa will hold a meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to controversial World Cup plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifa-could-receive-first-money-from-infantino-plan-in-october/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifa-could-receive-first-money-from-infantino-plan-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London City host Man Utd to kick off WSL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses are handed a Women's Super League opener against Manchester United as the Women's Super League fixtures are announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/london-city-host-man-utd-to-kick-off-wsl-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/london-city-host-man-utd-to-kick-off-wsl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/de-zerbi-wants-to-convince-spence-to-stay-at-spurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/de-zerbi-wants-to-convince-spence-to-stay-at-spurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are Newcastle in bid to be the best by 2030?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the fifth anniversary of Newcastle's takeover approaches, BBC Sport assesses whether the project to be "the best" is still on track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/where-are-newcastle-in-bid-to-be-the-best-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/where-are-newcastle-in-bid-to-be-the-best-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US tour highlights Wrexham's stock higher than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wrexham's tour of the USA is demonstrating that the Championship club's already-high stock is continuing to rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/us-tour-highlights-wrexhams-stock-higher-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/us-tour-highlights-wrexhams-stock-higher-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Tottenham's transfer window shows big WSL ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is clear from Tottenham's summer transfer business that they have big ambitions in the Women's Super League next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-tottenhams-transfer-window-shows-big-wsl-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-tottenhams-transfer-window-shows-big-wsl-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everton eye Celtic's Johnston amid Patterson interest' - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton are linked with interest in Celtic's Alistair Johnston with Nathan Patterson tipped to exit, while Nadim Bajrami reportedly nears an exit from Rangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/everton-eye-celtics-johnston-amid-patterson-interest-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/everton-eye-celtics-johnston-amid-patterson-interest-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three of the Premier League's "big six" have new managers, the champions have a key injury issue and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records - and that might mean a very open title race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/four-pointers-to-most-open-premier-league-title-race-in-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/four-pointers-to-most-open-premier-league-title-race-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen: Will Hibs and Motherwell progress in Europe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hibs chase a comeback, Motherwell eye progress and Celtic spend big.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/listen-will-hibs-and-motherwell-progress-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/listen-will-hibs-and-motherwell-progress-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillips' struggles are a cautionary tale for Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Kalvin Phillips nears a fourth loan move away from Manchester City, what can record signing Elliot Anderson learn from his struggles at the Etihad?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/phillips-struggles-are-a-cautionary-tale-for-anderson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/phillips-struggles-are-a-cautionary-tale-for-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-premier-league-star-no-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-premier-league-star-no-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-confident-of-rodri-deal-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-confident-of-rodri-deal-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Change is inevitable' - Liverpool CEO on FSG, Iraola and consortium talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool Billy Hogan talks to BBC Sport in New York about investment, transition and why FSG aren't done yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/change-is-inevitable-liverpool-ceo-on-fsg-iraola-and-consortium-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/change-is-inevitable-liverpool-ceo-on-fsg-iraola-and-consortium-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the magic number to win Scottish Premiership?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Would 31 wins do it? BBC Scotland looks at the trends of Scottish top-flight champions in the 2000s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-is-the-magic-number-to-win-scottish-premiership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-is-the-magic-number-to-win-scottish-premiership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham complete signing of Palace defender Imray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wrexham have completed the signing of Crystal Palace full-back Danny Imray, their first incoming of the summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wrexham-complete-signing-of-palace-defender-imray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wrexham-complete-signing-of-palace-defender-imray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifa-opens-disciplinary-proceedings-against-argentina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifa-opens-disciplinary-proceedings-against-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain U20s midfielder Arques joins London City]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses sign Spanish youth international Daniela Arques from Sporting, subject to international clearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spain-u20s-midfielder-arques-joins-london-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spain-u20s-midfielder-arques-joins-london-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG's Barcola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool step up their interest for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpool-preparing-opening-bid-for-psgs-barcola/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpool-preparing-opening-bid-for-psgs-barcola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neville joins Charlton as Leicester sign Irish duo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlton Athletic have signed full-back Ashleigh Neville from Leicester City on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/neville-joins-charlton-as-leicester-sign-irish-duo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/neville-joins-charlton-as-leicester-sign-irish-duo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan before emergency Uefa meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifa-offers-40m-if-nations-back-controversial-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifa-offers-40m-if-nations-back-controversial-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shankland named captain as Rangers near Makhanya signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawrence Shankland says being named Rangers captain exceeds the dream he had of playing for his boyhood team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/shankland-named-captain-as-rangers-near-makhanya-signing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/shankland-named-captain-as-rangers-near-makhanya-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign Spurs forward Thomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[WSL 2 side Newcastle United sign Scotland forward Martha Thomas for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-sign-spurs-forward-thomas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-sign-spurs-forward-thomas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-world-cup-sell-off-plan-a-step-too-far-by-infantino/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-world-cup-sell-off-plan-a-step-too-far-by-infantino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves striker Arokodare joins Ajax on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare joins Ajax on a season's loan with the Dutch club having the option to make it a permanent move in the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wolves-striker-arokodare-joins-ajax-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wolves-striker-arokodare-joins-ajax-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timber leaves Arsenal camp for groin check]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurrien Timber travels back to London from Arsenal's training camp in Spain in a move related to the groin injury that caused him to miss the end of last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/timber-leaves-arsenal-camp-for-groin-check/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/timber-leaves-arsenal-camp-for-groin-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spacey-Cale to step down at Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton director of women's football Marieanne Spacey-Cale says she will step down this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spacey-cale-to-step-down-at-southampton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spacey-cale-to-step-down-at-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGregor wants Celtic to win league 'in more style']]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic captain Callum McGregor insists he sees his future at the club and wants to win the league "in a bit more style" this term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcgregor-wants-celtic-to-win-league-in-more-style/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcgregor-wants-celtic-to-win-league-in-more-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rayo Vallecano to move stadium over Legionnaires risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Liga side Rayo Vallecano are barred from playing at their home stadium just weeks before the new season over the risk of supporters contracting Legionnaires' disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rayo-vallecano-to-move-stadium-over-legionnaires-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rayo-vallecano-to-move-stadium-over-legionnaires-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henderson nears Chelsea move as Welbeck has medical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his switch to Chelsea moves closer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/henderson-nears-chelsea-move-as-welbeck-has-medical/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/henderson-nears-chelsea-move-as-welbeck-has-medical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palace hold talks with ex-Arsenal defender Tomiyasu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu, who is training with Crystal Palace, was named as a substitute in the pre-season friendly against Lens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palace-hold-talks-with-ex-arsenal-defender-tomiyasu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palace-hold-talks-with-ex-arsenal-defender-tomiyasu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesbrough sign USA midfielder Berhalter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough sign Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/middlesbrough-sign-usa-midfielder-berhalter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/middlesbrough-sign-usa-midfielder-berhalter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham &amp; Preston - Barcelona's unlikely UK camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona will be training at St George's Park this week and taking on Championship sides Birmingham City and Preston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/birmingham-amp-preston-barcelonas-unlikely-uk-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/birmingham-amp-preston-barcelonas-unlikely-uk-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain coach De la Fuente]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain defender Marc Cucurella keeps his promise to get a tattoo of World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cucurella-gets-tattoo-of-spain-coach-de-la-fuente/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cucurella-gets-tattoo-of-spain-coach-de-la-fuente/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grealish misses Man City tour despite training return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Grealish will not make his return in a Manchester City shirt after being left out of the club's pre-season tour of Asia as he continues to recover from a foot injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/grealish-misses-man-city-tour-despite-training-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/grealish-misses-man-city-tour-despite-training-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/diomandes-rapid-and-remarkable-rise-to-real-madrid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/diomandes-rapid-and-remarkable-rise-to-real-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/savinho-open-to-leaving-man-city-amid-spurs-interest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/savinho-open-to-leaving-man-city-amid-spurs-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are there already worrying signs for Vrancken's Hearts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson delivers a scathing verdict as Wouter Vrancken's reign begins with a chastening Champions League elimination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/are-there-already-worrying-signs-for-vranckens-hearts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/are-there-already-worrying-signs-for-vranckens-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motherwell told to 'eat barbed wire' before Faroes test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson is bracing himself for a tough HB Torshavn welcome in Thursday's Conference League qualifier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/motherwell-told-to-eat-barbed-wire-before-faroes-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/motherwell-told-to-eat-barbed-wire-before-faroes-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 16 days of chaos, can Italian football reset for new era?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chaos consumed Italian football as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned during the search for a manager &ndash; can Roberto Mancini now bring calm on being given the role?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/after-16-days-of-chaos-can-italian-football-reset-for-new-era/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/after-16-days-of-chaos-can-italian-football-reset-for-new-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relive Zidane's World Cup masterclass as he's named France head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[New France head coach Zinedine Zidane produces a masterclass against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/relive-zidanes-world-cup-masterclass-as-hes-named-france-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/relive-zidanes-world-cup-masterclass-as-hes-named-france-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alonso's first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/alonsos-first-chelsea-match-was-a-tale-of-four-strikers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/alonsos-first-chelsea-match-was-a-tale-of-four-strikers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England keeper Hampton extends deal at Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[England international Hannah Hampton signs a new two-year deal with Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-keeper-hampton-extends-deal-at-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-keeper-hampton-extends-deal-at-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I needed this summer' - what next for Arsenal's Kelly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chloe Kelly found 2025-26 hard, but is optimistic about hers and Arsenal's prospects this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/i-needed-this-summer-what-next-for-arsenals-kelly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/i-needed-this-summer-what-next-for-arsenals-kelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Real Madrid renewing contract talks and Arsenal showing interest, there may be no more intriguing transfer situation right now than Vinicius Jr's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-contract-talks-and-arsenal-interest-what-is-vinicius-jrs-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-contract-talks-and-arsenal-interest-what-is-vinicius-jrs-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG want &pound;145m for Barcola - Monday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris St-Germain want &pound;145m for Bradley Barcola, Real Madrid set Vinicius Jr price and Arsenal to accelerate Bruno Guimaraes talks, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/psg-want-pound145m-for-barcola-mondays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/psg-want-pound145m-for-barcola-mondays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, scores his first goal in nearly four years at the age of 59 for Japanese third-tier side Fukushima United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/japan-legend-miura-59-scores-first-goal-since-2022/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/japan-legend-miura-59-scores-first-goal-since-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes teases Rangers signing within 48 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers hope to announce another signing within 48 hours, with manager Derek McInnes teasing a second by the time his side open their season away to Dundee United on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-teases-rangers-signing-within-48-hours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-teases-rangers-signing-within-48-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders St Mirren visit Rangers in League Cup last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holders St Mirren are drawn away to Rangers in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup, while Celtic visit Dundee United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/holders-st-mirren-visit-rangers-in-league-cup-last-16/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/holders-st-mirren-visit-rangers-in-league-cup-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chiesa-happy-but-wants-new-chapter-at-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chiesa-happy-but-wants-new-chapter-at-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gittens keen to impress 'world-class' Alonso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will be involved in Xabi Alonso's squad next season and describes his new manager as "one of the best to do it".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gittens-keen-to-impress-world-class-alonso/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gittens-keen-to-impress-world-class-alonso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maynard loses York job three months after title win]]></title><description><![CDATA[York City confirm the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maynard-loses-york-job-three-months-after-title-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maynard-loses-york-job-three-months-after-title-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female referee injured in melee during friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A female referee is injured and has to leave the pitch after being knocked to the ground during a friendly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/female-referee-injured-in-melee-during-friendly/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:11:00 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gomez-injury-overshadows-winning-start-for-iraola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wilson-makes-leeds-debut-in-defeat-by-wrexham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wilson-makes-leeds-debut-in-defeat-by-wrexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has your Premiership club brought in &amp; let go this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your one-stop shop for all the ins and outs in the Scottish Premiership during the2026 summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-has-your-premiership-club-brought-in-amp-let-go-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-has-your-premiership-club-brought-in-amp-let-go-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodo/Glimt's Hogh to have Celtic medical within 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh is due to have a medical with Celtic in the next 24 hours, the Scottish champions' manager, Martin O'Neill, reveals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bodoglimts-hogh-to-have-celtic-medical-within-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bodoglimts-hogh-to-have-celtic-medical-within-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Johnstone crash out as Dundee Utd squeeze through - League Cup round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Johnstone crash out the Premier Sports Cup thanks to East Fife's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, but Premiership rivals Dundee United squeeze through after Montrose blow their chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/st-johnstone-crash-out-as-dundee-utd-squeeze-through-league-cup-round-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/st-johnstone-crash-out-as-dundee-utd-squeeze-through-league-cup-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe unsure over Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive discussions with captain Bruno Guimaraes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/howe-unsure-over-guimaraes-amid-arsenal-interest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:54:00 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games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/could-mount-be-final-piece-in-man-utd-midfield-jigsaw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/could-mount-be-final-piece-in-man-utd-midfield-jigsaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says players who are not "proud and happy to stay" at the club should leave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/unhappy-tottenham-players-should-leave-de-zerbi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/unhappy-tottenham-players-should-leave-de-zerbi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea are looking to sign highly regarded set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa but they face competition from Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-in-talks-for-villa-set-piece-guru-macphee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-in-talks-for-villa-set-piece-guru-macphee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the move - football's youngest journeymen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The players who had appeared for a remarkable number of clubs by their 23rd birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/on-the-move-footballs-youngest-journeymen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/on-the-move-footballs-youngest-journeymen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-do-manchester-city-manage-the-rodri-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-do-manchester-city-manage-the-rodri-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Ham winger Summerville joins Al-Hilal]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham confirm the sale of Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville to Saudi club Al-Hilal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/west-ham-winger-summerville-joins-al-hilal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/west-ham-winger-summerville-joins-al-hilal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palace want teenage Brest defender Le Guen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace are interested in signing 19-year-old Brest centre-back Raphael le Guen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palace-want-teenage-brest-defender-le-guen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palace-want-teenage-brest-defender-le-guen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IOC says Infantino complaint outside its scope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IOC says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is "outside" its scope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ioc-says-infantino-complaint-outside-its-scope/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ioc-says-infantino-complaint-outside-its-scope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/senegal-appeal-date-set-after-afcon-win-overturned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/senegal-appeal-date-set-after-afcon-win-overturned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Brighton keeper Baggaley joins Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly-promoted Birmingham City sign goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley as a free agent after she leaves Brighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/former-brighton-keeper-baggaley-joins-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 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11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/guardiola-turns-down-italy-manager-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane set for talks with Bayern Munich over new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane is set to begin talks over a new Bayern Munich contract, with Barcelona and various Saudi Arabian clubs reportedly interested in the England captain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-set-for-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-set-for-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messiah or papering over cracks? 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and what's not - for WSL fans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport spoke to fans of the Women's Super League and England Lionesses to learn about their experiences in the game and discuss what could be improved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/whats-working-and-whats-not-for-wsl-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/whats-working-and-whats-not-for-wsl-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Rogers and Palmer will thrive together in Alonso's Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Morgan Rogers' skillset means he and fellow attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will prosper in Xabi Alonso's Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-rogers-and-palmer-will-thrive-together-in-alonsos-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-rogers-and-palmer-will-thrive-together-in-alonsos-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberdeen granted permanent alcohol licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen Football Club have been granted a permanent alcohol licence by city council for matches at Pittodrie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aberdeen-granted-permanent-alcohol-licence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aberdeen-granted-permanent-alcohol-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football clubs urged to ease police cost burden on taxpayers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football clubs are urged to contribute more to the cost of match policing to ease the burden on taxpayers, as incident figures for the 2025-26 season are published.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/football-clubs-urged-to-ease-police-cost-burden-on-taxpayers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/football-clubs-urged-to-ease-police-cost-burden-on-taxpayers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Greece forward Tzolis for £34m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal sign "extremely versatile attacking player" Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for &pound;34m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-greece-forward-tzolis-for-34m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-greece-forward-tzolis-for-34m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho in a loan deal that will become permanent "if certain criteria are met".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/garnacho-joins-villa-on-loan-from-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/garnacho-joins-villa-on-loan-from-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Startup joins WSL newcomers Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Katie Startup following her exit from Manchester City when her contract expired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/goalkeeper-startup-joins-wsl-newcomers-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/goalkeeper-startup-joins-wsl-newcomers-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnacho, Rogers and two clubs trying to balance the books]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can Chelsea afford Morgan Rogers? And why are Aston Villa pursuing a loan for Alejandro Garnacho rather than buying him?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/garnacho-rogers-and-two-clubs-trying-to-balance-the-books/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/garnacho-rogers-and-two-clubs-trying-to-balance-the-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabriel, 15, gets first senior Man Utd call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, 15, could make senior debut on Friday after receiving call-up for Rosenborg friendly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gabriel-15-gets-first-senior-man-utd-call-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gabriel-15-gets-first-senior-man-utd-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Codina on why she joined West Ham project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laia Codina won trophies and found a "new family" during her three-year spell at Arsenal - but she was ready for a change with West Ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/codina-on-why-she-joined-west-ham-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/codina-on-why-she-joined-west-ham-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iraola in talks with clubs before Liverpool move]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he was in talks with other clubs before the Reds swooped - then "things moved quite fast" to take him to Anfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/iraola-in-talks-with-clubs-before-liverpool-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/iraola-in-talks-with-clubs-before-liverpool-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norway consider complaint over Balogun World Cup ban suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/norway-consider-complaint-over-balogun-world-cup-ban-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/norway-consider-complaint-over-balogun-world-cup-ban-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Emery work his magic again at Villa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa are back in the Champions League but must now cope with the loss of key players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-emery-work-his-magic-again-at-villa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-emery-work-his-magic-again-at-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England U16 player fight was resolved quickly - FA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FA says a fight between two players at an England Under-16s camp was caused by an "internal matter".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-u16-player-fight-was-resolved-quickly-fa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-u16-player-fight-was-resolved-quickly-fa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull City owner 'disturbed' by transfer claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he is "disturbed" by claims of the club being rejected by transfer targets and, in an unusual move, attempted to clarify the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hull-city-owner-disturbed-by-transfer-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hull-city-owner-disturbed-by-transfer-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds in talks to sign Man City keeper Trafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United are in discussions with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper James Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leeds-in-talks-to-sign-man-city-keeper-trafford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leeds-in-talks-to-sign-man-city-keeper-trafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandur joined Rangers after Hull planned new number one]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur says he passed up the chance to be part of Hull City's return to the Premier League after being told they planned to sign a new number one this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pandur-joined-rangers-after-hull-planned-new-number-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pandur-joined-rangers-after-hull-planned-new-number-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle agree &pound;34m deal for Monaco's Bamba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Aladji Bamba is due to arrive on Thursday for a medical and to sign a long-term contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-agree-pound34m-deal-for-monacos-bamba/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-agree-pound34m-deal-for-monacos-bamba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool confident of signing Barcola - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Scott favours a move to Arsenal, Bruno Fernandes is ready to commit his future to Manchester United, Liverpool are confident they will sign Bradley Barcola, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpool-confident-of-signing-barcola-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpool-confident-of-signing-barcola-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruiz &amp; Gavi's reward for World Cup win... 150kg of tomatoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Gavi receive their body weight in tomatoes when they return to their hometown Los Palacios y Villafranca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ruiz-amp-gavis-reward-for-world-cup-win-150kg-of-tomatoes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ruiz-amp-gavis-reward-for-world-cup-win-150kg-of-tomatoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rangers lead chase for Sturm's Fosso' - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers are reportedly leading the chase to sign Ryan Fosso from Sturm Graz, while Dundee United's Will Ferry is linked with Celtic and Aberdeen are said to want Hibernian's Chris Cadden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-lead-chase-for-sturms-fosso-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-lead-chase-for-sturms-fosso-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? 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unpicking puzzle of Liverpool's potential investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could Amazon founder and American billionaire Jeff Bezos really become one of Liverpool's new investors? BBC Sport takes a look.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-bezos-factor-unpicking-puzzle-of-liverpools-potential-investors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-bezos-factor-unpicking-puzzle-of-liverpools-potential-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paredes should not be suspended - Spain's Gavi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain midfielder Gavi does not think Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the fracas after the World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/paredes-should-not-be-suspended-spains-gavi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/paredes-should-not-be-suspended-spains-gavi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foden signs new four-year Man City contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden signs a new four-year contract with the club, extending his stay until 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/foden-signs-new-four-year-man-city-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/foden-signs-new-four-year-man-city-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over Spygate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/southampton-boss-eckert-charged-by-fa-over-spygate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/southampton-boss-eckert-charged-by-fa-over-spygate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Rodriguez on free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal bring in Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer - the Women's Super League side's sixth signing of the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-spain-goalkeeper-rodriguez-on-free/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-spain-goalkeeper-rodriguez-on-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle closing in on Liverpool forward Kiernan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-closing-in-on-liverpool-forward-kiernan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-closing-in-on-liverpool-forward-kiernan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea sign £117m Rogers - what will he bring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea's &pound;117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-sign-117m-rogers-what-will-he-bring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-sign-117m-rogers-what-will-he-bring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The defining moments of the 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[From historic World Cup debuts and emotional first victories, to new stars and the brilliance of legends - relive the defining moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-defining-moments-of-the-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-defining-moments-of-the-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia striker McNamara joins Everton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton sign Australia striker Holly McNamara on a free transfer from Melbourne City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/australia-striker-mcnamara-joins-everton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/australia-striker-mcnamara-joins-everton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could Burnham as PM mean for football?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is only into his second day as the UK's Prime Minister, but already people are wondering what this could mean for sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-could-burnham-as-pm-mean-for-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-could-burnham-as-pm-mean-for-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why England teenager Parkinson has a mindset coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why England teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has a mindset coach who has worked with the All Blacks and ex-England cricketer Ashley Giles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-england-teenager-parkinson-has-a-mindset-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-england-teenager-parkinson-has-a-mindset-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The country that doesn't play football... yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-country-that-doesnt-play-football-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-country-that-doesnt-play-football-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm proud of it' - Keegan looks back on career highlights and legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Keegan talks to Football Focus' Dan Walker in 2018 about some of the standout moments from his career - from winning World Player of the Year twice, to managing England and the iconic "I would love it" remark from the 1995&ndash;96 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/im-proud-of-it-keegan-looks-back-on-career-highlights-and-legacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/im-proud-of-it-keegan-looks-back-on-career-highlights-and-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows - Keegan obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The positivity and vibrancy Kevin Keegan brought made him a cherished figure within the game, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gifted-charismatic-and-passionate-amid-highs-and-lows-keegan-obituary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gifted-charismatic-and-passionate-amid-highs-and-lows-keegan-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keegan's double inspires Liverpool to 1974 FA Cup glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Keegan scores twice as Liverpool defeat Newcastle United 3-0 in the 1974 FA Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/keegans-double-inspires-liverpool-to-1974-fa-cup-glory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/keegans-double-inspires-liverpool-to-1974-fa-cup-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the BBC's closing World Cup montage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the closing montage of the BBC's coverage of the 2026 Fifa World Cup featuring all the highs, lows and colour from the biggest World Cup ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-the-bbcs-closing-world-cup-montage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-the-bbcs-closing-world-cup-montage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina boss Scaloni leaves press conference in tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference in tears when talking about his future after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-boss-scaloni-leaves-press-conference-in-tears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-boss-scaloni-leaves-press-conference-in-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A date with history and we got there first' - Spain react to World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and his players react to winning their second World Cup title after beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-date-with-history-and-we-got-there-first-spain-react-to-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-date-with-history-and-we-got-there-first-spain-react-to-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappe wins race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the goals from the race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot as Kylian Mbappe leads the way from Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mbappe-wins-race-for-the-2026-world-cup-golden-boot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mbappe-wins-race-for-the-2026-world-cup-golden-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal completes football at 19 as Argentina betray Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/lamine-yamal-completes-football-at-19-as-argentina-betray-messi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/lamine-yamal-completes-football-at-19-as-argentina-betray-messi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sixteen-titles-in-five-years-why-spain-are-a-dominant-force/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sixteen-titles-in-five-years-why-spain-are-a-dominant-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup quiz: Can you name every winner?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday, put your knowledge of the previous winners to the test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-quiz-can-you-name-every-winner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-quiz-can-you-name-every-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that surrounded it, with an appearance by President Trump, the longest half-time in football and songs by a host of stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/trump-bieber-and-shakira-a-world-cup-final-like-never-before/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/trump-bieber-and-shakira-a-world-cup-final-like-never-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victory for football? Spain beat 'embarrassing' Argentina to win World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite clich&eacute; &ndash; but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/victory-for-football-spain-beat-embarrassing-argentina-to-win-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/victory-for-football-spain-beat-embarrassing-argentina-to-win-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-reaction-is-terrible-world-cup-final-turns-ugly-at-full-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-reaction-is-terrible-world-cup-final-turns-ugly-at-full-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily: Spain win the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain won 1-0 against Argentina after extra time in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/football-daily-spain-win-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/football-daily-spain-win-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup after extra time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain dominate Argentina 1-0, to win their second FIFA World Cup at the New York New Jersey Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/dominant-spain-beat-argentina-to-win-world-cup-after-extra-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/dominant-spain-beat-argentina-to-win-world-cup-after-extra-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mbappe-first-to-win-golden-boot-twice-as-rodri-named-world-cups-best-player/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mbappe-first-to-win-golden-boot-twice-as-rodri-named-world-cups-best-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-the-world-cup-has-affected-your-premier-league-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-the-world-cup-has-affected-your-premier-league-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/shakira-madonna-justin-bieber-and-bts-perform-at-colourful-world-cup-half-time-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/shakira-madonna-justin-bieber-and-bts-perform-at-colourful-world-cup-half-time-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's Torres scores only goal of World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock, scoring in extra time for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spains-torres-scores-only-goal-of-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spains-torres-scores-only-goal-of-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferran Torres gives Spain extra-time lead against Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock, scoring in extra time for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ferran-torres-gives-spain-extra-time-lead-against-argentina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ferran-torres-gives-spain-extra-time-lead-against-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars shine at the World Cup final half-time show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira entertain the crowd at half-time in the World Cup final, with a special appearance from Ronaldo and Ronaldinho at the New York New Jersey Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/stars-shine-at-the-world-cup-final-half-time-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/stars-shine-at-the-world-cup-final-half-time-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal line up Stones free transfer - Monday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are weighing up a move for John Stones as a replacement for the injured William Saliba, Chelsea hold formal talks over Maxence Lacroix, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-line-up-stones-free-transfer-mondays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-line-up-stones-free-transfer-mondays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swansea close in on deal for Motherwell's Just]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swansea City hope to tie up a deal for Motherwell's Elijah Just after he impressed for New Zealand at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/swansea-close-in-on-deal-for-motherwells-just/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/swansea-close-in-on-deal-for-motherwells-just/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump presence means tight security for World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters faced long queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/trump-presence-means-tight-security-for-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/trump-presence-means-tight-security-for-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup error will make Lammens stronger - Heaton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-error-will-make-lammens-stronger-heaton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-error-will-make-lammens-stronger-heaton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinson not a fan but can League Cup groups help build momentum?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has criticised the format of the Premier Sports Cup, but can the competition help clubs build early momentum?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/robinson-not-a-fan-but-can-league-cup-groups-help-build-momentum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/robinson-not-a-fan-but-can-league-cup-groups-help-build-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Saka shown Tuchel he's too good to leave out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bukayo Saka&rsquo;s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/has-saka-shown-tuchel-hes-too-good-to-leave-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/has-saka-shown-tuchel-hes-too-good-to-leave-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forward Braga happy at Hearts - Scottish gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts forward insists he is happy at club, teenager announces Celtic exit and Rangers manager issues challenge to duo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/forward-braga-happy-at-hearts-scottish-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/forward-braga-happy-at-hearts-scottish-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 42]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-42/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-42/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best England team for a long time - that's a fact, says Rice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after they secure a third-placed finish at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/best-england-team-for-a-long-time-thats-a-fact-says-rice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/best-england-team-for-a-long-time-thats-a-fact-says-rice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win third-place play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-beat-france-in-10-goal-thriller-to-win-third-place-play-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-beat-france-in-10-goal-thriller-to-win-third-place-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bellingham-breaks-england-world-cup-goals-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bellingham-breaks-england-world-cup-goals-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. Is their performance at the 2026 edition being under-appreciated?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/englands-best-world-cup-for-60-years-but-how-should-it-be-judged/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/englands-best-world-cup-for-60-years-but-how-should-it-be-judged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant first half, turbulent second - Tuchel]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager praises his players as England beat France 6-4 for third place in the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brilliant-first-half-turbulent-second-tuchel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brilliant-first-half-turbulent-second-tuchel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did England players rate during the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-did-england-players-rate-during-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-did-england-players-rate-during-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rice fires England into early lead against France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Declan Rice gives England an early lead, scoring in the third minute against France in the World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rice-fires-england-into-early-lead-against-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rice-fires-england-into-early-lead-against-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten-man Kilmarnock leave it late against Elgin - League Cup round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten-man Kilmarnock need a stoppage-time goal to defeat Elgin City in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, while St Johnstone and holders St Mirren are also among Saturday's winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ten-man-kilmarnock-leave-it-late-against-elgin-league-cup-round-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ten-man-kilmarnock-leave-it-late-against-elgin-league-cup-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill eyes 'couple of new faces' for Celtic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin O'Neill insists Celtic are "making some progress" in introducing more new faces to his squad as he opens up on the failure to re-sign Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oneill-eyes-couple-of-new-faces-for-celtic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oneill-eyes-couple-of-new-faces-for-celtic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watt hails Motherwell as he is sold to Samsunspor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motherwell sell midfielder Elliot Watt to Turkish SuperLig club Samsunspor for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watt-hails-motherwell-as-he-is-sold-to-samsunspor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watt-hails-motherwell-as-he-is-sold-to-samsunspor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea agree record &pound;117m deal for Villa's Rogers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea have agreed a club record &pound;117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-agree-record-pound117m-deal-for-villas-rogers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-agree-record-pound117m-deal-for-villas-rogers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No panic, but Celtic not good enough yet - Lambert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Lambert believes former club Celtic are "nowhere near good enough" without further recruitment but has guarded against "panic".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-panic-but-celtic-not-good-enough-yet-lambert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-panic-but-celtic-not-good-enough-yet-lambert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Iraola's first week at Liverpool and big decisions he faces]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lots of decisions to make ahead of the new season. BBC Sport gives an insight into his first week in the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/inside-iraolas-first-week-at-liverpool-and-big-decisions-he-faces/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/inside-iraolas-first-week-at-liverpool-and-big-decisions-he-faces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the World Cup affect Arsenal's transfer plans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday and the start of the Premier League just over a month away, supporters are starting to think about how their side is shaping up for the new campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/will-the-world-cup-affect-arsenals-transfer-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/will-the-world-cup-affect-arsenals-transfer-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge rise in harmful social media posts this World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been 14 times more harmful social media posts and comments during this World Cup than in 2022, Fifa finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/huge-rise-in-harmful-social-media-posts-this-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/huge-rise-in-harmful-social-media-posts-this-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Name every men's World Cup final host city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup final is where heroes are made and dreams come true for players and fans alike. Can you name every city that has ever hosted the showpiece?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/quiz-name-every-mens-world-cup-final-host-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/quiz-name-every-mens-world-cup-final-host-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemmill leaves Scotland U21 role after 13 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scot Gemmill will depart from the role of Scotland Under-21 head coach after 13 years, the Scottish FA has announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gemmill-leaves-scotland-u21-role-after-13-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gemmill-leaves-scotland-u21-role-after-13-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The harrowing dark side of England's World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a major football tournament such as the World Cup, some women and girls are constantly living in fear - because domestic abuse rises when England play, research shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-harrowing-dark-side-of-englands-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-harrowing-dark-side-of-englands-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Villa's record signing Manzambi can spearhead new era]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a new era for Aston Villa - and Johan Manzambi, who has just joined in a club record deal worth more than &pound;50m - will be one of the poster boys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-villas-record-signing-manzambi-can-spearhead-new-era/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-villas-record-signing-manzambi-can-spearhead-new-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More games, more controversy - good and bad of biggest World Cup yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/more-games-more-controversy-good-and-bad-of-biggest-world-cup-yet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/more-games-more-controversy-good-and-bad-of-biggest-world-cup-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooney, Hart and Richards row down Hudson River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney rows down the Hudson River with fellow BBC pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rooney-hart-and-richards-row-down-hudson-river/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rooney-hart-and-richards-row-down-hudson-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham City sign Canada defender Levasseur]]></title><description><![CDATA[WSL newcomers Birmingham City have signed Canada international Marie Levasseur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/birmingham-city-sign-canada-defender-levasseur/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/birmingham-city-sign-canada-defender-levasseur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pele-at-the-azteca-england-in-66-ranking-the-best-world-cup-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pele-at-the-azteca-england-in-66-ranking-the-best-world-cup-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does World Cup third place play-off count towards Golden Boot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the history of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the third-place play-off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/does-world-cup-third-place-play-off-count-towards-golden-boot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/does-world-cup-third-place-play-off-count-towards-golden-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/underdogs-history-and-late-goals-africas-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/underdogs-history-and-late-goals-africas-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa sign defender Harviken from Juventus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa have signed Norway international Mathilde Harviken from Juventus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-sign-defender-harviken-from-juventus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-sign-defender-harviken-from-juventus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Ham sign forward Gago and defender Cascarino]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham sign Everton striker Kelly Gago and turn fellow France international Estelle Cascarino's loan move into a permanent deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/west-ham-sign-forward-gago-and-defender-cascarino/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/west-ham-sign-forward-gago-and-defender-cascarino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign teenage Danish goalkeeper Damm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal have signed Danish youth international goalkeeper Isabella Damm on a permanent transfer from Brondby IF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-teenage-danish-goalkeeper-damm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-teenage-danish-goalkeeper-damm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palace sign England Under-23 striker Lloyd-Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace sign last season's WSL2 top scorer Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palace-sign-england-under-23-striker-lloyd-smith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/palace-sign-england-under-23-striker-lloyd-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham City sign French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/french-defender-rastocle-signs-for-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/french-defender-rastocle-signs-for-birmingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All 11 last-minute winners at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all 11 winning goals scored in stoppage time at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-11-last-minute-winners-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-11-last-minute-winners-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/60-years-of-hurt-englands-world-cup-wait-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/60-years-of-hurt-englands-world-cup-wait-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record crowd as Kerr returns to Gotham FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chelsea forward Sam Kerr makes her second debut for Gotham FC in front of the largest ever crowd for a women's sporting event in New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/record-crowd-as-kerr-returns-to-gotham-fc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/record-crowd-as-kerr-returns-to-gotham-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina face fine for displaying Falklands banner after semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-face-fine-for-displaying-falklands-banner-after-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-face-fine-for-displaying-falklands-banner-after-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-regrets-tuchel-on-englands-defeat-by-argentina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-regrets-tuchel-on-englands-defeat-by-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat against Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team 'got too passive' after scoring first in their World Cup semi-final, against Argentina which they lost 2-1 at the Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-regrets-tuchel-on-englands-defeat-against-argentina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-regrets-tuchel-on-englands-defeat-against-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince William tells England to 'hold heads high']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/prince-william-tells-england-to-hold-heads-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/prince-william-tells-england-to-hold-heads-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gutted' - Kane disappointed over World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Harry Kane gives his analysis on their defeat against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gutted-kane-disappointed-over-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gutted-kane-disappointed-over-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-shatter-englands-world-cup-dreams-in-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-shatter-englands-world-cup-dreams-in-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All done deals in July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-done-deals-in-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-done-deals-in-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina celebrate progressing to World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champions Argentina celebrate at full time, after beating England 2-1 to make it through to their second successive World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-celebrate-progressing-to-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-celebrate-progressing-to-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez fires in equaliser for Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez equalises for Argentina against England in the 2026 World Cup semi final at the Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fernandez-fires-in-equaliser-for-argentina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fernandez-fires-in-equaliser-for-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Martinez header sends Argentina to World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Substitute Lautaro Martinez is in the right place at the right time to head home Lionel Messi's 92nd-minute cross to send Argentina to the World Cup final at the expense of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-martinez-header-sends-argentina-to-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-martinez-header-sends-argentina-to-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both belive on BBC TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/final-two-world-cup-matches-to-be-shown-live-on-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/final-two-world-cup-matches-to-be-shown-live-on-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The change didn't work' - England player ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-change-didnt-work-england-player-ratings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-change-didnt-work-england-player-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon puts England ahead against Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Gordon puts England 1-0 up against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gordon-puts-england-ahead-against-argentina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/gordon-puts-england-ahead-against-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England and Argentina national anthems drowned out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both England and Argentina's national anthems are drowned out by crowd noise, before the teams kick off their 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-and-argentina-national-anthems-drowned-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-and-argentina-national-anthems-drowned-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd target Summerville - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is a target for Manchester United, Arsenal are preparing an offer for Norway winger Antonio Nusa, Everton consider moving for Manchester City's Rico Lewis, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-target-summerville-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-target-summerville-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headers caused Stiles' brain disease, coroner finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/headers-caused-stiles-brain-disease-coroner-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/headers-caused-stiles-brain-disease-coroner-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas on a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-forward-trossard-joins-besiktas-for-153m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-forward-trossard-joins-besiktas-for-153m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European ambition, new signings and big expectations for Hibs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Hibs build on last season and make a real impact in Europe?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/european-ambition-new-signings-and-big-expectations-for-hibs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/european-ambition-new-signings-and-big-expectations-for-hibs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hibs to face Kosovan side Malisheva in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hibernian will face Malisheva in the second round of Conference League qualifying later this month after the Kosovan outfit beat Albanian side Vllaznia 6-2 on aggregate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hibs-to-face-kosovan-side-malisheva-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hibs-to-face-kosovan-side-malisheva-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Dundee’s top-six dream? Pressley’s project starts to take shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[SPFL Preview - can Dundee build on last season and challenge for a top-six finish?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/podcast-dundees-top-six-dream-pressleys-project-starts-to-take-shape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/podcast-dundees-top-six-dream-pressleys-project-starts-to-take-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham sign Man Utd's Turner and Naalsund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham City complete the signing of defender Millie Turner and midfielder Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/birmingham-sign-man-utds-turner-and-naalsund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/birmingham-sign-man-utds-turner-and-naalsund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duran can be 'second Maeda' for Celtic - O'Neill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes new signing Camilo Duran has similar attributes to influential forward Daizen Maeda after the club's summer signing scored in a friendly defeat by Sporting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/duran-can-be-second-maeda-for-celtic-oneill-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/duran-can-be-second-maeda-for-celtic-oneill-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duran can be second Maeda for Celtic - O'Neill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes new signing Camilo Duran has similar attributes to influential forward Daizen Maeda after the club's summer signing scored in a friendly defeat by Sporting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/duran-can-be-second-maeda-for-celtic-oneill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/duran-can-be-second-maeda-for-celtic-oneill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiff to appeal against dismissed £100m Sala claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiff City will appeal against a French judge's decision to throw out the club's claim for more than &pound;100m in compensation following the death of footballer Emiliano Sala.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cardiff-to-appeal-against-dismissed-100m-sala-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cardiff-to-appeal-against-dismissed-100m-sala-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers in talks with Leicester over Mavididi - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers in talks with Leicester winger, Scotland defender could head south and Celtic among clubs interested in Utrecht forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-in-talks-with-leicester-over-mavididi-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-in-talks-with-leicester-over-mavididi-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa sign keeper Ramsey on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Emily Ramsey on a free transfer from Everton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-sign-keeper-ramsey-on-free-transfer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-sign-keeper-ramsey-on-free-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian prosecutors drop case against referees boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors ask that a sports fraud case against the man in charge of assigning Serie A referees in Italy be dropped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/italian-prosecutors-drop-case-against-referees-boss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/italian-prosecutors-drop-case-against-referees-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morecambe first club to face action from regulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The independent football regulator issues a warning to Morecambe after their owners fail to respond to requests for information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/morecambe-first-club-to-face-action-from-regulator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/morecambe-first-club-to-face-action-from-regulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry close on £17m Switzerland defender Amenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coventry City close in on a deal worth more than &pound;17m for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Aurele Amenda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/coventry-close-on-17m-switzerland-defender-amenda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/coventry-close-on-17m-switzerland-defender-amenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Extra: Readers' World Cup memorabilia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football Extra readers share their memorabilia from World Cups ranging from 1966 to 2010, including mascots, tickets, programmes, coin collections and even vuvuzelas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/football-extra-readers-world-cup-memorabilia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/football-extra-readers-world-cup-memorabilia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promoted Crystal Palace sign striker England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace sign striker Bethany England on free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/promoted-crystal-palace-sign-striker-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/promoted-crystal-palace-sign-striker-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland sign Belgium World Cup defender Meunier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experienced Belgian defender Thomas Meunier signs for Sunderland after his contract with Lille comes to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sunderland-sign-belgium-world-cup-defender-meunier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sunderland-sign-belgium-world-cup-defender-meunier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth in talks for Benfica defender Silva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth enter talks to sign Benfica and Portugal defender Antonio Silva as Marcos Senesi's replacement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-in-talks-for-benfica-defender-silva/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-in-talks-for-benfica-defender-silva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup: Rooney on England v Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney previews England v Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-rooney-on-england-v-argentina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-rooney-on-england-v-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London City sign Diani for more than £500,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses sign France forward Kadidiatou Diani from Lyon on a three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/london-city-sign-diani-for-more-than-500000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/london-city-sign-diani-for-more-than-500000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enrique Macaya Marquez has covered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-91-year-old-argentine-journalist-covering-his-18th-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-91-year-old-argentine-journalist-covering-his-18th-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-happened-to-david-batty-who-shook-off-penalty-miss-against-argentina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-happened-to-david-batty-who-shook-off-penalty-miss-against-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 38]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-38/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-38/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bellingham-best-player-at-world-cup-rooney/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bellingham-best-player-at-world-cup-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/extremely-happy-deschamps-gets-the-farewell-game-no-one-wants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/extremely-happy-deschamps-gets-the-farewell-game-no-one-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-the-goals-from-englands-2026-world-cup-campaign-so-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-the-goals-from-englands-2026-world-cup-campaign-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All of Argentina's goals from the World Cup so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all 17 of Argentina's goals from World Cup 2026 on their way to the semi-final, where they face England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-of-argentinas-goals-from-the-world-cup-so-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-of-argentinas-goals-from-the-world-cup-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-special-team-beats-brilliant-individuals-how-silky-spain-flattened-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-special-team-beats-brilliant-individuals-how-silky-spain-flattened-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi]]></title><description><![CDATA[England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pressure-is-on-world-champions-argentina-in-semi-final-guehi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pressure-is-on-world-champions-argentina-in-semi-final-guehi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-final-half-time-to-last-up-to-25-minutes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-final-half-time-to-last-up-to-25-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain into World Cup final with victory over France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spain-into-world-cup-final-with-victory-over-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spain-into-world-cup-final-with-victory-over-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montrose stun Dundee Utd as Ayr shock Falkirk in League Cup groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dundee United and fellow Premiership side Falkirk&rsquo;s hopes of progressing from the Scottish League Cup group stage are in the balance after they were beaten by lower-league opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/montrose-stun-dundee-utd-as-ayr-shock-falkirk-in-league-cup-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/montrose-stun-dundee-utd-as-ayr-shock-falkirk-in-league-cup-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-came-alive-in-the-semi-final-france-v-spain-player-ratings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-came-alive-in-the-semi-final-france-v-spain-player-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fenerbahce sign Greenwood from Marseille]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fenerbahce sign Mason Greenwood from Marseille on a four-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fenerbahce-sign-greenwood-from-marseille/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fenerbahce-sign-greenwood-from-marseille/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds United agree a &pound;34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leeds-agree-341m-fee-for-defender-muharemovic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leeds-agree-341m-fee-for-defender-muharemovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record buy O'Sullivan leaves Liverpool for Gotham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool club record signing Denise O'Sullivan leaves to join Gotham FC, just six months after joining the Reds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/record-buy-osullivan-leaves-liverpool-for-gotham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/record-buy-osullivan-leaves-liverpool-for-gotham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-sign-tielemans-for-35m-from-aston-villa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-sign-tielemans-for-35m-from-aston-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa are warned their new &pound;20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/villa-warned-over-sportswashing-after-visit-rwanda-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/villa-warned-over-sportswashing-after-visit-rwanda-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea agree fee for Man Utd striker Malard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea agree a deal worth about &pound;850,000 to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-agree-fee-for-man-utd-striker-malard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-agree-fee-for-man-utd-striker-malard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGregor keen to 'build something special' with O'Neill amid exit talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcgregor-keen-to-build-something-special-with-oneill-amid-exit-talk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcgregor-keen-to-build-something-special-with-oneill-amid-exit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/secret-friendlies-and-promoting-youngsters-alonsos-first-week-at-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/secret-friendlies-and-promoting-youngsters-alonsos-first-week-at-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton sign France forward Mouchon from Leicester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton sign France forward Noemie Mouchon on a free transfer from Leicester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/everton-sign-france-forward-mouchon-from-leicester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/everton-sign-france-forward-mouchon-from-leicester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do Argentina sing about England and the Falklands?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While England see Argentina as football rivals, for Argentina the rivalry is much more than that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-do-argentina-sing-about-england-and-the-falklands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-do-argentina-sing-about-england-and-the-falklands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/walked-for-47-of-the-world-cup-the-evolution-of-messi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/walked-for-47-of-the-world-cup-the-evolution-of-messi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/borrowed-shoes-no-golden-boot-the-story-of-the-world-cups-greatest-scorer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/borrowed-shoes-no-golden-boot-the-story-of-the-world-cups-greatest-scorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are unprecedented times - England should enjoy them]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/these-are-unprecedented-times-england-should-enjoy-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/these-are-unprecedented-times-england-should-enjoy-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Maradona dominated England in 1986]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diego Maradona leads his Argentina team to victory against England in the quarter-final of the World Cup in 1986.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-maradona-dominated-england-in-1986/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-maradona-dominated-england-in-1986/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina v England 2002 - Redemption for Beckham]]></title><description><![CDATA[England meet Argentina in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-v-england-2002-redemption-for-beckham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-v-england-2002-redemption-for-beckham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina v England 1998 - Owen, Beckham and penalty pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[England meet Argentina in the last 16 of the 1998 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-v-england-1998-owen-beckham-and-penalty-pain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-v-england-1998-owen-beckham-and-penalty-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel unhappy with England display - so why do they keep winning?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tuchel-unhappy-with-england-display-so-why-do-they-keep-winning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tuchel-unhappy-with-england-display-so-why-do-they-keep-winning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/animals-hand-of-god-and-beckham-argentina-and-englands-world-cup-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/animals-hand-of-god-and-beckham-argentina-and-englands-world-cup-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-the-world-cup-finishes-the-football-continues-on-bbc-sport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/when-the-world-cup-finishes-the-football-continues-on-bbc-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow the new football season on BBC Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-to-follow-the-new-football-season-on-bbc-sport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-to-follow-the-new-football-season-on-bbc-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the key dates for the 2026-27 football season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains the full list of key dates for the 2026-27 men's football season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-are-the-key-dates-for-the-2026-27-football-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-are-the-key-dates-for-the-2026-27-football-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's going on at Newcastle with Guimaraes' future in doubt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruno Guimaraes joined Newcastle in January 2022 and hoped to fulfil all his ambitions at the club. If he leaves to join Arsenal, what does it mean for the Magpies' direction?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/whats-going-on-at-newcastle-with-guimaraes-future-in-doubt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/whats-going-on-at-newcastle-with-guimaraes-future-in-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tears-of-relief-messi-adds-another-incredible-chapter-to-world-cup-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tears-of-relief-messi-adds-another-incredible-chapter-to-world-cup-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane displays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/shades-of-keane-and-gerrard-in-bellingham-display-rooney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/shades-of-keane-and-gerrard-in-bellingham-display-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifa-investigating-alleged-racist-abuse-of-ishowspeed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifa-investigating-alleged-racist-abuse-of-ishowspeed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-make-incredible-late-comeback-to-beat-egypt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-make-incredible-late-comeback-to-beat-egypt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana ruptures an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/villa-and-belgium-midfielder-onana-ruptures-acl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/villa-and-belgium-midfielder-onana-ruptures-acl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England into quarter-finals - what is their path to the final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after progressing the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-into-quarter-finals-what-is-their-path-to-the-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-into-quarter-finals-what-is-their-path-to-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez header seals dramatic Argentina comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Fernandez scores late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fernandez-header-seals-dramatic-argentina-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fernandez-header-seals-dramatic-argentina-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Messi's last-ever goal for Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi scores a late equaliser for Argentina against Egypt to level the game at 2-2 during their match in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-messis-last-ever-goal-for-argentina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-messis-last-ever-goal-for-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi rescues Argentina with equaliser against Egypt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi scores a late equaliser for Argentina against Egypt to level the game at 2-2 during their match in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/messi-rescues-argentina-with-equaliser-against-egypt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/messi-rescues-argentina-with-equaliser-against-egypt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TNS fall to Champions League defeat in Azerbaijan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Saints need to turn tie around in home leg after losing 2-0 at Sabah in first qualifying round of Champions League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tns-fall-to-champions-league-defeat-in-azerbaijan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tns-fall-to-champions-league-defeat-in-azerbaijan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi denied from penalty spot by 'brilliant' Shobeir save]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi misses his second penalty of the 2026 World Cup, as his effort is saved by Egypt's Mostafa Shobeir in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/messi-denied-from-penalty-spot-by-brilliant-shobeir-save/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/messi-denied-from-penalty-spot-by-brilliant-shobeir-save/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did VAR correctly rule out this Egypt goal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostafa Zico has his goal for Egypt ruled out following a VAR review, for a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the build up, during their World Cup last 16 match in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/did-var-correctly-rule-out-this-egypt-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/did-var-correctly-rule-out-this-egypt-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qarabag's Duran poised for Celtic medical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombian forward Camilo Duran is poised to become Celtic's first summer signing, arriving for an undisclosed fee from Qarabag, manager Martin O'Neill confirms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/qarabags-duran-poised-for-celtic-medical/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/qarabags-duran-poised-for-celtic-medical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England players to get hoarding warning after freak Henderson injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-players-to-get-hoarding-warning-after-freak-henderson-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-players-to-get-hoarding-warning-after-freak-henderson-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal set to sign Meslier on free transfer after Leeds exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are set to seal the signing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-set-to-sign-meslier-on-free-transfer-after-leeds-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-set-to-sign-meslier-on-free-transfer-after-leeds-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Best Since 1966 - Tuchel's Biggest Statement Yet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is this what World Cup winners look like?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/englands-best-since-1966-tuchels-biggest-statement-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/englands-best-since-1966-tuchels-biggest-statement-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea's Bartel closing in on move to Juventus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea midfielder Julia Bartel is closing in on a move to Italian club Juventus this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelseas-bartel-closing-in-on-move-to-juventus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelseas-bartel-closing-in-on-move-to-juventus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-scotland-learn-from-history-making-norway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/can-scotland-learn-from-history-making-norway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Liverpool's pre-season plans as Iraola starts work]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has arrived at the club's training ground and is preparing to start work with his new squad ahead of the Premier League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/inside-liverpools-pre-season-plans-as-iraola-starts-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/inside-liverpools-pre-season-plans-as-iraola-starts-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa's Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit' - McAllister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifas-balogun-decision-could-lead-to-football-cesspit-mcallister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fifas-balogun-decision-could-lead-to-football-cesspit-mcallister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford sign Burnley forward Anthony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brentford sign forward Jaidon Anthony from Burnley on a four-year contract, with an option for an extra year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brentford-sign-burnley-forward-anthony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brentford-sign-burnley-forward-anthony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach was 'happy' to have Maddy Cusack on team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Morgan, Maddy Cusack's coach at Sheffield United, gave evidence earlier on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/coach-was-happy-to-have-maddy-cusack-on-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/coach-was-happy-to-have-maddy-cusack-on-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can Stoke City keep spending on transfer fees?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains how Stoke can manage the Championship's Squad Cost Rules this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-can-stoke-city-keep-spending-on-transfer-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-can-stoke-city-keep-spending-on-transfer-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnley in talks to appoint Hayen as boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnley are progressing in talks to appoint Genk head coach Nicky Hayen to fill their managerial vacancy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/burnley-in-talks-to-appoint-hayen-as-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/burnley-in-talks-to-appoint-hayen-as-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after the Folarin Balogun controversy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/la-liga-chief-critical-of-complicit-silence-surrounding-fifa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/la-liga-chief-critical-of-complicit-silence-surrounding-fifa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partick's Clarke moves to Doncaster immediately after Celtic switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doncaster Rovers sign Partick Thistle goalkeeper Josh Clarke on a loan deal that will become a permanent in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/particks-clarke-moves-to-doncaster-immediately-after-celtic-switch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/particks-clarke-moves-to-doncaster-immediately-after-celtic-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/91m-watch-englands-epic-win-over-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/91m-watch-englands-epic-win-over-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/zimbabwean-football-star-survives-gun-attack-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/zimbabwean-football-star-survives-gun-attack-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The superstar double act that became England's Wonderwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-superstar-double-act-that-became-englands-wonderwall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-superstar-double-act-that-became-englands-wonderwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk named Durham boss two years after Leicester sacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willie Kirk has been appointed head coach of WSL 2 side Durham two years after he was sacked by Leicester City Women's team for having a relationship with a player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kirk-named-durham-boss-two-years-after-leicester-sacking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kirk-named-durham-boss-two-years-after-leicester-sacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Hibs boss Kirk named Durham boss two years after Leicester sacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willie Kirk has been appointed head coach of WSL 2 side Durham two years after he was sacked by Leicester City Women's team for having a relationship with a player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/former-hibs-boss-kirk-named-durham-boss-two-years-after-leicester-sacking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/former-hibs-boss-kirk-named-durham-boss-two-years-after-leicester-sacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chelsea boss Rosenior named Paris FC manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Rosenior is back in football management with Ligue 1 club Paris FC after being sacked by Chelsea in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/former-chelsea-boss-rosenior-named-paris-fc-manager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/former-chelsea-boss-rosenior-named-paris-fc-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator]]></title><description><![CDATA[France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mbappe-condemns-racist-posts-from-paraguay-senator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mbappe-condemns-racist-posts-from-paraguay-senator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle closing in on signing of Ajax's Steur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-closing-in-on-signing-of-ajaxs-steur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-closing-in-on-signing-of-ajaxs-steur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-european-backlash-over-trump-intervention-wont-worry-infantino/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-european-backlash-over-trump-intervention-wont-worry-infantino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/overturn-this-belgium-taunt-us-and-say-trump-move-fired-them-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/overturn-this-belgium-taunt-us-and-say-trump-move-fired-them-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injustice drove Belgium to win over USA - Rangers' Raskin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/injustice-drove-belgium-to-win-over-usa-rangers-raskin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/injustice-drove-belgium-to-win-over-usa-rangers-raskin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtic to agree to pay fee for Qarabag's Duran - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic reportedly agree to stump up cash for Qarabag forward as Rangers intend to keep striker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-to-agree-to-pay-fee-for-qarabags-duran-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/celtic-to-agree-to-pay-fee-for-qarabags-duran-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-30/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-shambolic-end-for-the-american-dream-did-balogun-saga-play-a-part/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-shambolic-end-for-the-american-dream-did-balogun-saga-play-a-part/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/belgium-make-light-work-of-us-to-set-up-quarter-final-tie-with-spain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/belgium-make-light-work-of-us-to-set-up-quarter-final-tie-with-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Total calamity!' US gift Belgium a third goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA goalkeeper Matt Freese with a huge error in judgement as he gifts Belgium's Hans Vanaken the ball, leaving him with an easy finish that defender Tim Ream could've done more to stop. Errors all around as Belgium take control of the round of 16 tie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/total-calamity-us-gift-belgium-a-third-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/total-calamity-us-gift-belgium-a-third-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ronaldos-world-cup-career-ends-in-tears-as-pandering-martinez-departs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ronaldos-world-cup-career-ends-in-tears-as-pandering-martinez-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's World Cup challenge built on record-breaking historic defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spains-world-cup-challenge-built-on-record-breaking-historic-defence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spains-world-cup-challenge-built-on-record-breaking-historic-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spain-into-quarter-finals-after-merinos-late-winner-against-portugal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spain-into-quarter-finals-after-merinos-late-winner-against-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/super-sub-merino-delivers-killer-goal-for-spain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/super-sub-merino-delivers-killer-goal-for-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA considering appeal after Quansah red card]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fa-considering-appeal-after-quansah-red-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fa-considering-appeal-after-quansah-red-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beever-Jones signs new contract until 2030 with Chelsea]]></title><description><![CDATA[England forward Aggie Beever-Jones signs a new contract with Chelsea, extending her stay at the club she joined as a nine-year-old until 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/beever-jones-signs-new-contract-until-2030-with-chelsea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/beever-jones-signs-new-contract-until-2030-with-chelsea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Germany striker Cerci on free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Germany striker Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-germany-striker-cerci-on-free/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-germany-striker-cerci-on-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How England used five mini games to beat Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico 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Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-win-epic-tie-against-mexico-to-reach-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-win-epic-tie-against-mexico-to-reach-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm speechless' - Kane reacts to England's victory over Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[A very hoarse sounding England captain Harry Kane gives his reaction to England's 3-2 victory over Mexico and praises the fans support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/im-speechless-kane-reacts-to-englands-victory-over-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/im-speechless-kane-reacts-to-englands-victory-over-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nasty, nasty challenge' - Quansah shown red 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heroics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/in-spotlight-but-shunning-limelight-olises-unique-rise-to-top/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/in-spotlight-but-shunning-limelight-olises-unique-rise-to-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their hero.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/murals-flags-and-beef-dishes-messi-mania-takes-hold-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/murals-flags-and-beef-dishes-messi-mania-takes-hold-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farewell 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16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-the-full-shootout-as-egypt-hold-nerve-to-make-world-cup-last-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/watch-the-full-shootout-as-egypt-hold-nerve-to-make-world-cup-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or Cape Verde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/egypt-into-last-16-after-shootout-victory-against-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/egypt-into-last-16-after-shootout-victory-against-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I decided last minute!' 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Matsukubo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea sign Japan international Manaka Matsukubo on a five-year contract from North Carolina Courage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-sign-japan-midfielder-matsukubo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-sign-japan-midfielder-matsukubo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico is set to be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday because of the threat of storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-v-mexico-set-to-move-to-earlier-kick-off-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:44:00 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Can Simoball, new signings and Toby Steward keep them up?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/listen-can-simoball-survive-premiership-st-johnstone-season-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/listen-can-simoball-survive-premiership-st-johnstone-season-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What might Robinson's Aberdeen look like this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Stephen Robinson gets set for his first full season as Aberdeen head coach, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what his side might look like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-might-robinsons-aberdeen-look-like-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-might-robinsons-aberdeen-look-like-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd's Onana rejoins Trabzonspor on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana rejoins Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utds-onana-rejoins-trabzonspor-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utds-onana-rejoins-trabzonspor-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denmark defender Thomsen signs two-year London City deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses sign Denmark international defender Janni Thomsen from Utah Royals FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/denmark-defender-thomsen-signs-two-year-london-city-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/denmark-defender-thomsen-signs-two-year-london-city-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has your Premiership club brought in &amp; let go? - Summer 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your one-stop shop for all the ins and outs in the Scottish Premiership during the2026 summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-has-your-premiership-club-brought-in-amp-let-go-summer-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-has-your-premiership-club-brought-in-amp-let-go-summer-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slot, Nuno and Kelleher pay heartfelt tributes to 'wonderful' Jota]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, Caoimhin Kelleher, Arne Slot, Nuno Espirito Santo, Conor Coady and Paulo Goncalves share their memories of the former Liverpool and Wolves forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/slot-nuno-and-kelleher-pay-heartfelt-tributes-to-wonderful-jota/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/slot-nuno-and-kelleher-pay-heartfelt-tributes-to-wonderful-jota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSL newcomers Crystal Palace agree deal for Enge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's Super League newcomers Crystal Palace are set to sign midfielder Sierra Enge from French side Strasbourg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wsl-newcomers-crystal-palace-agree-deal-for-enge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/wsl-newcomers-crystal-palace-agree-deal-for-enge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico's unlikely hero who England could fear most]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julian Quinones' path to being a Mexican hero has been unorthodox - and he will hope to become a legend against England on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mexicos-unlikely-hero-who-england-could-fear-most/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mexicos-unlikely-hero-who-england-could-fear-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England fan tickets for Mexico on resale for up to £26K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets originally bought by England fans for the World Cup last-16 game against Mexico are relisted for thousands of pounds on Fifa's official resale portal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-fan-tickets-for-mexico-on-resale-for-up-to-26k/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-fan-tickets-for-mexico-on-resale-for-up-to-26k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-v-cape-verde-breaking-down-biggest-world-cup-knockout-mismatch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/argentina-v-cape-verde-breaking-down-biggest-world-cup-knockout-mismatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You can't breathe' - what is it like playing at altitude?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC pundits Rachel Corsie and Lucas Leiva explain their experiences of playing football at altitude, ahead of England's game at Estadio Azteca against Mexico which sits 2,240 metres above sea level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/you-cant-breathe-what-is-it-like-playing-at-altitude/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/you-cant-breathe-what-is-it-like-playing-at-altitude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bbc-offers-stay-up-or-catch-up-for-england-v-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bbc-offers-stay-up-or-catch-up-for-england-v-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After World Cup goals are last year's signings finally set to deliver for Newcastle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa both struggled in their first season at Newcastle, but five goals between at the World Cup them suggest things will be different next term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/after-world-cup-goals-are-last-years-signings-finally-set-to-deliver-for-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/after-world-cup-goals-are-last-years-signings-finally-set-to-deliver-for-newcastle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/germany-want-klopp-talks-as-nagelsmann-resigns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/germany-want-klopp-talks-as-nagelsmann-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa sign Norway midfielder Kielland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway midfielder Justine Kielland joins Aston Villa from German club Wolfsburg, subject to visa approval.<br />
Kielland joined Norwegian side Brann in 2023. During her time there, she helped the club reach the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League, playing in 12 matches and scoring four goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-sign-norway-midfielder-kielland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/aston-villa-sign-norway-midfielder-kielland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Napoli appoint Allegri as Conte's successor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Napoli appoint former AC Milan and Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri as head coach on a three-year contract following Antonio Conte&rsquo;s departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/napoli-appoint-allegri-as-contes-successor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/napoli-appoint-allegri-as-contes-successor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cremers leaves Wales role as key Bellamy assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piet Cremers quits his position as Wales men's assistant coach, leaving boss Craig Bellamy without one of his key backroom staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cremers-leaves-wales-role-as-key-bellamy-assistant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cremers-leaves-wales-role-as-key-bellamy-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid have 'no intention' of signing Fernandez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid say they have "no intention" of trying to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-have-no-intention-of-signing-fernandez/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-madrid-have-no-intention-of-signing-fernandez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes, and is Mason Greenwood heading to Madrid?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-ready-for-baleba-move-friday-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/man-utd-ready-for-baleba-move-friday-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes&rsquo; 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mahrez-retires-from-algeria-duty-after-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mahrez-retires-from-algeria-duty-after-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth agree £25.7m deal for Elche striker Rodriguez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth enter talks for Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez for an initial fee of &pound;21.4m, rising to &pound;25.7m with add-ons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-agree-257m-deal-for-elche-striker-rodriguez/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-agree-257m-deal-for-elche-striker-rodriguez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup: David Villa on Spain, Messi &amp; World Cup glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Villa on Spain, Messi and winning the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-david-villa-on-spain-messi-amp-world-cup-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-david-villa-on-spain-messi-amp-world-cup-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal sign Lioness Stanway from Bayern]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder Georgia Stanway says she is joining Arsenal to "win trophies and grow as a player".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-lioness-stanway-from-bayern/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/arsenal-sign-lioness-stanway-from-bayern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers linked with Partizan captain Dragojević - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers reportedly have a bid rejected for Partizan Belgrade's Vanja Dragojevi&#263; as Celtic are said to have tabled an offer for Las Palmas goalkeeper Dinko Horkas, while there's also news from Aberdeen, Dundee United, Hibernian, Heart of Midlothian, Motherwell, St Mirren and St Johnstone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-linked-with-partizan-captain-dragojevi-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/rangers-linked-with-partizan-captain-dragojevi-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England into last 16 - what is their path to the final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after progressing the last 16]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-into-last-16-what-is-their-path-to-the-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-into-last-16-what-is-their-path-to-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge 'Snicko' VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/huge-snicko-var-call-prolongs-ronaldos-last-dance-but-ends-modrics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/huge-snicko-var-call-prolongs-ronaldos-last-dance-but-ends-modrics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portugal through to last 16 after dramatic victory over Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos after a chaotic second-half in Toronto to set up a last 16 tie with Iberian rivals Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/portugal-through-to-last-16-after-dramatic-victory-over-croatia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/portugal-through-to-last-16-after-dramatic-victory-over-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorious Portugal pay emotional tribute to Jota]]></title><description><![CDATA[One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/victorious-portugal-pay-emotional-tribute-to-jota/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/victorious-portugal-pay-emotional-tribute-to-jota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late VAR drama as Croatia denied equaliser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal is ruled out for offside after a VAR review, denying Croatia an equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup knockout match in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-var-drama-as-croatia-denied-equaliser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/late-var-drama-as-croatia-denied-equaliser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo levels from penalty spot for Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo draws his side level from the penalty spot against Croatia during their round of 32 game in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ronaldo-levels-from-penalty-spot-for-portugal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ronaldo-levels-from-penalty-spot-for-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo has equaliser ruled out for offside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo has an equalising goal ruled out for offside during Portugal's round of 32 game with Croatia in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ronaldo-has-equaliser-ruled-out-for-offside/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ronaldo-has-equaliser-ruled-out-for-offside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The one club man who is Spain's under-the-radar hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-one-club-man-who-is-spains-under-the-radar-hero/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-one-club-man-who-is-spains-under-the-radar-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England, France &amp; Spain v Portugal on BBC in last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and across BBC Sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-france-amp-spain-v-portugal-on-bbc-in-last-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-france-amp-spain-v-portugal-on-bbc-in-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain cruise past Austria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Oyarzabal scores in each half to help Spain beat Austria 3-0 in their World Cup last-32 match in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oyarzabal-scores-twice-as-spain-cruise-past-austria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/oyarzabal-scores-twice-as-spain-cruise-past-austria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Premier League goalkeepers will be throwing food at TV']]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Hart analyses the decision to rule out Marc Cucurella's goal against Austria for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their last-32 game in Los Angeles, with Hart believing the decision was soft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/premier-league-goalkeepers-will-be-throwing-food-at-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/premier-league-goalkeepers-will-be-throwing-food-at-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday for England Mexico match]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-until-5am-on-monday-for-england-mexico-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pubs-allowed-to-stay-open-until-5am-on-monday-for-england-mexico-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He ended up in Preston!' - Murphy gives update on Bob the cat]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC commentator Danny Murphy provides an update on the fate of his cat Bob.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/he-ended-up-in-preston-murphy-gives-update-on-bob-the-cat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/he-ended-up-in-preston-murphy-gives-update-on-bob-the-cat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boycott of Israel games would cause 'significant and lasting harm' - FAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Football Association of Ireland says any boycott of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel in the autumn would have potentially extensive repercussions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/boycott-of-israel-games-would-cause-significant-and-lasting-harm-fai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/boycott-of-israel-games-would-cause-significant-and-lasting-harm-fai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Spain are furious' - Cucurella has goal ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marc Cucurella sees his goal ruled out for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round of 32 game in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spain-are-furious-cucurella-has-goal-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spain-are-furious-cucurella-has-goal-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's been really good' - Oyarzabal nets twice for Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice for Spain as they beat Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to advance to the last 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hes-been-really-good-oyarzabal-nets-twice-for-spain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hes-been-really-good-oyarzabal-nets-twice-for-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret location &amp; sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/secret-location-amp-sleep-devices-england-bid-to-combat-noisy-mexico-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/secret-location-amp-sleep-devices-england-bid-to-combat-noisy-mexico-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddy Cusack's coach her 'nemesis', mum tells inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cusack would still be alive if the coach of the women's team had not been employed, her mother says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maddy-cusacks-coach-her-nemesis-mum-tells-inquest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maddy-cusacks-coach-her-nemesis-mum-tells-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The growing appeal of Scottish Premiership talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland looks at the reasons why Scottish top-flight players could be becoming more attractive propositions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-growing-appeal-of-scottish-premiership-talent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-growing-appeal-of-scottish-premiership-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FGR team closure 'sends message women not valued']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Forest Green Rovers women's captain Hattie Jones says the closure of the team suggests female football is not valued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fgr-team-closure-sends-message-women-not-valued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/fgr-team-closure-sends-message-women-not-valued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Spurs' statement spending appears set to continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham are set to break their record transfer for the second time in a matter of days with the club's impressive performance off the field allowing greater flexibility for investment into the first-team squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-spurs-statement-spending-appears-set-to-continue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-spurs-statement-spending-appears-set-to-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInnes biggest factor in McCrorie's Rangers return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross McCrorie is adamant Derek McInnes has the qualities to be a success at Rangers, saying the manager was the number one reason he turned down offers to remain in England for a return to Ibrox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-biggest-factor-in-mccrories-rangers-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mcinnes-biggest-factor-in-mccrories-rangers-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are Man City breaking the bank for Anderson?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot Anderson will become the most expensive British player, but why are Manchester City prepared to pay a record fee to sign the midfielder?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-are-man-city-breaking-the-bank-for-anderson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-are-man-city-breaking-the-bank-for-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England have 'big concerns' - so who would you pick to face Mexico?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who should play at right-back? Does Anthony Gordon deserve to start? Select and share your England team to face Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-have-big-concerns-so-who-would-you-pick-to-face-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-have-big-concerns-so-who-would-you-pick-to-face-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup's free agents looking for their next move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen players still at the World Cup have no club to return to once the tournament is over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-world-cups-free-agents-looking-for-their-next-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-world-cups-free-agents-looking-for-their-next-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell']]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/first-afcon-now-world-cup-senegal-trapped-in-football-hell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/first-afcon-now-world-cup-senegal-trapped-in-football-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronze renews contract with Chelsea until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[England international Lucy Bronze has signed a contract extension with Chelsea until 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bronze-renews-contract-with-chelsea-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bronze-renews-contract-with-chelsea-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has been eliminated from the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team lists the full set of nations who have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-has-been-eliminated-from-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-has-been-eliminated-from-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino's USA side set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Belgium, but how costly will forward Folarin Balogun's red card prove?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/usa-march-on-but-will-balogun-red-card-prove-costly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/usa-march-on-but-will-balogun-red-card-prove-costly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about England's last-16 opponents Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. Here is what you need to know about them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-you-need-to-know-about-englands-last-16-opponents-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-you-need-to-know-about-englands-last-16-opponents-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the angles of Kane's brilliant winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the angles of Harry Kane's winning goal against DR Congo for England in their round of 32 game in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-the-angles-of-kanes-brilliant-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/all-the-angles-of-kanes-brilliant-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane scores twice as England come from behind to reach last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-scores-twice-as-england-come-from-behind-to-reach-last-16/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-scores-twice-as-england-come-from-behind-to-reach-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should teams bring on players just for penalty shootouts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the numbers behind late substitutes taking penalties in shootouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/should-teams-bring-on-players-just-for-penalty-shootouts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/should-teams-bring-on-players-just-for-penalty-shootouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane will sign new Bayern deal - Tuesday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane will extend his Bayern Munich contract, Manchester City plan major rebuild, while Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria is a target for Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-will-sign-new-bayern-deal-tuesdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kane-will-sign-new-bayern-deal-tuesdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off facing another early World Cup exit. But we should have known better than to doubt Carlo Ancelotti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/45-minutes-from-brazil-humiliation-but-crafty-carlo-does-it-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/45-minutes-from-brazil-humiliation-but-crafty-carlo-does-it-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They needed that' - Havertz levels for Germany with header]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kai Havertz equalises for Germany against Paraquay in their last-32 tie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/they-needed-that-havertz-levels-for-germany-with-header/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/they-needed-that-havertz-levels-for-germany-with-header/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That might just wake Germany up' - Paraguay take shock lead through Enciso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julio Enciso gives Paraguay the lead as they look to upset the odds by defeating Germany in the round of 32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/that-might-just-wake-germany-up-paraguay-take-shock-lead-through-enciso/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/that-might-just-wake-germany-up-paraguay-take-shock-lead-through-enciso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewandowski joins MLS side Chicago Fire until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski joins Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/lewandowski-joins-mls-side-chicago-fire-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/lewandowski-joins-mls-side-chicago-fire-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournemouth reject Arsenal interest in Scott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bournemouth reject an enquiry from Arsenal for Alex Scott and say the midfielder is not for sale this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-reject-arsenal-interest-in-scott/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bournemouth-reject-arsenal-interest-in-scott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinelli scores stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/martinelli-scores-stoppage-time-winner-to-send-brazil-through-to-last-16/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/martinelli-scores-stoppage-time-winner-to-send-brazil-through-to-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/martinelli-scores-late-winner-to-send-brazil-through/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/martinelli-scores-late-winner-to-send-brazil-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casemiro equalises for Brazil with powerful header]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casemiro heads in Brazil's equaliser against Japan in Houston after a brilliant cross by Gabriel during their round of 32 encounter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/casemiro-equalises-for-brazil-with-powerful-header/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/casemiro-equalises-for-brazil-with-powerful-header/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaishu Sano gives Japan the lead over Brazil moments after escaping a second yellow card for a challenge on Matheus Cunha during their round of 32 game in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brilliant-finish-but-should-sano-have-been-on-the-pitch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brilliant-finish-but-should-sano-have-been-on-the-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool target Yan Diomande would prefer to join Paris St-Germain, as the French club aim to agree a deal with RB Leipzig for the Ivory Coast winger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpool-target-diomande-would-prefer-to-join-psg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/liverpool-target-diomande-would-prefer-to-join-psg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheff Utd's Cusack feared mental health stigma - inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Sheffield United player had feared being ridiculed and stigmatised, her inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sheff-utds-cusack-feared-mental-health-stigma-inquest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/sheff-utds-cusack-feared-mental-health-stigma-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesbrough's Hackney set for Everton move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton are close to agreeing a deal to sign Middlesbrough's highly-rated midfielder Hayden Hackney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/middlesbroughs-hackney-set-for-everton-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/middlesbroughs-hackney-set-for-everton-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Maresca? What Man City fans can expect from Guardiola's successor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola passes the baton on to Enzo Maresca, but why have Manchester City chosen the Italian as the Spaniard's replacement?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-maresca-what-man-city-fans-can-expect-from-guardiolas-successor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-maresca-what-man-city-fans-can-expect-from-guardiolas-successor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maresca to pay Chelsea compensation - but why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzo Maresca signs three-year Manchester City deal after agreeing to pay compensation to former club Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maresca-to-pay-chelsea-compensation-but-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maresca-to-pay-chelsea-compensation-but-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh football bosses reveal £150m cost to improve facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football officials say it will cost &pound;150m to deliver the facilities the game needs across Wales amid a surge in participation figures across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/welsh-football-bosses-reveal-150m-cost-to-improve-facilities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/welsh-football-bosses-reveal-150m-cost-to-improve-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnley fail with Edwards approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Edwards turns down an approach from Burnley, leaving the Clarets still looking for a new manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/burnley-fail-with-edwards-approach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/burnley-fail-with-edwards-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harsh reality behind Scotland fans' calls for Moyes &amp; Postecoglou]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Scotland fans are dreaming of David Moyes or Ange Postecoglou replacing Steve Clarke, but could either man be a realistic prospect?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/harsh-reality-behind-scotland-fans-calls-for-moyes-amp-postecoglou/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/harsh-reality-behind-scotland-fans-calls-for-moyes-amp-postecoglou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerr joins NWSL side Gotham FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian international Sam Kerr has joined Gotham FC on a four-year deal following her departure from Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kerr-joins-nwsl-side-gotham-fc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/kerr-joins-nwsl-side-gotham-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/africas-world-cup-success-leaves-asia-looking-for-answers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/africas-world-cup-success-leaves-asia-looking-for-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup exit leaves South Korean football in crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[After crashing out of the World Cup, BBC Sport investigates the rise and fall of South Korean football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-exit-leaves-south-korean-football-in-crisis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-exit-leaves-south-korean-football-in-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Big brother' Van Dijk key to Dutch World Cup dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is still the main man for his national team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/big-brother-van-dijk-key-to-dutch-world-cup-dreams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/big-brother-van-dijk-key-to-dutch-world-cup-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide - Shearer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about the Three Lions at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-tuchel-is-still-searching-for-solutions-out-wide-shearer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-tuchel-is-still-searching-for-solutions-out-wide-shearer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup quiz: How well do you know the group stage in numbers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest ever group stage at a World Cup is over - test yourself on the numbers of the first round of games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-the-group-stage-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-the-group-stage-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/move-over-messi-and-ronaldo-the-new-generation-shining-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/move-over-messi-and-ronaldo-the-new-generation-shining-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco&rsquo;s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-netherlands-v-morocco-is-more-than-just-a-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-netherlands-v-morocco-is-more-than-just-a-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Everton defender Godfrey joins Rangers on loan from Atalanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Everton defender Ben Godfrey is determined to help Rangers "achieve what it deserves" after signing on loan from Atalanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ex-everton-defender-godfrey-joins-rangers-on-loan-from-atalanta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ex-everton-defender-godfrey-joins-rangers-on-loan-from-atalanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarke says standing down 'easy' decision after World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not reach the knockout stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/clarke-says-standing-down-easy-decision-after-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/clarke-says-standing-down-easy-decision-after-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football triplets make historic debut for Guernsey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A set of 16-year-old triplets make their debut for Guernsey as the island side finishes third in the Cherry Godfrey Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/football-triplets-make-historic-debut-for-guernsey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/football-triplets-make-historic-debut-for-guernsey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/south-korea-football-coach-quits-as-president-calls-for-probe-into-world-cup-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/south-korea-football-coach-quits-as-president-calls-for-probe-into-world-cup-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ferguson to assess Bologna future' - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Lewis Ferguson reportedly told Bologna he will assess his future after the World Cup, while Wolfsburg are said to be closing in on Celtic-linked goalkeeper Tjark Ernst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ferguson-to-assess-bologna-future-gossip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ferguson-to-assess-bologna-future-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pampered, protected &amp; primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's players got everything they asked for at this World Cup. So why did they not perform on the pitch in the US?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pampered-protected-amp-primed-so-why-didnt-scotland-players-perform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pampered-protected-amp-primed-so-why-didnt-scotland-players-perform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-22/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/great-stories-little-jeopardy-does-the-new-world-cup-format-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/great-stories-little-jeopardy-does-the-new-world-cup-format-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/you-are-canadian-heroes-the-forgotten-hosts-making-world-cup-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/you-are-canadian-heroes-the-forgotten-hosts-making-world-cup-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eustaquio scores in injury-time to take Canada through to the last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Eustaquio scores the only goal of the match against South Africa as Canada progresses to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/eustaquio-scores-in-injury-time-to-take-canada-through-to-the-last-16/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/eustaquio-scores-in-injury-time-to-take-canada-through-to-the-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria &amp; Austria defend 'unexpected' draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/conspiracy-or-chaos-algeria-amp-austria-defend-unexpected-draw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/conspiracy-or-chaos-algeria-amp-austria-defend-unexpected-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Sport expert Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bbc-sport-expert-sutton-predicts-world-cups-last-32-matches/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bbc-sport-expert-sutton-predicts-world-cups-last-32-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugarte has 'most serious injury footballer can face']]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage during Uruguay's World Cup defeat by Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ugarte-has-most-serious-injury-footballer-can-face/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/ugarte-has-most-serious-injury-footballer-can-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player]]></title><description><![CDATA[His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-bellingham-became-tuchels-most-important-player/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-bellingham-became-tuchels-most-important-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Palace and Sunderland top Premier League World Cup goals chart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace and Sunderland lead the Premier League&rsquo;s World Cup scoring charts after the 2026 group stage, ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/crystal-palace-and-sunderland-top-premier-league-world-cup-goals-chart/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/crystal-palace-and-sunderland-top-premier-league-world-cup-goals-chart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to win a World Cup penalty shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-to-win-a-world-cup-penalty-shootout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-to-win-a-world-cup-penalty-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best team, moments, matches and players of World Cup group stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/best-team-moments-matches-and-players-of-world-cup-group-stage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/best-team-moments-matches-and-players-of-world-cup-group-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/big-names-dark-horses-and-subplots-reasons-to-watch-each-last-32-tie/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/big-names-dark-horses-and-subplots-reasons-to-watch-each-last-32-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/knockouts-are-here-what-is-englands-path-to-the-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/knockouts-are-here-what-is-englands-path-to-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austria score dramatic late equaliser against Algeria as both progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria and Austria produce an incredible finish to their Group J meeting, with both teams scoring in injury time to secure the point they need to reach the World Cup knockout stages - and send home Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/austria-score-dramatic-late-equaliser-against-algeria-as-both-progress/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/austria-score-dramatic-late-equaliser-against-algeria-as-both-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England last-32 tie on BBC - see full schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across BBC Sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-last-32-tie-on-bbc-see-full-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-last-32-tie-on-bbc-see-full-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria and Austria both qualify for last 32 after dramatic injury-time goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria and Austria each score injury-time goals in a 3-3 draw, a result which sees both sides qualify from Group J and into the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/algeria-and-austria-both-qualify-for-last-32-after-dramatic-injury-time-goals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/algeria-and-austria-both-qualify-for-last-32-after-dramatic-injury-time-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi comes off the bench to become the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches, as Argentina defeat Jordan 3-1 in their final game in Group J.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/messi-comes-off-the-bench-to-score-as-argentina-beat-jordan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/messi-comes-off-the-bench-to-score-as-argentina-beat-jordan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maestro Messi scores again and breaks another record in the process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas and becomes the first player to score in seven World Cup games in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maestro-messi-scores-again-and-breaks-another-record-in-the-process/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/maestro-messi-scores-again-and-breaks-another-record-in-the-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bye-bye, Scotland' - Clarke's leaving letter to Tartan Army]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke's letter to the Scotland fans in full following his departure as head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bye-bye-scotland-clarkes-leaving-letter-to-tartan-army/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bye-bye-scotland-clarkes-leaving-letter-to-tartan-army/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England labour past Panama to qualify for last 32 as group winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane help England secure a 2-0 win over Panama, as Thomas Tuchel's side qualify for the World Cup last 32 as winners of Group L.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-labour-past-panama-to-qualify-for-last-32-as-group-winners/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-labour-past-panama-to-qualify-for-last-32-as-group-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Huge relief' - Bellingham puts England ahead against Panama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham does enough to get just ahead of his defender and poke the ball home from Bukayo's Saka corner and put England ahead against Panama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/huge-relief-bellingham-puts-england-ahead-against-panama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/huge-relief-bellingham-puts-england-ahead-against-panama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Celtic reacting quickly enough to 'wake-up call'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have Celtic learned lessons from last season as Martin O'Neill sounds "wake-up call" warning?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/are-celtic-reacting-quickly-enough-to-wake-up-call/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/are-celtic-reacting-quickly-enough-to-wake-up-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the World Cup prize money?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team break down the prize money on offer at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-is-the-world-cup-prize-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-is-the-world-cup-prize-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham agrees permanent deal with Ipswich Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipswich Town Women sign forward Kit Graham on a two-year contract following a successful loan from Tottenham last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/graham-agrees-permanent-deal-with-ipswich-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/graham-agrees-permanent-deal-with-ipswich-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pattinson signs new deal with London City Lionesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[London City Lionesses has announced England defender Poppy Pattinson has extended her contract until summer 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pattinson-signs-new-deal-with-london-city-lionesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pattinson-signs-new-deal-with-london-city-lionesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are the TV picks decided for the World Cup's round of 32?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the complexities behind television selections for the 2026 World Cup's round of 32 fixtures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-are-the-tv-picks-decided-for-the-world-cups-round-of-32/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-are-the-tv-picks-decided-for-the-world-cups-round-of-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-are-world-cup-underdogs-doing-so-well/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-are-world-cup-underdogs-doing-so-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is five-match ban for Qatar's Madibo excessive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team look at whether Madibo's punishment for his challenge on Kone was proportionate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-five-match-ban-for-qatars-madibo-excessive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/is-five-match-ban-for-qatars-madibo-excessive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/double-ballon-dor-winner-putellas-to-join-london-city-lionesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/double-ballon-dor-winner-putellas-to-join-london-city-lionesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham sign former Arsenal midfielder Pelova]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham confirm the signing of Netherlands midfielder Victoria Pelova following her exit from Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tottenham-sign-former-arsenal-midfielder-pelova/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tottenham-sign-former-arsenal-midfielder-pelova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hearts boss Vrancken ready to challenge Old Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts appoint former Genk and Sint-Truiden boss Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach a week after Derek McInnes left for Rangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-hearts-boss-vrancken-ready-to-challenge-old-firm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/new-hearts-boss-vrancken-ready-to-challenge-old-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup makes more than enough money - New York mayor Mamdani]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates "more than enough" income and supporters should not have to pay higher prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-makes-more-than-enough-money-new-york-mayor-mamdani/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-makes-more-than-enough-money-new-york-mayor-mamdani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders Luton drawn with Peterborough in EFL Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The draw for the 2026-2027 EFL Trophy is made, with 16 invited Premier League U21 sides joining League One and League Two clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/holders-luton-drawn-with-peterborough-in-efl-trophy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/holders-luton-drawn-with-peterborough-in-efl-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellamy to stay with Wales as Burnley move off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales manager Craig Bellamy's proposed move to take charge at Championship side Burnley has fallen through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bellamy-to-stay-with-wales-as-burnley-move-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bellamy-to-stay-with-wales-as-burnley-move-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCrorie returns to Rangers from Bristol City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross McCrorie is reuniting with manager Derek McInnes and returning to Rangers after Bristol City accept an undisclosed offer from the Ibrox club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mccrorie-returns-to-rangers-from-bristol-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mccrorie-returns-to-rangers-from-bristol-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dream come true' -  McCrorie returns to Rangers from Bristol City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross McCrorie is reuniting with manager Derek McInnes and returning to Rangers after Bristol City accept an undisclosed offer from the Ibrox club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/dream-come-true-mccrorie-returns-to-rangers-from-bristol-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/dream-come-true-mccrorie-returns-to-rangers-from-bristol-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hincapie completes permanent £34.5m Arsenal move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Piero Hincapie makes his loan move from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal permanent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hincapie-completes-permanent-345m-arsenal-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/hincapie-completes-permanent-345m-arsenal-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is new Hearts head coach Vrancken?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Scotland charts the life and career of Belgian head coach Wouter Vrancken, who is taking over at Hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-is-new-hearts-head-coach-vrancken/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-is-new-hearts-head-coach-vrancken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-games-that-show-the-flaws-in-a-48-team-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-games-that-show-the-flaws-in-a-48-team-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godfrey signs new three-year deal with London City]]></title><description><![CDATA[England international Freya Godfrey has signed a new three-year contract with London City Lionesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/godfrey-signs-new-three-year-deal-with-london-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/godfrey-signs-new-three-year-deal-with-london-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay or go home? Tartan Army in limbo as Scotland await fate]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/stay-or-go-home-tartan-army-in-limbo-as-scotland-await-fate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/stay-or-go-home-tartan-army-in-limbo-as-scotland-await-fate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[York host Bristol Rovers and Rochdale visit Newport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoted York City host Bristol Rovers in their first League Two game of the season after a decade away from the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/york-host-bristol-rovers-and-rochdale-visit-newport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/york-host-bristol-rovers-and-rochdale-visit-newport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester start League One season at Notts County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City will start their League One season at promoted Notts County, while Bromley's first-ever match in the division will be at Barnsley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leicester-start-league-one-season-at-notts-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leicester-start-league-one-season-at-notts-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[League Two fixtures: Your club-by-club guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The League Two fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been released and here is where you can find links to your team's full fixture list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/league-two-fixtures-your-club-by-club-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/league-two-fixtures-your-club-by-club-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[League One fixtures: Your club-by-club guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The League One fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been released - find your club's full list here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/league-one-fixtures-your-club-by-club-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/league-one-fixtures-your-club-by-club-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Championship fixtures: Your club-by-club guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[See your Championship club's full fixture list for the forthcoming 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/championship-fixtures-your-club-by-club-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/championship-fixtures-your-club-by-club-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnley and West Ham to meet on first Championship weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relegated Burnley and West Ham will meet on the opening weekend of the Championship season on Sunday, 16 August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/burnley-and-west-ham-to-meet-on-first-championship-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/burnley-and-west-ham-to-meet-on-first-championship-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC and Sidemen to host World Cup watchalong]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport and YouTube collective the Sidemen team up for a World Cup watchalong on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bbc-and-sidemen-to-host-world-cup-watchalong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bbc-and-sidemen-to-host-world-cup-watchalong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How brands banned from the World Cup became the story]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-brands-banned-from-the-world-cup-became-the-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-brands-banned-from-the-world-cup-became-the-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pochettino has US believing they can be World Cup winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino has united the USA fans and players in a belief that they are capable of winning the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pochettino-has-us-believing-they-can-be-world-cup-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/pochettino-has-us-believing-they-can-be-world-cup-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French footballer Kies, 21, dies from drowning]]></title><description><![CDATA[French footballer Kenzo Kies has died at the age of 21 after drowning in the Rhone river.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/french-footballer-kies-21-dies-from-drowning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/french-footballer-kies-21-dies-from-drowning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Scotland need to reach World Cup knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-scotland-need-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-scotland-need-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gakpo conundrum facing Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Gakpo is thriving with the Netherlands but increased competition means his Liverpool future is uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-gakpo-conundrum-facing-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-gakpo-conundrum-facing-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup: Kasper Schmeichel on Scotland's chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasper Schmeichel on Scotland's chances and life as a goalkeeper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-kasper-schmeichel-on-scotlands-chances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cup-kasper-schmeichel-on-scotlands-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bologna open talks for Rangers' Raskin - gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rangers midfielder attracts interest from Italy and England and Scotland goalkeeper could land move to Premier League giants...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bologna-open-talks-for-rangers-raskin-gossip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bologna-open-talks-for-rangers-raskin-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar - the return of Brazil's forgotten hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen delves into the return of Brazil's Neymar against Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/neymar-the-return-of-brazils-forgotten-hero/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/neymar-the-return-of-brazils-forgotten-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best World Cup stadium? BBC Sport experts have their say]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport reporters have their say on the best stadium experiences at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/best-world-cup-stadium-bbc-sport-experts-have-their-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/best-world-cup-stadium-bbc-sport-experts-have-their-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-18/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-am-i-guess-world-cup-star-no-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mixed emotions' as Canada qualify but lose home advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Losing their final group game to Switzerland means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mixed-emotions-as-canada-qualify-but-lose-home-advantage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mixed-emotions-as-canada-qualify-but-lose-home-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico beat Czech Republic to maintain 100% winning record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mexico score three second-half goals to eliminate the Czech Republic from the World Cup and end the group phase with maximum points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mexico-beat-czech-republic-to-maintain-100-winning-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mexico-beat-czech-republic-to-maintain-100-winning-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa into round of 32 after win over South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal gives South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey, and sends them into the World Cup knockout phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/south-africa-into-round-of-32-after-win-over-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/south-africa-into-round-of-32-after-win-over-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/typical-scotland-tartan-army-give-their-verdict-on-miami-match-against-brazil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/typical-scotland-tartan-army-give-their-verdict-on-miami-match-against-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/vinicius-jr-stops-fun-and-leaves-scots-down-but-are-they-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/vinicius-jr-stops-fun-and-leaves-scots-down-but-are-they-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Think we're going home' - Clarke &amp; McGinn rue Scotland mistakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely" and head coach Steve Clarke suspects they are "going home".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/think-were-going-home-clarke-amp-mcginn-rue-scotland-mistakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/think-were-going-home-clarke-amp-mcginn-rue-scotland-mistakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland on the brink after defeat by Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time are in significant peril with calamitous defending allowed Brazil to win 3-0 in Miami and finish top of Group C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/scotland-on-the-brink-after-defeat-by-brazil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/scotland-on-the-brink-after-defeat-by-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco progress after victory over Haiti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine score late goals for Morocco to deny Haiti their first-ever World Cup point in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/morocco-progress-after-victory-over-haiti/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/morocco-progress-after-victory-over-haiti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the final round of group fixtures under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-each-team-need-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-each-team-need-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A phenomenal goal!' Isidor hits incredible strike for Haiti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilson Isidor gives Haiti a lead against Morocco with an "extraordinary" World Cup goal at the Atlanta Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-phenomenal-goal-isidor-hits-incredible-strike-for-haiti/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/a-phenomenal-goal-isidor-hits-incredible-strike-for-haiti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vinicius Jr pounces on Scotland mistake to give Brazil early lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil forward Vinicius Junior pounces on a mistake by the Scotland defence to give his side an early lead in their World Cup Group C match in Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/vinicius-jr-pounces-on-scotland-mistake-to-give-brazil-early-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/vinicius-jr-pounces-on-scotland-mistake-to-give-brazil-early-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-is-the-african-world-cup-goalscorer-older-than-ronaldo-and-messi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/who-is-the-african-world-cup-goalscorer-older-than-ronaldo-and-messi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switzerland beat Canada but both through to last 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[Switzerland seal their place in the first knockout round of the World Cup by beating co-hosts Canada to top Group B.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/switzerland-beat-canada-but-both-through-to-last-32/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/switzerland-beat-canada-but-both-through-to-last-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosnia boost last-32 hopes after win over Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bosnia-Herzegovina boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages in the World Cup for a first ever time defeating Qatar in their final Group B fixture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bosnia-boost-last-32-hopes-after-win-over-qatar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/bosnia-boost-last-32-hopes-after-win-over-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland keeper Gunn on Man Utd radar - Thursday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn could be a target for Manchester United, while Arsenal continue to pursue Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers and Everton make a move for West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/scotland-keeper-gunn-on-man-utd-radar-thursdays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/scotland-keeper-gunn-on-man-utd-radar-thursdays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David scores with first touch for Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada forward Promise David scores with his first touch to give his side hope in their Group B match against Switzerland in Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/david-scores-with-first-touch-for-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/david-scores-with-first-touch-for-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a moment!' Alajbegovic scores stunning opener for Bosnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[18-year-old winger Kerim Alajbegovic scores a superb opening goal for Bosnia in their World Cup Group B match against Qatar in Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-a-moment-alajbegovic-scores-stunning-opener-for-bosnia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-a-moment-alajbegovic-scores-stunning-opener-for-bosnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton in advanced talks to sign Walti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton are in advanced talks to sign Juventus and Switzerland midfielder Lia Walti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brighton-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-walti/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/brighton-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-walti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs want West Ham's Fernandes after Tonali bid rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at &pound;80m amid interest from Tottenham, who want a central midfielder this summer and have had a bid rejected for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spurs-want-west-hams-fernandes-after-tonali-bid-rejected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/spurs-want-west-hams-fernandes-after-tonali-bid-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/belgium-going-out-suttons-world-cup-2026-score-predictions-final-group-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/belgium-going-out-suttons-world-cup-2026-score-predictions-final-group-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we learned from McInnes' Rangers unveiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Scotland lays out what we learned from Derek McInnes' first press conference as Rangers manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-we-learned-from-mcinnes-rangers-unveiling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-we-learned-from-mcinnes-rangers-unveiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's James and Rice to have fitness assessed]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will assess the fitness of Reece James and Declan Rice before their final World Cup group game against Panama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/englands-james-and-rice-to-have-fitness-assessed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/englands-james-and-rice-to-have-fitness-assessed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/as-messi-turns-39-how-he-and-ronaldo-keep-breaking-records/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/as-messi-turns-39-how-he-and-ronaldo-keep-breaking-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds agree contract with Fulham forward Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds agree a long-term contract with Fulham attacker Harry Wilson to join on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leeds-agree-contract-with-fulham-forward-wilson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/leeds-agree-contract-with-fulham-forward-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tuchels-england-are-opposite-to-southgates-and-built-to-beat-top-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/tuchels-england-are-opposite-to-southgates-and-built-to-beat-top-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder Jude Bellingham was not shown a red card despite covering his mouth while talking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-bellingham-was-not-sent-off-for-covering-his-mouth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-bellingham-was-not-sent-off-for-covering-his-mouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lazio to pay compensation in pregnancy dispute case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lazio Women have been ordered to pay compensation to former midfielder Maja Gothberg because they unlawfully ended her employment due to pregnancy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/lazio-to-pay-compensation-in-pregnancy-dispute-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/lazio-to-pay-compensation-in-pregnancy-dispute-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup's best matches, moments, goals &amp; players so far - ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cups-best-matches-moments-goals-amp-players-so-far-ranked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/world-cups-best-matches-moments-goals-amp-players-so-far-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia qualify for last 32 with win over DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Munoz's deflected strike is enough for Colombia to beat DR Congo and secure their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/colombia-qualify-for-last-32-with-win-over-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/colombia-qualify-for-last-32-with-win-over-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: How well do you know birthday boy Messi at World Cups?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-birthday-boy-messi-at-world-cups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-birthday-boy-messi-at-world-cups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croatia earn narrow win to knock out Panama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia remain in contention for a last-32 spot at the World Cup after earning their first points in Group L with a win over Panama, who are knocked out of the World Cup following the loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/croatia-earn-narrow-win-to-knock-out-panama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/croatia-earn-narrow-win-to-knock-out-panama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-need-to-panic-for-england-but-this-was-a-reality-check/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/no-need-to-panic-for-england-but-this-was-a-reality-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England held to goalless draw by Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-held-to-goalless-draw-by-ghana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/england-held-to-goalless-draw-by-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real sign Schroeder in 'most expensive' women's transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-sign-schroeder-in-most-expensive-womens-transfer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/real-sign-schroeder-in-most-expensive-womens-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham Women's future saved by local investor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Women's future has been saved by South Shields co-owner Geoff Thompson following an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in the Women's Super League 2 club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/durham-womens-future-saved-by-local-investor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/durham-womens-future-saved-by-local-investor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phelan named permanent Everton manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Phelan has been appointed permanent head coach of Everton Women following an interim period last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/phelan-named-permanent-everton-manager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/phelan-named-permanent-everton-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-world-cup-stars-being-targeted-by-premier-league-clubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-world-cup-stars-being-targeted-by-premier-league-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami romance, Billy Gilmour and a mince and tattie hot dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another city. Another ballpark. Another Tartan Army love-in. The warmth towards the Scotland fans during this World Cup burns hotter than the Florida sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/miami-romance-billy-gilmour-and-a-mince-and-tattie-hot-dog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/miami-romance-billy-gilmour-and-a-mince-and-tattie-hot-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Messi broke Klose's World Cup goalscoring record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-messi-broke-kloses-world-cup-goalscoring-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/how-messi-broke-kloses-world-cup-goalscoring-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do some World Cup shirts keep tearing during matches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puma shirts have torn four times during the World Cup so far, so what exactly is going on?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-do-some-world-cup-shirts-keep-tearing-during-matches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-do-some-world-cup-shirts-keep-tearing-during-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags are not laid down at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious wording.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-saudi-arabia-and-iraq-flags-are-not-laid-down-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/why-saudi-arabia-and-iraq-flags-are-not-laid-down-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is BBC's 3D Live Match Experience and how does it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the unique way of following matches during the 2026 World Cup via the BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-is-bbcs-3d-live-match-experience-and-how-does-it-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/what-is-bbcs-3d-live-match-experience-and-how-does-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The beauty of sharing your child's first World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is nothing like the first World Cup you can enjoy with your kid - and the wide-eyed wonder through which they see it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-beauty-of-sharing-your-childs-first-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/the-beauty-of-sharing-your-childs-first-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/doku-criticised-over-plan-to-return-home-for-birth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/doku-criticised-over-plan-to-return-home-for-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United reject a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali of about &pound;80m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-reject-spurs-bid-of-about-80m-for-tonali/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/newcastle-reject-spurs-bid-of-about-80m-for-tonali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales legend Mark Hughes says he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mark-hughes-son-alex-dies-aged-38/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/mark-hughes-son-alex-dies-aged-38/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country music fan Kane leaves Ella Langley gig early to make curfew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave early to make their curfew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/country-music-fan-kane-leaves-ella-langley-gig-early-to-make-curfew/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/country-music-fan-kane-leaves-ella-langley-gig-early-to-make-curfew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea weigh up Wirtz move - Sunday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea considering Florian Wirtz move, Felix Nmecha open to England return and Aston Villa among Nick Woltemade suitors, plus more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-weigh-up-wirtz-move-sundays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/chelsea-weigh-up-wirtz-move-sundays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooling hoodies help England staff combat World Cup heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the England players trained under the searing heat of the Kansas City sun on Saturday, manager Thomas Tuchel took a very different approach to keeping himself cool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cooling-hoodies-help-england-staff-combat-world-cup-heat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/cooling-hoodies-help-england-staff-combat-world-cup-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/scotland-expects-what-is-behind-mctominays-understated-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/premier_league/scotland-expects-what-is-behind-mctominays-understated-world-cup/</guid></item></channel></rss>