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FIFA Hit With German Court Injunction Over World Cup Ticket Resale Practices
A Frankfurt regional court has granted a preliminary injunction against FIFA over a lack of transparency in its secondary ticketing market at the 2026 World Cup.
By Tom Ellis · 15 Jul 2026TransfersMan United eye £30m Summerville if Rashford exits Old Trafford
Manchester United are monitoring West Ham's Crysencio Summerville as a potential £30m replacement should Marcus Rashford leave the club this summer.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026Premier LeagueUnlicensed Casino Sponsorship Ban Could Hit Premier League Clubs
The UK government is consulting on plans to ban unlicensed casinos from sponsoring British sports teams by August 2027, with Everton among those most exposed.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026World CupEngland v Argentina: World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Preview
England and Argentina meet in a World Cup semi-final for the first time ever, with kick-off in Atlanta at 8pm BST on Wednesday 15 July.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026InternationalsCoroner Rules Headers Caused Nobby Stiles' Brain Disease
A Stockport inquest has formally ruled that chronic traumatic encephalopathy caused by heading contributed to the death of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026InternationalsEngland vs Argentina: A Rivalry Built on Far More Than Hatred
From British imperial influence to Maradona and the Falklands, the England–Argentina rivalry is one of football's most layered and enduring stories.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026Europa LeagueHibs Draw Malisheva in Conference League Qualifying
Hibernian will travel to Kosovo for the first leg on 23 July before hosting Malisheva at Easter Road on 30 July in Conference League second-round qualifying.
By Marcus Hopkins · 15 Jul 2026Europa LeagueHibs drawn against Kosovan side Malisheva in Conference League
Hibernian will travel to Kosovo on 23 July before hosting Malisheva at Easter Road a week later in the second round of Conference League qualifying.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026ChampionshipSunderland sign Thomas Meunier on two-year deal
Sunderland have completed the signing of Belgium international Thomas Meunier from Lille, bringing over 550 senior appearances and 83 caps to the Stadium of Light.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupEngland vs Argentina: Tuchel and Players Speak Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final
Thomas Tuchel, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and John Stones have all spoken ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, discussing Messi and their hopes of reaching the final.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupFrom World Cup Willie to Vuvuzelas: Fans' Treasured Memories
BBC readers share their World Cup memorabilia spanning six decades, from a battered 1966 mascot to South African vuvuzelas, capturing football history in personal form.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026TransfersCoventry City Close In on £17m Eintracht Frankfurt Defender Amenda
Coventry City are on the verge of signing Switzerland centre-back Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth more than £17m as the promoted Sky Blues strengthen their squad.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026TransfersCoventry Close In on £17m Eintracht Frankfurt Defender Amenda
Coventry City are on the verge of signing Switzerland centre-back Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth more than £17m as the Sky Blues build for their Premier League return.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026World CupSpain Reach World Cup Final With Ruthless Display Against France
Luis de la Fuente's Spain dismantled France in Dallas with disciplined, high-volume possession football to reach the 2026 World Cup final.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupSpain Reach World Cup 2026 Final After Masterclass vs France
Spain beat pre-tournament favourites France 2-0 in Dallas to book their place in the World Cup 2026 final, producing one of the tournament's finest performances.
By Sarah Akande · 15 Jul 2026League TwoMorecambe become first club sanctioned by football regulator
The Independent Football Regulator has issued a warning notice to Morecambe and their two owners after they failed to respond to information requests under the Football Governance Act.
By Tom Ellis · 15 Jul 2026World CupThe 91-Year-Old Argentine Journalist Covering His 18th World Cup
Enrique Macaya Marquez has reported on every World Cup since Sweden 1958, witnessing Pelé, Maradona and Messi across nearly seven decades of football history.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupMessi at 39: Why England's Defenders Face a Unique Threat
Lionel Messi's extraordinary ability to conserve energy and explode into key moments means England's defenders face one of football's most complex marking tasks at World Cup 2026.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupWorld Cup 2026: Have the Top Four Ever All Reached the Semi-Finals?
Spain, France, England and Argentina becoming the World Cup 2026 semi-finalists is historically unprecedented — we dig into the numbers behind this remarkable alignment.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupSpain Reach World Cup 2026 Final as England Prepare for Argentina
Spain beat France 2-0 in a dominant World Cup semi-final display, while England gear up for a historic clash with Argentina that carries decades of baggage.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupSpain Reach World Cup Final After Suffocating France; England Face Argentina
Spain outclassed France to book their place in the 2026 World Cup final, while England prepare for a mouthwatering semi-final clash with Argentina.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026InternationalsWill Keane and Harry Kane: Same Starting Point, Worlds Apart
Will Keane and Harry Kane once shared an England Under-19 dressing room, but injuries and fate have sent the two strikers on drastically different journeys.
By Tom Ellis · 15 Jul 2026World CupScaloni urges separation of politics and football ahead of England clash
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has called for football and politics to be kept apart as his side prepare to face England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atlanta.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupRooney Previews England v Argentina World Cup Semi-Final
Wayne Rooney has spoken ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, highlighting the importance of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to the side.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupWorld Cup Final Half-Time Could Last 25 Minutes in New Jersey
Sunday's World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium is set for a half-time break of up to 25 minutes, featuring an 11-minute Super Bowl-style entertainment show.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026InternationalsAnyone But England? How Scots Are Split Over the World Cup Semi-Final
With England two games from glory at the 2026 World Cup, Scottish fans are wrestling with a familiar dilemma: back the neighbours or reach for the Argentina shirt?
By Marcus Hopkins · 15 Jul 2026InternationalsWill Scots Back England Against Argentina or Stay True to 'Anyone But'?
With England two games from World Cup glory, Scottish fans are wrestling with a familiar dilemma: cheer the Auld Enemy or reach for an Argentina shirt?
By Marcus Hopkins · 15 Jul 2026World CupDeschamps Pays for Unleashing France — Spain Punish the Freedom
Didier Deschamps spent 14 years keeping France's attackers on a short lead; when he finally let them run free, Spain exposed exactly why the leash existed.
By James Wright · 15 Jul 2026World CupScotland's Orange Traffic Cone Lands in Boston in First-Class Style
The 'Boston cone' flew first-class from Glasgow to Massachusetts, greeted by diplomats and the state governor, to raise funds for mental health charities.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026World CupGuehi: Pressure Is on Argentina Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final
Marc Guehi insists the burden falls on reigning champions Argentina as England prepare for their World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.
By Priya Patel · 15 Jul 2026