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Vietnam battle for semifinal advantage over Malaysia in ASEAN semis

Vietnam are one step closer to a successful ASEAN Championship title defence after a 2-0 win over Malaysia in the first leg of the semifinal.

Irish striker Parrott on brink of Real Betis move

· BBC Sport

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott is on the brink of a move from AZ Alkmaar to Spanish club Real Betis as talks are at an advanced stage.

Interviewing José Mourinho: ego, charisma, talent and his ‘rucksack of pain’

· The Guardian

Director Joe Pearlman says he expected Real Madrid manager to ‘try to manipulate us’ in making of Netflix series Even in the hyperreal world of football, there are few characters more compelling, more polarising, or…

Why Sheff Utd are in the High Court and what it could mean

· BBC Sport

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.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 11: Hull City

· The Guardian

Playoff winners are expected to go back down, but their owner is optimistic and is investing in the squad Guardian writers’ predicted position: 20th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the…

Retaining top talent a challenge - Everton chief Kinnear

· BBC Sport

Retaining top talent is a challenge for established Premier League clubs even when they are performing well, says Everton chief executive officer Angus Kinnear.

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter consider selling Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital

· The Guardian

Chelsea chair Boehly and Walter each own about 13% Sale would give Clearlake effective control of club at 86% The Chelsea chair, Todd Boehly, and director Mark Walter are considering selling their shares in the club to…

Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job

· BBC Sport

The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.

A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda

· The Guardian

With just over 1,400 days to go until 2030 kicks off, the co-hosts are facing a series of challenges familiar to their South African predecessors Morocco’s World Cup adventure came to a halt with their quarter-final…

When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?

· BBC Sport

BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.

Australia’s brightest young talents are on the move and it bodes well for the Socceroos | Jack Snape

· The Guardian

Headlined by Lucas Herrington’s record move to Hull City, almost a third of the World Cup squad are changing clubs with January’s Asian Cup looming From Socceroos to soccer-moves, the World Cup has launched Australia’s…

Why do teams choose not to disclose transfer fees?

· BBC Sport

Our Ask Me Anything team explain why some player transfer fees are undisclosed, plus more of your transfer window questions.

Infantino’s World Cup sell-off debacle has rocked football but Fifa’s crisis has deep and rotten roots

· The Guardian

It has been a remarkable few days for an institution that may be irredeemable but this is a story that stretches back to a decision in 2010 There are decades in which nothing happens, and weeks in which decades happen,…

What are the key dates for the women's football season?

· BBC Sport

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team details the key dates are for the 2026-27 women's football season.

Football transfer rumours: Atlético want Alvarez to join Arsenal over Barça?

· The Guardian

Today’s gossip is being advertised in imaginative ways A new Premier League season is only days away, so it stands to reason that a few clubs are getting panicky in the transfer market. Newcastle are certainly in need…

What are the key dates for the 2026-27 football season?

· BBC Sport

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains the full list of key dates for the 2026-27 men's football season

Sunday date for Old Firm in League Cup quarter-finals

· BBC Sport

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.

Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job

· BBC Sport

The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.

Podcast: 'Massive pressure' on Pocognoli & look at lower leagues

· BBC Sport

Stenhousemuir Dreaming, Hamilton Rising and are we going loco for Poco?

A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up

· BBC Sport

Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten.