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Does Flamengo's Filipe Luis offer hope for Brazilian coaches?

Brazilian coaches are few and far between, especially ones with top-flight experience. Can former Atleti and Chelsea star Filipe Luis usher in a new era?

Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal

· BBC Sport

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.

Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino

· The Guardian

IFA points to ‘unprecedented crisis of confidence’ ‘Proper vision and direction for world football’ required Gianni Infantino’s decision to sack his chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, after the Frenchman’s criticism…

Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period

· BBC Sport

Bayern Munich say Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala will "speak out" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.

Jeff Bezos consortium could be majority Liverpool shareholder within a year

· The Guardian

1892 Holdings has option to increase shareholding Group paid more than £2bn for initial 38% slice of club 1892 Holdings, the new investor in Liverpool, has first refusal to become the majority shareholder in the next 12…

Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

· BBC Sport

Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

Pep’s final act of passion: Amazon’s revealing Guardiola series pulls no punches

· The Guardian

From the manager’s divorce to tension with the club hierarchy, new documentary is an honest portrayal of his difficult last two seasons Having occupied a front-row seat for the final two seasons of Pep Guardiola’s…

Why Fernandez uncertainty has echoes of Isak saga

· BBC Sport

Enzo Fernandez's possible Manchester City move is following the pattern of Alexander Isak's transfer last summer - and creating headaches for Chelsea.

Transfer roundup: Dedic completes £29.5m Newcastle move, Wan-Bissaka loaned to Villa

· The Guardian

Right-back worked with Matthias Jaissle at RB Salzburg Guglielmo Vicario completes loan move to Juventus The chance to be reunited with Matthias Jaissle convinced Amar Dedic to swap Benfica for Newcastle in a £29.5m…

Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic

· BBC Sport

Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 12: Ipswich

· The Guardian

They have a new manager and a higher net spend than Manchester City, but will that be enough for Ipswich to avoid another yo-yoing relegation? Guardian writers’ predicted position: 19th (NB: this is not necessarily Will…

Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season

· BBC Sport

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 9: Everton

· The Guardian

Modest but sensible-looking recruitment befits the club’s new air of stability but a continuation of their spring slump could test David Moyes’s appetite for the fight Guardian writers’ predicted position: 10th (NB:…

Hibs stun Rangers with dramatic late winner

· BBC Sport

Callum Wright's dramatic late goal gives Hibernian victory at Ibrox and keeps Derek McInnes waiting for his first win as Rangers manager.

Rodri calls it ‘a dream to play for Barcelona’ as he flies in for medical

· The Guardian

Spain midfielder in £65.4m move from Manchester City ‘I’m happy that everything has been resolved’ Rodri has said it is “a dream” to play for Barcelona after landing in Catalonia on Monday to complete his move from…

New Celtic signings unlikely before LASK tie - O'Neill

· BBC Sport

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill does not anticipate any new arrivals before Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg at home to LASK and insists he would be happy for Reo Hatate to stay.

‘I’ll remember it for the rest of my life’: the footballers whose biggest games come before their league begins

· The Guardian

Larne defender Dan Bent has played in two European competitions this summer and now faces a former team in a Conference League tie that could earn his club vital funds By Playing in the Shadows Premier League…

Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions

· BBC Sport

The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.

London City Lionesses’ Mapi León: ‘It is a club created for women. It is beautiful and exciting’

· The Guardian

Spain defender on swapping Barcelona for Bromley, embracing the contrasting style of the WSL – and her newfound love for beans and crumpets ‘No, I can’t, I’m sorry, it’s a secret!” Mapi León roars with laughter, in…

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.

New faces, gulfs in class and flawed drama: how 48 teams changed the World Cup

· The Guardian

The first 48-team World Cup had its positives and negatives – do we need to brace for a 64-team future? It was less than 12 months after Gianni Infantino succeeded Sepp Blatter as president that Fifa announced the…

Celtic out to erase Kairat pain as O'Neill eyes Champions League return

· BBC Sport

Twelve months ago, Celtic's humiliating Champions League exit to Kairat Almaty set the tone for a campaign of chaos. Martin O'Neill is determined to erase that pain.

Trump and Infantino booed at World Cup final – video

· The Guardian

Boos descended from the stands as Donald Trump and the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, took to the field for the World Cup trophy ceremony at New York New Jersey ⁠stadium on Sunday. Spain beat defending champions…

Paul Scholes banned from driving for speeding

· BBC Sport

The former Manchester United player banned after speeding twice in two days.

Scandal-proof: why Infantino's Fifa power can't be touched – video

· The Guardian

The biggest job in world football is up for election - and there’s just one candidate: Gianni Infantino, who is on course to be re-elected as Fifa president by a landslide in March. The Guardian understands more than…

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.

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…

Who has qualified for Champions League's league phase?

· BBC Sport

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have qualified for the 2026-27 Champions League.

Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head

· The Guardian

Football Australia issues statement in support of Asian federation Calls for ‘clear and credible action’ in response to Fifa crisis Football Australia has joined a growing chorus placing pressure on Fifa president…

Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot

· BBC Sport

Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?

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,…

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.

On the spot: 50 of the most famous – and infamous – Panenka penalties of all time

· The Guardian

The 50th anniversary is the perfect time to remember 50 of the most famous – and infamous – attempts at the Czech’s chip It is 50 years since Antonin Panenka won the European Championship for Czechoslovakia with the…

Coventry sign Forest striker Awoniyi for £9m

· BBC Sport

Coventry City have signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for £9m.

One potential breakout star for each Premier League club this season

· The Guardian

A crop of young players emerges every season in the Premier League. Who will make the grade this year? By Opta Analyst Dowman is old news by now, so we’re going to look at someone four months older than him. Much like…

From Chelsea bomb squad to new chapter at Como for Chalobah

· BBC Sport

After ending his near 20-year association with Chelsea by joining Como 1907 this summer, Trevoh Chalobah credits his time at Stamford Bridge with building his resilience.

Which footballer has played for the most clubs in their career? | The Knowledge

· The Guardian

Plus: players whose names appear in their clubs, big leaps and the top tier short of title-winning managers Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Which footballer has played for the most clubs?” asks Paul…

Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets analysed

· BBC Sport

Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.

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.

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

New Celtic signings unlikely before LASK tie but O'Neill happy for Hatate to stay

· BBC Sport

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill does not anticipate any new arrivals before Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg at home to LASK and insists he would be happy for Reo Hatate to stay.

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.

Brighton reject £7.5m bid from Rangers for Cozier-Duberry

· BBC Sport

Brighton reject a £7.5m bid from Rangers for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry.

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

· BBC Sport

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

Hatate rejects Celtic exit options - gossip

· BBC Sport

Celtic midfielder rejects transfer approaches as Rangers close in on deal for right-back from Premier League...

Why captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild

· BBC Sport

When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.

Why Michaely Bihina is the keeper making waves at Wafcon

· BBC Sport

Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.

Life as a Wag in the transfer window

· BBC Sport

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?

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.