Kairat Almaty at Anderlecht

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

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…

How will fans react to LaLiga's first ever fixture abroad?

Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop discuss the announcement of Villarreal vs. Barcelona being played in Miami.

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.

Barcelona steal Rodri away from Real Madrid and plan to make him new Busquets

· The Guardian

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain has completed his move to Camp Nou where he is a natural successor to club legend By the time Flight PTN27B started its descent into El Prat a bit before 8pm on Monday evening, a small…

Marcotti: Mourinho was not the right guy for Fenerbahçe

Gab and Juls breakdown the statement released by Fenerbahçe president about the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

Vieira named new Senegal head coach

· BBC Sport

Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.

Chelsea’s boardroom rift: if Boehly goes who will Clearlake have left to blame? | Sam Cunningham

· The Guardian

Despite another reset with a new manager and fresh strategy, the boardroom drama persists at Stamford Bridge Perhaps, in hindsight, it was always going to end this way. As some of the world’s wealthiest investors…

'He's the professor' - Rodri's Manchester City journey

· BBC Sport

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.

David Squires on … new managers causing a stir before Premier League’s return

· The Guardian

Our cartoonist on the nine fresh faces in club dugouts and their potential impact as they begin work Buy this cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now

Taylor on retirement, scrutiny, VAR and referee pundits

· BBC Sport

Referee Anthony Taylor explains to BBC sports editor Dan Roan why he has stepped away from officiating.

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…

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.

Men’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues

· The Guardian

All the latest Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deals and a club-by-club guide Women’s transfer window interactive guide

Play BBC Sport's new Match of the Day Predictor game

· BBC Sport

Play BBC Sport's new Match of the Day predictor game to test your football knowledge and build up your streak.

Women’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from world’s top six leagues

· The Guardian

Every deal in the NWSL, WSL, Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue and Serie A Femminile as well as a club-by-club guide Men’s transfer window interactive guide

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

Guardiola’s row with Walker at Manchester City revealed in new Amazon documentary

· The Guardian

Amazon Prime captures strain of manager’s final season Club chair says Spaniard threatened to leave ‘100 times’ Pep Guardiola clashed with his captain and almost broke down in tears as he railed at players during his…

Hart on Man City's rebuild, Chelsea's opportunity and Arsenal's title defence

· BBC Sport

The former Manchester City and England goalkeeper believes Enzo Maresca will be given time to build.

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…

Could refreshed Odegaard be like a new signing?

· BBC Sport

The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.

Brighton’s Emilie Joramo: ‘I feel like I’m now in the place I want to be’

· The Guardian

She’s always been keen on the WSL, and the club have long had their eye on her – now the Norwegian midfielder feels ready to make an impact Emilie Joramo has long had her sights set on the Women’s Super League, but she…

Chelsea co-owners Boehly & Walter explore selling stakes

· BBC Sport

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter explore selling their stakes in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital.

‘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…

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.

Arsenal’s midfield depth signals ominous warning to title rivals – and Maresca’s City | Ed Aarons

· The Guardian

Additions of Guimarães and Tzolis, plus re-emergence of Ødegaard, mean champions start clear favourites after Community Shield win If this was a glimpse of the Premier League’s new order then the rest had better watch…

Ipswich sign Strasbourg duo Enciso & Ouattara

· BBC Sport

Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.

Leicester learn harsh reality of life in League One but youngsters provide silver lining

· The Guardian

Uncertainty about the club’s future was matched by some on the pitch in 1-1 draw with Notts County If Leicester thought this season was going to be the footballing equivalent of a gap year, visiting new places and…

Dublin Dons? The failed attempt to bring a Premier League club to Ireland

· BBC Sport

Just how close did an Irish consortium come to buying a Premier League team and moving them to Dublin?

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…

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.

World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts

· The Guardian

The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America Paraguay 1-1 Germany. There were plenty more games with more goals but none could match the drama of the penalty…

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.

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over Falklands banner and final chaos

· The Guardian

Players held banner after semi-final against England Paredes and Molina investigated over brawl after final Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over the Falkland Islands banner displayed after…

All done deals in August 2026

· BBC Sport

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

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…

Does World Cup third place play-off count towards Golden Boot?

· BBC Sport

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the history of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the third-place play-off

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…

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.

Arsenal hammer Manchester City and the EFL kicks off | Football Weekly video

· The Guardian

Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Sanny Rudravajhala and Ben Fisher as Arsenal coast past Manchester City to win the Community Shield.

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.

Ugly scenes as Argentina lose World Cup final – video

· The Guardian

There were ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final as Argentina’s Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina were seen throwing punches at Spain players after their 1-0 defeat. Paredes was then sent off after shoving…

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

· BBC Sport

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

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…

BBC Women's Football Weekly

· BBC Sport

Hear from Carpenter, Bronze, James, Walsh, Bompastor and new signing, Katie McCabe!

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…

Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi

· BBC Sport

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.

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…

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?

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…

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.

Data shows Bruno Guimarães deal could be another Arsenal set-piece masterstroke

· The Guardian

Brazilian excels at winning free-kicks and conjuring results from them, hence why the champions were willing to spend £75m Bruno Guimarães has broken a very niche record. His £75m move to Arsenal is the most expensive…

The country that doesn't play football... yet

· BBC Sport

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?

Women’s U20 World Cup boycott may hurt in short term but can send Fifa a vital message | Tom Garry

· The Guardian

Women’s football has much to gain from the kind of reforms that threats to snub upcoming tournaments might prompt. Infantino should be taken on “And I say to all the women … Pick the right battles. Pick the right…

Super Furry Animals’ foray into football is not part of Big Music’s money grab | Emma John

· The Guardian

The sponsorship deal between Cwmbran Celtic and the Welsh indie-rockers is a nostalgia trip rather than a cynical attempt to monetise ‘adjacent audiences’ As someone born on the cusp of the gen X-millennial divide, I am…

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,…

David Squires on … the masochistic life of a Football League fan

· The Guardian

Our cartoonist welcomes the EFL back, with returning characters and a look at what it’s like as an exiled supporter Buy this cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now

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…

Behind Milburn’s magic: Wor Jackie was a pit village hero and ‘everybody’s friend’ in Newcastle

· The Guardian

A new book details the footballer’s Ashington upbringing, his shyness and the work ethic that set him apart Of all the footballers who have worn the black and white, that possessive geordie pronoun “Wor” (our) was…

Héctor Bellerín: ‘When you leave a club like Arsenal, it’s scary. It hurts’

· The Guardian

Spanish full-back on moving on from the Emirates Stadium, his elation at his old club ending their title drought, and how Mikel Arteta has helped prolong his career One day when he was 18 or 19, still near the start of…

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…

Football Weekly’s summer mailbag: AI, how transfer gossip works and more – part two

· The Guardian

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , John Brewin , Seb Hutchinson and Jonathan Wilson to answer your questions from the Football Weekly mailbag Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on…

The 100 best male footballers in the world 2025

· The Guardian

Ousmane Dembélé becomes our seventh winner as he beats Lamine Yamal into second and Vitinha into third on our list of the best players on the planet Premier League dominates list | How every judge voted | Our…

Ousmane Dembélé quietly becomes the main man after long journey to the top

· The Guardian

The Frenchman, who has been named the best male footballer in the world by the Guardian, has benefitted from PSG’s focus on the team rather than individuals What makes a good player great, and a great player the best?…

Aitana Bonmatí makes Guardian top 100 history with third title in a row

· The Guardian

The margin may have got smaller but the brilliant Spanish midfielder makes it a hat-trick of No 1 finishes They say the best things come in threes, and Aitana Bonmatí has written herself into the Guardian’s top 100…

Next Generation 2025: 60 of the best young talents in world football

· The Guardian

From PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye to Brazil’s next hope, we select some of the most talented players born in 2008. Check the progress of our classes of 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 … and go even further back . Here’s…

Next Generation 2025: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs

· The Guardian

We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, an age band known as first-year scholars. Check the progress of our classes of 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 … and go even…

Europa League: previews and predictions for the playoff round

· The Guardian

Roma, Porto, Fenerbahce, Real Sociedad and Galatasaray are among the teams trying to book a place in the last 16 By Ben McAleer for WhoScored Fenerbahce are in good form in the Turkish league, their 2-0 win at…

Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies

· The Guardian

From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, claimed in 2016 he was put under pressure by…

Europa League roundup: Rangers rout FCSB, Roma get up and running

· The Guardian

Rangers win 4-0 at Ibrox; Roma beat Dynamo Kyiv 1-0 Lazio go top of table; Ajax beat Qarabag 3-0 Philippe Clement insists Rangers ’ desire and hunger in their convincing 4-0 Europa League win over FCSB at Ibrox was…

Tottenham’s Ryan Mason in talks with Anderlecht over manager’s job

· The Guardian

Coach has worked under Ange Postecoglou for 16 months Mason was forced to retire as player after fractured skull The Tottenham first-team coach Ryan Mason is in talks with Anderlecht to take his first managerial role.…

European football: Barcelona beat Sevilla in bittersweet farewell for Xavi

· The Guardian

Frosinone relegated from Serie A after late Empoli goal Galatasary and Club Brugge win titles in Turkey and Belgium Barcelona ended the season with a 2-1 victory at Sevilla in La Liga on Sunday, making Xavi Hernández’s…

‘Misapplication of the laws’: VAR error leads to full replay of Belgian match

· The Guardian

Genk were denied a penalty retake in defeat to Anderlecht Ruling believed to be first of its kind in European football A Belgian Pro League match between Anderlecht and Genk will be replayed in full due to a video…

Anderlecht apologise to West Ham after fans light flares and throw seats

· The Guardian

Belgian club ‘strongly condemn’ behaviour at Thursday’s game Anderlecht say they will take it up with their fans and Uefa Anderlecht have issued an apology after their fans lit flares and threw seats at West Ham…

Manchester City recruit Sergio Gómez says Kompany 'gave him confidence' at left-back – video

· The Guardian

Manchester City have announced the signing of Spanish defender Sergio Gómez from Anderlecht . The left-back, 21, has joined on a four-year deal after impressing in the Eredivisie last season under the former City…

Manchester City close to signing Sergio Gómez from Anderlecht

· The Guardian

Fee of more than €10m agreed for Spain Under-21 left-back City will decide whether to keep Gómez or loan him to Girona Manchester City are closing in on a deal to sign the Spanish left-back Sergio Gómez from Anderlecht.…

Vincent Kompany has chosen a tricky task at Burnley on return to England | Will Unwin

· The Guardian

Manchester City legend ran into trouble at Anderlecht and he will need to be more pragmatic in the Championship Being appointed Burnley manager was not part of Vincent Kompany’s plan. The Belgian returned to his first…

Burnley close to appointing Vincent Kompany as manager

· The Guardian

Former Manchester City captain leaves Anderlecht Burnley were relegated from Premier League last Sunday Burnley are close to appointing Vincent Kompany as their manager. The former Manchester City captain left his job…

‘A very intelligent player’ – Arsenal complete Albert Sambi Lokonga deal

· The Guardian

Belgium Under-21 midfielder signs from Anderlecht Vincent Kompany talks so highly of him, says Mikel Arteta Arsenal have completed the signing of the Belgium Under-21 international Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht.…

Jérémy Doku: the Belgium prodigy who got away from Liverpool

· The Guardian

Teenager turned down Anfield move to stay at Anderlecht and a switch to Rennes followed, as did recognition from Belgium This article is part of the Guardian’s Euro 2020 Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of…

Vincent Kompany turns down assistant coach job at Manchester City

· The Guardian

Anderlecht player-coach will see out contract in Belgium Door likely to remain open for him at the Etihad Vincent Kompany has turned down an opportunity to become Pep Guardiola’s coaching assistant at Manchester City in…

This much I know | Vincent Kompany

· The Guardian

The footballer, 33, on tackling racism, studying for an MBA, and why populism is a dangerous game The first thing I can remember is riding my tricycle around the balcony of our very small apartment in Brussels. Looking…

Vincent Kompany: ‘You never learn as much as when you get your arse kicked’

· The Guardian

The former Manchester City captain – ‘100% Congolese, 100% Belgian, 100% Manc’ – on the ‘beautiful adversity’ of his new challenge at Anderlecht, racism and Brexit “Every chapter in my life has started with a setback…

Vincent Kompany walks into a mess at Anderlecht – can he save them?

· The Guardian

With no European football for the first time in 56 years and unrest off the pitch, the Belgian club’s appointment of their former defender as player-manager is a remarkable stunt On Sunday, on as dark a day as…

'We should all appreciate Vincent Kompany's legacy for English football' – video report

· The Guardian

Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany is leaving the club after 11 years to become player-manager at Anderlecht, where he played between the ages of six and 20. The announcement of his departure came…

Champions League: Koundé double boosts Barcelona, Greenwood lifts Marseille

· The Guardian

Bayern beat Sporting to move level with Arsenal at top Atlético come from behind to burst PSV’s bubble Jules Koundé’s two quickfire headers helped Barcelona to fight back and edge past Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in the…

Ledley King: De Zerbi has made 'a real difference at Spurs'

Tottenham great Ledley King talks the arrival of new manager Roberto De Zerbi, key signings made over the summer, and Spurs' new mentality.

Can Roberto De Zerbi realistically keep Tottenham up?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Tottenham Hotspur appointing Roberto De as head coach.

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