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Ipswich complete £20m deal for Ghana winger Fatawu
Ipswich Town complete the £20m signing of Abdul Fatawu, who played in all four of Ghana's games at the World Cup.
The defining moments of the 2026 World Cup
From historic World Cup debuts and emotional first victories, to new stars and the brilliance of legends - relive the defining moments of the 2026 FIF
In the US, the 2026 World Cup’s legacy will be an invitation to do it all again | Leander Schaerlaeckens
<p>Fifa’s gargantuan revenue influx from the tournament, with little left over for locals, will beget more exploitation</p><p>You do not, under any ci
Football Daily | Here are 48 reasons to cherish the World Cup (minus the Geopolitics)
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‘The scrutiny is constant’: referee Anthony Taylor retires from football
<ul><li><p>The 47-year-old took charge of five World Cup matches</p></li><li><p>Taylor has refereed in the Premier League for 16 years</p></li></ul><p
Australia striker McNamara joins Everton
Everton sign Australia striker Holly McNamara on a free transfer from Melbourne City.
Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.
Keeper Martinez may 'step aside' from Argentina
Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he is considering whether it is "time to step aside" from international football after his side's 1-0 defeat to
‘Reclaim football’: Sepp Blatter joins La Liga chief in call for Gianni Infantino to resign
<ul><li><p>Blatter attacks successor as Fifa president</p></li><li><p>Javier Tebas says system is ‘rotten at its core’</p></li></ul><p>The Fifa presid
‘The utmost respect for him’: Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan
<ul><li><p>Ferguson says Keegan’s Newcastle was their best team</p></li><li><p>‘Kevin carried the love of the game on his sleeve’</p></li></ul><p>Sir
Infantino's 'time is up' with Fifa - La Liga boss
La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to quit, and claims the governing body is "destroying the football industry".
More than the Score
Erling Haaland didn't lift the World Cup - but he's won millions of new fans in the US
David Squires on … Spain winning the World Cup final in the shadow of Trump
<p>Our cartoonist looks back at the final game of the 2026 World Cup as Donald Trump watched Spain triumph again</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://guardi
Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone - Tuesday's gossip
Manchester United and Arsenal fight over France's Manu Kone, Nico Williams could be heading to the Premier League champions, and West Ham reject lates
Only four years to the next men’s World Cup – what can we expect from the 2030 edition?
<p>If you thought the 2026 tournament was sprawling, think again with six host countries over three continents getting involved in four years’ time</p
Japan goalkeeper Okuma signs for Aston Villa
Aston Villa announce the signing of 21-year-old Japan goalkeeper Akane Okuma.
Spurs break their women’s transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes
<ul><li><p>France defender is club’s sixth signing of the summer</p></li><li><p>Coach Ho says she is aggressive and good on the ball</p></li></ul><p>T
Why England teenager Parkinson has a mindset coach
Why England teenager Erica Meg Parkinson has a mindset coach who has worked with the All Blacks and ex-England cricketer Ashley Giles.
Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects a new contract amid growing Premier League interest in the England Under-21 international.
Tottenham sign France defender Sombath from Lyon
Tottenham have signed France international Alice Sombath for a club record fee from Lyon.
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