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England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal as a free agent, following the mutual termination of his contract with Brentford. The move brings the 36-year-old to Stamford Bridge under new manager Xabi Alonso, who has overseen a busy summer of recruitment as the club looks to rebuild after finishing 10th in…
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Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal doesn’t make sense. That’s why it may work | Jonathan Wilson
Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior is reportedly in talks over personal terms with Arsenal, a move that seems surprising given the contrast between his free-flowing style and Mikel Arteta’s structured approach, but which could make sense for both clubs. Madrid, rebuilding under José Mourinho, appear ready to cash in on the Brazilian rather than lose…
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Football Daily | Scrapped proposals, statement wars and the ongoing Infantino furore
The Guardian’s Football Daily newsletter reports on a fast-moving row within world football’s governing bodies after FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed selling stakes in FIFA tournaments to private investors, prompting a strong backlash. Following pressure and the threat of a boycott, FIFA scrapped the proposal in a statement issued in the early hours of Saturday…
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Pochettino agrees new deal to lead USMNT through 2030
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain manager of the United States men’s national team through to 2030, a deal confirmed despite the side’s disappointing last-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The agreement underlines US Soccer’s continued backing of the Argentine coach and its preference for continuity over a managerial change following…
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FIFA denies Infantino is seeking Trump administration help as pressure mounts over his leadership
FIFA has denied a New York Post report claiming its president, Gianni Infantino, is seeking assistance from the Trump administration to help him keep his position amid growing pressure over his leadership. A FIFA source told OutKick that no call is scheduled between Infantino and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, or any other member…
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Moment squabbling robbers put on fake Liverpool accents and tell shopkeeper ‘sorry love’ as they apologise during bungled armed raid
CCTV footage has captured the chaotic moment a group of armed robbers bungled a raid on a shop, with one thief seemingly turning on a fake Liverpool accent and apologising to the shopkeeper with “sorry love” as the robbery unravelled. The incident, which appears to have been filmed by security cameras inside the store, shows…
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As Talk of More ‘Ted Lasso’ Became Real, Its Stars Wondered: “Am I In It?”
Ted Lasso is returning for a fourth season on Apple TV, three years after the show’s apparent finale, with stars Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple revealing they were initially unsure whether they would be included when writers began discussing new episodes. Both actresses have confirmed they are back, alongside creator and lead Jason Sudeikis, in…
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Mauricio Pochettino agrees deal to stay as US coach through World Cup 2030
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a contract extension with the US Soccer Federation that will keep him as head coach of the men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup. The two sides had been discussing an extension for months before the USMNT’s disappointing last-16 exit at this summer’s World Cup, with the federation keen to…
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How Mumbai Indians takeover has affected MI London & Surrey
Mumbai Indians’ investment in Oval Invincibles has seen the Hundred franchise rebrand as MI London, bringing the Ambani family’s IPL cricket empire into English domestic cricket. Reliance Industries, chaired by Mukesh Ambani, bought a 49% stake in the club in a deal worth around £60m in January 2025, one of the first team sales in…