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    Topic: Football

    Football covers the professional and grassroots game across the UK and around the world, from domestic leagues and cup competitions to international tournaments, transfers and the people who run the sport.

    It matters because football reaches far beyond the pitch: it shapes local communities, national identity, business and public debate. Coverage follows results and performance alongside the decisions, finances and governance that affect the game’s future.

    • Opposition Grows to FIFA World Cup Sell-Off Plan

      Opposition is growing to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in a new commercial entity controlling World Cup-related revenues. UEFA has called an emergency meeting to consider a coordinated response, including a possible European boycott of FIFA competitions, arguing that the plan would “sell the soul” of football and give private investors influence…

    • Sheffield United star holds talks over Premier League transfer amid exit concerns – uk.sports.yahoo.com

      Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer is reported to be discussing personal terms with PSV Eindhoven, with the Dutch club preparing a bid. The potential departure would be significant for the Blades after they missed out on Premier League promotion, leaving them vulnerable to losing key players. Hamer, 28, has also attracted interest from Premier League…

    • FOOTBALL – Coventry City in talks to re-sign former midfielder Gustavo Hamer – The Coventry Observer

      Coventry City are reportedly in discussions about bringing former midfielder Gustavo Hamer back to the club. A return would reunite the Sky Blues with a player who was central to their recent rise and could strengthen their midfield, although no agreement has been confirmed. Hamer joined Coventry from PEC Zwolle in 2020 and made 132…

    • Fifa wants more money for its members but that does not guarantee investment | John Duerden

      Fifa says selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors would allow it to distribute more than $10bn to its 211 member associations for football development. The proposal could benefit countries lacking facilities and infrastructure, but the article argues that greater funding does not itself ensure that money reaches grassroots football or is properly…

    • Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years

      The article argues that the 2026-27 Premier League could produce its most competitive title race for years, after recent champions have generally won by large margins. It points to major managerial changes among leading clubs, Arsenal’s injury concerns and differing European commitments as factors that could make the contest less predictable. Manchester City have replaced…

    • All our Premier League Who Am I? quizzes in one place

      This is not a news story but an index page from BBC Sport collecting its Premier League “Who Am I?” quiz series in one place, allowing readers to jump between the different instalments. It exists purely as a navigational hub for football fans wanting to test their knowledge of Premier League players through a series…

    • Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 10

      BBC Sport has published the latest instalment of its daily “Who Am I?” football quiz, challenging readers to identify a Premier League player from a series of progressively revealing clues. This is part of an ongoing series rather than a standalone news story, offering a light interactive feature for football fans rather than reporting on…

    • Uefa to hold emergency meeting over Fifa World Cup plans

      Uefa will hold an emergency virtual meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa’s controversial World Cup stakeholder plans, led by president Gianni Infantino. Tensions have escalated after it emerged that Fifa gave all 211 member associations a deadline to accept the deal or lose a one-off payout,…

    • Mauricio Pochettino nearing new deal to stay as United States manager through 2030 FIFA World Cup

      Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly closing in on a new contract to remain the United States men’s national team manager through to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, despite the side’s disappointing exit from the 2026 tournament. The extension would give the Argentine continuity to build towards the next World Cup, which the US will co-host alongside…

    • Justin Bieber’s Sneakers Worn During World Cup Final Performance Sold at Auction for Almost $30K

      Justin Bieber has raised nearly $26,400 for charity after donating the trainers he wore during his FIFA World Cup final halftime performance to a Christie’s auction. The singer performed an acoustic rendition of “Everything Hallelujah” at the inaugural World Cup halftime show, an appearance that drew mixed reactions online, but he turned the moment into…