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Football clubs have been urged to pay more towards policing around their grounds, after the UK’s football policing lead said taxpayers covered £70m in match-related costs last season. Mark Roberts argued that the current funding model is unsustainable because clubs pay for policing inside stadiums but not outside, despite football-related crime continuing beyond match venues.…
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Maldini confirms crisis-hit Italy have held talks with Guardiola and Ancelotti
The Italian football federation (FIGC) has confirmed it has held talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about becoming the new Italy manager, as the country seeks to rebuild after failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Technical director Paolo Maldini revealed the approaches following a meeting with Serie A clubs, saying the…
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Saquon Barkley sees ‘no reason why’ NFL must keep turf fields after FIFA World Cup required grass surfaces
NFL running back Saquon Barkley has argued that there is “no reason why” the league should continue using artificial turf at its stadiums, after FIFA required grass playing surfaces for the World Cup held partly in the United States. His comments add to a growing chorus of player pressure on the NFL to switch from…
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Boy, 6, terribly injured after 30 children were allowed to jump into swimming pool at Nike sports camp while lifeguard was on lunch break, family says
A six-year-old boy was left with severe injuries after being allowed to jump into a swimming pool with around 30 other children at a Nike-branded sports camp, according to his family. They say the incident occurred while the pool’s lifeguard was away on a lunch break, leaving the group of young children largely unsupervised in…
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Goalkeeper Startup joins WSL newcomers Birmingham
Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Katie Startup on a free transfer after her Manchester City contract expired. The 27-year-old joins the newly promoted Women’s Super League side on a reported two-year deal, adding top-flight experience as Birmingham seek to establish themselves in the division. Startup was part of Manchester City’s 2025-26 WSL and FA Cup-winning…
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Maria Sharapova attacks the dog days of summer by hopping into the pool, it pays to be OSU’s QB & Shatner
This is an OutKick sports blog roundup (“Thursday Screencaps”) mixing lighthearted celebrity and sports items, including Maria Sharapova cooling off in a pool during the summer heat, a mention of Ohio State’s quarterback enjoying some good fortune, and a reference to William Shatner. The piece is written in a casual, first-person style typical of daily…
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Arsenal complete £34m signing of forward Christos Tzolis
Arsenal have signed Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old replaces Leandro Trossard, who has joined Besiktas, and gives the Premier League champions another versatile attacking option as they prepare to defend their title. Tzolis scored 43 goals in 108 appearances for Brugge and previously played 14…
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Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) is considering lodging a formal complaint with FIFA’s ethics committee over the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban during the World Cup, following an intervention by US President Donald Trump. The United States forward had been expected to miss his side’s last-16 tie against Belgium after receiving a…
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Leeds in talks to sign Man City keeper Trafford
Leeds United are in talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, with the England international potentially leaving the Etihad Stadium just a year after returning there. The move comes as Leeds seek a new goalkeeper following the departures of Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier from Elland Road this summer, with existing options Lucas Perri…
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‘Everyone is hooked on football’: Indian league seeks to ride World Cup wave
The Indian Super League (ISL) is aiming to capitalise on huge domestic interest in the World Cup, even though India did not qualify, by launching a revamped and more stable season on 4 September. Club executives, including FC Goa’s chief executive Ravi Puskur, hope the tournament’s popularity will translate into sustained support for the domestic…