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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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Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton – Hearn
Northampton Saints wonderkid Henry Pollock is set to seek a significant pay rise to remain at the club, with his agent Eddie Hearn suggesting the 21-year-old’s earnings should reach £1m a year. The claim highlights the growing commercial pull of rugby’s breakout star, whose confrontational playing style and celebratory antics have won him a large…
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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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Have Man Utd lost faith in their women’s team?
Manchester United’s women’s team head into the new Women’s Super League season without a manager, after Marc Skinner left the role by mutual consent following five years in charge, and with a squad many observers see as under-strengthened. The timing has fuelled concerns that United risk falling behind their rivals, reviving longstanding questions about the…
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Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase defends trans athletes in women’s sports as culture war engulfs WNBA
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase spoke in support of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, becoming the fourth WNBA head coach to be asked about the issue publicly within a three-day period. Her comments came during a pre-game press conference on Sunday ahead of a win over the Toronto Tempo, amid an intensifying…
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Rhodes and Maguire earn Solheim Cup wildcard picks
Britain’s Mimi Rhodes and Ireland’s Leona Maguire have been named as wildcard picks for Europe’s Solheim Cup team, which will face the United States in the Netherlands next month. Captain Anna Nordqvist selected Maguire despite a poor run of recent form, including four missed cuts in her last six events, citing her strong record in…
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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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Inside Liverpool’s summer so far – should fans be worried?
Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the USA has highlighted a defensive fragility that manager Andoni Iraola will need to address before the Premier League season begins. Despite winning two of three matches, the club conceded four goals in a chaotic second half against Leeds United, exposing a lack of depth at centre-back and right-back following the…
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‘Jadon was not on trial with the club’ – Flixton dismiss Sancho talk
Non-league club Flixton FC have issued a statement denying transfer speculation after former England winger Jadon Sancho was spotted training at their North West Counties ground. The rumours spread on social media after Sancho, released by Manchester United in June, used the club’s facilities, but Flixton clarified he was merely maintaining his fitness ahead of…
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Pochettino agrees US manager contract extension
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain manager of the United States men’s national football team until 2030. The Argentine, who took charge in September 2024, guided co-hosts USA to the World Cup last 16 in 2026 before losing to Belgium, and his continued leadership underlines US Soccer’s confidence in the culture and…