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Head coach Matos agrees new Swansea contract
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos has signed an improved contract extending his stay at the Championship club until 2030. The deal reflects the club’s confidence in his impact since his appointment last November and its desire for stability as it builds towards a more ambitious season. Matos, 38, guided Swansea away from relegation danger…
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Football Daily | Will Gianni Infantino survive as Fifa president?
Gianni Infantino faces a growing revolt over reports that Fifa considered selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Uefa and Concacaf have threatened action, while the Asian Football Confederation has backed them, leaving the Fifa president’s previously secure position under significant pressure. The article says 143 of Fifa’s 211 member associations now oppose…
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“The minute the four of us step into a room with the shared goal of creating, there is very little that can stop us.” Greta Van Fleet announce new album Palace For The People, share emotive ballad Saw You Stand
Greta Van Fleet have announced their fourth album, Palace For The People, and released its new single, the emotive ballad Saw You Stand. The announcement reassures fans after an earlier social-media post prompted speculation that the Michigan rock quartet were splitting up. The album was recorded in Tennessee in spring 2026 and co-produced by the…
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House Democrat blasted after early release law freed inmates later charged with murder
A Covid-era New Jersey law championed by Representative Nellie Pou is facing renewed criticism after several inmates released early under the programme were later charged with murder, according to Fox News. The issue matters because it has revived debate over whether emergency prison-release measures adequately protected public safety. The law was signed by then-Governor Phil…
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Celtic reject West Ham Engels bid and confirm Johnston interest
Celtic have rejected a bid from West Ham for midfielder Arne Engels, with manager Martin O’Neill saying the offer fell far short of the club’s valuation. O’Neill also confirmed Everton have made contact over full-back Alistair Johnston, underlining Celtic’s challenge of retaining key players while strengthening their squad. Engels, 22, previously attracted a £25m offer…
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Eckert will be ‘happy’ when FA reach Spygate verdict
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says he is awaiting the Football Association’s decision on a misconduct charge linked to the club’s Spygate scandal. The verdict matters because a lengthy ban could affect his ability to lead the team, despite owner Dragan Solak saying in June that he would not dismiss him. Eckert was charged more…
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Chelsea avoid points loss after £10m historic agent payments fine
Chelsea have been fined £10m for breaching Football Association rules on agent payments made during Roman Abramovich’s ownership, but they will not lose Premier League points. A proposed six-point deduction was set aside on appeal, while a two-window transfer-registration ban has been suspended, meaning the immediate sporting impact is limited. The club admitted making £47m…
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Andy Burnham urges Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup rights sale
UK prime minister Andy Burnham has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights. Burnham described the proposal as “outrageous”, arguing that it showed Infantino was unfit to lead Fifa and that football’s most important tournament should not be treated as an investment…
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Why women’s football is first casualty of Fifa plans
European football’s 55 member associations have voted to boycott all Fifa competitions unless president Gianni Infantino abandons plans to allow private investors to buy minority stakes in a new commercial subsidiary running major tournaments. Former England defender Anita Asante and former FA women’s football director Baroness Sue Campbell warn that women’s competitions could be affected…
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Arsenal target Bruno Guimarães not on Newcastle’s flight to pre-season camp
Bruno Guimarães was absent from Newcastle United’s flight to their pre-season camp in Spain, intensifying speculation over a potential move to Arsenal. His future is likely to be an early priority for incoming head coach Matthias Jaissle, whose appointment follows Eddie Howe’s departure and signals a wider period of upheaval at the club. Guimarães is…