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Argentina commemorate win against England at World Cup 2026 with special day
Argentina’s football association (AFA) has created a new annual “National Football Teams Day” on 15 July to commemorate the country’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England in Atlanta last month. The decision was made at an AFA executive board meeting and is intended to celebrate not only the senior men’s team but all national…
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One potential breakout star for each Premier League club this season
The Guardian’s Opta Analyst has picked out one young player at each Premier League club who could break through this season, spotlighting emerging talent from academy graduates to recent signings still adapting to English football. The list highlights how clubs are increasingly blending homegrown prospects with promising imports as they look to next-generation stars to…
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Why Liverpool icon Salah has chosen Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has left Liverpool to join Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year deal, ending his contract at Anfield and one of the most successful individual careers in Premier League history. The move surprised many observers, as the 34-year-old had long been linked with lucrative offers from Saudi Pro League clubs and Major League Soccer,…
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Uefa planning to check if Infantino tried to sell stakes in World Cup on cheap
Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s abandoned World Cup sale plans, amid concerns that president Gianni Infantino agreed to sell future tournament profits to a private equity firm at below market value. The European body remains unmoved by Infantino’s written apology to Fifa’s 211 member associations and intends to keep pressing…
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Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City’s Rodri has a decision to make
Manchester City midfielder Rodri faces a significant decision about his future, with BBC Sport reporting that Barcelona have joined Real Madrid in the race to sign him should he choose to leave the Etihad Stadium. The 29-year-old is entering the final year of his City contract and has yet to agree fresh terms, meaning the…
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Mark Hughes’ son died of sudden adult death syndrome
A coroner has confirmed that Alex Hughes, the 38-year-old son of former Manchester United and Wales footballer Mark Hughes, died of sudden adult death syndrome (SADS). He was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons and could not be revived by paramedics, his inquest heard. SADS, also…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stumbles In Q2 As ‘Supergirl,’ Lack Of NBA Drag Down Results
Warner Bros. Discovery missed Wall Street expectations in the second quarter, with total revenue falling 11% to $8.7 billion against forecasts of $9.2 billion, as the poor box-office performance of “Supergirl” and the loss of NBA broadcasting rights weighed on results. The results arrive as the company’s $110 billion merger with Paramount remains stuck in…
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Sheffield Wednesday Suffer Setback In Transfer Pursuit – Football Lowdown
Sheffield Wednesday Suffer Setback In Transfer Pursuit Football Lowdown
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Suno Shares Plan to Limit AI Song Downloads, Details ‘Principles’: ‘AI Should Enable Originality, Not Imitation’
AI music company Suno published a set of company “principles” on 6 August 2026, stating that “AI should enable originality, not imitation” and confirming plans to limit downloads of AI-generated songs from its platform. The announcement follows growing scrutiny of the company, coming just a week after Suno lost a copyright infringement case brought by…
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Bangor’s Arthurs served anti-doping ban last season
Bangor striker Ben Arthurs has completed a three-month anti-doping ban after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite following an Irish Premiership match in March. UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) confirmed the finding, and Arthurs admitted recreational use in a social setting unconnected to his sporting performance, which allowed him a reduced ban under UKAD’s rules for out-of-competition,…