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From Popp to Diani: 10 women’s transfers you may have missed during the men’s World Cup
Several notable women’s football transfers took place during June and July while attention was dominated by the men’s World Cup. The moves underline continued investment in established stars and younger talent across the Women’s Super League, NWSL and major European clubs. – Alexandra Popp joined Borussia Dortmund’s third-tier women’s side on a three-year deal after…
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Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola
Italy approached Carlo Ancelotti about becoming national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola, according to technical director Paolo Maldini. The Azzurri are seeking a new coach after Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April following Italy’s third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup, making the appointment significant for the country’s football recovery. Ancelotti…
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Chelsea paid Aston Villa £117m for Morgan Rogers. Is he the right fit?
Chelsea have signed England attacker Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m, making him the most expensive British footballer in history. The move strengthens Chelsea’s attack under new manager Xabi Alonso, but raises questions over whether Rogers’s direct, space-driven style suits Alonso’s preference for patient, possession-based football. Rogers, 23, was pursued by Arsenal before Chelsea…
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Artists Equity, Hidden Content, Ultraboom Media And Icki Eneo Arlo Partner On Doc ‘Shot in the Dark’, Following First U.S. Paralympic Blind Soccer Team
Artists Equity has joined Hidden Content, UltraBoom Media and Robert Pattinson’s Icki Eneo Arlo to produce *Shot in the Dark*, a documentary about the first US Paralympic blind football team. The film will follow the squad from its formation in 2022 through its bid to win gold at the 2028 Paralympic Games, highlighting both elite…
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Norway soccer chief complains over Trump’s FIFA involvement after US star’s red card: ‘This was an error’
Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness has said she will ask her board to pursue a formal ethics complaint over FIFA’s suspension of USMNT forward Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban. She argued that FIFA should acknowledge the decision as an error, amid criticism that Donald Trump’s involvement may have influenced the outcome. The dispute followed controversy…
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Modric, 40, signs new AC Milan deal
Luka Modric has signed a one-year contract extension with AC Milan, keeping the Croatian midfielder at the club beyond his 41st birthday in September. The deal underlines Milan’s faith in his experience and leadership as they seek to improve on a disappointing season and return to stronger domestic form. Modric joined Milan last summer after…
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Russell proud of resilience after string of problems
George Russell says this season has demanded the greatest resilience of his career after repeated problems damaged his Formula 1 title challenge. He arrives at the Hungarian Grand Prix 50 points behind Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, following a retirement in Belgium, but believes he and the team can recover after previous strong results. Russell had…
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The World Cup’s dirty little secret: FIFA’s president wasn’t the only culprit to wind up in crosshairs over his gas-guzzling private jet travel…see the worst offenders
The article examines private-jet travel linked to the World Cup, arguing that FIFA president Gianni Infantino was not the only prominent figure criticised for high-emission flights. It presents the issue as a challenge to football’s environmental commitments, particularly because major tournaments promote sustainability while attracting extensive executive and celebrity travel. The report identifies several alleged…
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Where Would This Sheffield Wednesday 11 Finish in League One? – Vital Football
Vital Football assesses Sheffield Wednesday’s current retained-player squad and asks where it might finish in League One next season. The article argues that the side has promising quality in key areas but would still need substantial recruitment and greater depth to mount a credible promotion challenge. Its proposed 5-2-1-2 includes Pierce Charles, Yan Valery, Liam…