The Latest Breaking News from Football

College Football 27 to remove microtransactions after player backlash, though EA maintains they were only added to 'give players more choice'

The goal for CFB 28 is "greater transparency and communication."

PC Gamer · Jul 11

South Africa star Jayden Adams dies days after playing at World Cup

The midfielder played in all three of his country’s group games at the tournament

Evening Standard · Jul 11

South Africa 2026 World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, according to the country's sports ministry on Saturday. Officials have not disclosed a cause of death for the football player who represented his country in the ongoing World Cup. Police opened an investigation after Adams' body was found…

France 24 · Jul 11

South Africa World Cup footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25

The midfielder represented his country at this year's World Cup. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear.

Euronews · Jul 11

Jürgen Klopp reaches agreement to take over as Germany head coach

Jürgen Klopp has ‘reached an agreement on the key points’ to become the next Germany head coach, the German Football Association said on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94

Ken Bates, one of the most colourful and controversial figures in the history of English football, has died aged 94

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

South Africa star Jayden Adams dies aged 25 just days after World Cup exit

Adams featured for Bafana Bafana at the World Cup 2026, helping to create history in the country’s first-ever knock-out game

The Independent UK · Jul 11

‘I’ll play for India’: Popular US streamer IShowSpeed makes bold offer to help nation qualify for 2030 FIFA World Cup

IShowSpeed joked that he would play for India’s national football team and help the country qualify for the 2030 World Cup. The YouTuber made the comments during a livestream while watching Spain vs Belgium. He said he could play as a winger, striker or attacking midfielder. While FIFA rules make…

The Times of India · Jul 11

Belgium and the End Of The Golden Generation Klaxon

In today’s Football Daily:goodbye to Belgium’s golden oldies

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Xavier Nolan Wells death update: 'Why our baby didn't come home,' grieving parents ask after teen's mysterious death during July 4 boat trip tragedy

Xavier Nolan Wells death: Nolan Xavier Wells, an eighteen-year-old college football player, disappeared during a boat trip. His body was later discovered on an uninhabited Gulf Coast island. His family questions the official explanation and seeks a transparent investigation. Prominent figures are supporting the family's quest for answers. An independent…

The Economic Times · Jul 11