Police chief blames late pub hours during World Cup for spike in domestic abuse Domestic abuse incidents hit a record high during this year’s World Cup, compared to previous similar tournaments The Independent UK · Jul 23
Sam Docherty on football after cancer and life after football: ‘I was a frontman for something bigger’ The former Carlton co-captain on the hardships that took him to ‘rock bottom’ and the ‘obsession’ that helped him carve out a 13-year AFL career The Guardian - AU · Jul 23
Back to the playground of the disgustingly rich: it’s club football! In today’s Football Daily: Fresh takeover business at Anfield The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
Zizou's back: Zinedine Zidane set to take charge of Les Bleus The French Football Federation will hold a news conference on 28 July to unveil the next coach of the national team, the governing body said on Thursday. Former star player Zinedine Zidane has long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role. Radio France Internationale · Jul 23
College Football AP Top 10 Kalshi Prediction Market: Alabama on the Outs Kalshi is fading Alabama as a top-10 team on the AP Poll ahead of the Week 1 ranking release. Sports Illustrated · Jul 23
‘Everyone is hooked on football’: Indian league seeks to ride World Cup wave Club chiefs hope that a revitalised setup can help huge interest in this summer’s tournament translate into growth of the Indian domestic game The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
‘Don’t become the protagonist’: Andoni Iraola on the secret of Spain’s success and his role at Liverpool Liverpool’s new head coach is settling into the pre-season tour in Chicago as he begins to reshape the Reds’ identity The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week France's new football coach will be announced next Tuesday. Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps after his departure. Deschamps led France to World Cup victory in 2018 and a final in 2022. Zidane previously coached Real Madrid to three Champions League titles. France's upcoming matches are scheduled… The Economic Times · Jul 23
Ranking the 10 Best NFL Edge Rushers for 2026: Two Texans Land in the Top Six Whether it be disrupting the pass or stopping the run, edge rushers play one of the more pivotal roles in football. Sports Illustrated · Jul 23
Cooper Lutkenhaus: US track phenom on family ties, LA 2028 and balancing stardom with high school The 17-year-old dreamed of playing for the Dallas Cowboys. Now he is America’s next big track star, with another chance for gold at this week’s US championships The Guardian - US · Jul 23
Report: Shakira, BTS and Other Artists Didn't Get Paid Based on Talent Fee at World Cup Final Halftime Show The FIFA World Cup 2026 introduced a Super Bowl-style halftime show featuring global stars like Shakira and BTS but the performers were reportedly not paid traditional fees. International Business Times UK · Jul 23
JULES BREACH: Mexico fully embraced the World Cup and showed how passionate, emotional and seriously loud the fans are The TV presenter reveals why covering World Cup games in Mexico was utterly unforgettable FourFourTwo · Jul 23
Winning % as Away Favorite in Last 20 Years in the West Away W-L records for the top football programs in the West as a favorite with win percentages over the past 20 seasons from 2006 to 2025. SuperWest Sports · Jul 23
Australia urged to make bid for 2050 FIFA World Cup Federal Labor members have called on the government to make a bid to host the men's World Cup, as well as setting up a national football facility. AAP · Jul 23
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23 How LNZ Cherkasy become a wartime success story with few modern parallels Ukrainian club were in fourth tier in 2021 but, despite war with Russia, will contest European qualifiers for first time
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23 Don’t like the result? Don’t worry, sport no longer ends on the field of play From the wrong headset in an F2 garage to Fifa overturning a red card, we are in a landscape where fairness is the enemy
Creative Bloq · Jul 23 How the FIFA World Cup builds the next wave of destination brands The tournament does more for places than just football.
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 Here's Why Lamine Yamal's Sagging Shorts Are Making Headlines: The Controversial History Behind the Fashion Trend Lamine Yamal's World Cup celebration went viral, not for his football skills, but for his sagging shorts, sparking a social media debate on cultural trends and personal expression.
Bangkok Post · Jul 23 Argentine Football Association denies US detained its president BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's top football officials on Wednesday firmly denied reports that their federation's president and treasurer were detained and questioned upon leaving the United States after the World Cup final.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 22 Pete Golding Has the Swagger to Match Ole Miss’s Expectations The first-year Rebels coach isn't afraid to speak his mind on tampering, Lane Kiffin or anything else in his first SEC media days.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 22 2026 Fantasy Football Training Camp Battles To Watch: Wide Receivers Projecting the leaders in fantasy value while evaluating the WR corps in Jacksonville, San Francisco, Cleveland and other places.
Evening Standard · Jul 22 What's the future for London Stadium and West Ham: month of away games and more concerts? More concerts, women’s football matches and making the stadium less ‘sterile’ are among plans to improve West Ham’s ground and raise cash
Sports Illustrated · Jul 22 Fantasy Football No. 3 Pick Draft Strategy: How to Win From the Third Slot After the top two spots, the focus begins to shift toward wide receiver in the first round.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22 A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda With just over 1,400 days to go until 2030 kicks off, the co-hosts are facing a series of challenges familiar to their South African predecessors
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 Rangers issue strongly-worded statement as club to appeal Derek McInnes ban Rangers have announced they will appeal the four-match ban issued to manager Derek McInnes by the Scottish FA.