The Sliding Doors of Wayne Rooney’s Proposed Transfer From Man Utd to Barcelona Rooney has opened up on a potential move which would have had major repercussions across European soccer. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
When is the Champions League draw and how does it work? The 2026/27 Champions League campaign is set to get under way in September with the clubs yet to discover their opponents FourFourTwo · Aug 18
FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour has left after criticising Infantino's World Cup plans The senior FIFA executive had warned speaking out against Infantino's controversial investment plan could cost him his job. Euronews · Aug 18
Where is the Champions League final? Everything you need to know The 2027 Champions League final went up for grabs twice before the venue was finally decided FourFourTwo · Aug 18
The transfer reality holding Man United back from the next step under Michael Carrick SEASON PREVIEW : United have missed out on two of their top targets and look short of the firepower to outbid their rivals ahead of a first full campaign under Carrick and the ultimate aim to challenge for the title once more, writes Richard Jolly The Independent UK · Aug 18
How Arsenal Fared in the Premier League After Every Previous Community Shield Victory The Gunners laid down an ominous marker in their Community Shield victory over Manchester City. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
FIFA chief operating officer leaves after criticising Infantino investor plan FIFA's third-highest-ranking official, Frenchman Kevin Lamour, has left his post, the organisation confirmed Monday, after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors. The departure comes as Infantino faces growing scrutiny over his leadership of world football's governing body. France 24 · Aug 17
Man City chairman details ‘one of lowest points’ of Pep Guardiola’s reign Guardiola drew the ire of his higher-ups after swapping out 10 of his players for Man City’s Champions League defeat to Bayer Leverkusen last season The Independent UK · Aug 17
Rodri Sets Lofty Barcelona Champions League Goal—But Can the Catalans Achieve It? The midfielder arrived in Barcelona ready to “get to work.” Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
FIFA Fires Senior Officer After His Public Defiance of Gianni Infantino The unrest continues at world soccer’s governing body in the wake of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attempt to sell stakes of the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Lamour leaves key Fifa position after criticising Infantino Frenchman Kevin Lamour has left his role as Fifa's chief operating officer after criticising president Gianni Infantino's scrapped private investor plan, world football's governing body confirmed Monday. Radio France Internationale · Aug 17
Fifa chief sacked after criticism of Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan The Fifa chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has been sacked after openly criticising Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Amid Retirement Talk, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 1,000-Goal Chase Enters Final Chapter The forward is racing to accomplish another historic first before he hangs up his boots. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
How Celtic could bank extra Champions League cash with LASK knockout The Hoops know they can earn more money depending on which clubs face them in the League Phase. The National (Scotland) · Aug 17
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 Bruno Fernandes in Line for Offer of ‘Doubled’ Man Utd Salary There is just one year left on the 31-year-old’s contract at Old Trafford.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 How Rodri defined a Manchester City era as one of the Premier League’s greatest midfielders MANCHESTER CITY: As the World Cup-winning captain prepares to depart, Richard Jolly pays tribute to a figure who elevated himself and his side under Pep Guardiola
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17 We need a change: Ian Maxwell reveals SFA stance on FIFA president Gianni Infantino SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell today revealed the governing body's stance on FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17 Ian Maxwell confirms Scottish FA stance on Gianni Infantino FIFA vote Infantino is up for presidential re-election following his radical plan to sell off a percentage of the game to a private investment company.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 Gianni Infantino Threatened With End of FIFA President Reign by Leaked Letter One of FIFA’s strongest opponents has argued that Infantino should be considered an ineligible candidate for March’s elections.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Scottish FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino Chief executive Ian Maxwell said the SFA’s position had been ‘clear’ since Uefa announced its collective opposition to the World Cup sell-off plan
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17 Bobby Madden explains why Celtic goal vs Dundee Utd should have been disallowed Bobby Madden explains why Celtic goal vs Dundee Utd should have been disallowed
Bangkok Post · Aug 16 Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri BARCELONA - Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 16 Every Manager That Has Ever Replaced Pep Guardiola and How They Fared Enzo Maresca is the latest manager given the unenviable task of following Guardiola.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 16 ‘Wait and See’—Mikel Arteta Offers Saliba, Timber Injury Updates Before Community Shield Two of Arsenal’s regular starters have been battling long-term injuries.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 End of an era? South Korea’s sun sets in the Premier League but Japan rise After the glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, there is a real prospect of the new Premier League season being Korean-free for the first time since 2005