Trossard, Ramos, Dumfries: 10 transfers you may have missed during the World Cup Too engrossed with the World Cup drama to keep up with goings-on in the transfer market? We’ve got you covered The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Inter Miami sign Casemiro as MLS announces investigation into tampering The midfielder has signed a short deal with an extension option, while a league investigation is centered on the mechanics of the transfer The Guardian - US · Jul 22
David Beckham's Casemiro Message Says it All As Inter Miami Deal Confirmed Inter Miami have locked down another star in an effort to win back-to-back MLS Cup titles. Sports Illustrated · Jul 22
AIS lands exclusive Uefa broadcasting rights Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) has secured exclusive broadcasting rights to Uefa's men's club competitions in Thailand under a four-year agreement with UC3. Bangkok Post · Jul 22
Chelsea’s financial shrug and Liverpool leaking players – what you may have missed In today’s Football Daily: It’s time for a recap The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
15 Transfers You Might Have Missed During the 2026 World Cup There has been plenty of money spent already this summer despite the World Cup complicating business. Sports Illustrated · Jul 22
Despite a shaky first half, we 'devoured' Hearts in nine devastating minutes Sturm Graz star Heil reckoned they 'devoured' Hearts in their Champions League romp. The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Wouter Vrancken admits Hearts ‘killed’ by set-pieces in Sturm Graz thrashing New Hearts head coach Vrancken bemoaned the set-piece blows in Austria that left his side with a mountain to climb to keep their Champions League… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Aston Villa set to sign out-of-favour Chelsea winger: report Aston Villa are nearing a deal to sign the winger, who had a difficult season at Stamford Bridge FourFourTwo · Jul 22
World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football? Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls? The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
How Can Real Madrid Break Into World Cup-Winning Spain Team Again? Los Blancos played a minimal part in Spain’s summer success. Sports Illustrated · Jul 21
Sepp Blatter urges football to kick out Gianni Infantino as Fifa president after World Cup ‘lost its credibility’ Ex-Fifa president Blatter has heavily criticised his successor Infantino over controversies at the World Cup The Independent UK · Jul 21
Wheels in motion for 64-team World Cup - and it could happen sooner than you think The World Cup could get even bigger after 48 teams competed at this summer's tournament FourFourTwo · Jul 21
How a 64-team World Cup could transform soccer's economics FIFA president Gianni Infantino is considering a 64-team World Cup after the recent 48-team tournament. This potential expansion could significantly alter the sport's global economics and logistics. Regional confederations might become more dependent on FIFA's financial distributions. UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation have voiced opposition to further expansion. The Economic Times · Jul 21
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 SPFL boss says 'no explanation necessary' amid big Champions League squad addition Vrancken believes it would have been a mistake leaving Amadou Ba-Sy out of Hearts’ European squad after his performance against Rayo Vallecano.
AAP · Jul 21 MVP returns as Stingers eye home Cup glory Abby Andrews, fresh off Champions League MVP honours for Greek outfit Olympiacos, will be crucial to Australia's Water Polo World Cup hopes in Sydney.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 20 Ranking the 10 Favorites to Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or After Spain’s World Cup Glory There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 20 Rodri Joins Messi, Zidane, Ronaldinho in Elite 11-Player Club After World Cup Win The Spanish midfielder has won it all, cementing his legacy as a one of the game’s all-time greats.
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 'Football Should Never Reach This Point': Fans React as UEFA Chief Boycotts World Cup Final Amid Fifa Row UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin boycotted the World Cup final, protesting FIFA's political interference and governance issues, including a controversial disciplinary decision influenced by US politics.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Kevin Keegan death: England football legend dies aged 75 Keegan was diagnosed with stage four cancer in January and passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Hearts learn potential next opponents in Champions League qualifying bid Hearts will have to get past Sturm Graz to ensure a clash with either Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze from Poland in the third qualifying round
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Joao Gomes completes move to Aston Villa from rivals Wolves The Brazil international arrives in a deal reportedly worth £38m
Evening Standard · Jul 20 How Chelsea could still host Champions League games next season with talks under way Blues missed out on Europe, though Stamford Bridge could still host matches after new request
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa and Trump Fifa has come under heavy scrutiny during the 2026 World Cup, with the debacle surrounding Folarin Balogun just one aspect of Uefa’s discontent
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 The tough test facing Hearts in the Europa League if they fail to beat Sturm Graz Hearts will face either Benfica or St Gallen in the Europa League third qualifying round.