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Aaron Ramsey takes Wales captaincy from Gareth Bale over a decade after "hurt" of losing it

It is the second time Ramsey has been named Wales skipper after Gary Speed gave him the captaincy aged 20 in 2011 before successor Chris Coleman took it off him in 2012

Daily Mirror

Rebel France skipper Renard hints at international return after Diacre's ousting

Former France women's team skipper Wendie Renard gave her biggest hint on Tuesday that she is ready to return to the international fold following the sacking of the head coach Corinne Diacre.

Radio France Internationale

Why Christ Tshiunza is missing from the Wales squad despite not being injured

Wales have flown to France straight from Italy and the young Exeter Chiefs player is not there

Wales Online

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What new look Club World Cup plans mean for Manchester United and Man City

Both of Manchester's Premier League sides have a good chance of qualifying for the tournament in 2025

Manchester Evening News

Next World Cup will see more than 100 games played

2026 tournament will include a new round-of-32 stage

Wales Online

Aaron Ramsey named as Gareth Bale’s successor as Wales captain

Wales boss Rob Page described the appointment as ‘a natural progression’.

The Independent UK

More, more, more? Why World Cup’s greedy expansion is the last thing football needs

A bloated 2026 World Cup shows why football desperately needs an independent regulator to do Fifa’s job of caring for the global game, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

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Gio Reyna's dad Claudio sent brutal "f****** joke" text to USA chiefs over World Cup snub

USA star Giovanni Reyna's dad, Claudio, sent foul-mouthed texts to then sporting director Earnie Stewart after his son was snubbed in the 2022 World Cup group stage opener against Wales

Daily Mirror

Aaron Ramsey named Wales captain in wake of Gareth Bale retirement

Wales boss Rob Page described the appointment as ‘a natural progression’.

The Independent UK

Millwall’s Tom Bradshaw wins Wales recall after five years as first squad without Gareth Bale named

Rob Page names squad to face Croatia and Latvia

Evening Standard

Four team groups remain as FIFA confirm expanded World Cup from 2026

The competition will increase from 32 teams to 48 when the next iteration of the competition is held.

Irish Mirror

Fifa set to confirm 2026 World Cup format with three-team groups abandoned and new knock-out round

Mexico, USA and Canada are to jointly host the tournament which will feature 48 teams for the first time

The Independent UK

Infantino holds FIFA power as voters share World Cup wealth

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be re-elected this week to lead a richer-than-ever soccer body with an ambition to add new and bigger competitions despite growing wariness of him in Europe

The Independent UK

Ellis Genge makes World Cup vow amid England’s Six Nations malaise

England head to Dublin this week licking very deep wounds after being thrashed by France

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The Independent UK

2026 World Cup set to include a new last-32 stage in extended tournament

The finals will be the first to feature 48 teams.

The Independent UK

Rob Page names first Wales squad since retirement of captain Gareth Bale

Nice midfielder Aaron Ramsey or Tottenham defender Ben Davies are expected to replace Bale as skipper.

Wales Online

Rob Page names four uncapped players but no Cardiff City stars as Wales prepare for new era

The Wales boss has named his 24-man squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers later this month

Wales Online

Rugby World Cup 'a laughing stock' as three of world's best five teams can't even get past quarter-finals

A lot has changed since the draw was made back in December 2020 and it all looks very lopsided right now

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The Independent UK

Maggie Alphonsi joins independent panel for review into WRU culture

The panel is chaired by former Court of Appeal judge Dame Anne Rafferty.

Evening Standard

FIFA to approve 48-team World Cup 2026 with 104 games over 39 days

The tournament, due to be hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico will feature 40 more games

Football London

Major FIFA World Cup 2026 U-turn set to be revealed with USMNT and England impacted

World Cup news: FIFA are set to go back on changes to the 2026 World Cup format for the next edition.

The Guardian - UK

Unstoppable Ireland heading for a ‘greenwash’ with England toiling

The Irish have never won a grand slam in Dublin but could deliver a beautiful day this Saturday for their greatest team

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2026: FIFA approve unpopular changes including new format and 40 extra games

Fifa will confirm the plans for 48-team tournament in 2026 at a council meeting today ahead of annual congress in Rwanda

The Independent UK

Man City teenager set for senior international debut before first-team breakthrough

Alex Robertson was born in Scotland and represented England’s Under-18s, but is set to play for Australia at senior level

Daily Mirror

Moeen Ali hints at ODI retirement after World Cup - "It's not the be all and end all"

England are hoping to successfully defend the 50-over World Cup later this year and star all-rounder Ali has revealed he may retire from the format following the tournament

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