Belgian side in advanced talks with Rangers to sign Thelo Aasgaard Belgian side in advanced talks with Rangers to sign Thelo Aasgaard The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
War chests, deal sheets and online meltdowns: anatomy of a deadline day In today’s Football Daily: Transfers. Loads of them The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Folarin Balogun Played Starring Role in Transfer Deadline Day Chaos Enzo Fernández, Joshua Zirkzee, Lamine Camara and Érik Lira were all dragged into a dizzying transfer web. Sports Illustrated · Sep 2
Scott McTominay opens up on his 'huge' World Cup regret, ahead of heart surgery McTominay has opened up about the health scare that rocked his World Cup preparations as the Scotland star prepares to undergo heart surgery. The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
Arsenal’s big transfer failure leaves Mikel Arteta with one choice IN DEPTH: The Gunners came up short in pursuit of Morgan Rogers and then Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez leaving Mikel Arteta, as Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney writes, to seek creative solutions to upgrade the champions’ attack The Independent UK · Sep 2
World Cup ticket sales boost Christchurch NRL hopes A match between New Zealand and Cook Islands looms as the first to sell out for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, in another case for NRL expansion. AAP · Sep 2
May responds to vaping rumours, reveals World Cup plans Terrell May has addressed the vaping rumours that have surrounded his time at the Wests Tigers since the Adam Doueihi saga erupted. AAP · Sep 2
Three Candidates to Be Argentina’s Next No. 10 After Lionel Messi As the Argentinian legend exits the global stage, who is waiting in the wings? Sports Illustrated · Sep 2
James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind Veteran flyhalf James O'Connor says his one-year playing deal with the Western Force will possibly be his final hurrah, and he wants to go out with a bang. AAP · Sep 2
‘I could not be happier’: Enzo Fernandez joins Man City in joint-British-record fee Fernandez arrives for £125m, equalling the Premier League record, while taking City’s spending on midfielders to more than £325m The Independent UK · Sep 1
Man City ignored Enzo Fernandez’s red flags – and now they have three issues COMMENT: Manchester City have agreed to make Fernandez the joint-most expensive signing in British football history, but the £125m midfielder can appear petulant, selfish and undisciplined, writes Richard Jolly, and presents problems that are tactical and financial The Independent UK · Sep 1
‘Look Back’—David Beckham Delivers Heartfelt Message to Lionel Messi Amid Retirement Messi may be hanging up his Argentina jersey for good, but his relationship with Beckham is just beginning. Sports Illustrated · Sep 1
Lionel Messi’s Full Argentina Record, Every Trophy Won The greatest player of all time has officially retired from international soccer. Sports Illustrated · Sep 1
French clubs cash in as Ligue 1 transfer window comes to a close The transfer window for French football clubs closed on Tuesday evening after three months of trading that saw the 18 Ligue 1 sides splash out €522 million and reap €894 million in player sales. Radio France Internationale · Sep 1
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 Lionel Messi in his 30s was one of the best international players ever In the decade after his short-lived first retirement, the Argentina talisman upended previous narratives and solidified his place in history
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Messi's Argentina Career Over? Kalshi Prediction Market Says Yes Kalshi adjusted its price on Messi's retirement with his announcement.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 ‘In my heart until I die’: Argentina says a tearful thank you to Lionel Messi The Argentinian’s decision to quit international football was met by an outpouring of affection from the country he led to World Cup glory in 2022
Cycling News · Sep 1 Up close and personal with Tom Pidcock's World Championship-winning Pinarello Dogma XC Electronic suspension and a curious wheel and tyre package for the new World Champion
International Business Times UK · Sep 1 Why Did Lionel Messi Retire From Argentina? Football Star Cites World Cup Loss And Father's Death Lionel Messi has retired from international football, ending a 21-year career with Argentina marked by a World Cup win, personal loss, and a legacy as the nation's top scorer.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 1 No more Messi nights for Argentina as skipper says adios to national squad Fifa president Gianni Infantino led the tributes to Argentina skipper Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football just over a month after playing in the 2026 World Cup final.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Mikel Arteta fixed Arsenal’s biggest weakness to leave rivals with a major problem The Gunners ground out a 1-0 away victory over Aston Villa and can lean on their depth, writes Richard Jolly, with Mikel Arteta eager to spread out his resources, rather than operate at the very top of the market
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Joshua Kushner regrets involvement in World Cup sell-off plan Kushner, the brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, admits he ‘failed to appreciate the political dynamics of global football’ when he backed the controversial plans of under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Why USMNT Hopefuls Are Flocking to English Championship in Summer Transfer Window There are set to be 13 Americans in the EFL Championship when the Summer transfer window slams shut.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Messi legacy will 'live forever', says Beckham The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and his last game for his country was Argentina's World Cup final defeat against Spain in July. Messi's brilliance for Argentina and Barcelona made him one of the world's greatest ever players.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Jonathan David Accepts Chance to Rebuild European Reputation Amid Canada’s Rise in Europe David failed to make an impact at Juventus, but is getting a new chance as the fifth Canadian in La Liga.