Man City Answer Enzo Maresca Plea With Record-Breaking ‘$117 Million Agreement’ Manchester City’s transfer business is set to ramp up over the final days of the summer window. Sports Illustrated · Aug 23
Man City step up midfield rebuild with €100m deal for 18-year-old World Cup star Bouaddi, who excelled in this summer’s World Cup, becomes the third most expensive player in City’s history The Independent UK · Aug 23
Trent Alexander-Arnold Makes Two Shocking, Contrasting Liverpool Revelations The Real Madrid fullback also opened up on his World Cup snub this summer. Sports Illustrated · Aug 23
From Middle East to e-sports: Macron hosts Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman Long ostracised on the international stage after the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi, "MBS" has in recent years regained status as a valued strategic partner. Euronews · Aug 23
India face Argentina with semifinal hopes hanging by a thread India must defeat Argentina by a significant margin to keep semifinal hopes alive. Their qualification also depends on the Netherlands beating England in another match. A victory over Argentina is crucial for India to gain points in the standings. India needs a substantial goal difference swing to advance. The team… The Economic Times · Aug 23
The Archery World Cup's dramatic rebrand has me quivering in anticipation Finally, a sporting logo redesign that hits the target. Creative Bloq · Aug 23
How ex-Celt Brian McLaughlin helped to end Scottish football's 'inferiority complex' Ex-SFA Performance School manager Brian McLaughlin is confident Scotland have a bright future after helping to end an "inferiority… The National (Scotland) · Aug 23
The World Will Have to Wait for Rodri’s Barcelona Debut The Spain international was absent from Hansi Flick’s final training session on Saturday. Sports Illustrated · Aug 22
Scottish Transport Secretary defends Swinney’s business class World Cup flights Stephen Flynn said it was important for the Scottish First Minister to be ‘on his game’ when he arrived in the US ahead of Scotland’s match. The Independent UK · Aug 22
Burnham attends first Everton match since becoming Prime Minister Mr Burnham, his wife Marie-France van Heel and former Everton star Peter Reid were spotted at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Evening Standard · Aug 22
Celtic in 'advanced' transfer talks to sign World Cup breakout star Celtic are in advanced talks to sign Bosnian World Cup star Mahmic, according to a new report The National (Scotland) · Aug 22
Infantino defies FIFA vice president's request to stay away from Caribbean youth tournament FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance in the Caribbean despite a request from vice president Victor Montagliani to abstain as pressure mounts over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. France 24 · Aug 22
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Bournemouth: Premier League The Cityzens start their Premier League campaign reeling from a chastening Community Shield defeat. Sports Illustrated · Aug 22
Media coverage of John Swinney's World Cup trip expenses 'clickbait', Flynn says THE media’s coverage of the First Minister’s trip to the US during the World Cup has been labelled as “clickbait” by Stephen Flynn, as he… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22
The Independent UK · Aug 22 Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event in Caribbean amid global soccer rift Gianni Infantino has defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean this weekend
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22 Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042 PM tells regional mayors during informal discussions he is keen for tournament to return to British Isles
The National (Scotland) · Aug 22 Under-fire Gianni Infantino's bizarre 'hairdressers' exchange with reporter Infantino told a reporter, “I’ll see you at the hairdressers” after he was asked whether he had betrayed football over his World Cup sell-off…
AAP · Aug 21 Wilson keeps Hockeyroos dreaming of World Cup success Australia Women have come back to draw with Olympic silver medallists China in the Hockey World Cup and are now one win away from reaching the semi-finals.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21 Celtic 'in talks' to sign £8.5m-rated World Cup star as transfer details emerge Celtic are in talks to sign Slovan Liberec midfielder Mahmic for a fee that could reach £8.5million.
AAP · Aug 21 Sharks star on mission to put Cook Islands 'on the map' Cronulla centre KL Iro is hoping to recruit more players for Cook Islands' against-the-odds Rugby League World Cup tilt.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21 The Premier League returns, F1’s Dutch Grand Prix and The Greatest Rivalry – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports
Sports Illustrated · Aug 21 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Espanyol: La Liga José Mourinho’s second stint as Real Madrid boss gets underway in Catalonia.
Euronews · Aug 21 FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes a 10-match ban over world cup final brawl FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Bulletin PM briefing: Prince Harry’s legal bill and UK World Cup bid Here are five of today’s biggest stories
Sports Illustrated · Aug 21 Argentina Stars Handed Massive Bans for World Cup Final Brawl An on-field fracas soured the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.