Premier League

Premier League·31 July 2026

This is Gianni Infantino’s Icarus moment

Gianni Infantino has met his Icarus moment. Analysis, context and implications for the Premier League season ahead. Get the full analysis, key context and what

Premier League·31 July 2026

World Cup boycott latest: Trump claims he didn’t speak to Infantino about sell-off plans as pressure mounts on Fifa boss

Uefa have agreed to boycott the World Cup and all Fifa tournaments if Infantino’s proposals to privatise its competitions are voted through Analysis, context an

Premier League·31 July 2026

Newcastle to appoint Jaissle as new boss tomorrow after Howe exit confirmed

Newcastle are set to announce Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach on Saturday after Eddie Howe’s exit was confirmed. Analysis, context and implications for

Premier League·31 July 2026

Chelsea’s Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban resolved

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return to play after his doping ban was resolved. Analysis, context and implications for the Premier League s

Premier League·31 July 2026

Chelsea fined £10m and handed suspended transfer ban for breaching FA’s agent rules

Chelsea have avoided sporting sanctions despite admitting to the breaches Analysis, context and implications for the Premier League season ahead. Get the full

Premier League·31 July 2026

‘Infantino out’ – but who could challenge for Fifa presidency?

Regional governing bodies are outwardly rejecting Infantino’s World Cup sell-off proposal as pressure nears breaking point for the Fifa president Analysis, cont

Premier League·31 July 2026

Senior Infantino adviser quits after Asian federation opposes plans

The Asian Football Confederation “stands in solidarity” with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals. Analysis, context and implications for

Premier League·31 July 2026

Hull finds ‘lucky’ birdie to reignite Women’s Open title push

Charley Hull made birdie at the par-five sixth hole at Royal Lytham and St Annes to kick-start her second round at the AIG Women’s Open. Analysis, context and i

Premier League·31 July 2026

Has the World Cup been boycotted before?

Uefa has threatened to boycott all Fifa competitions over a plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup Analysis, context and implications for the Premier League s

Premier League·31 July 2026

FIFA: Nobody is selling football

FIFA insists “nobody is selling football” amid criticism of its decision to launch a consultation on selling stakes in a World Cup commercial entity to private

Premier League·31 July 2026

Andoni Iraola’s dream Joe Gomez replacement as Liverpool boss signs £40m former player

Andoni Iraola is already feeling the pressure of dealing with another Liverpool injury crisis in defence Analysis, context and implications for the Premier Leag

Premier League·31 July 2026

Man Utd news: Lewis Hall transfer update emerges as defender completes move

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Newcastle’s Lewis Hall as the club’s busy summer transfer window continues Analysis, context and implications