The Spain defence helped them win their third consecutive match against Austria in the round of 32 of World Cup 2026 on Thursday, July 2. The Spain vs Austria match ended in a 3-0 win for the Spaniards, as they booked a meeting with Iberian neighbors Portugal in the round of 16. The Spain defence […]
Juve, Newcastle and Villa hit with €50m+ in fines for breaking UEFA financial sustainability rules
July 1 – Juventus have been hit with a €20 million fine and Newcastle with a €10 million fine for breaking UEFA financial sustainability rules over the football earnings rule. Newcastle had a further fine €3 million fine for breaking UEFA’s squad cost rules (reporting a squad cost ratio above 70% for the 2025 calendar […]
The Vatreni Face Difficult Task In The Knockout Stages
The Croatia World Cup story will continue beyond the group stages, after the Vatreni’s 2-1 victory over Ghana on Saturday, and it was by far the best showing from Zlatko Dalić’s side in North America so far. However, by having finished second in their group, Croatia inadvertently find themselves in a much more difficult part […]
Lewis family to raise another £100m via ENIC for Spurs, as sale rumours resurface
June 26 – Tottenham Hotspur majority owner ENIC is raising another £100 million of working capital to plough into the Premier League club, with most of it expected to go into the transfer market. It will be the second time within a year that the Lewis family has put £100 million into the club and […]
The Centre-Back Who Could Finally Solve Chelsea’s Biggest Problem
Chelsea’s summer rebuild under Xabi Alonso is beginning to take shape, and after moving closer to the signing of Marco Palestra, another name rapidly climbing the list of Chelsea transfer targets is French defender Maxence Lacroix. Of the defensive reinforcements being considered by the Blues, Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea has emerged as one of the […]
DFB launches safeguarding campaign to protect children across Germany
June 23 – The German Football Association (DFB) has launched a nationwide safeguarding campaign aimed at strengthening child protection standards across grassroots football, with the governing body targeting thousands of amateur clubs across the country. The initiative, titled “Mein Spiel. Meine Grenze.” (“My Game. My Limit.”), was unveiled on World Children’s Day (June 22) and […]
Spurs Continue To Add Defensive Solidity With The Signing Of Jan Paul van Hecke
The Tottenham Hotspur transfer news continues to take the Premier League by storm, as Spurs are continuing their busy summer transfer window after securing the services of Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke for a fee of £52 million. The Dutch international, currently away at the FIFA World Cup 2026, has signed […]
Iran criticise travel restrictions, asking FIFA to get them more time in US
June 19 – Iran are preparing to lodge an official complaint with FIFA over what they describe as discriminatory travel restrictions at the World Cup, escalating a row that is threatening to overshadow the country’s participation in the tournament. The Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) confirmed it will formally raise its concerns with world football’s […]
Can Roberto De Zerbi’s New Backline Transform Spurs Into Contenders?
After a turbulent 2025/26 campaign that fell well below expectations, Tottenham Hotspur has wasted little time making changes as they look to rebuild and become competitive once again. One of the key areas of focus in that process is the Tottenham defensive rebuild, with the club determined to address the problems that held them back […]
Iran arrive in LA for New Zealand opener tonight
By Samindra Kunti in Los Angeles June 15 – On the eve of their World Cup opener against New Zealand, Iran captain Mehdi Taremi and manager Amir Ghalenoei voiced their dismay at the difficult preparations their team has endured for the tournament. On Sunday, the Iranians crossed into US territory from Tijuana, Mexico, following a […]