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Why half of England's World Cup defenders are on the move

England came third in this summer's World Cup - their best performance in a men's competition in 60 years - and now their players are in demand in the transfer market.

The main contenders to replace Rodri at Man City

As a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri looks increasingly likely, BBC Sport takes a look at the options to replace him.

What has changed in FPL for 2026-27 season?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at all of the key changes coming to Fantasy Premier League for the 2026-27 season

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 4: Brentford

Keith Andrews and the high-scoring Igor Thiago face difficult second album after outperforming expectations Guardian writers’ predicted position: 8th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 9th Continue reading...

Following Guardiola and captaincy dilemma - Maresca on life at Man City

New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca talks about replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI and his captaincy dilemma.

Man City in Bouaddi talks and Chelsea's Fernandez also an option

Man City are in ongoing talks with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 3: Bournemouth

New head coach Marco Rose has a lot to live up to after last season’s sixth-placed finish while fans have a first year in Europe to look forward to Guardian writers’ predicted position: 12th (NB: this is not necessarily Ben Fisher’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 6th Continue reading...

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane to receive second European Golden Shoe

Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane will be presented with the European Golden Shoe award on the 19 August after finishing as the continent's most prolific league goalscorer in 2025/26.

Enjoyed the World Cup? Here's your 101 guide to the club game

So, you're keen to extend your soccer love? Well, let Bill Connelly count 10 things you need to know.

Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli

Manchester City agree a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.

Why can't the Premier League attract the world's best players?

Vinicius Jr chose to stay at Real Madrid, but why does the Premier League rarely attract global superstars at their peak?

Why 'winning the summer transfer window' is actually for losers

Clubs spend big money in the summer transfer window, trying to land the biggest stars. But is it worth it?

Which footballer made the biggest leap in competitive levels between games? | The Knowledge

Plus: worst penalty shootouts, poachers turned gamekeepers … and footballers donating antiques?! Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Malachi Fagan-Walcott’s final game of last season was for York City against Rochdale in the National League. His first competitive game of 2026-27 season was for Hearts against Sturm Graz in a Champions League qualifier. Has a player ever made a bigger leap in competitive levels between consecutive club games?” asks Tom Reed. Does a jump from the Welsh League to the FA Cup count as a bigger leap? Probably not, but this was an FA Cup semi-final, rather than a Champions League qualifier, and it’s a cracking yarn regardless. “I’ll nominate Gary Plumley ,” writes Russell Connor. “Gary made almost 200 appearances for Newport County in four separate spells over the course of a decade but by 1987 he had effectively retired and was running a wine bar while making occasional appearances for Ebbw Vale in the Welsh League. Steve Baines, the only referee in the English professional leagues to have had significant experience as a player . Dick Jol, who refereed the 2001 Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Valencia. Ben Haverkort , who as a player received 73 yellow cards and six reds, many for verbally abusing referees. Continue reading...

Just under a month to go....what your PL club still needs to do in summer window

🏆 World Cup 2030: Way-Too-Early Power Ranks

The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?

One month to go....what your PL club still needs to do in summer window

Stones sets out his Inter ambitions: ‘Hungry to win again’

John Stones has spoken of his pride and excitement after completing his move to Inter,...

The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover

Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?