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Como captain Da Cunha and Inter man Diouf on Zidane’s France long list

New France coach Zinedine Zidane is keeping a close eye on Serie A, reportedly preparing...

What can halt Fifa’s authoritarian turn under Infantino? Change from the outside | Jules Boykoff

The World Cup and its aftermath made clear that Fifa needs independent oversight by governments and NGOs dedicated to preserving the people’s game The 2026 World Cup was a whirling swirl of scintillating soccer that prompted much-needed conversations about the vitality of diaspora, the fortitude of the underdog, the power of sport. In a world fractured along myriad cultural axes floating in an entertainment system dominated by on-demand content, the tournament provided a moment, perhaps unlike any other event, that brought together people from different backgrounds to simultaneously experience something meaningful. After the tournament concluded, Fifa president Gianni Infantino dropped a political pipebomb into the after-party, proposing to privatize the World Cup by injecting $20bn in private capital, with an assist from JP Morgan and Thrive Capital, the investment vehicle orchestrated by Joshua Kushner, brother to Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Continue reading...

US Open scores: Shelton vs Tiafoe in scrap to face Zverev in final

Ballon d'Or-kandidaat dringt zich op: 'Niemand was vorig seizoen beter dan ik'

Kylian Mbappé vindt dat hij de Ballon d'Or moet winnen. De Franse aanvaller gaat in gesprek met L'Équipe in op zijn kansen voor de Gouden Bal. De spits van Real Madrid is zelfverzekerd over zijn kansen op de prijs.

Moroccan official told to stop making 2030 final promise

Morocco's prime minister tells the head of the country's football federation to stop making promises about the 2030 World Cup final, while the head of the Spanish federation says the showpiece should be played in Spain.

Papers: Zubimendi may push to leave Arsenal

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

West Ham's Alvarez denies kidnapping accusation

West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez posts a statement on social media denying the allegation made by film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez.

Saint-Maximin on speaking out after his children were racially abused

Former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin says he felt it was important to speak out after his children were racially abused earlier this year in Mexico.

⭐ Everyone who is nominated for 2026 Ballon d'Or

The 2026 Ballon d'Or short lists are out. Here's who could win the biggest individual prizes in men's and women's soccer.

Mexico captain Álvarez denies kidnapping accusation

West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez has categorically denied an accusation that he was involved in an alleged kidnapping.

USMNT's Dest earns draw for PSV after controversial opener

Sergiño Dest scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in six years to give PSV Eindhoven a 1-1 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Papers: Zubimendi may push to leave Arsenal

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

Sources: Castellanos to join Tigres after Portland Thorns exit

Deyna Castellanos is set to sign with Liga MX Femenil powerhouse Tigres after reaching an agreement to terminate her contract with the Portland Thorns.

Why Bayern Munich will win the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich are among the favourites to win this season’s UEFA Champions League. The Bundesliga takes a look at some of the reasons why…

Infantino installs loyalist to oversee Caribbean as he splits Fifa management

Critics view Fernandes job as move to shore up position Fifa says change is designed to make sport ‘truly global’ Gianni Infantino has separated Fifa’s management of the Caribbean countries from the rest of Concacaf in a move widely regarded by his opponents as an attempt to split the alliance to remove him from office. Concacaf covers North and Central America as well as the Caribbean and was previously managed as one bloc. But the Guardian has learned that the former Switzerland midfielder Gelson Fernandes, an Infantino loyalist, has been appointed as the director of member associations for the Caribbean, in addition to his position looking after Fifa’s African members. Continue reading...

Curaçao deelt groot nieuws: Advocaat verlengt contract na historisch WK

Dick Advocaat blijft ook na het WK actief als bondscoach van Curaçao. Dat maakt The Blue Wave woensdagmiddag wereldkundig. Het contract van De Kleine Generaal liep eind juli af, maar Advocaat heeft nu bijgetekend tot eind juli 2027.

Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?

We assess the standing of the players on the shortlist for the award before the winner is announced in October 1) Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich) Even adjusting for the goal-drunken Bundesliga, his 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern last season undersells his all-around impact, considering his playmaking and hold-up skills. Kane was gameplanned out of England’s later games at the World Cup, but he was unstoppable through the last 16 to close out the finest year of his career to date. If not now, when? Continue reading...

Poch: Balogun must find 'best place to perform'

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said he hasn't spoken with U.S. and AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun about his aborted move to Everton, but plans to in the coming days in order to offer his support.