August 16 – FIFA has announced Bank of America as an official sponsor for the 2026 World Cup, the first time the organisation has partnered with a bank. The 2026 finals, which will be hosted across 16 cities – including 11 in the USA – will be the first to feature an expanded 48-team line-up. The partnership will run until …

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has left the future of Barcelona target Joao Cancelo uncertain.  It must be noted that although Cancelo is under contract with City until June 2029, his recent loan spell at Barcelona has sparked speculation about his potential return to the Catalan club.  Guardiola addressed this during a press conference, offering insight into Cancelo’s situation. When …

With so many of Leeds United’s top talents being sold this summer, it’s clear that Daniel Farke needs to have some balance restored to his squad. The all whites have begun their 2024/25 Championship campaign in the worst possible fashion, having conceded three goals at home in both of their opening games, to Portsmouth and Middlesbrough. They were comprehensively beaten …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said he “cannot talk” about transfer targets after being asked about Mikel Merino, who the Gunners are widely reported to be in talks with, ahead of his side’s Premier League opener against Wolves. Real Sociedad midfielder Merino has less than a year remaining on his contract and would be free to speak to clubs about …

August 16 – Former Paris St Germain, Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino looks set to take over as coach of the United States men’s team. The Argentine, who has been out of work since parting ways with Chelsea in May after just one season, would lead the team into the 2026 World Cup being co-hosted by the United States, …

A massive season stands ahead of Hansi Flick’s Barcelona. After a trophy-less campaign last time around, the team is under pressure to make the new term count and a new management gives fans reason to maintain hope.  Flick’s arrival was always going to be a stark change for the Blaugrana, especially given their history of preferring managers with a history …

Weston McKennie is drawing interest from several Premier League clubs after being deemed surplus to requirements at Juventus. The Bianconeri are eager to offload the American, who has just one year remaining on his current deal, and he has been actively searching for a new club. Juventus is determined to move him on in this transfer window, so the recent …

Orsomarso SC’s Yeimar Mosquera is close to completing a move to Aston Villa this summer. Unai Emery has been busy this summer in bringing new players to the club as he prepares his team to play in the Champions League next season. Among his many signings this summer, Emery has brought Amadou Onana and Ian Maatsen to the club, the …

Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of Blackburn striker Sammie Szmodics. The 28-year-old has joined on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Szmodics finished as the Championship’s top scorer last season, netting 27 goals and providing four assists. The Republic of Ireland international has since been linked with a number of Premier League clubs but has eventually settled at …

August 16 – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), owner of Premier League Newcastle United and four of the leading clubs in the Saudi Pro League, has agreed a multi-year sponsorship with Concacaf. No value was given for the partnership that will support both Concacaf’s major tournaments and the confederation “in its efforts to increase the number of official youth …