York City have appointed former Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey as their new head coach, one day after sacking title-winning manager Stuart Maynard. Maynard led the Minstermen to promotion as National League champions last season but was relieved of his duties on Sunday because of what the board called a “difference in direction and vision […]

England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer. The centre-half is a free agent after leaving Manchester City at the end of June. Stones has been the subject of major interest from clubs across Europe, including Chelsea and Juventus. But Serie A champions […]

While previous Wafcons have seen Nigeria’s preparation time limited, Madugu and his staff have had the luxury of multiple friendlies to run the rule over the current squad. A double-header against Cameroon in the early months of the year was followed by two warm-up matches against Senegal in June and a victory over Tanzania last […]

English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season. The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women’s Super League have agreed on the measure, with permission granted by the International Football Association Board (Ifab). Pro Ref, led by chief refereeing officer Howard Webb, had […]

Two centre-backs caught the eye of Liverpool‘s scouting department at the U17 World Cup in Qatar last November. Within weeks, the club spent a combined £3.5m on the pair: Senegal’s Mor Talla Ndiaye and Austria’s Ifeanyi Ndukwe. Under Matt Newberry, Liverpool‘s head of global talent, this was evidence of future planning in full flow. Yet […]

According to several observers, the 18-year-old son of former Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has been the breakout star so far. Emenalo is said to have played more minutes than any other player in the first two matches, operating at left-back, although he previously played primarily in midfield. He has effectively filled the void left […]

Welbeck joining Chelsea would be another sign of a shift in strategy this summer. Their move for him follows attempts to sign 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, with the Black Cats refusing to sell the Switzerland captain. Although the arrival of Rogers, 23, fits the club’s preferred policy of signing younger players, he brings […]

The 2026-27 Premier League season is fast approaching but there are still plenty of players yet to secure their club futures. Whether by choice or force, contracts have been run down and career paths changed. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the notable out-of-contract players who were playing for a club in the […]

Andrea Pirlo has said he is no longer a candidate to coach the Italian national side following days of controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company. His appointment as Italy’s next head coach had not been confirmed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) yet was being treated as all but certain. But over […]

What has come as no surprise is the target Martin has been set ahead of what will be just the second season Leicester have spent in England’s third tier in the club’s 142-year history. “It’s to get promoted, first and foremost,” he said. “[And] to play in a way that everyone understands and believes in, […]