Crystal Palace are interested in signing Brest centre-back Raphael le Guen. The 19-year-old defender is on the Eagles’ radar as Maxence Lacroix’s move to Chelsea edges closer. Le Guen made his debut for Brest in the 2025-26 season and made six appearances in Ligue 1 The teenager started the final four matches of the campaign […]

The International Olympic Committee says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is outside its scope. Human rights campaign group FairSquare complained to the IOC that Infantino had breached its charter by failing to adhere to rules on political neutrality “through statements or other clear expressions of support for […]

All five Scottish teams in European competitions have opted to postpone their Premiership matches scheduled for Saturday, 22 August. The qualifying play-offs for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League will take place across two legs, either side of the weekend affected. Celtic, Heart of Midlothian and Rangers are all guaranteed to reach that […]

In his first news conference since succeeding Pep Guardiola last month, Marseca found himself fielding questions about the Catalan, who won 20 trophies in his 10 years at the club. The 46-year-old knows only too well the tough act he has to follow having worked as Guardiola’s assistant during the 2022-23 Treble winning season. “I […]

Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract running through Euro 2028. The 49-year-old succeeds Rudi Garcia, whose departure was confirmed after Belgium’s quarter-final exit to eventual world champions Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Van Bommel will officially take up the role on 15 August. […]

Jurgen Klopp started his reign as Germany’s head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family’s privacy. The former Liverpool manager was appointed on a four-year deal on Friday to replace Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned this month after Germany’s shock World Cup defeat by Paraguay in the last 32. But the 59-year-old […]

“It was devastating, but I didn’t have much time to reflect on how last season ended and then straight into the World Cup, which is one of the most special moments of your career. “My mum, my dad and my girlfriend are over in America supporting you. So you are trying to enjoy that as […]

Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to coach the Italian national side. Earlier this week, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago said talks had been held with Guardiola, who left Manchester City this summer after 10 years, and that “exceptions” could be made for his salary. On Thursday, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini […]

Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is set to join Chelsea on a long-term contract after the clubs reached agreement on a deal for the player. BBC Sport reported on Tuesday that both clubs had held positive talks over a move for the France international, with Palace seeking about £60m for the centre-back. An agreement has […]

Visiting centre-half David Brekalo was left unmarked as he headed home Eduard Atuesta’s free-kick with just seven minutes gone. Winger Ivan Angulo doubled City’s lead in the 29th minute with a powerful low drive into the far corner from just outside the penalty box. France legend Antoine Griezmann marked his debut following the 35-year-old forward’s […]