Norway international Justine Kielland has agreed to join Aston Villa from Wolfsburg, pending visa clearance. The 23-year-old holding midfielder rose through Norway’s youth ranks and is now a senior regular with 16 caps. She began her career at Stabæk before moving to Brann in 2023, where she helped the team reach the Women’s Champions League...

When the World Cup wraps up, no matter who lifts the trophy, we’ll keep delivering plenty of fresh content every day as we gear up for the new football season. Alongside all the reaction and analysis from the tournament, we’ll quickly pivot back to club football with pre-season coverage and the latest transfer news and...

Tommy: I reckon Ange Postecoglou should be in the frame, but his recent run hasn’t been great. Whatever happens, there’s no quick fix here. The players really let us down. Neil: Postecoglou feels like a great fit—he’d bring swagger and belief, and he can be pragmatic when it matters. Colin: Postecoglou. Move the ball forward...

Halftime interviews have emerged as a new element of World Cup broadcasts, with participation encouraged but not compulsory. Access varies by team—some make the manager or substitutes available—and the tone of these exchanges differs from nation to nation. Reflecting on the first half against Croatia, Barry described it as messy and uncertain, with early nerves...

AC Milan have completed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain striker Gonçalo Ramos in a deal believed to be a club-record, worth around £60m. The 25-year-old Portugal international has agreed a contract through 2031 after scoring 45 goals across three seasons with the French champions. Italian media report the fee exceeds €70m (£60.2m), making Ramos the...

Leroy Sane puts Germany 1-0 up against Ecuador just two minutes into the World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Calls to overturn the goal via VAR—citing a high challenge by Aleksandar Pavlovic in the build-up—are dismissed. Follow live: Ecuador v Germany (available to UK users only).

Relegated Burnley will host West Ham on the Championship’s opening weekend, Sunday 16 August. Burnley, who finished 19th in the Premier League and have seen their move for Wales boss Craig Bellamy collapse, will face the Hammers, relegated on the final day. Wolves, also down from the top flight, start the campaign with the season...

Any player sent off at the 2026 World Cup will be suspended for one match. This applies to both straight red cards and dismissals for two yellow cards. FIFA also reserves the right to impose additional sanctions if deemed necessary. There were three red cards shown in the tournament’s opening match. As a result, South...

Former England No.1 Mary Earps has signed a two-year contract with London City Lionesses after departing Paris St-Germain. Now 33, she left France at the end of her deal following two seasons with PSG, making 22 league appearances this term. Earps kept 12 clean sheets as PSG finished third, 13 points behind champions Lyon. “I...

Available for the next 27 days Following a turbulent year, Rangers enter a new season under Derek McInnes with fresh belief. Scott Cameron and Andy Halliday examine what’s changed since last term, argue why Lawrence Shankland could be a game-changing addition, and identify the further signings required before the transfer window shuts. They also consider...