Everton are in advanced talks to sign defender Hannah Blundell on a permanent deal after her impressive loan spell last season. The 32-year-old made 12 appearances for the Toffees while on loan from Manchester United and is now a free agent following the expiry of her United contract in June. Capped three times by England,...

Micah Richards has honoured his father, Lincoln, who passed away just before the BBC pundit went on air for England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The former England right-back was part of the BBC One team covering the Three Lions’ 2-1 defeat. Writing on Instagram, Richards said that shortly before going live he received...

Defender Josko Gvardiol says new boss Enzo Maresca is an ideal fit for Manchester City. The Italian steps into the daunting role of succeeding the iconic Pep Guardiola, who departed at the end of last season after a decade laden with trophies. Maresca has signed a three-year contract to replace the Spaniard, arriving with a...

A newly promoted Premier League club is pursuing a Celtic attacker, with the Scottish champions eyeing an Egypt winger as a potential successor. Premier League side Ipswich Town have moved to sign Celtic forward Daizen Maeda. Daily Record (subscription required), external Ipswich Town and Celtic have held talks over terms for a potential Maeda deal,...

Newcastle United, who play in WSL 2, have completed the signing of Scotland forward Martha Thomas from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old recorded 13 goals in 66 appearances across three seasons with Spurs. She spent the latter half of last season on loan at Liverpool and previously represented Manchester United and West...

Wilkinson says Wales have taken valuable lessons from Euro 2025, a tournament where they struggled to make headway against three elite sides — the Netherlands, France and England. “We all came away wiser from the Euros — myself, the staff and the players,” she said. “Would I coach some parts differently? Definitely. And I’m sure...

Available for 28 days Spain triumph, Argentina cast as the villains—has the pressure eased on Thomas Tuchel? Host Steve Crossman is joined by Adam Crafton, Steph Houghton, and Luis Miguel Echegaray to unpack the World Cup Final fallout and England’s third-place victory over France. – 1:21 – Former Spain international Cesar Azpilicueta pays tribute to...

Mikel Arteta has reassured fans there’s no need to worry about his future at Arsenal. He says he wants to stay, is happy at the club, and that the time remaining on his contract isn’t a concern. Now into the final year of the deal he signed in 2024, Arteta added he’s relaxed about when...

In June 2024, Jude Bellingham saved England’s Euros campaign with a stunning 95th-minute overhead kick against Slovakia. In the chaos that followed, he roared into the ecstatic crowd: “Who else?” After England’s 2-0 victory over Panama, the 22-year-old delivered a performance with a similar aura. Tuchel has insisted his system would remain largely consistent throughout...

With 12 minutes left in regulation, Egypt were on the brink of their greatest World Cup achievement. The Pharaohs led the reigning champions Argentina 2-0 in Atlanta, with a first-ever quarter-final place in sight for the football-mad nation. Then it unraveled. Cristian Romero pulled one back in the 79th minute, and panic seemed to set...

Throughout this tournament, I’ve said England often lean on their star performers to dig us out of tight spots. There’s nothing wrong with that, and Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham stepped up again with their goals against Mexico. But to make a deep run at this World Cup, we were always going to need others...