Liverpool says it has more than 26 million supporters in the United States, so it’s no surprise the club chose America for its pre-season tour. It’s been a big summer for football in the US, and Billy Hogan, CEO of Liverpool and Fenway Sports Group (FSG), says the aim is to build on that momentum...

A Jeff Bezos-backed consortium has acquired close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). While early reports suggested 1892 Holdings had taken about a third of the club, the stake is actually around 38%, as first reported by The Athletic. The agreement includes an option for the group to pursue a controlling stake...

Knighthood – Kevin Sinfield — coach, former international and fundraiser — recognised for his contributions to rugby league and rugby union and his support for the MND community. Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) – Neil Fox MBE — former rugby league international — honoured for his service to rugby league and...

Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle said their 2-0 victory away from home was fully deserved, praising his team’s choices and game management in securing all three points against Tottenham in the Premier League. Match report: Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Newcastle United – Premier League Available to UK audiences only.

Lukas Hornicek: Assured Premier League bow. Smart low stop to deny Florian Wirtz before half-time and a strong hand to Alexander Isak’s header after the interval. Confident on the ball. Rating: 7 Amar Dedic: Debuted days after a £30m switch from Benfica. Key sliding interception in the lead-up to the goal, cutting out Ryan Gravenberch’s...

Falkirk manager John McGlynn says Dundee United should be embarrassed by their offers for midfielder Brad Spencer. McGlynn says Falkirk have rejected three bids from the Scottish Premiership side for the 30-year-old, who has just under two years remaining on his contract plus an option for another 12 months. Although the offers have been reported...

Sky Sports will show 25 live matches kicking off at 15:00 BST on Saturday from the Championship, League One and League Two in the UK. That slot is normally off limits because of the ‘3pm blackout’, which bans domestic broadcasts of games played between 14:45 and 17:15. The rule derives from Uefa’s Article 48, allowing...

Rangers are showing interest in 28-year-old Australian midfielder Cammy Devlin after his exit from Hearts was confirmed (Sky Sports). Rangers are currently leading the race to sign 23-year-old Cameroon international Ryan Fosso from Sturm Graz (Sky Sports Switzerland, French). Rangers are stepping up a move for 20-year-old Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojevic as they prepare...

The central question is whether these moves qualify as a ‘swap deal’. Under Uefa’s rules on “player exchange transactions,” multiple transfers completed in both directions between two clubs within a 45-day span are treated as a swap. Even after 45 days, two transfers in the same window can still be classed as a swap if...

Crystal Palace and Sunderland now lead all Premier League clubs for World Cup goals after the group stage, underscoring the breadth of international talent across England’s top tier. Their players have combined for seven goals in North America, putting them ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. Only Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain...

Barcelona are calm about Ferran Torres’ future despite the uncertainty and plan to speak with him when he returns to training as scheduled. He wasn’t a regular starter under Hansi Flick last season, finishing with 21 goals and three assists in 49 appearances. Even so, he is considered a trusted, versatile option in attack, often...

Chelsea have approached 35-year-old Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum about a free transfer after his summer exit from Al-Ettifaq (Foot Mercato). Arsenal are weighing a January move for Bournemouth’s 20-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi (Independent). Arsenal assistant Gabriel Heinze sounded out Inter Milan’s Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez, 29, before the deadline, but Inter refused to...