We’re down to the final four — and what a sensational quartet it is. Spain take on France on Tuesday, with reigning champions Argentina facing England on Wednesday. Quality abounds in every position — think Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and more. If you were to pick a combined XI from these...

Training typically ramps up when a new manager comes in as players aim to impress, but the German’s twice-daily sessions have reportedly been “off the charts” for intensity. That level of effort is non-negotiable for Jaissle who, like Howe, expects players to practice as they intend to perform and carry that energy into matches. At...

Women’s Super League newcomers Birmingham City have added Canada defender Marie Levasseur to their squad. The 29-year-old arrives from Montpellier, where she made 63 appearances over three seasons. Before that, she played for FC Fleury, Metz, and ONS Oulu, and previously represented the University of Memphis. Levasseur, who has 18 senior caps for Canada since...

Available for more than a year John Bennett hosts reaction to Eddie Howe’s exit from Newcastle United, just three weeks before the new Premier League season starts. He’s joined by the Daily Telegraph’s Luke Edwards to unpack why Howe chose to go and what legacy he leaves behind. Newcastle supporter Samantha Rees shares her shock...

Argentina forward Julián Álvarez says he intends to leave Atletico Madrid to “fulfil his dream.” The 26-year-old has reportedly attracted interest from Barcelona and Paris St-Germain, and earlier in June Atletico turned down a 150m euro (£130m) bid from Real Madrid. Currently at the World Cup with Argentina, Álvarez has come off the bench in...

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) witnesses first-hand the harm domestic abuse causes. It reports that roughly four out of every five cases referred by police result in charges. Olivia Rose, the CPS’s National Stalking Lead, says abuse isn’t limited to physical violence; coercive and controlling behavior is common too. She stresses the importance of spotting...

Neither Russell Martin nor Danny Rohl managed to revive former glories during their brief spells in Govan, while McInnes had Hearts flirting with immortality. Much of the criticism of the Ibrox side last season centred on a familiar issue: they could look fluid and ruthless in attack, but a soft core ultimately derailed their ambitions....

Earlier this year it was noted that Manchester City, operating as a distinct entity within the wider group, has turned the sale of homegrown talent into a major revenue stream. Players such as Morgan Rogers, Douglas Luiz, Cole Palmer, Liam Delap and Oscar Bobb came through City’s system before being sold on, and they’re now...

Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 23, is keen to join Premier League champions Arsenal this summer, with the Gunners making him a priority target. (Talksport) Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, 28, is ready to take a pay cut to complete a £40m move to Tottenham after his Barcelona loan. (i paper) Tottenham are confident...

Nottingham Forest are close to finalizing a deal for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. The 22-year-old is a priority for new head coach Oliver Glasner, with negotiations progressing in recent days. While a final agreement is still pending, talks are at an advanced stage. Diomande has a £68.2m release clause, though Forest hope to reach...