Harvey Elliott says he is ready for a fresh start at Liverpool and eager to enjoy his football again after a difficult loan at Aston Villa. He moved to Villa last summer on a season-long deal that included an obligation to buy for £35m if he reached 10 appearances. Villa opted early not to activate...

A FIFA spokesperson told BBC Sport that the president regularly travels with relevant staff for official and tournament duties, and seeks to visit FIFA member associations whenever possible. They added that trips may be booked on commercial airlines, including low-cost carriers, or on private charters, depending on what is most efficient and cost-effective in each...

With the group stage of the 2026 World Cup complete, 26 of the 48 teams have been eliminated and 32 have advanced. Among the first 16 to go, 12 finished last in their groups: Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Turkey, Curacao, Tunisia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Panama. The other four early exits...

From the opening whistle, elite strikers have been toppling records. Messi’s climb to the summit of the all-time World Cup charts has rightly dominated the headlines. But he isn’t the only one rewriting the record books this tournament. Mbappé now leads France’s scoring list, Haaland is already Norway’s top World Cup scorer after just two...

Leeds United have reached an agreement with Sassuolo on a £34.1m fee for defender Tarik Muharemovic. The 23-year-old centre-back still needs to finalise personal terms and pass a medical, with other Premier League clubs also interested. If he chooses Elland Road, he would become Daniel Farke’s second signing of the summer, following Harry Wilson’s free...

At 11, while with Coventry City, Monga took part in tailored one-on-one training through a programme that has worked with players from academies across the country, including those who have gone on to the Premier League. Callum Powell of CP Coaching Academy told BBC Sport that Jeremy was initially quite reserved but carried himself the...

Joe Hart breaks down why Marc Cucurella’s goal against Austria was chalked off for a foul on goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round-of-32 match in Los Angeles, calling the decision a soft one. Watch more FIFA World Cup 2026 videos: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/video Available to UK users only.

Austin MacPhee and James Morrison came in to support our drive to Euro 2024, followed by Alan Irvine, whose vast experience enriched the group, and Andrew Hughes, who helped us seal qualification for the 2026 World Cup. They’re all excellent coaches—and even better people. I also want to acknowledge the many members of our backroom...

Stevens, who will start on 10 July, said his two decades in a range of roles across different clubs have equipped him to help unlock the club’s potential. He added that he believes in Swansea City’s project, sees significant potential, and is eager to bring everyone together to pursue future success. Swans chief executive Tom...