Arsenal are poised to finalise the free transfer of goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds United. BBC Sport first reported Arsenal’s interest on 30 June, and an agreement has now been reached. Meslier and his representatives visited the club’s Hertfordshire training base on Tuesday to complete paperwork and undergo a medical. The 26-year-old, no longer first...

Toure’s upbeat outlook shows in his play. The lightning-quick winger consistently tried to spark things at Hoffenheim, who narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification last season. Among Bundesliga forwards in 2025-26, Toure led in successful crosses (39), finished joint-second in assists (nine), joint-third in completed dribbles (48), and ranked fourth for chances created (45)...

Sunderland have made it clear Granit Xhaka is not available for transfer, having turned down an £8m approach from Chelsea. The 33-year-old Switzerland international, tied to a deal through 2028, was pivotal in Sunderland’s push into Europe last season after his £17m switch from Bayer Leverkusen. While Xhaka is understood to be receptive to working...

Before Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on June 20, Bastian Schweinsteiger, speaking as a commentator on German broadcaster ARD, described the Ivorians’ approach as somewhat unorthodox, wild, and less driven by tactics, adding that Germany should expect unpredictability. The remarks sparked debate in the German media. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp declined to engage...

England forward Freya Godfrey has committed to London City Lionesses on a new three-year deal. The 21-year-old was a standout in the club’s inaugural Women’s Super League season, earning multiple England senior call-ups in 2025-26. Godfrey initially arrived on loan from Arsenal in January 2025 and made the move permanent last summer. She was voted...

Beyond the result, something about the U.S. display felt different. Under Pochettino, the underdog mindset had faded; earlier in the tournament they carried a bold swagger, attacking with such conviction that fans began to believe they could defy the odds here. “We’re going to win the World Cup,” one supporter predicted before the match, and...

Players sent off at the 2026 World Cup will be banned for one match. This applies to both straight red cards and dismissals for two cautions in the same game. FIFA may also issue additional penalties if it considers them warranted. Three players were shown red cards in the tournament’s opening match. As a result,...