The summer transfer window for most European leagues opens on July 1 and closes on September 1 at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET, four hours earlier than in previous seasons.

Jack Grealish has been excluded from Manchester City’s 27-man squad for the Club World Cup, with new signings included instead.

Marseille has reached an agreement in principle to sign England midfielder Angel Gomes, as announced by the Ligue 1 club.

England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledges criticism of Jude Bellingham’s emotional outbursts, particularly following his disallowed goal against Senegal.

Recently, Premiership Rugby has courted big-name investors—Raine Group and Deloitte among them—with whispers of U.S.-style private equity stepping in. While this injection of capital may sound like a win for English rugby, it mirrors the pattern of American commercial dominance in sports—and it comes with serious risks.

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams, taking place across 16 cities in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, starting on June 11, 2026.