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.

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 UK government has threatened to take legal action against Roman Abramovich to ensure that the £2.5 billion raised from the sale of Chelsea Football Club goes to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

The funds have been frozen in a UK bank account since Abramovich was sanctioned in 2022, shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Raheem Sterling, once a key player for top clubs, faces an uncertain future after a disappointing loan at Arsenal, where he struggled for consistent playing time and impact.

Manchester City are nearing a deal to appoint Pep Lijnders as part of Pep Guardiola’s revamped coaching staff, replacing Juanma Lilo.