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USMNT head coach has drawn broader interest, CEO says World Cup camp opens after squad reveal on Tuesday Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has had talks with Serie A side Milan about taking over as manager next season, the Guardian can confirm. Ital…

Josh Kroenke says there will be no ‘standing still’ Extending Mikel Arteta’s contract the ‘utmost priority’ Josh Kroenke has promised that ­Arsenal will strengthen their squad even if they are crowned European champions for the first time and said rewarding Mikel Arteta with a new contract is an “utmost priority”. A…

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Hull City are charged by the Football Association over discriminatory chanting in their FA Cup defeat by Chelsea.

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Scottish football must look at adapting their rules to try and bring an end to pitch invasions from fans, says Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell.

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Luton Town appoint William Lancefield as their new head of recruitment.

Jesse Marsch has developed an in-form team that has lifted the co-hosts’ hopes, though the fitness of Alphonso Davies and Moïse Bombito is a concern This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified.…

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The imposing Socceroos defender has already proved he can make an impact at a major tournament despite an injury-affected build-up At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Harry Souttar rallied back from a ruptured ACL to play a starring role in the Socceroos’ unlikely push to the knockout stages. Fast forward four years, an…

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Some Newcastle fans are pleased to cash in, but the winger’s pedigree in the Champions League is unquestionable José Mourinho was a man on a mission. Once the final whistle blew, he made a beeline for Anthony Gordon and not only embraced the England winger, but whispered four words in his ear. “You are too much,” wa…

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Aberdeen sign Lewis Mayo and Brad Lyons from Kilmarnock and Alexander Briedl from Blau-Weiss Linz.

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For the second season in a row, the Premier League will have nine teams in Europe - and that will have knock-on effects domestically.

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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Described as “a feel-good final” at kick-off by commentator Adam Summerton, last night’s Tin Pot decider between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano could scarcely have been more gloopy. It was a match contested by two clubs that serve as the beating hearts of their…

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Brazil forward Neymar is set to be out for "two to three weeks" and means he will miss friendly matches against Panama and Egypt.

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Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

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With Oliver Glasner departing and key players coveted by big clubs, Conference League winners’ future is unclear After everything Steve Parish has been through over the past 12 months, he was just about able to compose himself. The man who fell in love with Crystal Palace as an 11-year-old schoolboy when they reache…

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Jurriën Timber’s likely unavailability means a reshuffle that will affect selections in all areas of the side It would be easy to look at Saturday’s Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal and see it as a battle of attack versus defence, of beauty against pragmatism, of French elan against Eng…

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Carlisle United have appointed former Gateshead boss Rob Elliot after Mark Hughes left by mutual consent.

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Anthony Gordon's goal return in Europe coupled with his speed, aggression and work ethic suggests there is a lot more to come from the England international.

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Southampton must be "very careful" over their debts and fiscal position, says football finance expert Kieran Maguire.

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Former Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy says he would return to the club as head coach "in a heartbeat".

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Aitana Bonmati returns to the Spain squad for the upcoming crucial Fifa Women's World Cup qualifier against England after recovering from a broken leg.

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Mark Langdon, Paul Watson and Ed Aarons as Crystal Palace win the Europa Conference League Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email . On today’s podcast: another trophy for Crystal Palace. At the start of last season they had only ever won…

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