South African football news

After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?

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Modest but sensible-looking recruitment befits the club’s new air of stability but a continuation of their spring slump could test David Moyes’s appetite for the fight Guardian writers’ predicted position: 10th (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s…

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Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.

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Ahead of his first full Premier League campaign in charge at Old Trafford, Carrick feels the squad is making good progress.

United unable to financially compete with rivals Rashford back after Barcelona loan but could leave Michael Carrick has stated that Manchester United will not make a £100m signing this summer due to their finances, with the manager also insisting that Marcus Rashford “is our player” despite the forward and club pref…

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England came third in this summer's World Cup - their best performance in a men's competition in 60 years - and now their players are in demand in the transfer market.

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Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than £200m.

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Youri Tielemans apologises to Aston Villa fans after suggesting he had moved to a bigger club in Premier League rivals Manchester United.

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BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at all of the key changes coming to Fantasy Premier League for the 2026-27 season

BBC Sport analyses the season ahead for West Ham, who will be playing in the Championship for the first time in 14 years.

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The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] officially withdraws support for under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino, while the Irish Football Association [IFA] confirms it backs Uefa's stance.

Palace take a risk with new manager Pierre Sage, who is tasked with building on Glasner’s unprecedented success Guardian writers’ predicted position: 16th (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 15th Continue reading...

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The former England full-back is back in the Championship after 12 years away, hoping to lead Wolves out of it When the question inevitably comes, Kieran Trippier is happy to set the record straight. Fresh from training, head to toe in Wolves kit – vest, shorts and club-branded sliders – he walks into a suite at thei…

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Referee Anthony Taylor explains to BBC sports editor Dan Roan why he has stepped away from officiating.

Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.

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Manchester City want around £65m for Spain midfielder Al-Qadsiah closing on move for City’s Tijjani Reijnders Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s second bid of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri, while Chelsea have set a 5pm (BST) Friday deadline for the club to bid £120m for the midfielder’s potential replacement,…

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Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ends in chaotic fashion as the Premier League side leave the pitch before a penalty shootout.

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Lionel Messi makes a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire.

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About to start his ninth season, his first under a club manager who isn’t Pep Guardiola, this could be the year we finally find out who the City enigma is Phil Foden says he is excited about working under Enzo Maresca, his new manager at Manchester City . We should call this exactly what it is: a very obvious barefa…

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A mixed picture at the clubs coming down, more playoff places to encourage the pack – and the long shadow of spygate at Southampton The relegated teams, naturally, will be the favourites to go back up but two have endured confusing summers. Jarrod Bowen committing to West Ham was a bonus and the quality available to…

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