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FIFPRO, the global footballers’ union, has called for the introduction of 12 safeguards for player wellbeing, including a mandatory four-week break, following a scientific study involving 70 medical and performance experts ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, which starts in the United States on Sunday. According to FIFPRO, the Delphi Study, which uses a systematic approach to analyse independent opinions, represents the most extensive expert consensus to date on…

Woody Johnson, the owner of the NFL’s New York Jets, is in talks over a £200 million ($272m) investment in Crystal Palace, sources told ESPN — a deal that could clear the path for the FA Cup winners to participate in next season’s UEFA Europa League. Palace, who won their first-ever major trophy by defeating Manchester City in May’s FA Cup final at Wembley, are at risk of being barred…

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is attracting interest from Aston Villa, while Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s summer window grades – Sources: Chelsea’s $57m Gittens bid rejected – Utd woes to Brazil call-up: Antony hit ‘rock bottom’ – Man City…

Concacaf “unanimously rejected” Greenland’s application for membership on Monday. The governing body made the decision at its extraordinary congress before June’s Gold Cup. “Furthermore, based on a thorough assessment conducted by the Concacaf administration and Council, and in accordance with the Concacaf Statutes, the Member Associations reviewed the membership application submitted by the Greenlandic Football Association and unanimously rejected it,” Concacaf said in a news release. The decision deals a…

Dean Huijsen said he wanted to be at Real Madrid “from day one” as he was presented as the club’s first summer signing on Tuesday, saying that “since Madrid called me, I didn’t have eyes for any other team.” Madrid announced the signing of defender Huijsen, 20, last month on a five-year contract, after the club activated the Spain international’s £50 million ($67.5m) release clause at AFC Bournemouth. Huijsen starred…

When the United States hosted the Copa América — a prestigious competition featuring the best national teams from North and South America — last summer, it was expected to be an appetizer before the main course, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted alongside Mexico and Canada. But instead of inspiring excitement, the competition left behind concerns over the quality of pitches available stateside, with players decrying “disaster” fields and organizer…

Thomas Tuchel has warned his England squad he will not “sugarcoat” his public assessment of performances after criticising aspects of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Andorra. Harry Kane’s 50th-minute close-range finish was enough to maintain a 100% record in World Cup qualifying from three matches under Tuchel. However, England were booed off by a section of the 7,000-strong travelling support at both half-time and full-time, before Tuchel questioned the team’s attitude…

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has announced he will not play for the Poland national team for as long as coach Michał Probierz remains in charge. Lewandowski, 36, cited “physical and mental tiredness” at the end of a long season with Barça as the reason for making himself unavailable for his country during the current international window. As a result, Probierz opted to replace Lewandowski as Poland captain, with Internazionale’s Piotr…

Real Madrid could thwart Arsenal’s hopes of signing Martín Zubimendi right at the last minute, while Jack Grealish could find a way off of the Manchester City bench by completing a loan move to Newcastle United. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s summer window grades – Sources: Ramsey set for shock move to Pumas –…