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Peter Filopoulos is the latest in a string of senior executives to leave Football Australia since the departure of former CEO James Johnson, with the federation also signalling an intent to “refresh” its technical leadership in the wake of Ernie Merick’s departure from the now redundant chief football officer role. First joining Football Australia as its chief corporate affairs, brand, and communications officer in 2020 and most recently serving as…

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot played down the interruption of the minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota by Crystal Palace fans ahead of the Community Shield at Wembley. Tributes were paid to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash with his brother André Silva last month and were honoured with wreaths laid on the pitch and a period of silence before kick-off. A minority of…

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has given its approval to a request from LaLiga clubs Barcelona and Villarreal to play a league match in Miami this season. ESPN reported on Sunday that RFEF executives were set to discuss the issue in a board meeting on Monday, in the first step in a process which would see a Spanish first division game being played overseas for the first time. Villarreal are…

Napoli have joined Everton in the race for Jack Grealish, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is doing all he can to sign for Manchester United. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Chelsea in talks for Man Utd’s Garnacho – Sources: Timbers’ Moreno set to join Fluminense – De Gea: No hard…

Real Madrid have unveiled their gorgeous new third kit for the 2025-26 season which forms part of Adidas’ achingly smart new retro range. The German sportswear brand have decided to mark their 75th anniversary by releasing a slew of strips that are fresh and clean as they are rooted in nostalgia. From Bayern Munich to Arsenal to AS Roma, many elite clubs have been furnished with new retro-inspired alternate kits…

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been told he cannot leave the club for Liverpool this summer, while Anfield is now the most likely destination for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Chelsea in talks for Man Utd’s Garnacho – Sources: Barcola wants PSG…

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is ready to embrace the grind of the Championship when his side return to the second-tier for the first time in 43 years on Saturday. Three consecutive promotions have taken Wrexham from the National League to an opening day fixture away at Southampton — a side relegated from the Premier League last season — and a return to a division Parkinson knows well from spells with…

Manchester United have “no excuses” in their bid to get back to the top of English and European football, according to Diogo Dalot, after the club opened their new £50 million ($67.2m) training centre. The first-team building at Carrington re-opened on Friday after a year-long project driven by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Speaking at the opening, Ratcliffe likened the old facility to “a hospital.” The 72-year-old branded the new training…

Seven Arsenal players have been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Féminin, with only two United States women’s national team players’ named among the 30 nominees. Arsenal lifted the Women’s Champions League trophy in May, ending their 18-year wait for a second European title. That triumph played a part in Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo, Frida Maanum, Steph Catley, and Emily Fox being nominated for the prestigious…