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FIFA has unveiled its official host city posters for the men’s 2026 World Cup — due to take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer — and it’s an eye-catching collection which ranges from the astoundingly artistic to the sublimely surreal. The world game’s governing body has been commissioning individual venue artworks for the men’s and women’s World Cup since the 1998 men’s finals in France, when…

On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, Rob Dawson, James Olley and Beth Lindop discuss whether Mohamed Salah’s contract renewal makes Liverpool the favourites for the Premier League title next season. Salah, whose previous deal was set to expire this summer, signed a new two-year contract that will keep him at the club until at least 2027. After much speculation, club captain Van Dijk is also set to…

Gabon and former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza died following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) said Wednesday. He was 28. A federation statement, posted on social network X, didn’t say when the incident took place or provide details. Boupendza had been playing for Zhejiang FC in the Chinese Super League this year. Zhejiang issued a statement saying Boupendza died…

Former Manchester United football director John Murtough has joined Atalanta as director of global development, the Serie A club confirmed on Tuesday. Murtough spent more than 10 years at Old Trafford before leaving the club in April 2024, soon after Sir Jim Ratcliffe took control of football operations at the club. “The 54-year-old English executive, who will report directly to Sporting Director Tony D’Amico, will play a pivotal role in…

Lyon midfielder Lindsey Heaps has said it is “special” to see her USWNT teammates Emily Fox and Jenna Nighswonger make the move over to play in Europe before facing her compatriots in the Champions League on Saturday. Heaps will come up against her two United States teammates on Saturday for the first time in continental football as Arsenal host Lyon in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal. Heaps…

Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has joined other confederations in opposing the proposal of CONMEBOL leader Alejandro Domínguez to expand the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition of the international tournament. Domínguez introduced the official proposal to broaden the competition during an online meeting of FIFA’s ruling council, insisting the tournament grow from the traditional 32 participants to 64. “At Concacaf, we’ve shown that we are open to…

Sergio Ramos may have moved to Liga MX side Monterrey, but the notorious former Real Madrid and Spain defender is still getting involved in all sorts of headline-grabbing antics. The 39-year-old picked up red card No. 30 of his club career last month in only his fourth match in Mexico, and last weekend he was involved in a bizarre bout of mind games around his other great area of expertise:…

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Lyon’s Rayan Cherki despite interest from Liverpool, while Chelsea are willing to make a player-plus-cash deal for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Reports: USMNT’s McKennie in gambling probe – Ancelotti: Madrid ‘slump’ a team issue,…

Chelsea are the Premier League’s big spenders, having splashed over €1.5 billion on players in the last few years under chairman Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital — with another €75 million on young Sporting CP duo Geovany Quenda and Dário Essugo to come. But spending money doesn’t always guarantee success. The Blues sit fifth in the Premier League table and are struggling to cement European football for next season as…

Manchester United are looking for a fee of €60m from clubs looking to land striker Rasmus Højlund, while Arsenal target Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades – Postecoglou: ‘Someone is leaking Tottenham team news’ – Salah signs contract extension at Liverpool – Man United…