Football News

Everton eye £15m Hackney amid fierce competition

Everton are pursuing Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, valued at £10m-£15m, but face strong interest from Brighton, Tottenham, and other clubs. The 23-year-old, who has one year left on his contract, is expected to leave after Middlesbrough failed to win promotion.

2 Jun 2026

NWSL final returns to Washington's Audi Field

The NWSL championship game will be played at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on November 21, marking its return to the venue that last hosted the final in 2022. The Washington Spirit's home stadium has drawn strong crowds, including three sellouts this season, and the final will air in prime time on CBS.

2 Jun 2026

Liverpool close in on Andoni Iraola as head coach

Liverpool are in advanced talks to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach after sacking Arne Slot. Sporting director Richard Hughes, who previously hired Iraola at Bournemouth, is leading negotiations with the 43-year-old Spaniard.

2 Jun 2026

Marco Silva leaves Fulham amid Benfica interest

Fulham have confirmed Marco Silva is leaving as head coach after five years, with the Portuguese expected to join Benfica. Silva departs after leading Fulham to 11th in the Premier League for two consecutive seasons and achieving the club's record points tally of 54 in 2024-25.

2 Jun 2026

Southampton keep Eckert despite spying scandal

Southampton owner Dragan Solak confirmed that head coach Tonda Eckert will not be sacked for his role in a spying scandal that led to the club being removed from the playoff final. Solak stated he believes Eckert is a "super-talented manager" who deserves a second chance and has his full support.

2 Jun 2026

Crystal Palace in talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage

Crystal Palace are negotiating with Pierre Sage to become their new head coach after Lens finished second in Ligue 1 this season. The club had previously considered Andoni Iraola and Frank Lampard, but Iraola is in talks with Liverpool and Lampard's £5m compensation fee from Coventry proved prohibitive.

2 Jun 2026

World Cup excitement uneven across US host cities

While the 2026 World Cup officially began organizationally in 2018, the tournament's presence feels absent in US host cities like New York just days before kickoff. The sense of a World Cup truly starting is difficult to pinpoint, as it builds gradually through preparation rather than a single event.

2 Jun 2026

Dalglish reveals cancer treatment, thanks fans for support

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, has confirmed he is receiving treatment for cancer after accidentally revealing the news in a social media post. He stated the treatment is going well and asked for privacy for himself and his family.

2 Jun 2026

Pelé's 1958 World Cup shirt expected to sell for £4.5m

Pelé's blue No 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final, where he scored two goals in Brazil's 5-2 win over Sweden, is being auctioned by Sotheby's in New York next month. The shirt is expected to fetch over $6 million (£4.5 million), making it one of the most expensive football artefacts ever sold.

2 Jun 2026

Solak backs Eckert despite spying scandal apology

Southampton owner Dragan Solak will not sack head coach Tonda Eckert, who apologized for orchestrating a spying scandal that led to the club being expelled from the Championship playoff final. Eckert accepted full responsibility for observing opponents’ training sessions, but Solak confirmed his support despite the ongoing investigation.

2 Jun 2026

London City set to sign Earps and León on free transfers

London City Lionesses have reached agreements to sign goalkeeper Mary Earps and Barcelona defender Mapi León on free transfers when their contracts end in June. Earps will return to the Women’s Super League after two years at Paris Saint-Germain, while León, a four-time Champions League winner, is expected to bolster the team’s playing style.

2 Jun 2026

Eckert initiated Southampton spying, panel confirms

New documents reveal Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert started the team’s spying on opponents, with an intern told the “manager loved it.” The club was expelled from the Championship playoffs after being caught spying on Oxford United, Ipswich, and Middlesbrough.

2 Jun 2026

Plymouth cut women’s team budget, release players via email

Plymouth Argyle significantly reduced their women’s team budget and informed most players via email that their contracts would not be renewed, sparking criticism over the communication method. The club later acknowledged concerns about how the news was delivered, saying they did not take the decision lightly.

1 Jun 2026

Katie McCabe joins Chelsea on three-year deal

Katie McCabe has signed a three-year contract with Chelsea after leaving Arsenal, where she spent 11 years and made 305 appearances. The Republic of Ireland captain said she aims to "bring success back" to the club.

1 Jun 2026

Antonio opens up on football's mental health toll

Michail Antonio revealed in a new book that he never considered therapy despite battling inner demons, highlighting football's lack of personal care for players as long as they perform. The West Ham forward, who survived a serious car crash in December 2024, discusses trauma and the emotional aftermath of the club's Europa Conference League victory.

1 Jun 2026

Tuchel uses Team GB advice for World Cup heat prep

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that England are getting help from Team GB and other specialists to prepare for the heat and humidity at the World Cup. The squad has begun a 10-day acclimatisation camp in Miami, with some players arriving later due to recent club commitments.

1 Jun 2026

PSG join elite European champions, but with penalty caveat

Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League final on penalties, becoming only the second team since 1990 to successfully defend the title, after Real Madrid. Despite dominating matches against Bayern and Arsenal, their victory was slightly marred by needing spot-kicks to decide the final.

1 Jun 2026

16.2M illegal streams for Arsenal-PSG final

Arsenal's Champions League final loss to PSG drew over 16.2 million illegal stream views in the UK after TNT Sports chose not to make the match free-to-air for the first time since 1992. The legal broadcast on TNT and HBO Max reached more than 7 million viewers, while the illegal streams were traced to 3.7 million unique IP addresses.

1 Jun 2026

Arsenal fans celebrate despite Bigger Cup final defeat

Arsenal lost the Bigger Cup final to PSG after Gabriel Magalhães missed a crucial penalty, but the team still held a victory parade in north London for winning the Premier League. Around a million fans attended the celebration, showing strong support for the team despite the cup final disappointment.

1 Jun 2026

Popovic picks youthful Socceroos squad for World Cup

Tony Popovic selected a 26-man Socceroos squad for the World Cup, featuring uncapped attackers Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi over more experienced players. The young team, including 22-year-old Alessandro Circati, aims to bring skill and enthusiasm to a challenging Group D.

1 Jun 2026