ITV and BBC to broadcast extended World Cup final half-time show
British broadcasters will screen the full half-time performance curated by Chris Martin despite concerns the 25 to 30-minute break breaches IFAB regulations.
Coroner Rules Nobby Stiles’s Death Caused by Repeatedly Heading Football
A coroner has ruled that repeatedly heading a football contributed to the death of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles. The verdict strengthens links between the sport and long-term brain conditions.
Dortmund expect Ryerson back in August as Inter withdraw interest
Borussia Dortmund anticipate Julian Ryerson will return to training by early August following his World Cup quarter-final injury, though Inter have ended their pursuit of the Norway international.
Angelo Stiller release clause expiry hands Stuttgart control over Manchester United target
VfB Stuttgart now hold complete control over Angelo Stiller’s future after the Germany midfielder’s €36.5 million release clause expired on July 15, complicating Manchester United’s pursuit.
Cherki: France ‘lost against ourselves’ in World Cup semi-final exit
Rayan Cherki refused to blame the refereeing after France’s 2-0 defeat to Spain, insisting the favourites were the architects of their own downfall.
Deschamps’ attacking gamble backfires as Spain end 14-year France reign
Didier Deschamps abandoned his cautious tactics for an attacking approach in his final France tournament, only to see Spain exploit the midfield gaps in a semi-final defeat that ended his 14-year reign.
Konaté admits Spain were superior as France crash out of World Cup semi-finals
France defender Ibrahima Konaté has admitted Spain were the better side after Les Bleus crashed out of the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 defeat in Dallas.
Balogun Ban Reversal Sparks Infantino Ethics Complaint Amid Trump Intervention Claims
Folarin Balogun admits he predicted controversy after Donald Trump allegedly intervened to overturn his World Cup suspension, as FairSquare files a complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Lennart Karl completes first ball training since thigh injury for Bayern Munich
The Bayern Munich midfielder has trained with the ball for the first time since suffering a torn muscle bundle in his thigh before the World Cup, completing the full session alongside teammate Serge Gnabry.
Kane targets World Cup and Ballon d’Or in defining week
England captain Harry Kane stands on the brink of history as he prepares to face Argentina. The Bayern Munich forward has scored six goals in six games and believes victory could secure both the trophy and the Ballon d’Or.