USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages’ of agreeing on new contract
A new deal, which multiple sources told the Guardian is close to being finalized, would extend the Argentinian through the 2030 World Cup
Defence promises to be a central issue for Carrick and Manchester United
The manager has concerns over his group of five central defenders withstanding the demands of a long campaign
Liverpool prepare opening offer for Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola
Liverpool are preparing an opening offer for Bradley Barcola following talks with the Paris Saint Germain forward’s representatives
Manchester City leading opposition to Premier League’s £1.5bn EFL proposal
Manchester City is leading the opposition to the Premier League’s plans to offer £1.5bn to the English Football League in a landmark financial settlement
Awakening giants: Dortmund add stardust to their rise through leagues
Manuela Zinsberger and Alexandra Popp have made surprise moves to third-tier club looking to join elite
Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable | Nick Ames
European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times
Football transfer rumours: Eli Junior Kroupi to boost Barcelona attack?
Julián Alvarez and João Pedro to Barça? | Mamadou Sangaré to Brentford or Palace? | Savinho to leave City? | Gonzalo García to Fulham?
Concacaf joins criticism of Fifa plan to sell off World Cup stakes to private investors
Concacaf has joined Uefa in criticising Fifa’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors
Where all 20 Premier League clubs should strengthen before the season
Manchester United and Arsenal need midfielders, Liverpool should sign a winger and Chelsea require a goalkeeper
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