Football
Chelsea have spent more than €250 million on new signings for the fifth season running
Once again at Stamford Bridge, a major transfer campaign has been funded by equally lucrative player sales.
Mbappé and his family are rebuilding Caen through the Academy after a very difficult start, with some unconventional decisions along the way, including a ban on mobile phones for youth players
Following relegation, the owners have launched a plan to improve the youth system, including a revamp of accommodation facilities and new nutrition plans, among other changes.
England fans are beginning to question “God Save the King”, the UK’s national anthem
The monotonous rhythm and rather flat lyrics fail to stir the crowd. But there is also a political issue at play.
Matthias Jaissle is set to become Newcastle manager after making the most of his Saudi Arabia spell beyond the financial rewards
A spell in the Saudi Pro League is not always a career-ending move, but can be a genuine springboard.
Manchester City and Inter offer early answers in Hong Kong Football Festival opener
Inter prevail on penalties after a high-tempo contest in front of a huge crowd, with both sides matching the pace of the game throughout.
FIFA will no longer sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors
After UEFA’s boycott threat and the AFC and CONCACAF’s rejection, the project has been halted. Infantino’s position now looks less secure.
Hong Kong Football Festival Set to Cement City’s Status as a Sports Hub
Today marks the beginning of one of the most important sporting events of the summer, confirming that the future of football must necessarily turn East, especially towards Hong Kong.
The runway is gone. The world is arriving at Kai Tak Stadium
Beyond finance, Hong Kong is using sport to write a new chapter of its global identity — with football, international events and Kai Tak Sports Park at the centre of that transformation.
CONCACAF, AFC and UEFA unanimously reject the sale of stakes in the World Cup to investment funds
UEFA has even signalled a possible boycott of all FIFA tournaments, while the first tournament to take place without European national teams could be the Women’s Under-20 World Cup, with the 2029 Club World Cup and qualifying campaigns also in question.
Franco Baresi was so modern, and so unique, that even those who never loved him came to appreciate him
The passing of Milan’s historic captain brings fans and rivals together in memory of a revolutionary defender who changed football forever.
Luís Campos, one of the key figures in PSG’s success, on his creative scouting methods
The Portuguese executive has his own methods for finding new talent, including learning more about the people behind the players.
Spanish clubs face another difficult transfer window as La Liga rules block player registrations
Strict regulations force clubs to sell to free up financial space, leaving them with depleted squads and new signings unable to be registered just days before the start of the season.