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Gianni Infantino has faced fierce criticism after being forced to abandon his World Cup sell-off plan

Only five members of the USMNT's World Cup squad play in the Premier League, but England's top flight may be finding new ways to embrace American talent

The Premier League 2026-27 season will kick off on Friday (August 21), with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium in London. The new campaign will begin one week later than usual following the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup, which concluded on July 19. Here are all the details, including the season dates, full schedule, match timings, venues, all 20 teams and live streaming information in India.

Week six saw Team Falcons lift the Rocket League trophy, S2G Esports crowned PMWC champions, while Magnus Carlsen secured back-to-back Chess titles.

Goalkeeper poised to complete Aston Villa transfer and become first Japanese No 1 to play in English top flight.

Chelsea and Manchester United could be heading for another Premier League transfer battle after both clubs expressed interest in Roma midfielder Manu Koné.

The 2026-27 Premier League is here! After a busy summer of World Cup, transfers and preseason prep, here's how we expect all the top clubs to line up for opening weekend.

The 2026/27 Premier League season gets underway later this month. Due to the World Cup, the Premier League begins at a later date than usual, with champions Arsenal and newly promoted Coventry City kicking us off on Friday, the 21st of August at the Emirates Stadium.

Australia are facing a shortage of backrowers for this year's Rugby League World Cup but South Sydney tyro Tallis Duncan could prove to be the answer.

Football News: The Premier League is set to implement significant rule changes for the 2026/27 season, including a five-second countdown for throw-ins, a one-minute injury protocol, and enhanced VAR interventions. These changes aim to reduce time-wasting and improve match efficiency.

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Michy Batshuayi, former Chelsea and Belgium striker, has joined Saudi Pro League side Abha on a free transfer. Previously with Eintracht Frankfurt, Batshuayi has played for several renowned clubs and was part of Belgium's 2018 World Cup squad. Abha announced his signing, marking a new chapter for the striker.

Week six saw Team Falcons lift the Rocket League trophy, S2G Esports crowned PMWC champions, FaZe Clan conquer Rainbow Six Siege, while Magnus Carlsen secured back-to-back Chess titles.

Champions rode on strong start to win summit clash 19-10

As the World Cup-winning captain prepares to depart, Richard Jolly pays tribute to a figure who elevated himself and his side under Pep Guardiola

With the revamped tournament format placing greater importance on every league-stage point, the day's results could play a crucial role in shaping qualification scenarios for the next phase.

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri in a £76.5 million transfer. The Ballon d'Or winner, Spain World Cup captain and former Premier League star is set to join Hansi Flick's La Liga champions ahead of the new season.

Sebastien Pocognoli won the Belgian league with Union Saint-Gilloise last year; Pocognoli was a free agent after leaving Monaco in June; Steve Clarke left the Scotland job after their World Cup group-stage elimination; Pocognoli has signed a two-year deal

The fourth season of the Pro Govinda League (PGL) kicked off on August 16, with India's T20I World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav serving as the brand ambassador for this year's edition. Notably, the league president Purvesh Sarnaik has set his sights on taking the traditional Dahi Handi sport to the Commonwealth Games and eventually the Olympics.

Former Wimbledon and Tottenham goalkeeper Neil Sullivan went to the 1998 World Cup with Scotland

Relive the 2025 title game and past champions here.

Juventus are reportedly looking to step up their pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to replace Michele Di Gregorio. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Turin giants could soon lodge a formal offer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup runner-up.

Months after facing Shawn Tuano and Andrew Bongo in the UAAP 3x3 final, La Salle’s Luis Pablo and Doy Dungo now link up with the Ateneo duo for Gilas Pilipinas U23’s World Cup bid

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have made their first public appearance since getting married in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The pair, who first met in Madrid and have been together since 2016, shared a photograph on Instagram displaying their rings on Tuesday (11 August). On Saturday (15 August), the newlyweds and their children watched his team Al-Nassr take on Al-Fateh at Al-Awwal Park in Riyad in the Saudi League opener. The footballer, who did not play as he had only just rejoined training after the World Cup, can be seen watching on from the VIP box with his family.

Hockey News: The build-up to India’s FIH World Cup campaign had been clouded by controversies and underwhelming performances in the FIH Pro League. But at the Wage.

Riley McGree, who missed the World Cup with injury, has quickly bounced back to inspire the start of Middlesbrough's latest push for the Premier League.

Scotland appear to have found their man to lead the national side forward following the conclusion of the Clarke era, which came to an end after their group-stage exit at this summer's World Cup.

Tottenham have their eye on a Crystal Palace star after selling England World Cup hero Djed Spence to Inter Milan for £30million.

Aston Villa are in negotiations with Parma for goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, talkSPORT understands.

The Tigers continue to work on improving their squad before the big kick-off next weekend

The Spain forward has completed a €50m switch from Barcelona to the two-time reigning Champions League winners

After so many Premier League superstars shone at the 2026 World Cup this summer, who will continue that momentum and dominate the Premier League?