Tactics

Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to lift first trophy

Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard struck as Mikel Arteta's side won the English Super Cup.

La Liga to use connected ball technology from 2027-28

The Spanish league says it will become the first national competition to run the system across every match for a full season.

Barcelona announce new Google partnership for fans

Gemini becomes Barça's official consumer AI partner, with Pixel named the club's official mobile partner.

Premier League set for lowest-experience managerial season

Only three English coaches are set to begin the season in the Premier League, with 11 managers taking charge of clubs they joined less than a year ago.

Messi's Incredible Free-Kick Record Since Turning 30

Updated figures show Lionel Messi has scored more direct free-kicks after turning 30 than before it.

New Football Rule Targets Hidden Time-Outs

Mourinho Is Building the Most Fearsome Team in the World

England players furious with Tuchel’s late-game changes

Telegraph reports say several England players were shocked by Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions in the 2026 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.

Messi and Mbappé Battle for the Golden Boot

The France captain can still finish top scorer at the 2026 World Cup, with both he and Lionel Messi on eight goals.

Zidane set for France job after World Cup 2026

Fabrizio Romano says an oral agreement is in place, with Didier Deschamps due to step down after the tournament.

Henry hails Spain’s tactical edge over France

Thierry Henry said Spain controlled every area of the pitch after beating France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.

Pickford warns England not to focus only on Messi

The England goalkeeper says Argentina have other threats too ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final meeting.