Inter Miami sign Casemiro as MLS announces investigation into tampering The midfielder has signed a short deal with an extension option, while a league investigation is centered on the mechanics of the transfer
Liverpool issue 432 life bans and seize £1.2m in ticket tout investigation Liverpool have banned 432 people and £1.2m has been seized after a joint operation with Merseyside police to combat illicit ticket sales
Chelsea’s financial shrug and Liverpool leaking players – what you may have missed In today’s Football Daily: It’s time for a recap
England cannot afford trip to amputee World Cup – and the FA will not help With no national funding, England’s successful men’s amputee side is struggling to raise the £50,000 needed for November’s tournament in Mexico
New faces, gulfs in class and flawed drama: how 48 teams changed the World Cup The first 48-team World Cup had its positives and negatives – do we need to brace for a 64-team future?
A tournament that crossed borders: crunching the numbers on the diaspora World Cup Nationality in football is complex and the influence of players from the diaspora has never been higher at a World Cup
Putellas, Batlle and León are gone: what will be left of Barcelona after latest exodus? The European champions’ squad is falling apart … because of the men’s team’s struggles with financial fair play
‘A unique talent’: Phil Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, saying he is looking forward to ‘trying to win more’ at his boyhood club.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert charged with misconduct by FA over spygate scandal Southampton’s manager, Tonda Eckert, is facing a lengthy suspension after being charged with three counts of misconduct by the Football Association
Arsenal continue squad revamp with signing of Spain keeper Misa Rodríguez Arsenal have continued their rebuild of the squad by signing the Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez on a free transfer
World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America
World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top? The next men’s World Cup is still four years away, but we take a look at the teams with the firmest foundations who should be primed to contend
Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina
World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football? Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?