Ancelotti said his immediate priority is building a squad capable of challenging for the 2028 Copa America, rather than waiting until the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Real Madrid are preparing an offer worth up to £51 million (€60m) for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, according to Sky Sports, as the Spanish giants step up their pursuit of the World Cup-winning captain.

The strengthened punishment forms part of the FA’s commitment to creating what it described as “a game free from discrimination.”

Argentina striker Alvarez said during the World Cup it would be “the best thing for everyone” for Atletico to let him leave, amid strong Barca transfer interest.

Adidas on Thursday apologised for a surfeit of pink boots at the World Cup, saying that it was a coincidence that they were sported by a striking number of players.

FIFA has clarified that it is not selling the FIFA World Cup, following the unveiling of a proposal to create a new commercial subsidiary aimed at strengthening the financial future of global football.

England forward Marcus Rashford has bid an emotional farewell to FC Barcelona following the end of his time at the Catalan club.

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan delivered a commanding performance on Thursday to book her place in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69 million) on Thursday.

“‘Once I get elected, you will now start receiving $1.25 million.’ I said, ‘That is a big lie. ‘ Where do you want to get the money from? He said, ‘We did it in UEFA. We turned UEFA around, and we can also do it in FIFA. I have seen my books and consulted.’ When he got elected, he immediately started paying $1.25 million. For a circle, each FA was getting about $6 million.