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New ownership secures Canberra United’s A-League Women future

Canberra United’s place in the A-League Women has been secured after Australian Sports Group took control of the licence. The agreement ends two years of uncertainty around the two-time champions. Capital Football had decided it could no longer fund the club, and government support kept the team operating while a new owner was sought. The […]

Jul 17, 2026
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Slavko Vincic will referee the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. The match will be played on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium. Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič will work as assistant referees, with Adham Makhadmeh as the fourth official. Vincic, 46, has already handled major European finals. […]

Jul 17, 2026
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Galatasaray have signed Lesley Ugochukwu on loan with a conditional option

Galatasaray have signed Lesley Ugochukwu on loan from Burnley. The temporary agreement runs until the end of the 2026-27 season. Galatasaray will pay Burnley a loan fee of 3 million pounds. The deal includes a conditional purchase option worth 22.5 million pounds. The option is not described as an automatic obligation in the official statement. […]

Jul 16, 2026
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UK consultation could remove unlicensed gambling sponsors from football

The UK government has opened an eight-week consultation on gambling sponsorship. The proposal would stop football clubs from displaying physical advertising for operators that do not hold a Gambling Commission licence. The consultation was published on July 15 and closes on September 9, 2026. Football is central to the plan. The government says it is […]

Jul 16, 2026
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German court orders FIFA to identify commercial ticket sellers

Frankfurt Regional Court has issued a preliminary injunction against FIFA. The order concerns commercial sellers using FIFA’s World Cup ticket resale platform in Germany. Buyers must receive the seller’s identity and address before completing a purchase. The ruling is not a general worldwide ticket-price order. The case was brought by resale platform Ticombo. Available case […]

Jul 16, 2026
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Thomas Meunier joins Sunderland on a two-year contract

Sunderland have signed Thomas Meunier on a two-year contract. The Belgium defender arrives as a free agent after leaving Lille. He is 34 and becomes Sunderland’s first signing of the summer window. The club announced the transfer as complete. Meunier has won 83 senior caps for Belgium. His club career includes Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, […]

Jul 16, 2026
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Aston Villa sign goalkeeper Emily Ramsey after Everton exit

Aston Villa have completed the signing of goalkeeper Emily Ramsey. The 25-year-old joins after leaving Everton at the end of her contract. Villa announced the move as a completed transfer. The club did not disclose the length of her new agreement. Ramsey has played in the Women’s Super League and represented England at youth levels. […]

Jul 16, 2026
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Manchester United consider Crysencio Summerville if Marcus Rashford leaves

Manchester United are considering Crysencio Summerville as a possible summer target. The reported interest depends on Marcus Rashford leaving the club. United have not submitted a confirmed offer. West Ham have not announced talks or an agreement. Summerville is 24 and joined West Ham from Leeds in July 2024. He signed a five-year contract with […]

Jul 16, 2026
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Argentina beat England 2-1 after two late Lionel Messi assists

Argentina reached the World Cup final with a 2-1 win over England in Atlanta. Anthony Gordon gave England the lead after 55 minutes. Enzo Fernandez equalised in the 85th minute. Lautaro Martinez headed the winner in the second minute of added time. Lionel Messi created both Argentina goals without scoring himself. He passed to Fernandez […]

Jul 16, 2026