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The JFA chief gives FIFA its first declared challenger to Infantino in the next presidential election cycle, opening a possible contested vote.

The France head coach rules himself out of the Old Trafford vacancy, with ESPN and BBC both reporting the club's search is still unresolved.

Real Madrid's struggles and the unresolved Vinicius Jr situation have amplified questions about the squad's balance and the club's direction.

The extension would tie down the head coach who has raised Villa's Premier League and European profile.

The Europa League defeat to the Hungarian side leaves Milan's continental campaign under early pressure.

New Zealand police said the accuser made a false statement, closing an inquiry involving the Cape Verde national team captain.

The revamp of the confederation's flagship championship is designed to produce higher-stakes games earlier in the tournament.

The NWSL club lands one of the most hyped young American forwards and makes her playoff-eligible immediately.

David Moyes confirmed the winger will miss the Premier League fixture with Coventry, deepening Everton's selection problems.

The contract reshapes the record-chasing narrative around the England captain's club future.

The research project is aimed at explaining why anterior cruciate ligament injuries are disproportionately common in the women's game.

Spain's coach and Real Madrid's president joined family and teammates after the forward died from injuries suffered in a second-division match.

The squad brings back experienced attacking options including Ballon d'Or finalist Julian Quinones as Mexico prepares for two league fixtures.

England face important Nations League fixtures with squad fitness questions, including Cole Palmer, dominating selection.

The USMNT midfielder's side beat Sparta Prague 3-1 in the Europa League, extending an unexpected run of form.

The bottom-placed National League club faces existential uncertainty with a prospective takeover at the point of collapse.

Brighton ground out a narrow European victory that keeps their continental campaign on track.

ESPN's review highlights the Italian side's emergence alongside Manchester United's rally and PSG's standing as the team to beat.

The return to Goodison Park comes with Coventry's confidence rising under Frank Lampard.

ESPN analysis finds United rank poorly on every running metric among Premier League clubs, with little scope to fix it this season.

Camilo Duran's impact has clarified Celtic's striking options ahead of a heavy domestic and European schedule.

The winger is among the names on Arsenal's shortlist following a failed pursuit of Vinicius Jr, per ESPN's transfer roundup.

The midfielder's reported interest adds a second club to a transfer saga that also involves Arsenal.

The predicted XI sees Marc Bernal restored as Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

ESPN's reporters debate whether the club's gamesmanship is a winning edge or something that will cost them at the margins.

BBC Sport's preview picks out five storylines across the weekend's Championship fixtures.

The former Newcastle winger has become a fan favorite at Camp Nou while remaining a fixture in the England setup.

ESPN's Wetzel argues a two-semester season makes more sense, though the change could be rejected.

Match recaps from a night where Madrid rallied again and the Premier League side slipped to a European defeat.

The Newcastle manager addressed his position following a difficult run of results.

Feature on the African Premier League contingent ahead of weekend fixtures.

The Forest boss said his side cannot survive on 'flower power' alone as he manages trust within the squad.

BBC outlines how to follow Premier League matchweek 10 and FA Cup first round ties, plus the competition's prize money structure this season.

Live table of the new-look league phase after matchday four.

BBC's daily gossip column rounds up transfer rumors and managerial talk.