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On a Herefordshire training ground, football coaches swap pitches for parade grounds, tackling ambushes and virtual invasions as part of an elite programme run by the Football Association of Wales.
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On a Herefordshire training ground, football coaches swap pitches for parade grounds, tackling ambushes and virtual invasions as part of an elite programme run by the Football Association of Wales.

A Uefa Pro Licence course run by the Football Association of Wales combines fake casualty simulations and ambush exercises, preparing coaches from clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea for the high‑pressure world of modern football management.

Switzerland's national team has reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, defeating Colombia on penalties, while promising young players eye major moves ahead of the tournament.

A look at the latest quarter‑final results, the key goals that defined them, and the forecasts that surround the next round of matches.

Recent transfer news highlights temporary returns, potential signings, and player movements across major European clubs.

The Democratic Republic of Congo will face England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 1 July 2026, with kickoff at 17:00 BST. The match will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.

Brazil’s 90‑minute knockout victory over Japan was sealed by Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike, a pass from Bruno Guimarães that underscored the midfielder’s growing influence and the attention it is drawing from top European clubs.

A last‑minute goal by Gabriel Martinelli, set up by Bruno Guimaraes, gave Brazil a 1‑0 victory over Japan, keeping their World Cup hopes alive and igniting transfer speculation.

Brazil edged Japan 1-0 thanks to Gabriel Martinelli's 90th‑minute goal, sparked by Bruno Guimaraes' decisive pass. The midfielder's four tournament assists and coach Carlo Ancelotti's praise have attracted interest from Europe's elite.

A flurry of bids, contract talks and international overtures define the latest movement across Europe's top leagues.

A snapshot of the most talked‑about player movements and club interests across the continent.

Atlanta United, founded by Arthur Blank in 2014, has reshaped Atlanta’s sports landscape, setting attendance records, winning the MLS Cup in its second season, and now preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Liverpool are on the brink of snapping up Victor Munoz for €40 million, a move that would mark the first signing under new head coach Andoni Iraola.

The Algerian national team has arrived in Lawrence, Kansas, for a series of warm‑up activities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a public training session and a debut match against Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Brazilian side will welcome Ederson into the fold after Wesley's thigh injury, while the club prepares for a high‑profile transfer to Manchester United.

Arsenal's loss in the Champions League final was decided by slender margins, from a missed penalty to a defensive lapse, while Liverpool's late search for a new manager and Barcelona's bold acquisition of Anthony Gordon highlight a busy transfer window.

Following the loss of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, Bayern Munich is turning to younger, more affordable talents and weighing the future of several key players amid broader league reforms.

Barcelona's €80 million acquisition of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United sets the stage for major tactical shifts, affecting Rashford's loan, Raphinha's role, and the futures of several emerging talents.

Forbes' latest ranking reveals Real Madrid leading with a $9.5 billion valuation, but U.S. clubs are rapidly closing the gap, highlighted by Aston Villa's surge and Inter Miami's prominence.

Real Madrid's $9.5 billion valuation and $1.27 billion revenue underscore a shifting power balance in global soccer, where American investors are reshaping club economics while traditional European structures grapple with profitability.

A host of elite talents will be absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, either because their nations failed to qualify or because they are recuperating from injuries.