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After a quarter‑century at the San Francisco 49ers, Paraag Marathe is leaving the franchise to concentrate on his duties with Leeds United and Rangers FC, as the club’s leadership hands contract negotiations to Brian Hampton.
Teams from Belfast to Sheffield are finalizing line‑ups that blend veteran talent with promising new faces ahead of the upcoming campaign.
The latest off‑season transfers see a Russian veteran back in the KHL, a Latvian prospect heading to the ECHL, and a North American netminder making the jump to the UK.
Manchester United are exploring a move for Arsenal’s teenage midfielder Myles Lewis‑Skelly, a player whose experience and adaptability could address United’s left‑back concerns, while Arsenal weighs sales of academy talent to fund high‑profile signings.
Wrexham and Sunderland meet in a preseason friendly in Philadelphia, featuring World Cup returnees, new signings and global broadcast coverage.
Paraag Marathe, who steered the 49ers’ football operations for a quarter‑century, is stepping away to lead Leeds United and Rangers FC, as the franchise copes with injuries and a recent accident involving head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Co‑owner J.J. Watt collaborated on the new cream‑colored away kit, emphasizing respect for Burnley’s 1882 legacy while steering the club toward its upcoming Championship campaign.
Paraag Marathe’s departure after 25 years triggers a leadership change, with Brian Hampton promoted and Kwesi Adofo‑Mensah returning to oversee personnel strategy.
After a quarter‑century with the franchise, Marathe is stepping away to concentrate on his leadership positions in Scottish and English football.
Co‑owner J.J. Watt collaborates on a kit that honors Burnley’s history while reflecting the club’s recent relegation and upcoming Championship campaign.
Rennes has agreed to sign defender Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse FC in a transfer deal worth up to €28 million, including a €2.5 million loan fee and a fixed €22.5 million purchase obligation next summer.
A 23‑year‑old centre‑back who grew up in Wrexham’s academy, Max Cleworth talks about the club’s meteoric climb, the global attention brought by ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, and the ambitions that lie ahead.
The Premier League is replacing its old profitability rules with a squad‑cost ratio system that excludes stadium spending, prompting clubs to consider major stadium projects.
A secret plan to offload a 20 % stake in the World Cup to private investors unraveled within weeks, triggering resignations, public denunciations and a crisis of confidence that now threatens Gianni Infantino’s grip on football’s world governing body.
Former NFL star J.J. Watt partners with Burnley FC to launch a cream-colored away kit that honors the club’s history, featuring a revived crest and a design inspired by Gawthorpe Hall, with a promotional video and limited-edition collector’s offerings.
After a lengthy appeal process, the Football Association reduced Mykhailo Mudryk's suspension, clearing the way for his immediate return to training with Chelsea.
The Atlanta Gladiators have announced the signing of forward Kyle Pow, a seasoned player with extensive experience across multiple professional leagues, ahead of the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting opposition from European and continental football bodies over a proposed sale of commercial rights to a private equity consortium linked to Donald Trump.
The four‑year suspension handed to Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been lifted, allowing the Ukrainian international to resume competitive play immediately after a joint review of testing standards.
Stive‑Bentley Keumajou Yondui, a three‑star defensive lineman from London, commits to the University of Florida, joining a growing contingent of UK players as fall camp begins Aug. 5.
Félix Paré signs with the Trois‑Rivières Lions for 2026‑27, bringing Elite League experience and a family connection to the organization.
Newcastle are nearing the completion of a €30 million transfer for Braga’s Lukas Hornicek, a move that would reshape the Magpies’ goalkeeping options ahead of Matthias Jaissle’s arrival.
The UK government has turned down a wide‑ranging plan that would have transformed land around Ebbsfleet United FC, citing unacceptable lead exposure, potential job losses and impacts on a protected minerals wharf.
Four Central California squads travel to the Cal Ripken World Series, bringing state pride and international competition to Virginia and Missouri.