Sports Mourinho return to Real Madrid gets costlier after Benfica release clause expires José Mourinho is again linked with Real Madrid, but a possible return to the Santiago Bernabéu is complicated by club elections and his Benfica contract. According to Spanish reports, the expired lower release clause could raise the compensation fee to as much as €15 million Jun 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM · Sports desk
Sports Andrés Iniesta on Gulf United bench in Dubai, first coaching job for Barcelona and Spain legend in UAE football Andrés Iniesta begins his coaching career with Gulf United in Dubai. The Barcelona and Spain legend takes charge of a senior team for the first time, focusing on youth development, UAE First Division experience and the next step of his football journey after a trophy-filled playing career in Europe, Japan and the Emirates Jun 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM · Sports desk
Sports Hayden Hackney closer to Premier League transfer after standout Championship season Hayden Hackney, named Championship Player of the Season, has become one of Middlesbrough’s key figures after a campaign that kept the club in the promotion race. Following playoff final disappointment, Premier League interest in the 23-year-old midfielder is growing Jun 1, 2026 at 8:09 PM · Sports desk
Sports Iñigo Pérez at Villarreal: New Coach, Champions League Ambition and the Post-Marcelino Project Iñigo Pérez is the new Villarreal coach after signing a three-year deal following Marcelino García Toral’s departure. The young Spanish manager arrives from Rayo Vallecano with a growing reputation after an impressive spell and now takes charge of a team aiming high in LaLiga and the Champions League Jun 1, 2026 at 7:17 PM · Sports desk
Sports Salah leads Egypt at World Cup 2026 as Hassan drops Mostafa Mohamed and trusts a young striker in Group G Mohamed Salah remains Egypt’s leading figure ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while coach Hossam Hassan sparked debate by leaving out Mostafa Mohamed. The squad also brings a surprise in attack with young Hamza Abdelkarim, as Egypt prepares for Group G matches against Belgium, New Zealand and Iran, raising key tactical questions Jun 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM · Sports desk
Sports Kustošija brings Josh Nichols from Arsenal as a major reinforcement for an ambitious new season in Zagreb Kustošija has confirmed the arrival of Josh Nichols from Arsenal ahead of the new season, bringing in a 19-year-old right back developed in the London club’s academy and handed his senior debut in the League Cup against Bolton. The expected two-year deal underlines the Zagreb club’s growing ambition Jun 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM · Sports desk
Sports Stadium Azteca, World Cup 2026 and ticket dispute as box owners watch opener without new payment Around 14,000 owners of private boxes and special seats at Stadium Azteca are expected to attend World Cup 2026 matches without buying new tickets, including Mexico’s opener against South Africa. Historic contracts from the 1960s have triggered a major dispute with FIFA amid record ticket prices Jun 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM · Sports desk
Sports Dalić tests 3-4-2-1 system against Belgium as Croatia prepare England plan for World Cup 2026 Zlatko Dalić will use the friendly against Belgium to test a 3-4-2-1 system that Croatia could deploy in their World Cup opener against England. Livaković, Gvardiol, Modrić and Kovačić are expected to start in a key tactical rehearsal before the tournament Jun 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM · Sports desk
Sports Glenn Hoddle warns England as Tuchel's team opens 2026 World Cup title chase against Croatia Glenn Hoddle believes England have the quality to win the 2026 World Cup, but warns that the long-standing mental pressure around the national team remains a major test. Thomas Tuchel's side open the tournament against Croatia, a fixture loaded with recent history and high expectations Jun 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM · Sports desk
Sports UFC Abu Dhabi 2026: Ankalaev and Rountree in major fight to return toward the title Magomed Ankalaev and Khalil Rountree Jr. headline UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026, at Etihad Arena. The former champion and former challenger enter after defeats and need a win to move back toward the light heavyweight title picture, while Umar Nurmagomedov and David Martínez meet in a key bantamweight co-main event Jun 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM · Sports desk
Sports Serena Williams returns to professional tennis at Queen’s Club after almost four years away Serena Williams has accepted a doubles wild card for Queen’s Club in London, almost four years after her last official match at the 2022 US Open. The comeback of the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion raises fresh questions about her Wimbledon plans and brings major attention to the grass-court season Jun 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM · Sports desk
Sports Marc Cucurella transfer between Chelsea and Barcelona amid Manchester City summer window interest reports Marc Cucurella remains tied to Chelsea until 2028, but Barcelona’s renewed interest has reopened questions about his future at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City is also mentioned in media reports, while Chelsea’s summer rebuild could decide whether the Spanish defender stays or leaves. The fee, squad plans and club finances will be crucial Jun 1, 2026 at 2:58 PM · Sports desk