http://www.footballlatest.co.uk All the latest news en-gb Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:23:25 +0100 BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00177/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00177/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:11:02 +0100Egypt's Emam Ashour scores the opener in their Group G fixture against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00173/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00173/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:26:02 +0100Brighton sign Portuguese defender Costinha on a five-year contract from Olympiacos. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00172/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00172/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:21:02 +0100Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest striker Rafael Mir is sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after he was found guilty of sexual assault. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00168/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00168/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:56:02 +0100European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for his side in their Group H clash. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00167/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00167/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:51:02 +0100Watch the emotional full-time scenes following Cape Verde's 0-0 draw against Spain in the 2026 World Cup. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00164/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00164/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:31:02 +0100Watford appoint Italian Alessio Dionisi as head coach on a two-year contract. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00158/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00158/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:16:02 +0100Watch Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produce a masterclass in goalkeeping to help his team record a 0-0 draw again Spain in their Group H fixture at the 2026 World Cup. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00150/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00150/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:36:02 +0100Gareth Bale has launched a new sports investment fund and has refused to rule out making a fresh move to purchase Championship side and hometown club Cardiff City. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00143/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00143/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:21:02 +0100Crystal Palace appoint Lens boss Pierre Sage as their head coach on a three-year contract to succeed Oliver Glasner. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00140/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00140/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:56:02 +0100A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Algeria. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00132/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00132/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:06:03 +0100Defender Josko Gvardiol agrees a new contract at Manchester City until the summer of 2031. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00125/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00125/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:46:02 +0100Our Ask Me Anything team explains the story behind the World Cup trophy. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00113/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00113/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:31:02 +0100We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00109/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00109/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:06:02 +0100Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Portuguese Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00100/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00100/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:16:02 +0100Some young athletes continue to change the narrative shaping their visibility rather than simply enduring abuse. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00099/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00099/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:16:02 +0100The return of 4-4-2? False nines? BBC Sport looks at the tactical trends emerging at the World Cup so far. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00095/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00095/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:56:02 +0100Iran’s World Cup campaign gets underway in United States BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00094/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00094/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:51:02 +0100Ruben Amorim has agreed a deal to become AC Milan head coach, five months after being sacked by Manchester United. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00088/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00088/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:06:02 +0100Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00087/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00087/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:01:02 +0100Marc Cucurella has officially joined Real Madrid just hours before his opening World Cup game with Spain, raising the question of whether his former Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez follows. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00084/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00084/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:51:01 +0100Manchester United will be the subject of a fly-on-the-wall documentary, with Amazon Prime following their 2026-27 campaign. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00079/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00079/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:26:02 +0100John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in the 26-man travelling party. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00078/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00078/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:26:02 +0100French captain Kylian Mbappe vows to increase his defensive efforts at the World Cup in the face of criticism. BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00076/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00076/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:21:02 +0100What can Scotland expect from Morocco when the sides meet in a crucial World Cup group game on Friday (23:00 BST)? BBC Footballhttps://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00068/https://www.footballlatest.co.uk/news/20260615-00068/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:11:02 +0100Arsenal are set-piece masters, with prominent figures in England's World Cup squad, so it is understandable that Thomas Tuchel will look to play to the Premier League champions' strengths.