The toxic state of England’s no-longer Magnificent Seven: Stranded on mind-boggling salaries, how Rashford, Grealish, Sancho and Co got lost. And who has a ‘total lack of grip on reality’?

The toxic state of England’s no-longer Magnificent Seven: Stranded on mind-boggling salaries, how Rashford, Grealish, Sancho and Co got lost. And who has a ‘total lack of grip on reality’?

IAN HERBERT: England’s lost boys are viewed by some managers as too much of a risk, too toxic, even if they were affordable. That big blue sky has crashed... »

England v Italy: Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final goes to extra time – live

England v Italy: Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final goes to extra time – live

Euro 2025 semi-final updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Full draw | Top scorers | Player guide | And email Scott You could argue that Italy are betting with hous... »

England vs Italy – 2025 Women’s Euros: Live score, team news and updates with Jess Carter LEFT OUT of XI following racist abuse with Lionesses to refuse to take the knee ahead of semi-final

England vs Italy – 2025 Women’s Euros: Live score, team news and updates with Jess Carter LEFT OUT of XI following racist abuse with Lionesses to refuse to take the knee ahead of semi-final

Follow Mail Sports live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as England take on Italy in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Euros at Stade de... »

‘Disrespectful’: players hit out at Conmebol over issues at Copa América Feminina

‘Disrespectful’: players hit out at Conmebol over issues at Copa América Feminina

Having to warm up in cramped rooms with opponents, along with no VAR at the group stage, shows just how much needs to be done before the 2027 World Cup in Brazi... »

Manchester City’s record £1bn deal with Puma and the value beyond bottom line

Manchester City’s record £1bn deal with Puma and the value beyond bottom line

The 10-year contract is worth £1bn but it has also opened the door to increase the club’s global profile with other lucrative partnerships Manchester City had a... »

Manchester City’s record £1bn deal with Puma and the value beyond bottom line

Manchester City’s record £1bn deal with Puma and the value beyond bottom line

The 10-year contract is worth £1bn but it has also opened the door to increase the club’s global profile with other lucrative partnerships Manchester City had a... »

Aston Villa plan improved contract for star just nine months after signing a new deal – as Unai Emery’s side aim to fend off interest from Chelsea

Aston Villa plan improved contract for star just nine months after signing a new deal – as Unai Emery’s side aim to fend off interest from Chelsea

Though he signed a new deal only last November, his contributions were so impressive that he drew the attention of top clubs across Europe, with Chelsea continu... »

Sky Sports: Man Utd priced out of deal for ‘unbelievable’ target after £79m Ekitike transfer sets ‘benchmark’

Sky Sports: Man Utd priced out of deal for ‘unbelievable’ target after £79m Ekitike transfer sets ‘benchmark’

Manchester United are poised to be priced out of a deal for Nicolas Jackson after learning of Chelsea’s extortionate valuation. The Red Devils have been linked ... »

‘Set for medical’: Man Utd close to finalising another transfer just two days after Mbeumo deal

‘Set for medical’: Man Utd close to finalising another transfer just two days after Mbeumo deal

Manchester United are reportedly close to offloading Marcus Rashford to Barcelona on a loan deal. Aston Villa returned the England international following his m... »

Paul Gascoigne ‘rushed to intensive care unit after he was found collapsed at home’, with England legend now ‘stable’

Paul Gascoigne ‘rushed to intensive care unit after he was found collapsed at home’, with England legend now ‘stable’

The 58-year-old was admitted to the intensive care unit but fans will be relieved to hear that he has now been moved to an acute medical unit and is in a ‘... »

It wasn’t meant to end like this for Marcus Rashford at Man United but Barcelona move could relight the fire, writes CHRIS WHEELER

It wasn’t meant to end like this for Marcus Rashford at Man United but Barcelona move could relight the fire, writes CHRIS WHEELER

CHRIS WHEELER: It has been a rather ridiculous situation at Carrington over the last two weeks. No sooner has Amorim driven out of Man United’s training g... »

Man United ‘interest’ reported in 27-year-old South American, deal ‘difficult’ for Euro giants now

Man United ‘interest’ reported in 27-year-old South American, deal ‘difficult’ for Euro giants now

Brighton defender Pervis Estupinan has been linked with a move to AC Milan in recent weeks, but there has been mention of potential interest from Manchester Uni... »

Report: Man United take one step closer to landing La Liga ace with verbal agreement

Report: Man United take one step closer to landing La Liga ace with verbal agreement

Manchester United are closing in on the capture of Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra this summer. According to Calciomercato journalist Daniele Longo, they have s... »

Ann-Katrin Berger follows up biblical miracle with penalty heroics for Germany | Jonathan Liew

Ann-Katrin Berger follows up biblical miracle with penalty heroics for Germany | Jonathan Liew

The astonishing save to prevent an own goal against France is the prelude to the match-winning shootout show from a two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger i... »

Hugo Ekitike ‘getting closer to Liverpool’ after being dropped by Frankfurt for pre-season friendly following rejected £70m bid

Hugo Ekitike ‘getting closer to Liverpool’ after being dropped by Frankfurt for pre-season friendly following rejected £70m bid

Hugo Ekitike, 22, was dropped from Eintracht Frankfurt’s starting XI for Saturday evening’s friendly at FSV Frankfurt amid increasing speculation ab... »

Former Crystal Palace and England star Geoff Thomas, 60, conquers Tour de France stage after beating cancer and arthritis – and urges his old club to build new stadium

Former Crystal Palace and England star Geoff Thomas, 60, conquers Tour de France stage after beating cancer and arthritis – and urges his old club to build new stadium

JOE BERNSTEIN: Geoff Thomas, a former FA Cup final captain with Crystal Palace and capped nine times by England, has just cycled on the 18th stage of his sevent... »

INEOS already have Rashford’s replacement lined up; they’ve initiated contact with PSG outcast this weekend

INEOS already have Rashford’s replacement lined up; they’ve initiated contact with PSG outcast this weekend

Manchester United have joined Newcastle United in pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain outcast Randal Kolo Muani. Indeed, the Red Devils have intensified their forwar... »

‘Here we go’: Romano green-lights Man Utd’s first major summer outgoing after rapid developments

‘Here we go’: Romano green-lights Man Utd’s first major summer outgoing after rapid developments

Manchester United and Barcelona have finalised a deal for the imminent transfer of Marcus Rashford, as per Fabrizio Romano. It comes after David Ornstein verifi... »

Man United v Leeds live: Matheus Cunha makes debut as Premier League rivals do battle in Sweden

Man United v Leeds live: Matheus Cunha makes debut as Premier League rivals do battle in Sweden

Cunha is Man Utd’s £62.5m man from Wolves and has pulled on the famous red shirt for the first time in a pre-season friendly against cross-Penine rivals Leeds »

Newcastle prepared to move on from pursuit of Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford as Man City’s interest in former stopper intensifies

Newcastle prepared to move on from pursuit of Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford as Man City’s interest in former stopper intensifies

Although it is not dead yet, and a 12-month pursuit shows how much they admire the player, Mail Sport understands the club are also comfortable with their curre... »

Man United, Liverpool and Man City are STRIPPED of their status as past world champions: FIFA change their roll of honour after Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph

Man United, Liverpool and Man City are STRIPPED of their status as past world champions: FIFA change their roll of honour after Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph

The Blues beat Champions League winners, and favourites, Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night after a Cole Palmer masterclass, having scored two and assisted ano... »

Yoane Wissa ‘wants to LEAVE Brentford despite the club opening contract talks’ amid interest from several Premier League clubs – with Bees team-mate Bryan Mbuemo heading to Man United

Yoane Wissa ‘wants to LEAVE Brentford despite the club opening contract talks’ amid interest from several Premier League clubs – with Bees team-mate Bryan Mbuemo heading to Man United

Wissa, 28, has attracted the attention of Tottenham, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest after scoring 19 goals last season. Brentford have attempted to dissuade hi... »

Legendary Premier League manager Sam Allardyce’s hilarious reaction to bizarre mural of him eating chips in his hometown of Dudley

Legendary Premier League manager Sam Allardyce’s hilarious reaction to bizarre mural of him eating chips in his hometown of Dudley

The former England and veteran Premier League manager has been immortalised in paint in the West Midlands market town, shown holding a bag of chips in one hand ... »

Jude Bellingham goes under the knife for shoulder surgery after TWO YEARS of playing in pain ‘with a sling’ – but now faces a long time out injured

Jude Bellingham goes under the knife for shoulder surgery after TWO YEARS of playing in pain ‘with a sling’ – but now faces a long time out injured

The Real Madrid star underwent the operation having suffered with shoulder pain since falling awkwardly and dislocating it during a LaLiga clash against Rayo Va... »

Arsenal ‘receive transfer approach from Fulham for forgotten man’ as they close in on signing of Chelsea’s Noni Madueke

Arsenal ‘receive transfer approach from Fulham for forgotten man’ as they close in on signing of Chelsea’s Noni Madueke

The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for £52million. It has been a very quiet transfer window so far for Fulham, who have ye... »

Man United one step away from finalising deal for ‘amazing’ star as club sets deadline

Man United one step away from finalising deal for ‘amazing’ star as club sets deadline

Manchester United and Juventus are reportedly sorting out the remaining details before reaching a full accord on the transfer of Jadon Sancho. The 25-year-old h... »

Not Martinez – Man United ready to launch onslaught for ‘phenomenal’ goalkeeper who can replace Onana

Not Martinez – Man United ready to launch onslaught for ‘phenomenal’ goalkeeper who can replace Onana

Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on rising Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, identifying him as the right profile to replace Andre Onana. The ... »

Man United one step away from finalising deal for ‘amazing’ star as club sets deadline

Man United one step away from finalising deal for ‘amazing’ star as club sets deadline

Manchester United and Juventus are reportedly sorting out the remaining details before reaching a full accord on the transfer of Jadon Sancho. The 25-year-old h... »

Football transfer rumours: West Ham and Everton move for Jack Grealish?

Football transfer rumours: West Ham and Everton move for Jack Grealish?

Today’s rumours were up all night Given Victor Osimhen is one of the world’s best No 9s, definitely available for transfer and with a £64m release clause is a c... »

The TRUTH about Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s ‘release clause’ amid Man United interest

The TRUTH about Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s ‘release clause’ amid Man United interest

Reports in Argentina this week suggested United have regnited their interest in the former Arsenal star after finding out about his £21.6million release clause. »

Arsenal complete world-record £1m Olivia Smith signing from Liverpool

Arsenal complete world-record £1m Olivia Smith signing from Liverpool

Forward’s fee eclipses $1.1m paid by Chelsea for Girma Canadian describes move to Arsenal as ‘an honour’ The first £1m transfer in women’s football has been com... »

‘Making initial approaches’: Romano drops intriguing update over Man Utd’s new Premier League target

‘Making initial approaches’: Romano drops intriguing update over Man Utd’s new Premier League target

As has been the case on countless occasions before, Manchester United will likely wait until the end of the transfer window before signing a stop-gap striker ad... »

Former Chelsea manager rushed to hospital after falling ill during training session

Former Chelsea manager rushed to hospital after falling ill during training session

A former Chelsea manager has been rushed to hospital after falling ill during a training session on Wednesday. He was reportedly unwell amid scorching temperatu... »

Benito Mussolini’s great-grandson is set to play in Serie A this season – after fans performed FASCIST salute to mark first goal last campaign

Benito Mussolini’s great-grandson is set to play in Serie A this season – after fans performed FASCIST salute to mark first goal last campaign

Romano Mussolini, 22, has signed for newly promoted club Cremonese on loan from Lazio, where he has not yet made an appearance, with an option to buy. »

How Sweden became a progressive powerhouse of women’s football

How Sweden became a progressive powerhouse of women’s football

The country has a long history of championing the women’s game, pioneering coaching and iconic players For a nation with a population of 10 million, with a men’... »

How Burnley signed Kyle Walker – the inside story: The secret personal reason he chose them, his two huge incentives to keep Clarets up and how he’s already helping bring more stars to Turf Moor

How Burnley signed Kyle Walker – the inside story: The secret personal reason he chose them, his two huge incentives to keep Clarets up and how he’s already helping bring more stars to Turf Moor

Last month, in the restless early hours of a stifling morning – and with his club in the midst of a heavy recruitment drive – a senior Burnley execu... »

INEOS succumb to wantaway player’s demands to put United on cusp of sealing long-awaited deal

INEOS succumb to wantaway player’s demands to put United on cusp of sealing long-awaited deal

Manchester United have reportedly agreed to grant Jadon Sancho his desired severance package to allow him to complete a seamless transfer to Juventus. The winge... »

Brentford prepare for imminent Bryan Mbeumo sale by submitting £35m bid for his replacement

Brentford prepare for imminent Bryan Mbeumo sale by submitting £35m bid for his replacement

Brentford are seemingly resigned to losing Bryan Mbeumo one way or another this summer, as they have begun pursuing his successor. Despite being locked in negot... »

Revealed: England international ‘among group of SIX players put up for sale by Man City’ as Pep Guardiola eyes summer clearout

Revealed: England international ‘among group of SIX players put up for sale by Man City’ as Pep Guardiola eyes summer clearout

In January, City signed another defender in Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens, providing competition for their England international who could well be on the way out... »

Liverpool approach Newcastle for Alexander Isak in £120MILLION deal – and have already lined up their Plan B if they fail to land No 1 target

Liverpool approach Newcastle for Alexander Isak in £120MILLION deal – and have already lined up their Plan B if they fail to land No 1 target

Liverpool have made an approach to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and have communicated their interest to do a deal in the region of £120million. »

Player who’s shown ‘shades of Erling Haaland’ has his agents contact Man United after Premier League transfer collapses

Player who’s shown ‘shades of Erling Haaland’ has his agents contact Man United after Premier League transfer collapses

Benjamin Sesko will not be completing his anticipated move to Arsenal this summer after a deal failed to materialise with RB Leipzig. The German outfit stood fi... »

Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and more

Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and more

Arsenal are making the first moves in what promises to be a busy summer after enduring another trophyless season »

Liverpool make new No 9 their ‘top priority’ with Darwin Nunez exit talks ‘set to accelerate’ – and surprise Chelsea star among Reds’ options

Liverpool make new No 9 their ‘top priority’ with Darwin Nunez exit talks ‘set to accelerate’ – and surprise Chelsea star among Reds’ options

Liverpool are prioritising the acquisition of a new No 9, with talks over Darwin Nunez ‘s departure set to accelerate, a report has claimed. »

Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and Ruben Amorim lay flowers at Anfield memorial as Man United pay tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva

Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and Ruben Amorim lay flowers at Anfield memorial as Man United pay tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva

Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and Ruben Amorim have laid flowers on behalf of Manchester United at the Anfield memorial for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silv... »

Man United CONFIRM club legend will manage U18 team after working closely with Ruben Amorim last season

Man United CONFIRM club legend will manage U18 team after working closely with Ruben Amorim last season

CHRIS WHEELER: The 41-year-old former midfielder, who spent 20 years at United after coming through the academy, returned as a youth-team coach under Ole Gunnar... »

‘Back in active talks’: Fabrizio Romano drops Monday morning bombshell over unstoppable Man Utd target

‘Back in active talks’: Fabrizio Romano drops Monday morning bombshell over unstoppable Man Utd target

Galatasaray will return to negotiations with Napoli today in hopes of hashing out a deal for Victor Osimhen once and for all.  Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the... »

‘Back in active talks’: Fabrizio Romano drops Monday morning bombshell over unstoppable Man Utd target

‘Back in active talks’: Fabrizio Romano drops Monday morning bombshell over unstoppable Man Utd target

Galatasaray will return to negotiations with Napoli today in hopes of hashing out a deal for Victor Osimhen once and for all.  Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the... »

England’s route to the 2025 Women’s Euros Final: Lionesses will avoid World Champions until the final but face tough quarter-final opponent

England’s route to the 2025 Women’s Euros Final: Lionesses will avoid World Champions until the final but face tough quarter-final opponent

After stumbling in the first game against France, England have come rifling back and booked their spot in the quarter finals of the 2025 Women’s Euros. »

Hibs ‘excited’ to get their man as club-record transfer fee lands striker Thibault Klidje

Hibs ‘excited’ to get their man as club-record transfer fee lands striker Thibault Klidje

Hibs have broken their transfer record to land highly-rated striker Thibault Klidje from Swiss side Luzern. »

John Obi Mikel names one Chelsea player who must be replaced this summer… and claims the Blues ‘DEFINITELY’ won’t win trophies next season with him in the team

John Obi Mikel names one Chelsea player who must be replaced this summer… and claims the Blues ‘DEFINITELY’ won’t win trophies next season with him in the team

After claiming securing a Champions League place in his first season at the helm at Stamford Bridge Enzo Maresca has wasted little time in looking to strengthen... »