Manchester United's new signing Youri Tielemans has revealed that FIFA’s controversial decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card served as the ultimate motivation for Belgium. The midfielder suggested that the political circus surrounding the USMNT striker’s availability created a sense of injustice that fuelled their dominant knockout victory.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United and Chelsea to sign Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly after the 19-year-old was reportedly offered to both clubs. Ferdinand believes the Red Devils should immediately pay up to £70m for the talented England international.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly taken a firm stance regarding Marcus Rashford’s future, blocking any potential move to a direct Premier League rival. Despite the forward’s desire to move on, the club hierarchy is determined to avoid the embarrassment of seeing their academy graduate flourish at a domestic competitor.