World Cup: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino offers £30m incentive for members to back controversial private investment plans

Gianni Infantino has given football associations until September 19 to back his plan to sell off part of FIFA to private investors with a £30.1m ($40m) incentive to accept, a letter has revealed.

Chelsea transfer news: Danny Welbeck given permission to undergo medical ahead of surprise move to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have agreed an undisclosed fee with Brighton for Danny Welbeck.

The 35-year-old has been given permission to undergo a medical in the next 24 hours ahead of his imminent move to Stamford Bridge.

Scotland assistant Steven Naismith plays down David Moyes links as he reveals talks over future national role

Scotland assistant Steven Naismith expects to remain involved with the national team regardless of who is appointed as Steve Clarke’s successor.

The 39-year-old was appointed in August 2025, working under Clarke during the team's World Cup qualification campaign and at this summer's tournament.

Justin Langer hints at interest in England Test head coach job but says he hasn't heard from ECB

Justin Langer says he hasn't heard from anyone at the ECB over the vacant England Test head coach role which he has been linked with, but the Australian hinted at being interested.

Football gossip: Rodri, Jones, Romero, Kolo Muani, Sangare, Bailey, Matsima

Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones and Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected.

Liverpool: CEO Billy Hogan on investment, transition and why FSG aren't done yet

With Liverpool stating that they have more than 26 million supporters in the USA, there is little surprise over why the Reds chose America as the destination for their pre-season tour.

Dundee United vs Rangers: Jim Goodwin ready to 'lay down a marker' in Scottish Premiership opener, live on Sky

Jim Goodwin is telling his Dundee United players to show "no fear" against Rangers as he looks to "lay down a marker," live on Sky Sports.

The Tangerines host the Ibrox side in the Scottish Premiership season opener at Tannadice Park on Friday night.

Women's Open: Charley Hull & Lottie Woad offer hope of another home winner at Royal Lytham & St Annes

Charley Hull began the week of the final golf major of the year by convincing her caddie Adam Woodward he had won a lottery prize worth £100,000.

Unfortunately for Woodward, Hull had bought the ticket in a Blackpool joke shop. The only way he can really hit the jackpot is if his boss breaks her major duck at this week's AIG Women's Open.

The Hundred 2026 results: Smriti Mandhana helps Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds

The Hundred women's competition, Headingley

Sunrisers Leeds 142-4 (100 balls): Sutherland 35 (24); Villiers 1-6

Manchester Super Giants 147-6 (96 balls): Mandhana 88* (50); Baker 1-9

Manchester Super Giants won by four wickets

Idi Amin's boxer grandson determined to become new King of Scotland at Commonwealth Games

Aziz Abdul never met his grandfather. He was a military dictator and died in exile when little Aziz was a toddler. His name was Idi Amin.

Globally, he had another name. The Butcher of Uganda.