Football

The Canadian Premier League begins the first professional trial of Arsène Wenger’s daylight offside rule, aiming to encourage attacking play and improve clarity.

Championship clubs have raised concerns over Michael O’Neill’s dual role as Blackburn and Northern Ireland manager, citing potential conflict of interest.

Ten Arsenal players withdrew from international duty citing injuries, sparking debate over club priorities and calls for Premier League intervention.

England manager Sarina Wiegman selects Erica Meg Parkinson for World Cup qualifiers, filling midfield gaps left by injuries to Toone and Clinton.

England manager Thomas Tuchel clarifies Rice and Saka withdrawals, citing injury risk before Japan match and World Cup squad selection.

Cardiff City’s £104m compensation claim against Nantes over Emiliano Sala’s death has been dismissed by a French court, ending a seven-year legal dispute.

Sjoeke Nusken’s late strike secures 4-3 win for Chelsea over Aston Villa, moving the Blues into second place and keeping their Champions League hopes alive.

Steve Clarke set to rotate Scotland squad for first-ever meeting with Ivory Coast at Hill Dickinson Stadium as both sides prepare for World Cup.

Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham by mutual consent after losing five of seven games, with Spurs just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

Tottenham Hotspur want Roberto De Zerbi as their next permanent head coach after Igor Tudor’s departure, with the Italian reportedly open to talks.