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Published: 03 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Newcastle United have strengthened their squad ahead of the new Premier League season by completing the signing of goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček from Portuguese club Braga in a deal reported to be worth £25.7 million. The move represents another significant investment by the Magpies as they continue building a squad capable of competing consistently in domestic and...

Published: 03 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Manchester United Women are preparing for a new chapter after head coach Marc Skinner left his role just weeks before the start of the new Women's Super League (WSL) season. The unexpected departure comes during a crucial period of pre-season preparations and leaves one of England's leading women's football clubs searching for new leadership ahead of...

Published: 03 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Glasgow has been widely praised for delivering a successful edition of the Commonwealth Games as the ceremonial baton officially passed to Ahmedabad, India, marking the beginning of preparations for the next chapter of one of the world's largest multi-sport events. The closing ceremony celebrated not only the achievements of athletes from across the Commonwealth but also...

Published: 03 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The Football Association (FA) is expected to withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding further pressure on the world football leader as tensions between FIFA and European football authorities continue to escalate. The move would represent a significant shift in the relationship between English football’s governing body and FIFA leadership. It follows growing concerns...

Published: 31 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online FIFA has issued a strongly worded statement defending its governance and long-term vision for world football after UEFA threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions unless controversial proposals involving private investment in the governing body's flagship tournaments are permanently abandoned. The exchange marks one of the most serious confrontations between football's two most powerful governing bodies in...

Published: 31 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A dramatic power struggle has erupted at the heart of world football after UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA competitions unless controversial proposals to allow private investment in FIFA's flagship tournaments are permanently abandoned. The unprecedented standoff has placed FIFA President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure, with critics arguing that the European governing body has delivered the...

Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The Football Association (FA) has expressed "deep concern" over a controversial FIFA proposal as European football leaders prepare to meet to discuss their response. The growing dispute has intensified tensions between FIFA and UEFA, with concerns being raised over the future direction of international football, player welfare and the increasingly crowded football calendar. The FA, which...

Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Growing tensions between European football authorities and FIFA have sparked speculation that UEFA could consider raising the possibility of a boycott of a future FIFA World Cup if controversial proposals pushed by the global governing body move forward. While no official decision has been made and no boycott has been announced, reports suggest the issue could...

**Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online For more than a century, Wimbledon has been synonymous with strawberries and cream, crisp white clothing and traditions that have become inseparable from the world's oldest tennis tournament. But in recent years, the iconic event has gradually evolved to reflect the changing tastes of its global audience. This year, visitors to the All England Club found...

Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team, bringing one of the most anticipated managerial appointments in world football to reality. The appointment marks Zidane’s return to the international stage after years of speculation about whether he would eventually take charge of Les Bleus. The former...