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Published: 13 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online American football star Travis Kelce has offered his first public reflections on his wedding to singer Taylor Swift, describing the private celebration as “the best night of my life” and revealing a small number of details about the highly anticipated ceremony. Kelce and Swift were married on 3 July at New York City's Madison Square Garden in a...

Published: 7 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing the biggest leadership crisis of his decade in charge of world football after Norway called for him to resign, while Mexico and Argentina moved to defend his presidency. The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has become the first major football association to openly demand Infantino’s departure after growing criticism over his leadership style,...

Published: 8 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For most footballers, a career is defined by loyalty to one club, a handful of transfers and the pursuit of stability. For Zeph Thomas, however, football has been a journey measured in miles, changing dressing rooms and countless new beginnings. The Bradford-born winger has experienced one of the most unusual careers in modern football, moving clubs 39 times...

Published: 7 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Barcelona have moved ahead of Real Madrid in the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with the Spanish giants reportedly positioning themselves as the strongest contenders for one of the world’s most influential defensive midfielders. The future of Rodri has become one of the biggest transfer stories in European football, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid monitoring...

Published: 7 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Chelsea are facing another major squad reshuffle as the club looks to reduce an oversized playing group that has grown to 41 senior and first-team players. The west London club has spent recent years building one of the deepest squads in European football, but the size of the group has created challenges around registration rules, player development and...

Published: 7 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Mexico has broken ranks with several major football nations by joining Argentina in publicly backing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, strengthening his position as he faces growing debate over the future direction of world football governance. The decision by Mexico’s football authorities marks a significant shift in the political landscape of international football, with the country choosing to align...

Published: 6 August 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Padel has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, with new courts appearing across towns and cities at a rapid pace. Yet despite its growing popularity, the sport is facing a significant challenge: attracting more women players. The racquet sport, which combines elements of tennis and squash, has experienced a major surge in recent years. Played mainly in...

Published: 05 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Nepal's mountaineering community is mourning the loss of six of its most accomplished climbers after a devastating avalanche struck Pakistan's Broad Peak, killing a generation of record-setting guides who transformed the global image of Nepali mountain professionals. Among those who died was British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, widely known as Nims, the climber who achieved one of...

Published: 04 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino has intensified after a growing group of football stakeholders threatened to adopt a policy of "non-cooperation" with world football's governing body unless concerns over governance, transparency and decision-making are addressed. The warning marks the latest development in an escalating dispute surrounding FIFA's leadership and future direction. While the organisation continues...

Published: 03 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Forward Antoine Semenyo has praised head coach Enzo Maresca's football philosophy, describing the Italian's tactical approach as "music to my ears" as preparations continue for the new season. The Ghana international believes the manager's emphasis on attacking football, intelligent movement and possession-based play offers an ideal environment for forwards to flourish. Semenyo's comments come during an...