Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has signalled that England would be granted an historic bank holiday if the Three Lions go on to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy.

England's quarter-final against Norway is facing a potential disruption from extreme heat in Miami, where soaring temperatures could affect conditions for the highly anticipated fixture. Separately, Norway took deliberate steps to prevent English journalists from observing their training session — ruling out any possibility of a repeat Spygate incident.

Rashford's future at Manchester United

Manchester United are seeking to finalise a transfer for England forward Marcus Rashford before their pre-season training camp in Dublin this August, according to reports. However, there are also plans within the club to reintegrate Rashford into the first-team fold under incoming manager Michael Carrick, suggesting his situation remains unresolved.

European clubs eye Premier League targets

Barcelona have added Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi to their shortlist, though they face stiff competition from Paris St-Germain, Arsenal, and Tottenham for the young forward's signature.

Meanwhile, Juventus are pushing back on Aston Villa's reported asking price of £8.5 million for Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Reports indicate Martinez has already agreed personal terms with the Italian club, with negotiations over the transfer fee the remaining sticking point.

Fabinho eyes Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid

Former Liverpool and Brazil midfielder Fabinho has expressed interest in reuniting with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid following his departure from Al Ittihad, according to reports.