It won't happen this world cup but there should be and probably will be a discussion over changing the timing of northern hemisphere world cups at some point sooner rather than later. We have 3 world cups upcoming completely inappropriate to be played in the summer really, dangerous for the players, fans, and bad for the product itself where excessive heat just leads to dreary slow paced games.
2034 is going to be in January I believe. But 2026 and 2030 are going to be very hot as will 2031 for the Women (2027 is in Brazil which won’t be too bad). I suspect 2038 might well be outside of the summer unless it’s in Northern Europe or the southern Hemisphere.
“It's impossible, terribly hot. My toenails were hurting; I couldn't slow down or speed up. It was unbelievable.”"Today was too hot and the time of the day when we played did not help.""It would have been better to play at a different time."Players, fans and executives have… pic.twitter.com/ASQPfvrtXI— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) June 23, 2025
🚨 Milos Kerkez set to fly into UK from Belgrade & undergo medical today ahead of completing transfer from Bournemouth to Liverpool. 21yo #AFCB left-back joining #LFC for ~£40m & Hungary international expected to sign 5yr contract at Anfield @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/TZRsCUgf5o— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 23, 2025
Chelsea and Manchester United weigh up deals for Nkunku and Garnacho to move in opposite directions. Chelsea also still in talks over Gittens with Borussia meeting expected to take place in US during CWC #cfc #mufc https://t.co/WTCXsJySYq— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) June 23, 2025
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth about £19m with Juventus for 25-year-old United States winger Timothy Weah and Belgian winger Samuel Mbangula, 21. (ESPN)
🚨 EXCL: Newcastle make offer to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. Bid in region of £45m. #NFFC rejected without counter; no intention of selling Sweden int’l. #NUFC considering whether to maintain pursuit or focus on other targets @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/sGfZwKu6Em— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 24, 2025
🚨 OFFICIAL: Olympique Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2.The club has the possibility to appeal the decision. pic.twitter.com/T4UKbqYQBV— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2025
🚨 Arsenal exploring deal to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford. #AFC proposal for 31yo midfielder ~€11m & awaiting #BrentfordFC reply. Denmark international contracted until June 2027 but keen - among options amid potential Partey exit @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/xhhZ6JlhYt— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 25, 2025
Sir Gareth Southgate has received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for his services to football 🚨 pic.twitter.com/eQXXcpt9Um— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 25, 2025 Gareth has his waistcoat back on again…
BREAKING: Southampton confirm Kyle Walker-Peters will leave club when his contract expires at end of the month with a number of clubs interested in the full-back 🚨 pic.twitter.com/vLlIGlL2kP— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 25, 2025 Walker-Peters leaving Southampton on a free. Interesting to see where he ends up.
🚨🔵⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: FC Copenhagen are closing in on deal to sign Youssoufa Moukoko on permanent transfer, here we go soon!Verbal agreement at final stages with Borussia Dortmund as Moukouko is tempted by new opportunity.Deal being finalised, Moukoko already said yes. #København pic.twitter.com/Qr9iKxfrhF— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2025 How has he gone from the German World Cup squad to joining the Danish league in 3 years. Even with the age fraud he is only 24/25 surely?
Probably because he got found out at senior level where his physicality levelled out against senior defenders.
🚨 Arsenal close to agreement with Brentford for Christian Norgaard. Deal not done but heading in that direction after ~€11m offer. #BrentfordFC midfielder wants #AFC + main target as experienced & PL-ready option amid Jorginho/Partey exits @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/jG64KDtU9O— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 25, 2025 I wonder if this also shows that Arteta is not planning on Lewis-Skelly in midfield next season.
Liverpool confirm Rob Page as their new Under-21s head coach.Page joins after a four-year spell as head coach of Wales, which came to an end in June 2024.🔴 pic.twitter.com/xFbtlQfgtx— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 25, 2025 Find this odd that he goes from being the National team manager for Wales and now is the Liverpool U21 coach……
🚨 Arsenal working on deal to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia. 20yo currently #AFC preferred option to strengthen at centre-back. Entering final 12 months of contract + interest from other clubs too. W/ @gunnerblog @TheAthleticFC after @HandofArsenal https://t.co/CFCMi0IlTh— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 26, 2025
🚨 Axel Tuanzebe undergoing medical at Burnley ahead of proposed move to Turf Moor as free agent. 27yo defender out of contract at Ipswich Town - offered new #ITFC terms but now set for #BurnleyFC, subject to ex-#MUFC player finalising deal @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/ue80rNKnCt— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 26, 2025
🚨 EXCL: Fulham pursuing deal to sign Romulo from Goztepe. #FFC bid for 23yo striker €16m + add-ons & sell-on clause. Rejected without counter but talks ongoing; #Goztepe want north of €20m. Other PL/European clubs also targeting Brazilian @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/nq79NIbkZH— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 26, 2025
🚨 Atalanta agree deal with Southampton to sign Kamaldeen Sulemana. Deal for Ghana int’l €17.5m + €4M add-ons + team bonuses + 15% sell-on. 4yr contract & club option of 5th. Cutting short holiday in Accra to do medical in Bergamo tomorrow @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/1pj01ciOob— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 26, 2025
I see a future for him of regular transfers between Championship promotion hopefuls and Premier League relegation candidates.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has left his position as Leicester City manager by mutual agreement.The Dutchman won just four of his 24 Premier League matches in charge, though two of those - over also-relegated Ipswich Town and Southampton - came after relegation had already been… pic.twitter.com/zCpPUtm2fb— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) June 27, 2025
Sean Dyche is the bookies' favourite for the Leicester job. I'm a Dyche fan on the whole but I don't think he's the best appointment for some of the young players they've got, especially Monga.
🚨 Bryan Mbeumo has told Brentford & Tottenham he will only join Manchester United if he leaves Brentford this summer. #MUFC proposals £45m+£10m & £55m+£7.5m; still short of #BrentfordFC valuation - talks ongoing. #THFC deny making any offer @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/CJRt7aKoSJ— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 27, 2025
I hate to say it but they'd be stupid not to go for Rohl. Someone with better prospects than us will soon enough, and I'd put money on him proving them right.
Agreed. I'm pretty surprised nobody else has made a serious bid for Rohl already. I think he's been quite undervalued in the managerial market this summer.