Forest owner Marinakis files defamation suit over Palace fan banner
What's new: The case was lodged in the High Court on Monday, nearly a year after the banner appeared during a 1-1 draw.
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UEFA keeps World Cup boycott threat as FA drops Infantino support
What's next: FIFA faces pressure from Europe even after shelving its private-investment plan, while African and South American bodies still back Gianni Infantino.
Chelsea fined £10m, given suspended transfer ban over agent breaches
What's new: The FA dropped an initial suspended points penalty, and the fine will be directed to grassroots football.
English soccer trials 1-minute penalty for goalkeeper treatment breaks
What's new: Coaches must pick an outfield player to leave for a minute after play restarts, starting in the Carabao Cup on Aug. 1.
Rooney urges England to keep Tuchel unless Guardiola is available
Rooney faulted the FA for renewing Tuchel’s deal before the World Cup and criticized squad choices that hurt England’s campaign.
BBC Sport, Republika
FA keeps Tuchel after England's 2-1 World Cup loss to Argentina
What's next: Thomas Tuchel is expected to stay through Euro 2028 despite criticism over the late tactical shift in Atlanta.
BBC Sport, Tribunnews
Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates dies at 94
Why it matters: Bates bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982, helped keep Stamford Bridge under club control and later sold the team in 2003.
Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates dies at 94
Why it matters: Bates bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982, helped keep Stamford Bridge in club hands and later sold to Roman Abramovich.
UK plans July 24 bank holiday if England wins World Cup
Why it matters: Officials see a one-off day off as politically manageable despite past estimates of a £2.4 billion economic hit.
The Guardian (Football), The Straits Times
Starmer pressed FIFA to keep England-Mexico kickoff in place
What's new: British officials also contacted diplomats in Mexico City as FIFA weighed a 6-hour move over storm forecasts.
BBC Sport, Fox News