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Southampton are being investigated for allegedly spying on Middlesbrough ahead of the play-off semi-final between the two teams. The English Football League has received a complaint from Boro over allegations of unauthorized filming during training sessions by Southampton officials.The EFL said it considers the incident to be “possibly illegal” under its rules. An EFL spokesperson said: “The EFL has written to Southampton seeking their views following a complaint from Middlesbrough regarding allegations of unauthorized filming before the two clubs met in Saturday’s Championship play-off semi-final first leg.”“The alleged incident is said to have taken place on private property in Middlesbrough…

Casemiro believes Jamie Carragher has ended his famous ‘walk away from football’, a comment he attributed to his bitterness over Liverpool’s Champions League defeat.21:12, 06 May 2026Updated May 7, 2026, 07:12Casemiro has rediscovered his best form in recent months (Image: News Images/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)Casemiro insists that Jamie Carragher’s rant about him “quitting football” two years ago was likely born out of “frustration” after watching his beloved Liverpool lose twice to Brazilians Real Madrid in the Champions League final.The Manchester United midfielder will leave Old Trafford when his contract expires in the summer, despite regaining his form under manager Michael Carrick. He has…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Workers have begun installing a turf field at MetLife Stadium, which will host eight World Cup matches, including the July 19 final.FIFA is using two types of surfaces in the expanded 48-nation, 104-game tournament that begins June 12 and will be held at 11 venues in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada.Bermuda grass is used for warm-season venues: East Rutherford, New Jersey. Guadalajara, Mexico. Kansas City, Missouri. Miami Gardens, Florida. Monterrey, Mexico. and Santa Clara, CaliforniaPerennial rye mixed with Kentucky bluegrass will be used in cool season and indoor venues, FIFA…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced that Panini’s sticker album production contract will expire after the 2030 World Cup and a new contract will take over.Gianni Infantino announces new commercial agreement with FIFA (Image: Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz/FIFA via Getty Images)The Panini World Cup sticker album will become a thing of the past after the 100th anniversary of the final in 2030, after FIFA announced a new partnership on Thursday.FIFA’s relationship with Panini already dates back more than 50 years, with the publication of the first World Cup sticker book ahead of the 1970 Mexico tournament, and will reach 60 years by…

Manchester United are looking ahead to a crucial summer for the club. It will be a busy but important month or two, from deciding the next full-time manager to the club’s transfer operations.However, with his contract expected to increase by 25% on the back of a Champions League appearance, United’s hierarchy will have to make some difficult decisions. Express Sport has picked out a number of players who could be heading into their final weeks as United players.It’s a good and easy game to start with, considering Casemiro’s departure from United is already confirmed. Despite the best efforts of some…

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Copa Libertadores soccer Thursday’s match between Colombia’s Independiente Medellin and Brazil’s Flamengo was stopped after just three minutes, after fans of the Colombian team started lighting smoke bombs and throwing objects onto the pitch.The incident at Medellin’s Atanasio Giraldo Stadium appears to have been organized as a protest against the local club’s management following Independiente Medellin’s exit in 11th place in the Colombian league.Just minutes after the smoke bombs began, referee Jesus Valenzuela ordered players from both teams to go to their locker rooms while security forces intervened at the stadium. The game was scoreless at…

The Arsenal goalkeeper has won the Premier League’s Golden Glove Award for the third consecutive year, but has no aspirations for a major post-season accolade.David Raya has kept 17 clean sheets in the Premier League this season (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Goalkeepers are treated rather harshly when it comes to individual awards, considering that a goalkeeper’s excellence or fallibility often determines their ultimate fate of honors. Only one player has won the Ballon d’Or, Lev Yashin in 1963, and only twice in English club football has the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) given the top award to a keeper.Pat…

Arsenal have been handed their predictions for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain by Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.Gary Lineker shares his thoughts on the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG (Image: The Rest is Football podcast)Manager Gary Lineker has an “eerie feeling” that Arsenal will win both the Premier League and Champions League titles. The Gunners have had great success in both competitions over the past week, finishing top of the league and reaching the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.The showdown is more than three weeks away, but predictions are already being made with Lineker and…

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — high cost Trains to New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium for the upcoming World Cup are now a little cheaper.New Jersey Transit will reduce the price of a round-trip fare from all stations to the stadium in East Rutherford from $150 to $105. That’s still far more expensive than the regular price of about $13 for a round-trip ticket from Manhattan’s Pennsylvania Station to the stadium.A spokeswoman for Gov. Mikie Sherrill said the Democrat has directed transit agencies to seek private and non-taxpayer funding to reduce planned fare increases.“The Governor appreciates all the businesses already working to reduce…

Sir Dave Brailsford is no longer involved with Manchester United and the former head of cycling has moved to another area of ​​INEOS’ business following a reshuffle.May 7, 2026, 10:26Updated May 7, 2026 11:01Sir Dave Brailsford is no longer involved with Manchester United (Image: PA)Sir Dave Brailsford is no longer part of the Manchester United structure. The former Team Sky cycling chief was part of United’s first team following the company’s takeover by INEOS, but has officially stepped down from his role.Sir Jim Ratcliffe appointed Brailsford to United in December 2023 after purchasing a stake in the club. The 62-year-old…