Tuesday’s newspaper top stories and transfer rumors…
daily Mail
England are hosting a summer friendly in the United States next summer. The Football Association is understood to be considering potentially a Stateside game next June against the United States, now managed by Mauricio Pochettino.
The organization representing professional rugby players in England says it is ‘concerned’ by the fact that the number of stars injured during full contact training in the 2022/23 season was the highest ever recorded.
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FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup and introduce a 32-team Club World Cup is now the subject of a joint complaint to the European Commission by players’ union representatives and domestic league organisations.
When Dean Henderson learned he was to start England’s Nations League match in Helsinki on Sunday, he chartered a private jet to take his family to Finland.
Sun
Lee Carsley has been told he will not get the England job. The FA is believed to have included Pep Guardiola on its shortlist to replace Gareth Southgate.
Ben Chilwell could be the latest Premier League star to join the exodus at Napoli. The Italian giants are keeping a close eye on Chelsea.
Manchester United may be forced to play Jonny Evans in an unusual left-back position against Brentford. The defender was considered a back-up this season, but has been forced to play due to another injury crisis at the club.
daily Mirror
Lee Carsley says England should appoint the best man for the job – even if he is not English.
Manchester United’s controlling co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been urged to make a new move for Zinedine Zidane.
Pep Guardiola has compared Lionel Messi to Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan and explained why he believes he is the best footballer of all time.
daily telegraph
Pep Guardiola is considering renewing his contract at Manchester City for another 12 months, with a move to become the next England manager.
The PGA of America is being accused of driving away genuine golf fans by raising the price of tickets to next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black to $750 (£574) a day.
Ineos Britannia hit out at “inconsistent umpiring” after they lost 4-0 to New Zealand in the 37th America’s Cup match on Monday and said they still do not understand why they were penalized before the start of the third race on Sunday And the emphasis was on the Kiwi team. “Put two boats at risk”.
The man who led rugby’s multimillion-pound brain injury trial has been accused of pressuring a former England international to lie in court about having dementia.
Patron
The Football Association have identified Pep Guardiola as their dream target but are not expected to seal a deal for the Manchester City manager, with Lee Carsley no longer considering becoming England’s permanent head coach.
Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to Steve Borthwick’s No. 2 as part of England’s final coaching staff for the autumn internationals.
American investment in English football clubs is on the rise – from Arsenal to Chelsea, Wrexham to Birmingham – as the sport is attracting billionaire investors and high-profile celebrities. Next in line are Watford Women, but as well as helping the team become financially sustainable, the new partnership with Sound of Goal aims to tackle inequality.
The men’s winner at the World Conquerors Championships is being investigated for fraud allegations after a steel chestnut was found in his pocket.
daily Record
Stephen McGinn has joked as part of his 30th birthday celebrations that brother John is under pressure from the family to stay fit for Aston Villa’s clash with Bologna.
Hearts are finalizing their move to make Neil Critchley their next manager.
Roberto Martinez insists he is ready to land Portugal ‘icon’ Cristiano Ronaldo in Scotland.