Fifa’s chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was “absolutely necessary”.

Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.

The Premier League returns later this month and we have picked out 20 prospects – one from each club – who will be looking to make their mark and enjoy a breakthrough season.

Celtic will play against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round as four other Scottish sides await Europa League and Conference League draws.

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner steps down from his position before the start of the Women’s Super League season.

The English Football Association is set to write to Fifa president Gianni Infantino withdrawing its support amid the fallout from his scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.

Everton competed for the European places before falling away last season. BBC Sport examines whether David Moyes is the right man to turn them around this term.

Liverpool conclude their pre-season US tour with a 4-2 defeat against Leeds, having held a two-goal half-time lead in Chicago.

England’s netballers are outclassed 68-50 by Australia in their quest to win bronze at the Commonwealth Games.

BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.