
Why are Premier League transfer fees soaring?
With Morgan Rogers set to become the third £100m-plus Premier League transfer of the summer, BBC Sport looks at how the market keeps growing.
THURSDAY, 23 JULY 2026, 06:27

With Morgan Rogers set to become the third £100m-plus Premier League transfer of the summer, BBC Sport looks at how the market keeps growing.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final was not only a showcase of world-class football, but also one of the most star-studded sporting events in recent memory.

Watch the closing montage of the BBC’s coverage of the 2026 Fifa World Cup featuring all the highs, lows and colour from the biggest World Cup ever.

Orlando Pirates continue their pre-season preparations in Spain with a high-profile friendly against Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed there are still first-choice selection cards to be played in the near future.

As Irish Premiership champions Larne prepare to face Red Star Belgrade in Champions League qualifying on Tuesday, ex-Portadown defender Alfie Stewart reflects on facing the then European Cup holders 35 years ago.

Ryan Fox’s pacy play set him apart from his peers as he triumphed at a fiery Birkdale that threatened to be overshadowed by Bryson DeChambeau’s penalty, writes Iain Carter.

Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian learn of potential European opponents on Monday when the third qualifying round draws are made for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.

Daniel Wiffen tells BBC Sport NI about his breakthrough at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, dealing with his newfound fame and his unwavering self-belief.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks at what has changed for this year’s edition of The Hundred.

Salford re-sign Warrington Wolves half-back Marc Sneyd on a deal to begin from next season.

The Women’s Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour.

Manchester Super Giants seamer Grace Ballinger takes a closer look at a revamped Hundred which begins on Tuesday.

All the goals from the race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot as Kylian Mbappe leads the way from Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland.

Enjoy the best shots from the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and tournament winner Ryan Fox.

Jac Morgan is confident Wales are closing the gap to the best in the world despite another hammering by South Africa in the Nations Championship.

Spain’s Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi’s evening ends in tears.

We look at what’s behind Spain’s dominance after they become the first nation to be men’s and women’s World Cup champions at the same time.

US President Donald Trump lingers on stage as Spain lift the 2026 World Cup trophy after beating Argentina 1-0 at the 2026 World Cup final.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday’s World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.

Describing a result as a ‘victory for football’ might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.