"One day that could be me on that big stage."
The World Cup is over but could Premier League clubs feel the effects of the tournament as they prepare for the new season?
Plenty of the Premier League's top clubs have rolled the managerial dice ahead of next season. Manchester City are one of those starting a new era, turning to Enzo Maresca in the wake of Pep Guardiola's decision to depart.
New Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken endured a nightmare debut as his side's Champions League hopes all but vanished with a 4-0 defeat against Sturm Graz.
The World Cup is over but there are still more than six weeks to go in the transfer window. Here are 58 players to keep an eye on for the rest of the summer.
Rangers and Celtic have been hit with disciplinary charges over the trouble that followed their Scottish Cup clash at Ibrox.
Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England's top flight at the conclusion of the World Cup.
Enzo Fernandez has praised Argentina for playing with "pride" and "humility" at the 2026 World Cup after it was confirmed FIFA will investigate the team's behaviour after the final.
Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.
Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over the signing of defender Maxence Lacroix.
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
The biggest World Cup in history produced numbers to match. Forty-eight teams, 104 games and three host countries delivered a record 308 goals before Spain were crowned champions.
The biggest individual prize in football has many variables. Often the Ballon d'Or race is dictated by those players who have spearheaded their club sides, or national teams, to trophies.
It feels like 2024 all over again. Spain have dominated their way to glory and Rodri is the on-field mastermind credited by overseeing it all.
As the World Cup draws to a close, with Spain crowned champions for the second time in their history, Sky Sports writers reflect on a tournament that captured the world's attention - but also suffered its fair share of controversy.
Argentina's national media defended their team's performance in the World Cup final - despite a defensive and ill-disciplined display.
Aston Villa have signed midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves in a £38m deal.
Chelsea have completed the signing of Manchester United forward Melvine Malard on a £750,000 deal.
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