Key events1h agoClarke: 'It was right time to leave Scotland job'1h agoPSG in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star Diomande2h agoImminent World Cup fixtures3h agoPreambleRangers have announced the arrival of former Everton defender Ben Godfrey on a season-long loan from Atalanta.The 28-year-old – capped twice by England in 2021 – becomes the Ibrox club’s third signing of the summer after Scotland internationals Lawrence Shankland and Ross McCrorie joined from Hearts and Bristol City respectively.Godfrey told Rangers’ website: “I am buzzing, I am really happy to be here. I know the size of the club so it is a massive honour to be wearing the shirt this season, and I can’t wait to get started.“I am looking forward to meeting the boys and hopefully helping this club achieve what it deserves, which is silverware and exciting times.” PA MediaKrishnamoorthy emails: “Isn’t it so tragic to potentially have a Germany France face off in the last 16? That is a quarter final billing at the least.”Sort of … but I’ve not been impressed with Germany.It was confirmed yesterday that Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage in Uruguay’s loss to Spain. A tough blow for the Manchester United midfielder, who would probably have been sold this summer but will instead need to rehabilitate and get back fit, which could take a long time.In fairness, as top fives go, it’s not a bad little group.Spanish midfielder Juan Mata has ⁠agreed to become ⁠a shareholder ​in Melbourne Victory in a deal that will extend beyond his playing career, the Australian club said on ⁠Monday, with the World Cup winner also set to take up an off-field role once he retires.The 38-year-old, who ⁠has played for Valencia, Chelsea and Manchester United and was part of ​the Spain squad that won ‌the 2010 World Cup, ‌joined Victory in September last year from rivals Western Sydney Wanderers.Mata made ‌25 appearances for the club, scoring five goals and providing 13 assists in the 2025-26 season for the Melbourne club. He also claimed the Johnny Warren medal as the A-League men’s best player.Victory finished fourth in the recently concluded season, amassing 40 points. Mata is also ‌a part owner of U.S. Major League Soccer expansion side San Diego FC and has invested in the Formula One ​team Alpine Racing.Mata is still considering whether to continue playing next season but, once he retires, he will chair a newly formed football committee at Victory to support their operations, the club added.“Australian football has a future I ⁠genuinely believe in,” Mata said. “From the moment I arrived at ​Melbourne Victory, I’ve ​felt the passion of this ​club and the potential of the A-Leagues, and I want ​to be part ‌of building what ​comes next – ​not just for a season, but for the long term.” ReutersJuan Mata joined Melbourne Victory last year. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAPIf one has to put money on who will make the difference for Brazil later, you have to imagine the odds on it being Vinicius Jr are pretty short. He looks pretty fired up for this World Cup, eager to prove he can be the main man on a global stage.Vinicius JrI’ve never been a fan of the polo shirt but once again I am seen to be in the wrong.The president of Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation has announced his resignation after the Green Falcons were knocked out of the World Cup in the first round.Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points, after two draws against Uruguay (1-1) and Cape Verde (0-0), and a heavy 4-0 defeat to Spain.“The failure of the national team to qualify for the next round of the World Cup is a result that falls short of all our ambitions, and I bear full responsibility for it. I offer my apologies to everyone who hoped to see our team in a better position,” Yasser al-Misehal wrote on X late Sunday.“A sense of responsibility requires giving the opportunity to open a new chapter, and I have decided not to continue until the end of my current term,” he added.At the head of the federation for seven years, Misehal played a central role in Saudi Arabia’s successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup, a cornerstone of its strategy to diversify an economy heavily dependent on oil. AFPEwan MurrayBut who will replace Clarke? Ewan Murray has some advice.