EU to assess legality of FIFA’s $20bn World Cup investment scheme amid Trump-linked controversy
The European Commission says it is closely monitoring FIFA’s proposal to attract external investment for the management of its competitions,...
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Real Madrid intensify push to land RB Leipzig’s Yanmar Doue before pre-season camp deadline
Real Madrid are accelerating efforts to sign RB Leipzig winger Yanmar Doue, with the Spanish club aiming to complete a...
Matthias Jaissle’s landmark Al Ahli tenure ends as German coach resigns ahead of Newcastle move
Matthias Jaissle has brought an historic three-year spell at Al Ahli Saudi to an end, with the German coach submitting...
FA ramps up anti-racism measures with stiff new minimum bans for discriminatory abuse
The Football Association has announced significantly tougher sanctions for discriminatory and racist behaviour ahead of the 2026-27 season, including the...
UEFA issues joint pledge to walk away from FIFA competitions over World Cup ownership plan
UEFA has warned that no European national team will take part in any FIFA tournament if world football’s governing body...
Mohammed Al Owais hails Al Hilal reunion as ‘perfect life choice’ after AlUla year
Mohammed Al Owais has described his return to Al Hilal as the best decision he has made in his life...
Real Madrid weigh Rodri move as age and injury prompt Bernabeu debate
Real Madrid have revived their long-standing interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with president Florentino Perez now backing a move...
Morocco goalkeeper Hind El Hasnaoui undergoes successful surgery after injury blow
Moroccan women’s national team goalkeeper Hind El Hasnaoui has successfully undergone surgery after suffering a serious injury just days before...
Real Madrid face legal blow as Madrid court backs La Liga over TV revenue formula
Real Madrid have suffered a significant legal setback in their long‐running dispute with La Liga after a Madrid court dismissed...
Lens pursue ‘Algerian Verratti’ Titraoui as French club prepare for record Sangare sale
Lens have opened talks to sign Charleroi midfielder Yacine Titraoui as they brace for the departure of Mamadou Sangare in...
FA aligns with UEFA boycott threat in escalating row over Infantino World Cup privatisation plan
The Football Association has thrown its full support behind UEFA’s threat to withdraw all European national teams from future FIFA...
Newcastle move for Jaissle branded ‘bad business’ as Saudi TV host demands Al Ahli payout
Saudi broadcaster Walid Al-Faraj has launched a fierce attack on Newcastle United over their reported move for Al Ahli head...
Vinicius Jr contract power shift as Real Madrid refuse to meet €30m wage demand
Real Madrid have left the future of Vinicius Junior in the player’s hands after deciding they will not match his...
Ester Exposito issues legal threat over ‘false’ personal-life rumours amid Mbappe speculation
Spanish actress Ester Exposito says she is prepared to take legal action over what she calls “false and defamatory” claims...
Egyptian talent Ryan Abou El Nay earns attention of PSG coach Luis Enrique
Highly-rated Egyptian-French midfielder Ryan Abou El Nay has emerged as one of the young prospects attracting attention at Paris Saint-Germain,...
Al Ahli Saudi leadership turmoil intensifies as executive committee member steps down
Al Ahli Saudi have been hit by a third high-level resignation in quick succession, with executive committee member Hazem Al...
Iraq rule out move for former Morocco coach Walid Regragui
Former Morocco head coach Walid Regragui is not in negotiations to take charge of the Iraqi national team despite recent...
UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA’s private investment plan
European football has launched an unprecedented challenge to FIFA after UEFA and its 55 member associations unanimously rejected plans that...
Former Cameroon star Rigobert Song’s son signs first professional contract at Metz
French Ligue 2 side FC Metz have officially secured the future of one of their brightest academy prospects, Bryan Song,...
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo draw similarities between Enzo Maresca and Pep Guardiola
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo believes current Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca possess similar qualities with highly-profiled Spanish tactician Pep Guardiola....