Infantino hits back at World Cup 2026 critics as FIFA chief defends ‘historic’ tournament
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has delivered a robust defence of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the expanded tournament united...
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Arsenal weighing British-record bid as Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior targets new deal
Arsenal are exploring a move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior that would require a British transfer record fee and...
Mbappe says World Cup pain will ‘hurt for a long time’ in emotional message to France fans
Kylian Mbappe has apologised to France supporters for failing to win the 2026 World Cup, admitting “this will hurt us,...
Al-Kholood sign Al-Ittihad goalkeeper Hamad Al-Shanqiti on season-long loan
Al-Kholood have completed the loan signing of Al-Ittihad goalkeeper Hamad Al-Shanqiti for the coming season, with the Saudi Arabia Under-23...
Anna Mena labels Ferran Torres dating speculation ‘absurd’ after Spain World Cup celebrations
Spanish singer and actress Anna Mena has firmly denied she is in a relationship with Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, dismissing...
Haaland floated as future WWE guest as Cody Rhodes hails Man City striker on US TV
Erling Haaland has been talked up as a potential future WWE performer after American wrestling star Cody Rhodes publicly backed...
Brazil futsal player receives five-year ban as club expelled after violent on-court attack
A women’s futsal player in Brazil has been banned for five years and her club expelled from their competition after...
Kalilou Traore: Ex-Wydad and Mali midfielder killed in road accident aged 38
Former Mali international Kalilou Traore, who previously played for Wydad Casablanca, has died at the age of 38 following a...
Man City fix €80m valuation for Rodri as Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG circle
Manchester City have set an asking price of €80m for Rodri after his starring role at the 2026 World Cup,...
Darwin Nunez lines up European return as Al Hilal loan exit nears completion
Darwin Nunez is close to ending his short spell with Al Hilal, with the Uruguay striker expected to leave the...
Alcaraz’s US Open fate hinges on Cincinnati comeback, says Rusedski
Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of playing at the US Open are effectively riding on whether he can return at the Cincinnati...
Leipzig welcome back World Cup star Diomande with Real Madrid watching on
RB Leipzig have confirmed that Ivory Coast winger Yann Diomande has rejoined full first-team training following his post-World Cup break,...
Mourinho seeks to rebuild Real Madrid with work‐ethic reset and softer public stance
Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid with a mandate to restore discipline, unity and authority at the club –...
Xavi Hernandez reportedly interested in Ivory Coast coaching job
Former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has reportedly expressed interested in the Ivory Coast coaching job as he considers his...
Egyptian officials to referee Al Ahli Jeddah v Auckland City at Intercontinental Cup opener
A full Egyptian refereeing team led by Amr El Omda has been appointed by FIFA for the Intercontinental Cup tie...
Pyramids to face Alanyaspor in second Turkey pre-season friendly on Wednesday
Pyramids will play Turkish side Alanyaspor in their second pre-season friendly on Wednesday as part of their training camp in...
Barcelona midfielder Ibrahima Tunkara is emerging as one of the standout stories of the club’s pre-season, with the 16-year-old impressing...
Barcola agrees Liverpool terms to 2032 but PSG stand firm on €170m valuation
French winger Bradley Barcola has reached a personal agreement to join Liverpool on a long-term deal, but Paris Saint-Germain’s valuation...
Saudi Pro League raises foreign player limit but bars Under-21 imports from Roshn action
The Saudi Pro League has approved an increase in the number of foreign players allowed in senior squads to 10,...
Spain and Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has picked out Egypt as one of the teams that most impressed him at...