Materazzi: ‘I thank God the Zidane clash did not end more seriously’
Marco Materazzi says the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has changed the way he views his infamous confrontation...
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Saudi Arabia’s Donis builds possession-based blueprint ahead of November friendlies
Georgios Donis has placed possession, set-pieces and passing at the centre of his work with Saudi Arabia, while introducing high...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Cameroon face injury concerns ahead of Namibia clash
Cameroon could be without Danny Namaso and Darlin Yongwa when they host Namibia in their third fixture of the 2027...
World Cup 2030 final: Spain and Morocco make competing claims as Fifa weighs host options
The race to stage the 2030 World Cup final has intensified, with Spain and Morocco promoting rival arguments as Fifa...
Barcelona assess attacking options as Dani Olmo targets Villarreal return
Dani Olmo is making positive progress in his recovery and could return for Barcelona’s meeting with Villarreal on 22 November,...
France boss Zidane keeps Mbappe in camp despite Real Madrid return plan
Kylian Mbappe will remain with France after manager Zinedine Zidane decided not to release him to Real Madrid, despite the...
Brahim Diaz and La Liga’s overlooked stars face a fight for their futures
Several high-profile players at the three clubs currently leading La Liga are struggling for regular first-team football, with Alejandro Balde,...
Pochettino move to Manchester United edges closer as 24-hour talks begin
Manchester United have reached a preliminary verbal agreement with United States manager Mauricio Pochettino to become their next head coach,...
Mbappe absence deepens reported tensions with Zidane before France’s Italy clash
Reports of a strained relationship between Zinedine Zidane and Kylian Mbappe have intensified after the Real Madrid forward was ruled...
USA pull out of Qatar 2026 U-17 World Cup after travel warning
USA have withdrawn from the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar because of safety concerns in the region, just days...
Real Madrid forecast record finances as new Bernabeu, sponsors and academy boost income
Real Madrid is targeting revenue of about €1.4bn this season as it seeks to strengthen its financial position through the...
Barcelona launches Camp Nou remembrance scheme with 26,000 spaces for supporters’ ashes
Barcelona supporters will be able to have their ashes kept at Camp Nou under a new memorial scheme, with the...
Zidane’s France plan puts Dembele at the centre of attack as Mbappe shifts wide
Zinedine Zidane is considering a tactical change for France that would see Ousmane Dembele used as a centre-forward, with Kylian...
Mbappe absence deepens questions over France role under Zidane
Kylian Mbappe will miss France’s Nations League meeting with Italy after suffering a hamstring problem, with his absence adding to...
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United future clouded by dressing-room unrest
Michael Carrick continued to arrive at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground in his training kit this week while the club...
US withdraw from Under-17 World Cup in Qatar over security concerns
The United States will not take part in the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar after the United States Soccer Federation...
Vinicius Junior invites Sudanese boy who lost both legs to Real Madrid match
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has invited a 13-year-old Sudanese boy who lost both legs in a drone attack in...
The international break gets under way on Thursday, 12 November 2026, with France visiting Italy in the UEFA Nations League...
Mauro Icardi faces temporary restrictions in Argentine family case
Mauro Icardi has been ordered by an Argentine court not to approach or contact his 11-year-old daughter Francesca for 45...
China players told to cover tattoos again after run of defeats
China’s football authorities have revived strict rules requiring national-team players to conceal visible tattoos, with the move coming as the...