France 1998 World Cup anti-doping row returns after former minister’s revelation
Former French sports minister Marie-George Buffet has admitted that surprise doping tests on the France squad were halted before the...
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Al Ahli hand temporary manager Rui Santos final pre-season test before 2026-27 campaign
Al Ahli will face Al-Ettifaq on Wednesday in their final friendly before the 2026-27 Saudi football season, with the club...
FIFA urged to release promised World Cup funds to US host cities
Three weeks after the 2026 World Cup ended, the 11 United States cities that staged matches are demanding that FIFA...
Al-Farraj questions Saudi Arabia’s squad depth ahead of Gulf Cup and Asian Cup
Saudi Arabia’s national team does not currently offer enough reason for optimism before the Arabian Gulf Cup and the AFC...
Vinicius outlines Mourinho’s three-part message as Real Madrid future remains uncertain
Vinicius Junior has revealed the message Jose Mourinho gave him during their first meeting, with the Real Madrid forward saying...
Novak Djokovic targets tennis’s long-form format in bid to win over younger fans
Novak Djokovic has called for radical changes to tennis scoring and match lengths, saying sets should be played to four...
Gianni Infantino faces fresh backlash from Jordan FA president Prince Ali
Jordan Football Association president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of using “blackmail” to pressure...
Ole Werner declines Al-Ahli’s £9.5m-a-year offer as Saudi club’s manager search continues
Ole Werner has rejected the chance to become Al-Ahli’s next manager despite being offered about 11m euros (£9.5m) a year...
Barcelona ready for lengthy Julian Alvarez pursuit as Atletico refuse to sell
Barcelona remain determined to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico de Madrid despite strong opposition from the Spanish club to selling...
David Ospina’s long-term elbow problem threatens to end his career at 37
David Ospina’s continuing elbow injury has put his future in football at risk, with the former Arsenal goalkeeper facing further...
Vinicius Junior says Mourinho wants him ‘happy’ as Real Madrid future remains unresolved
Vinicius Junior has given a positive first assessment of Jose Mourinho’s new Real Madrid project, while the Brazil forward’s long-term...
Pululu joins Al-Hazem after prolific spell in Poland
Al-Hazem have signed Congolese striker Afimico Pululu on a free transfer, with the 27-year-old brought in to replace former forward...
Milan make Pedro Neto their priority as Chelsea set terms for summer exit
AC Milan have entered the race to sign Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with the Portugal international emerging as a leading...
Thiago Pitarch’s Real Madrid role under threat as injury delays first-team push
Real Madrid youngster Thiago Pitarch faces an uncertain start to the new season after a knee injury ruled him out...
Mohamed Salah set to join Trabzonspor after agreeing two-year contract
Mohamed Salah has agreed to join Trabzonspor this summer, although one outstanding clause must still be approved by the Turkish...
Hapoel Tel Aviv president arrives in Serbia to seal move for Ghanaian forward Douglas Owusu
Hapoel Tel Aviv president Edmond Safra has arrived in Belgrade to seal a move for Ghanaian forward Douglas Owusu from...
Senegal attacker Iliman Ndiaye rejoins Everton squad for pre-season amid Saudi links
Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye has rejoined Everton’s pre-season preparations after returning from his post-World Cup holiday, effectively bringing an end...
Tottenham consider move for Senegal star Nicolas Jackson
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson during the current summer transfer window. The...
Ivorian striker Emmanuel Latte Lath joins Union Berlin on loan from Atlanta United
Ivory Coast international Emmanuel Latte Lath has completed a return to European football after joining German Bundesliga side Union Berlin...
Nice open to Mohamed Abdelmonem departure amid Al Ahly interest
French Ligue 1 club Nice are reportedly open to allowing Egyptian international defender Mohamed Abdelmonem leave during the current summer...