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FIFA targets goalkeeper time-wasting tactic ahead of World Cup

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FIFA will prevent players from gathering around coaches in the technical area when goalkeepers go down injured during the 2026 World Cup, as officials...

Chaos erupts in Paris after PSG wins Champions League (Video)

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More than 400 people were detained in the French capital, police said. Fans torched scooters and clashed with police in Paris on Saturday after local...

PSG retain Champions League crown after penalty shootout

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title after edging Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in Budapest. Arsenal...

DR Congo fans face World Cup heartbreak amid Ebola travel ban

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Democratic Republic of the Congo football officials have urged FIFA to refund 2026 World Cup tickets for supporters blocked from travelling to the United...

Spurs survive with win over Everton

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Tottenham Hotspur secured their Premier League status with a tense victory over Everton, avoiding a first relegation since 1977 and condemning West Ham United...

West Ham relegated despite final-day thrashing of Leeds

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West Ham United’s 14-year run in the Premier League has ended after relegation was confirmed on the final day of the season, despite a...

Iran moves World Cup base to Mexico amid security and visa concerns

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Iran’s football federation says FIFA has approved relocating the national team’s World Cup training base from Arizona in the United States to Tijuana, Mexico,...

Auckland FC crowned A-League champions

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Auckland FC have secured the A-League championship in just their second season after defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in a sold-out grand final at Go...

US hotels warn World Cup tourism boom may fall short

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Concerns are growing within the American hospitality sector that the upcoming FIFA World Cup may not deliver the tourism surge many businesses expected. A report...

Arsenal claim Premier League crown after City slip-up

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Arsenal have reclaimed the Premier League crown for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by...

Ex-Czech football coach banned for life after secretly filming female players

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Former Czech women’s football coach Petr Vlachovsky has been handed a lifetime ban from all football-related activity by UEFA after secretly filming female players...

Southampton thrown out of play-offs over training ground spying scandal

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Southampton have been expelled from the UK football Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on rival clubs during the season, with Middlesbrough reinstated to...

West Ham relegation could cost London taxpayers millions

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West Ham United could leave London taxpayers facing an extra £2.5 million bill each year if the club drops out of the Premier League,...

West Ham left on brink after Newcastle blow

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West Ham United saw their Premier League survival hopes take a major hit after a damaging 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’...

Semenyo magic fires Manchester City to FA Cup final win

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Manchester City claimed the FA Cup after Antoine Semenyo’s superb late strike secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Chelsea in a lacklustre final at...

Celtic snatch dramatic title as Hearts’ fairytale ends in agony

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Celtic produced a stunning late comeback to crush Hearts’ long-awaited title dream and secure a fifth straight Scottish Premiership crown in a dramatic final-day...

Libyan football fans set prime minister’s office on fire (Video)

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Acts of vandalism and arson at the prime minister’s office represent a serious affront to the country’s “prestige and sovereignty,” the Presidential Council has...

Auckland FC storm into A-League grand final

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Auckland FC have booked a place in the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final after crushing Adelaide United 0-3 in the second leg of their...

All Whites World Cup squad named (Video)

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All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has mixed seasoned internationals with emerging talent in naming his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in North...

Anderson rescues Forest and secures Premier League survival

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Elliot Anderson scored a dramatic late equaliser against former club Newcastle United F.C. to secure Nottingham Forest F.C.’s place in next season’s Premier League. Harvey...

Maeda magic keeps Celtic title charge alive

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A stunning overhead kick from Daizen Maeda inspired Celtic F.C. to a dramatic comeback win over Rangers F.C. in a gripping Old Firm clash,...

Man City stay in title hunt with commanding win over Brentford

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Manchester City kept the Premier League title race alive with a convincing 3-0 victory over Brentford, moving to within two points of leaders Arsenal. After...

Iran demands guarantees ahead of World Cup

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Iran has confirmed it still intends to compete at the upcoming FIFA World Cup but is seeking a series of assurances from FIFA and...

Auckland FC held to draw as Adelaide snatch late equaliser

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Auckland FC were unable to make full use of home advantage in the opening leg of their A-League semifinal, settling for a 1-1 draw...

Forest punish Chelsea to boost survival hopes

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Nottingham Forest took a decisive stride toward Premier League safety with a convincing win over a struggling Chelsea, whose losing streak extended to six...

Mainoo fires United back into Champions League

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Manchester United sealed a dramatic return to the Champions League with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford, capped by Kobbie Mainoo’s...

Arsenal extend lead with Fulham demolition

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Arsenal strengthened their grip on the Premier League summit with a dominant 3-0 win over Fulham at Emirates Stadium, moving six points clear at...

Mainoo commits to Manchester United until 2031

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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract keeping him at Old Trafford until 2031, ending speculation over his future after a...

Arsenal go top after Eze strike seals tight win

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Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a narrow victory over Newcastle United, as an early goal proved decisive in a...

Chelsea sack Rosenior after poor run

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Chelsea have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior after just 106 days in charge following a sharp downturn in results. Despite arriving on a long-term deal...

Man City cut Arsenal lead to three points in title race

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Manchester City moved within touching distance of Premier League leaders Arsenal after securing a hard-fought win in a tense clash at the Etihad Stadium. The...

Jets clinch premiership after Auckland FC stunned at home

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The Newcastle Jets have sealed their first A-League Men premiership after a shock 0-1 home defeat for Auckland FC to the Central Coast Mariners,...

Spurs denied late as relegation fears grow

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Tottenham’s survival hopes took another hit after a 95th-minute equaliser from Georginio Rutter earned Brighton a dramatic draw, extending Spurs’ winless run and leaving...

FIFA defends World Cup travel costs row

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FIFA has pushed back against criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill over steep transport costs for the 2026 World Cup, warning that high...

Phoenix keep finals dream alive as Wanderers hit rock bottom

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Wellington Phoenix have kept their faint A-League finals hopes alive with a deserved 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Apollo Projects Stadium in...

Trump anti-Semitism envoy warns EU officials of World Cup bans – media

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Israel has been increasingly using accusations of anti-Jewish bigotry against its critics. The US could impose travel restrictions on European officials attending the FIFA World...

Football Ferns seal 2027 World Cup spot

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The Football Ferns have secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea women's national...

Leeds end Old Trafford drought as ten-man United fall short

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Leeds United claimed a landmark victory at Old Trafford, securing their first league win there since 1981 and boosting their survival hopes with a...

Man City surge blows title race open

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Manchester City reignited the Premier League title fight with a ruthless second-half burst, scoring three times in 17 minutes to dismantle Chelsea at Stamford...

Phoenix finals hopes hit after loss to Melbourne City

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Wellington Phoenix’s push for the A-League finals has taken a significant blow after a 2-0 defeat to Melbourne City, ending their four-match unbeaten run. City...

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