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Wellington Phoenix 1 – 3 Melbourne City FC

The Wellington Phoenix have been left to rue a lack of execution in front of goal in their first match of 2023. https://youtu.be/WwRbDbiA32Q The Phoenix have...

Pele: From humble beginnings to football’s first global superstar

The three-time World Cup winner is regarded by many as the greatest player of all time. Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known...

‘More Than History in The Making’: Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Signs With Al Nassr FC

Earlier this month, Cristiano Ronaldo denied reports he was heading to Al Nassr, saying in a news conference at the 2022 World Cup that...

Pele family gathers in hospital amid health concerns

The Brazilian icon is being treated by doctors in Sao Paulo. Family members have gathered to spend Christmas at the bedside of Brazilian football great...

World Cup final referee responds to French claims of ‘illegal’ goal

Szymon Marciniak hit back after allegations that a goal from Lionel Messi should have been disallowed. Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has commented after allegations from...

Pogba brother released from prison in blackmail case – media

Mathias Pogba is reportedly out of police custody. France and Juventus star Paul Pogba’s older brother Mathias has been released from prison, his lawyer said...

Croatian World Cup stars accused of fascist chants

The pair were filmed singing lyrics linked to a World War II ultranationalist group. Croatian World Cup stars Dejan Lovren and Marcelo Brozovic have been...

France complains about ‘abnormal’ Argentinian celebrations

Football boss Noel Le Graet thinks Argentina went too far when celebrating their World Cup final win. The head of the French Football Federation (FFF)...

Pele’s cancer has advanced – doctors

The football legend is currently being treated at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo. Three-time World Cup winner Pele’s cancer has reached an advanced...

Messi agrees new PSG deal – media

The football icon’s first contract with the Ligue 1 club is set to expire next June. Qatar 2022 star Lionel Messi has an agreement in...

Only one offer for Ronaldo – media

Al Nassr are reportedly the only team to have a deal on the table. Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia are the only club to have...

Argentina players evacuated by helicopter amid parade chaos

Millions headed to the streets in Buenos Aires with reports of at least one death. Argentina’s World Cup homecoming descended into chaos on Tuesday as...

Man United owners hold talks with potential Saudi and Qatari investors – media

The club’s US-based owners are understood to be seeking offers to buy the Premier League giants. Manchester United’s part owner Avram Glazer has opened discussions...

Argentina wins 2022 FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi’s dream of World Cup glory became a reality in Qatar. Lionel Messi captained Argentina to World Cup glory on a night of high...

France vs Argentina: What you need to know about the World Cup final

The defending champions face a team led by an all-time great of the game. The curtain comes down on the 2022 FIFA World Cup this...

A-League match abandoned after fans attack goalkeeper

The game turned sour after supporters invaded the pitch. The Australian A-League derby match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory was abandoned on Saturday after...

Croatia clinch FIFA World Cup bronze

The Europeans beat Morocco to claim third place in Qatar. Croatia have finished third in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Morocco in...

Family reveals cause of death for US soccer journalist

Grant Wahl died in Qatar while covering the World Cup. American soccer reporter Grant Wahl died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm, his wife Dr. Celine...

France break Moroccan hearts to set up decider with Argentina

The defending champions are one win away from more World Cup glory. France booked a place in the World Cup final against Argentina in Qatar...

Watch: Drone footage captures massive Argentina World Cup celebrations

Fans gathered in their thousands to celebrate the team’s passage to the final in Qatar. Thousands of fans flocked onto the streets of Buenos Aires...

History for Messi as Argentina reach World Cup final

The Argentine captain dazzled again as his team beat Croatia in Qatar. Lionel Messi helped put Argentina within touching distance of World Cup glory after...

World Cup semifinals: What you need to know

Four teams remain in the fight for football’s biggest prize. After three weeks of compelling action, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is rapidly heading towards...

Ronaldo admits World Cup dream has ended

The football icon addressed Portugal’s exit from the tournament on Instagram. Cristiano Ronaldo has conceded that his World Cup dream has come to an end....

Second journalist dies at World Cup – media

Khalid Al-Misslam was a photojournalist for Qatari channel Al Kass TV. Qatari photojournalist Khalid Al-Misslam is the second journalist to die while covering the ongoing...

Kane penalty miss proves costly as England fall to France

The defending champions edged a tense quarterfinal in Qatar on Saturday. Harry Kane missed a late penalty for England as defending champions France earned a...

England knocked out by France

England have lost 2-1 to France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter final. Captain Harry Kane missed a late penalty goal in the 84th...

Morocco make history in stunning World Cup win against Portugal

It’s the first time an African team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup semifinals. Morocco recorded one of the biggest shocks in the history...

Messi’s World Cup dream alive after Argentina down Dutch on penalties

A thrilling quarterfinal in Qatar ended with Argentina winning a shootout. Argentina booked a place in the World Cup semifinals after a pulsating contest with...

Croatia shock Brazil in World Cup shootout drama

The five-time winners have been dumped out in Qatar. Brazil have crashed out of the FIFA World Cup after a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to...

Watch: Brazilian football official sparks ‘animal abuse’ fury

A press officer threw a stray cat from a table during a World Cup press conference. A press officer for the Brazilian World Cup squad...

Watch: Morocco fans take over Paris landmark after World Cup joy

Morocco triumphed in a nailbiting World Cup penalty shootout against Spain. Thousands of Morocco football fans took to the streets of various cities to celebrate...

Watch: Football icon Samuel Eto’o sorry after attacking man at World Cup stadium

Samuel Eto’o issued a statement on social media after the shocking incident. Retired Barcelona and Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o has issued a social media apology...

Spain stunned in shootout as Morocco make history in Qatar

The North Africans are into the last eight of a World Cup for the first time. Morocco secured a place in the World Cup quarterfinals...

Ronaldo’s replacement scores hat-trick as Portugal hammer Switzerland

Goncalo Ramos stole the headlines as the Portuguese moved into the World Cup quarterfinals. Portugal romped to a 6-1 win over Switzerland in the last...

Brazil cruise past South Korea to reach quarterfinals in Qatar

Tite's team won 4-1 against their Asian rivals on Monday. Neymar returned from injury for Brazil as the five-time champions cantered to a 4-1 win...

Penalty kings Croatia book World Cup quarterfinal spot

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic made three saves in the shootout as Croatia overcame Japan in Qatar. Japan’s hopes of reaching a first-ever World Cup quarterfinal are...

England see off Senegal to set up France World Cup quarterfinal

The Three Lions beat the African champions 3-0 in the World Cup last 16. Goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, and Bukayo Saka helped England...

Mbappe on fire as France reach Qatar 2022 quarterfinals

The PSG football superstar scored two goals and provided an assist against Poland. Reigning champions France are through to the World Cup quarterfinals at Qatar...

Messi scores in landmark match as Argentina advance

The Argentine captain scored his 789th goal in his 1,000th game. Lionel Messi was on target in his 1,000th match as Argentina beat Australia 2-1...

Netherlands snuff out USA comeback to advance to quarterfinals

Louis Van Gaal’s men beat the Americans 3-1 in the World Cup on Saturday. The Netherlands are through to the quarterfinals of the Qatar 2022...

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