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Will he stay? PSG director confirms club in talks with Lionel Messi to extend contract

Lionel Messi was forced to leave FC Barcelona due to new La Liga rules that prevented the club from continuing to support the star...

Watch: Melbourne Victory 3 – 1 Wellington Phoenix

Melbourne Victory have defeated the Wellington Phoenix this evening at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium 3-1. The Phoenix currently sit fourth on the table. https://youtu.be/528H-4oZFag

Watch: Wellington Phoenix 2 – 2 Perth Glory

The Phoenix have drawn their A-League match today at Sky Stadium in Wellington 2 - 2. Oscar Zawada scored for the home team in the...

Hanging effigy of football star prompts condemnation

Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr has been repeatedly targeted by rival fans. Atletico Madrid have condemned the “repugnant” actions of people responsible for hanging a...

Brazilian football star has contract terminated amid sex assault case

Mexican team Pumas have parted ways with Dani Alves after he was detained by police in Barcelona. Dani Alves has had his contract with Mexican...

Watch: Wellington Phoenix 2 – 1 Central Coast Mariners

The Wellington Phoenix have defeated the Central Coast Mariners in their A-League clash today at Sky Stadium in Wellington today. Alex Rufer scored first for...

Italian giants Juventus hit with major points deduction in finance scandal

Juventus have been docked 15 points while numerous former club officials have been banned. Juventus have been handed a 15-point deduction by the Italian football...

Brazilian football icon Dani Alves detained in sex assault case – media

Dani Alves was questioned by police Barcelona on Friday, according to reports. Brazilian football star Dani Alves has been detained in Barcelona following allegations that...

Ronaldo left bruised in Saudi match against Messi

The two icons met for potentially the last time in an exhibition game in Riyadh. Cristiano Ronaldo took a blow to the face from former...

BBC issues apology as sex noises interrupt football broadcast

Football host Gary Lineker stated that the BBC studio had been ‘sabotaged’. UK broadcaster the BBC says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding a mobile...

Premier League club denies Davos sale speculation

Manchester United recently revealed it is seeking financial investment. Manchester United have denied speculation that a luxury lounge, which comes complete with a high-end shop...

Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy cleared of six rape charges

Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty on six counts but will face a second trial on remaining charges. Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been...

Messi branded ‘hormonal dwarf’ in leaked messages – media

The Argentine was denigrated in WhatsApp exchanges among former senior figures at Barcelona, a report has claimed. Lionel Messi was the subject of vicious insults...

FIFA president questioned by prosecutors

Gianni Infantino is being probed as part of a criminal investigation. Gianni Infantino, the president of world football’s governing body FIFA, met with Swiss special...

Tottenham Hotspur braced for Qatar bid

The Qatar Sports Investments group is seeking to increase its portfolio. With Qatar seeking to bolster its influence in global football after hosting last year’s...

Footballer who refused BLM kneel wins settlement

Kiersten Hening had claimed she was being discriminated against. Kiersten Hening, a former US collegiate football player with Virginia Tech, has been awarded a $100,000...

French football chiefs announce decision on head coach Deschamps

The manager will remain in place despite the World Cup final defeat in Qatar. Didier Deschamps has extended his contract as head coach of the...

Watch: Sydney FC 0 – 1 Wellington Phoenix

The Phoenix have defeated Sydney FC 0-1 in their A-League clash today at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. The win came with the Phoenix finishing...

US national soccer team engulfed in ‘blackmail’ scandal

The row involves coach Gregg Berhalter and the family of national team star Gio Reyna. The US men’s national soccer team continues to grapple with...

FIFA chief reacts after anger over selfie near Pele’s casket

Gianni Infantino said he was ‘dismayed’ after being criticized for his actions. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he was simply being helpful by posing...

Watch: Mourners flock to pay tribute to Pele

Fans have lined up to bid farewell to Brazil’s greatest sporting hero. Brazilian football fans have converged on the Vila Belmiro Stadium in Santos to...

Police probing sexual assault allegations against Brazil football legend – media

Dani Alves is reportedly under investigation by Spanish authorities. Police in Spain are investigating allegations of sexual assault against former Barcelona player Dani Alves, according...

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...

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