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France hit with FIFA World Cup blow

N’Golo Kante is set to miss out on Qatar. France midfielder N’Golo Kante appears unlikely to be fit for next month’s World Cup in Qatar...

Maradona ‘Hand of God’ ball set to fetch millions

The item will be up for auction in London next month. The football used in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and England –...

PSG hired troll army to smear critics – media

The French football giants have been accused of unleashing social media trolls against their own players. French team Paris Saint-Germain have been accused of using...

Salah smashes Champions League record

The forward fired the fastest-ever hat-trick in the competition as Liverpool routed Rangers. Mohamed Salah broke the record for the quickest-ever hat-trick in the Champions...

Ronaldo to appeal violent conduct charge

The Manchester United forward was cautioned by police for slapping a phone out of young fan’s hand. Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo will receive the...

Watch: Irish women’s football team apologise for IRA chant

The Ireland women's team were overheard making the chant after qualifying for the World Cup. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has issued an apology...

UK bans over 1,000 fans from Qatar FIFA World Cup

More than 1,300 people from England and Wales won’t be allowed to travel to Qatar. More than 1,300 English and Welsh fans with a history...

Watch: Austrian footballer scores ‘craziest own goal ever’

Matthias Gragger somehow managed to lob his own goalkeeper from the opposition’s half. Austrian defender Matthias Gragger might go down in history as the scorer...

Mbappe beats Messi and Ronaldo in Forbes list

The magazine predicts that the forward will earn $128 million this season. French football prodigy Kylian Mbappe has topped Forbes’ list of highest-earning footballers, surpassing...

Manchester United boss makes Ronaldo transfer decision – media

Erik ten Hag will let the forward leave in January, according to The Telegraph. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will give his blessing for...

Watch: Manchester United boss reveals unusual reason for Ronaldo snub

The football legend didn’t make it off the bench against Manchester City. Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag claimed that he left Cristiano Ronaldo...

Australian football promises swift action after Nazi salutes at cup final

The “anti-social behavior” occurred during a match between Macarthur FC and Sydney United 58. Alleged Nazi salutes and the booing of an Indigenous welcoming ceremony...

FIFA president reacts to Indonesia stadium tragedy

At least 125 were crushed to death on Saturday. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has released a statement on the tragic stadium crush in Malang, Indonesia...

Guinea stripped of Africa Cup of Nations hosting rights

Morocco is now set to apply to host the continent’s football competition in 2025. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Guinea of its...

Watch: Indonesian Stadium stampede kills 120+

An Indonesian league football match erupted in clashes and a deadly stampede. At least 125 fans and two officers have reportedly been killed amid chaos...

African nation furious over ‘cultural appropriation’ in football jerseys

Morocco has demanded that the design of the new Algerian national team shirt be changed. Morocco’s culture ministry has accused sportswear giant Adidas of appropriating...

Watch: Neymar splits opinion with political message

The football superstar supported the Brazilian president for re-election at the weekend. Brazilian football icon Neymar has divided opinion in his homeland after backing President...

Denmark unveils Qatar World Cup protest gesture

Kit manufacturer Hummel has cited Qatar's human rights record in the design of Denmark's World Cup jersey. Denmark will play in plain jerseys at this...

Watch: Banana thrown at Brazilian star during Paris match

Richarlison was celebrating his goal against Tunisia when the incident happened. Brazilian football star Richarlison has called on the French authorities to act after a...

Watch: Ronaldo left bloodied by nasty goalkeeper collision

The football ace needed medical attention after the incident, which occurred during Portugal’s impressive win over the Czech Republic. Cristiano Ronaldo had an evening to...

Over 1,000 Liverpool fans to launch UEFA legal claim after Paris chaos

Fans are claiming they suffered psychological and physical damage at the Champions League final this year. In excess of 1,700 Liverpool supporters have registered with...

Fresh twist in Pogba extortion case as more videos released

The brother of footballer Paul Pogba has made more claims in a string of social media videos. Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of French World...

Spanish female football stars threaten mutiny

The head coach of the Spanish women's national team has been the subject of complaints. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has given its backing...

Messi edges ahead of Ronaldo with new milestone

Lionel Messi has now scored more non-penalty goals than his historic rival. Lionel Messi's winning goal for Paris Saint-Germain against Lyon on Sunday didn't just...

Watch: Scottish football fans sing anti-monarchy chant during Queen Elizabeth tribute

Glasgow Celtic supporters chanted “If you hate the royal family clap your hands” ahead of a match against St Mirren. Celtic supporters sang an anti-British...

Real Madrid defends Brazilian star in racism row

Vinicius Junior was told to stop being a “monkey” when celebrating goals by a leading Spanish football agent. Real Madrid have supported star winger Vinicius...

Teen sensation breaks youngest-ever Premier League player record

Ethan Nwaneri made history on his Arsenal debut on Sunday. Arsenal’s 15-year-old attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri became the youngest-ever player in Premier League history on...

FIFA issues ruling after appeal to kick South American nation out of World Cup

Ecuador will not be prevented from featuring at Qatar 2022 as things stand. Chile's national football team have lost their appeal to replace fellow South...

Spanish football chiefs deny orgy claims

Luis Rubiales has been accused of squandering the RFEF's funds by his uncle. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has strongly denied claims that its president...

Pogba brother detained in witchcraft and blackmail scandal – media

Mathias Pogba is suspected of trying to extort money from his sibling Paul Pogba. Paul Pogba's brother Mathias has been detained with four others in...

Bayern Munich star burgled on birthday as he played match

Thomas Muller was the victim of a home invasion on Tuesday night. German police have confirmed that Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Muller's house was broken...

Watch: German football fans accused of Nazi salutes

Eintracht Frankfurt supporters made headlines while on the road at Marseille. German football club Eintracht Frankfurt were forced to react after a pair of fans...

Fans protest against disruption caused by Queen Elizabeth death

Bayern Munich supporters unveiled a banner during their Champions League clash with Barcelona. Fans of German football club Bayern Munich took it upon themselves to...

Watch: Goalkeeper hailed for quick thinking after fan suffers cardiac arrest

Jeremias Ledesma sprinted to provide a defibrillator after a fan collapsed in the stand. Cadiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma has been hailed for potentially saving the...

Mathias Pogba denies extortion attempt against brother Paul

He claims to be a 'complete stranger' to the accusations. Mathias Pogba claims he is a "complete stranger" with regards to accusations of a failed...

Watch: Mass violence as German fans clash with French rivals

The game between Nice and Koln was marred by confrontations between fans. A UEFA Europa Conference League meeting between Nice and Koln was almost called...

Chelsea announce new manager

Graham Potter will take over as head coach with immediate effect. Graham Potter has been announced as the new head coach of Chelsea after the...

Chelsea sack manager Tuchel

The German coach has parted ways with the Premier League football club. Thomas Tuchel has been fired from his role as the manager of Chelsea...

Mbappe breaks silence in Pogba ‘witchcraft’ scandal

The French football wonderkid confirmed that Pogba has contacted him. Kylian Mbappe took advantage of a pre-match press conference on Monday to insist that there...

Insider claims Abramovich mistakes forced Chelsea spending spree

Chelsea had no option but to spend this summer due to errors made by Roman Abramovich, it has been claimed. Chelsea's record-breaking spending splurge in...

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