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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...

Reviled US owners ‘ready to sell’ Man Utd – media

The Glazer family have reportedly named their price to sell up at Old Trafford. Sources close to Manchester United have indicated that a bid of...

PSG among European giants fined for financial breaches

UEFA announced a range of sanctions while some clubs were warned they are being monitored. Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Inter Milan are among several clubs...

Football icon facing potential contempt of court charges

Gary Neville has been referred to the UK Attorney General for a social media post written during Ryan Giggs' recent trial. Former Manchester United player...

Blackmail, witchcraft & kidnapping: The shocking claims in the Pogba family feud

Paul Pogba claims to be the victim of an extortion attempt by his brother, who has accused him of adopting witchcraft. In a bizarre and...

Watch: Man Utd boss drops live f-bomb after win over Liverpool

Erik ten Hag's team produced a vastly improved performance in a 2-1 win at Old Trafford. Manchester United lifted the gloom at Old Trafford with...

Chelsea dismantled by Leeds in error-strewn and ill-disciplined display

Thomas Tuchel's men were downed 3-0 at Elland Road. Chelsea suffered more teething problems under their new owners on Sunday when soundly beaten 3-0 by...

New Barcelona ace Robert Lewandowski victim of brazen robbery

Robert Lewandowski's €70,000 watch was stolen when he stopped to pose for photos with fans. Polish marksman Robert Lewandowski was the victim of a robbery...

Scrutiny intensifies on US owners after English giant’s latest humiliation

The Glazer family have long been the topic of protests from angry Manchester United fans. Manchester United's controversial owners, the Glazer family, have sucked an...

Watch: Man Utd coach lays into players following embarrassing loss and Ronaldo snub

The Red Devils were soundly beaten 4-0 by Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. Struggling Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been forced...

Qatar World Cup to undergo late change – media

The tournament is set to begin one day earlier than advertised, according to reports. The kick-off to this year's World Cup in Qatar will now...

Man United icon Ryan Giggs kept woman ‘like slave,’ court hears

Old Trafford legend Ryan Giggs is on trial accused of controlling behavior and assault. Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs, who is on trial accused of...

German football star Nico Schulz accused of kicking pregnant girlfriend in stomach

Police raided Nico Schulz's house in response to the allegations. Police in Germany have searched the home of national team and Borussia Dortmund defender Nico...

Club legend Rooney says United must sell Ronaldo

Wayne Rooney believes it is the best course of action for his former club. New Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag can only build a...

Watch: Man Utd boss speaks out after Ronaldo scandal

Erik ten Hag has defended the Portuguese star ahead of the new Premier League season. New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has demanded that...

Watch: Argentine footballer floors female referee with ‘coward punch’

The incident occurred in a Buenos Aires province in Argentina. An episode of what the Argentine press has dubbed "inexplicable violence" occurred in the Gonzalez...

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