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Chelsea takeover takes stunning late twist

British magnate Jim Ratcliffe has made a sensational late bid to buy the Premier League giants. One of the UK's richest men, Jim Ratcliffe, has...

Roman Abramovich Reportedly Raises Price for Chelsea by Over $600 million

Russian businessman Roman Abramovich has demanded additional 500 million pounds ($622 million) for Chelsea to increase the sale proceeds that will be donated to...

Manchester United confirm Erik ten Hag as new boss

The Red Devils have pinned their rebuild hopes on the Dutch manager. Ajax manager Erik ten Hag will become the latest man to sit in...

Premier League club agrees record deal with hitman Haaland – report

Representatives for the Norwegian have agreed terms and he is set to head to the English top tier, according to reports. Manchester City have agreed...

Ronaldo & partner Rodriguez announce death of baby son

The Manchester United forward and partner Georgina Rodriguez have lost one of their baby twins. Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez...

Bail extended for Everton player suspected of child sex offenses

The player has had his bail extended for the fourth time. The still-unnamed Everton footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offenses in 2021 has...

Watch: Ronaldo bags 50th club hat trick amid fan protests

Reports have also claimed the Portuguese superstar does not feature in the plans of potential incoming manager Erik ten Hag. Cristiano Ronaldo completed his 60th...

Watch: Police intervene in furious Atletico Madrid-Man City tunnel clash

Players from both teams continued their on-pitch feud after City had advanced to the Champions League semifinals. Police were forced to intervene when Atletico Madrid...

Prosecutors issue new demands over Maradona death

The Argentine football icon died of heart failure in November 2020. The medical staff who treated Diego Maradona before the Argentine football icon’s death in...

Chelsea boss blasts ‘laughing referee’ after Champions League exit

Thomas Tuchel said the Polish match official’s actions were ‘very, very bad’ after Chelsea bowed out against Real Madrid. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel ripped into...

Watch: Fans amazed by ‘crazy’ corner-kick goal in Ecuador

Damian Diaz managed the rare feat of scoring what is known as an 'Olympic Goal' in the Spanish-speaking world. An Argentine footballer has gone viral...

Nations learn Qatar World Cup fates

The draw for the FIFA 2022 World Cup has revealed the groups for the football showpiece in Qatar. The draw for the 2022 FIFA World...

Italy Misses World Cup Again After Shocking Defeat by North Macedonia in Qualifying Playoffs

The Italian national team became the European champion for the second time in July 2021, and the Italians won four times at the world...

Chelsea learn Champions League quarterfinal fate amid sanctions turmoil

The competition's defending champions will face Real Madrid in the next round. Chelsea will face record 13-time winners Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals...

Lionel Messi’s UEFA Champions League Drought Extends to Seven Years After Real Madrid Nightmare

Arguably the greatest player of all-time, Lionel Messi was the epitome of consistency across competitions, often powering his beloved Barcelona to glory both in...

‘A Shame, Disappointing’: England Great & Ex-Spurs Star Blast Tottenham After Shock FA Cup Defeat

Like Man United, Tottenham are the second top English side struggling big time, with nothing going in their favour at the moment. On Tuesday, the...

Roman Abramovich issues statement on Chelsea control

The Russian owner said he had passed on the 'stewardship and care' of the club. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has addressed the "stewardship and care"...

Harry Maguire, Ralf Rangnick Deny Reports of Rift With Cristiano Ronaldo Over Man Utd Captaincy

Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined Man United last summer, allegations of dividing the dressing room have been levelled against him. While almost everyone ignored these...

Watch: Ronaldo hailed for gesture after penalty miss

Cristiano Ronaldo was praised for his actions after Manchester United teammate Anthony Elanga missed a costly penalty. Cristiano Ronaldo has won plaudits for his response...

Man Utd star arrested amid probe into assault & rape claims

Graphic images posted to a woman’s Instagram were accompanied by allegations of rape and violence. Mason Greenwood, a 20-year-old forward who plays for Manchester United,...

Fan medical emergencies halt two football games

Clashes between Fulham and Blackpool, then Oldham and Rochdale, had to be paused after fans suffered medical scares. Two separate English football matches had to...

Watch: Brazilian 15-year-old scores wondergoal

Endrick is already being monitored by top European clubs such as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick has stunned football fans with a...

Tuchel slams Chelsea forwards as ruthless Man City kill off Blues’ title challenge

Thomas Tuchel wasn't impressed by his side's blunt attacking threat and criticized striker Romelu Lukaku as Man City won 1-0 in the Premier League. Chelsea...

Ex-Real Madrid star dubbed hero after aiding rival stricken by heart attack on pitch

Colombia international James Rodriguez rushed to the aid of an opponent who suffered a cardiac arrest. Ex-Everton and Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has been...

Pogba Could Become Premier League’s Highest Paid Footballer as Man Utd Offer Him ‘Record Salary’

Paul Pogba may have been playing for Man United for the past five years, but his relationship with the club has never been strong....

‘He’s made them worse’: Rangnick and Ronaldo roasted after woeful Man Utd beaten

  The defeat was the first in six matches for United under new interim manager Rangnick, who came in after the sacking of Ole Gunnar...

Fan collapses in football crowd yet again

The Premier League match between Tottenham and Watford has been halted by a medical emergency in the crowd – weeks after a game between...

Ukrainian football club fined for speaking Russian

Ukrainian football club NK Veres Rivne have been fined for conducting interviews ‘not in the state language’. Ukrainian Premier League team NK Veres Rivne have...

Watch: Is this the most bizarrely effective free-kick routine ever?

A Japanese football team has the internet in hysterics after a particularly unique free-kick routine went viral. Some footballers are often accused of playacting in...

Algerian player dies after collapsing on pitch as spate of tragedies hit football

Algerian footballer Sofiane Loukar has died after collapsing while captaining his team Mouloudia Saida in a second division match on Saturday. Loukar is said to...

Manchester City defender Mendy charged with seventh rape

A court has heard that Benjamin Mendy, the Manchester City defender accused of six counts of rape, has been charged with a further offense. Former...

Have Chelsea and Abramovich wasted $130MN on Lukaku?

Opinion by Ben Miller of RT News. When Roman Abramovich sanctioned the $130 million signing of Romelu Lukaku before the start of the season, Chelsea...

Watch: French football hit by fresh shame

Crowd trouble in French football continued on Friday as a cup match had to be abandoned due to fans clashing. Ligue 2 team Paris FC...

Rangnick’s first game at Man Utd: What’s the verdict?

The post-Solskjaer era is well and truly underway at Old Trafford, but what is the report card on Manchester United's new interim boss Ralf...

Watch: Premier League star fights off bat-wielding thug during robbery attempt

Arsenal defender Gabriel fought off a thug wielding a baseball bat in an attempted robbery at his home in north London, new footage has...

Two Premier League matches hit by medical emergencies on same night

The Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea and the meeting between Southampton and Leicester both had to be halted due to medical emergencies...

Watch: African football legend in extraordinary on-air rant about homosexuality and Islam

One of the most successful players in African football history has produced a blistering live rant to an audience of millions during a Premier...

No Ronaldo at the World Cup? Portugal handed horror play-off draw with Italy

One of Italy or Portugal will not qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after the two titans were drawn in the same...

Manchester United agree deal for Moscow-linked Rangnick to take over as manager – reports

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Ralf Rangnick to become interim manager, according to reports. The German is currently working as head of sports...

Watch: Angry Liverpool boss Klopp responds to claims he ‘insulted’ Africans

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp responded angrily to suggestions that he had "insulted" Africans by referring to the continent's Cup of Nations as a "little...

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