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Randall strike seals Auckland FC’s 1-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers

Auckland FC returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers at Go Media Stadium, highlighted by a stunning first-half...

Chelsea crush Ajax 5-1 as teenage trio make Champions League history

Chelsea thrashed Ajax 5-1 at Stamford Bridge, becoming the first club in Champions League history to feature three teenage goalscorers in a single match. Nineteen-year-old...

Morocco stun Argentina to win first FIFA U-20 World Cup title

Morocco’s under-20 footballers made history in Santiago, Chile, on Sunday, defeating Argentina 2-0 to claim their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup title. The victory crowns...

Buendia’s late strike seals Aston Villa comeback win over Tottenham

Aston Villa staged a spirited comeback to beat Tottenham 1-2 in a rain-soaked Premier League clash, denying Spurs a chance to move second. Rodrigo Bentancur...

Forest sack Postecoglou after 0-3 Chelsea defeat

Nottingham Forest have dismissed manager Ange Postecoglou following a 0-3 home loss to Chelsea that left the club teetering above the Premier League relegation...

Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory play out goalless A-League opener

Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory battled to a scoreless draw in their A-League Men season opener at AAMI Park, where Spanish star Juan Mata...

Phoenix rally from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Glory

Wellington Phoenix fought back from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Perth Glory in a dramatic and physical 'Distance Derby' at HBF Park. New...

FIFA confirms 2026 World Cup city hosts despite Trump’s security concerns

FIFA says it expects all 16 host cities to be ready for the 2026 World Cup despite US President Donald Trump suggesting matches could...

Chelsea boss handed one-match ban for Liverpool celebration

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has received a one-match touchline ban and an £8,000 fine after being sent off for celebrating his team’s last-minute winner...

All Whites impress in 1-1 Draw with Norway

The All Whites delivered one of their best performances against a top-ranked opponent, drawing 1-1 with world No. 31 Norway in Oslo. New Zealand, ranked...

Faroe Islands shock Czechs to keep World Cup dream alive

The Faroe Islands pulled off a stunning 2–1 victory over the Czech Republic in Torshavn, keeping their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2026...

Liverpool legend rejects ‘Old Firm’ return

Steven Gerrard has turned down an offer to return as Glasgow Rangers manager, citing poor timing despite positive talks with the club’s hierarchy following...

All Whites fall 1-0 to Poland in European friendly

The All Whites’ struggles in front of goal continued with a 1-0 loss to Poland, their first European opponent since drawing with Ireland last...

African footballer breaks neck in advertising board collision

Togo midfielder Samuel Asamoah, 31, is at risk of paralysis after breaking his neck in a violent collision with an advertising board during a...

Salah fires Egypt into 2026 World Cup

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored twice as Egypt sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Djibouti, securing top...

UEFA eyes £4bn-a-year boost as streaming giants target Champions League rights

UEFA is preparing to auction new broadcast rights for its European club competitions, aiming to raise over £4 billion annually—up from the current £2.9...

Crystal Palace make European debut with 0-2 win over Dynamo Kiev

Crystal Palace began their Conference League campaign in style, claiming a 0-2 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in Poland in what was their first ever...

Gordon double fires Newcastle to first Champions League win since 2003

Newcastle United secured their first Champions League victory of the season, and first away win in the competition since 2003, with a 0-4 triumph...

Galatasaray stun Liverpool in Champions League

Liverpool suffered a second straight defeat as Galatasaray secured a Champions League victory in Istanbul, with Victor Osimhen’s 16th-minute penalty proving decisive. Head coach Arne...

Sale of iconic San Siro approved

AC Milan and Inter Milan have welcomed the city council’s approval to sell the San Siro, in a move that could see the 99-year-old...

Two debutants included as All Whites gear up for European tests

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has named Owen Parker-Price and George Stanger as new additions to his squad for October friendlies against Poland and...

Inquest opens into death of former Liverpool Women’s Manager

An inquest hearing has confirmed that former Liverpool women’s manager Matt Beard, 47, was found hanged at his home in Deeside, Flintshire, before dying...

Gabriel’s late header seals dramatic Arsenal comeback at Newcastle

Arsenal snatched a dramatic 1-2 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park after Gabriel’s 96th-minute header from Martin Odegaard’s corner capped a fiery encounter. Nick...

U.K. football body urges players to avoid gendered terms like “Come on Lads”

Berks and Bucks Football Association has issued an "inclusive language guide" advising football players to avoid gendered phrases such as “come on lads,” recommending...

Liverpool issue record lifetime bans in ticket touting crackdown

Liverpool FC has shut down 145,000 fake ticket accounts and handed out a record 1,114 lifetime bans last season as part of a major...

Former All White spared conviction in A-League spot-fixing case

Former New Zealand international Clayton Lewis has avoided a conviction after pleading guilty to involvement in an A-League spot-fixing scheme. The 28-year-old was sentenced in...

Liverpool striker sent off after goal celebration

Liverpool advanced in the League Cup with a 2-1 win over Southampton, but manager Arne Slot criticised striker Hugo Ekitike for a “stupid” dismissal. Ekitike,...

Haaland hits record 50 as Man City defeat Napoli 2-0

Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goals, scoring in his 49th appearance as Manchester City overcame a stubborn Napoli...

Ex-All White faces sentencing over spot-fixing tied to gambling addiction

Former All White midfielder Clayton Lewis appeared in a Sydney court for sentencing over his role in an A-League spot-fixing scandal, with his lawyers...

Man charged following football fight

A man has been arrested and charged following a fight at a football match in Sunnynook, which left a player with a broken jaw. At...

Borussia Dortmund to question player over sympathy for Charlie Kirk

Borussia Dortmund’s midfielder Felix Nmecha has drawn criticism on social media for expressing his condolences to the murdered activist’s family. German football giant Borussia Dortmund...

Chelsea charged with 74 alleged rule breaches over agent payments

Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association with 74 alleged rule breaches relating to agent payments between 2009 and 2022, mainly focused on...

All Whites lose 3-1 to Socceroos in Soccer Ashes

The All Whites broke a 14-year drought by scoring their first goal against Australia since 2010, but it wasn’t enough as they went down...

Man City settles Premier League dispute over sponsorship rules

Manchester City and the Premier League have ended their long-running legal battle over associated party transaction rules, agreeing the regulations are valid and binding. The...

Liverpool set to break British transfer record with £125m move for Isak

Liverpool have agreed a British record £125m fee to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, with add-ons potentially taking the deal to £130m. The...

Wellington Phoenix slam ‘nonsensical’ exclusion from new OFC Professional League

The Wellington Phoenix have expressed deep disappointment after being overlooked for a place in the inaugural OFC Professional League, which kicks off in 2026. The...

Oceania unveils first professional football league with eight clubs confirmed

Auckland FC and Christchurch United FC will join six other clubs from across the Pacific in the inaugural OFC Professional League, the region’s first-ever...

Crystal Palace squeeze past Fredrikstad to reach Conference League Group Stage

Crystal Palace advanced to the Conference League group stage despite another unconvincing display, edging Fredrikstad 1-0 on aggregate thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first-leg strike. In...

Wolves reject £50m Newcastle bid for Strand Larsen

Newcastle United have had a £50m offer for Norway international Jorgen Strand Larsen turned down by Wolves, who insist the forward is not for...

Fernandes misses penalty as Smith Rowe rescues Fulham against Man United

Manchester United were denied their first win of the season as Bruno Fernandes missed a first-half penalty and substitute Emile Smith Rowe struck late...

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