Football

The Draw for 2026 World Cup

Following is the draw for next year's 48-team World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. GROUP A…

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World Cup play-off semi-finals

The semi-finals will take place on Thursday March 26 and the finals on Tuesday March 31 . The winners of the four play-off finals qualify for the World Cup and…

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Scotland Ends 28-Year Wait as Curaçao and Haiti Make Historic World Cup Breakthroughs

Scotland, Curaçao and Haiti each carved out a place in football history this week, delivering a qualification round that will be remembered for decades across three continents. In an era…

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Turkey FA suspends 1,024 players in betting probe

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 1,024 players from its professional leagues as part of an investigation into betting. The TFF said players who have been identified as having bet…

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Italian football referees to explain VAR decisions live

Gianluca Rocchi, the referee selector for Serie A and Italy’s second division, Serie B, said on Tuesday that starting next season, referees will be able to explain VAR-related decisions live…

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‘Historic’ 1st women’s Panini sticker album

The Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina on Thursday unveiled the first Panini soccer album for Italian women players which he described as 'historic'. The album, Calciatrici 2024-2025, is…

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France won’t call off Israel game after violence in Amsterdam, minister says

Despite the violence directed at Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, France won't change its plans to host a Nations' League game against Israel next week, the interior minister said on…

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Inter, Milan to build new stadium in San Siro area

Inter and AC Milan intend to build a new stadium in the area of their current home, the San Siro, the city council said after a meeting of the clubs'…

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Women footballers call on FIFA to end partnership with Saudi Aramco

A group of over 100 professional women's soccer players sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi…

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Tuchel new England manager

Thomas Tuchel will replace Gareth Southgate as the England's men's team head coach, and has been congratulated on his appointment by Prince William and the prime minister. The former Chelsea,…

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Mbappé to take legal action for libel over Swedish rape investigation

Kylian Mbappé was “shocked” to see his name linked to a Swedish rape investigation, his lawyer said. The France captain, however, is “at ease” because “he has done nothing wrong”,…

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Malta vs Turkmenistan Friendly Cancelled Due to Travel Restrictions

The international friendly football match between Malta and Turkmenistan, scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been cancelled due to Turkmenistan's inability to obtain travel authorisation from their government to travel…

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Legendary Italian World Cup striker Schillaci dies aged 59

Former Italy and Juventus striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on his home soil, has died at the age of 59, his former club Inter Milan…

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Former Italian footballer Totò Schillaci hospitalized in Palermo hospital in critical condition

Totò Schillaci, the former footballer famous for his incredible performance during the 1990 World Cup, is currently hospitalized in critical condition at Palermo's Civic Hospital. His family has reassured fans…

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Israel must be suspended for violating FIFA statutes, human rights lawyers say

Israel must be banned from any football-related activities for violating FIFA's statutes amid the war in Gaza, according to an independent legal analysis by lawyers who specialise in international law…

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Southgate resigns as England manager

Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager. This announcement comes two days after England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. The 53-year-old, who led the Three Lions for eight…

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Fifa warned players could go on strike

Football's world governing body, FIFA, has been warned that players are prepared to strike if overwork continues, the BBC reports. Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief executive Maheta Molango believes players…

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European Football Weekend Roundup

Bittersweet farewell for Xavi Barcelona ended the season with a 2-1 victory at Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday, making departing coach Xavi Hernandez's farewell bittersweet after a trophy-less season in…

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Inaugural Women’s Club World Cup to be held from Jan-Feb 2026, FIFA says

The first edition of the Women's Club World Cup has been proposed to start during January-February 2026 and the 16-team tournament will be held every four years, world soccer governing…

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European soccer weekend round up

PSV CAN HAVE GREATEST EVER DUTCH LEAGUE SEASON PSV Eindhoven clinched the Dutch league title with two games to go when they came from behind to defeat Sparta Rotterdam 4-2…

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Packed stadiums boost LaLiga to record financial results

Spain's LaLiga posted a record total revenue of 5.69 billion euros ($6.07 billion) for the 2022-23 season as revenues rose 17.8% compared to the previous campaign and surpassed the 5.07…

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UEFA Champions League Results

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down on aggregate to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the expense of ten-man Barcelona. Mbappé has six…

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Unbeaten Leverkusen execute flawless plan to win maiden Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen's record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition. The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years…

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UEFA Champions League Results

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Germany plans border controls for soccer Euros tournament

Germany will introduce temporary border controls as part of ramped-up security around soccer's 2024 European Championship which it is hosting, the interior minister said.The tournament starts on June 14 and…

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Nike to become Germany supplier in 2027 after seven decades with Adidas

The German Football Association (DFB) announced that American sportswear giant Nike would become their official supplier from 2027 onwards, ending a decades-long partnership with German firm Adidas. The DFB said…

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Guardiola focused on ‘final’ against Arsenal

anchester City are still in the running to pick up two trophies at Wembley this season but manager Pep Guardiola said all his focus is on their Premier League clash…

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Talking points from European soccer

GERMANY MUSIALA FORM Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala scored twice in their 5-2 win over Darmstadt 98 and set up another goal, earning praise from Darmstadt coach Torsten Lieberknecht who said…

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Europa League quarter-final draw

NYON, Switzerland, March 15 (Reuters) - The following is the draw for the Europa League quarter-finals and semi-finals, held at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon on Friday: QUARTER-FINALS Quarter final 1:…

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Who’s laughing now? Xavi hits back at Barca critics

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez had the last laugh on Tuesday after his side defied the critics by reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years. Barca's…

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Liverpool owners FSG appoint Edwards as football chief executive

Fenway Sports Group, owners of Premier League title contenders Liverpool, announced on Tuesday the appointment of the club's former sporting director Michael Edwards as their chief executive of football. FSG…

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Barca face biggest game of the season against Napoli, says Xavi

Barcelona's Champions League last-16 second leg tie at home to Napoli will be their most important game of the season, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Monday. The first leg was…

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Weekend Football Roundup

GUARDIOLA SHOWS RUTHLESS TOUCH AS DE BRUYNE HOOKED When Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne was substituted after 69 minutes of a rip-roaring contest at Anfield with the game locked at…

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Bayern must feel the pressure to beat Lazio for spot in last eight

Bayern Munich will need to feel under pressure if they are to deliver a top performance and overturn a 1-0 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16 return home…

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Weekend Football Roundup

Barcelona and Athletic share spoils in goalless draw Champions Barcelona were left frustrated as they squandered a chance to close the gap with LaLiga leaders Real Madrid after being held…

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Belgian Saintfiet unveiled as new Philippines coach

Feb 26 (Reuters) - Belgian Tom Saintfiet’s odyssey around the football world continues after he was unveiled as coach of the Philippines on Monday, his 11th national team appointment in…

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European Football Roundup

Real boss Ancelotti understands Modric's frustration over lack of playing time Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said he would understand if midfielder Luka Modric felt upset after sitting on the…

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Soccer hooligan arrests and injuries in Italy doubled last year

Soccer hooligan arrests and injuries in Italy doubled last year, according to the latest annual report out this week. The number of people arrested for soccer violence rose from 59…

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Europa League last 16 draw

Atalanta vs. Sporting Liverpool vs. Sparta Prague Bayer Leverkusen vs. Qarabag Brighton vs. Roma Rangers vs. Benfica Slavia Prague vs. AC Milan Villarreal vs. Marseille West Ham vs. Freiburg Victory…

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European Football Roundup

Bayern coach Tuchel to stay in charge next week despite third loss, CEO says Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel will remain in his position for next week's Bundesliga game despite…

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Serie A votes against reduction in number of clubs

Serie A clubs voted to keep the number of clubs in the Italian top division at 20, the Lega Serie A said on Monday after their shareholders' meeting in Milan.…

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European Football Roundup

Ten Hag hails United's character after Villa win Manchester United displayed great character and mentality to score a late winner in their 2-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa…

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Man City eye top spot in three-horse title race

Manchester City can top the Premier League for a few hours at least if they beat Everton at home on Saturday and Pep Guardiola's side are firm favourites to end…

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European Football Roundup

Inter extend Serie A lead with win over Juve A first-half own goal from Federico Gatti gave leaders Inter Milan a 1-0 win at home against second-placed Juventus on Sunday,…

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List of major football signings in the January transfer window

(Reuters) - Following is a list of major signings during the January transfer window, which closed on Feb. 1 (transfer fees reported by club or media, includes add-ons): ENGLAND Ben…

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England women to play Austria and Italy in February

England will play Austria and Italy in a pair of February friendlies in Spain in preparation for Women's Euro 2025 qualifying. The Lionesses will travel to southern Spain for a…

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Clubs spent record $9.63 billion on international transfers in 2023 – FIFA

By Rohith Nair Clubs worldwide spent a record $9.63 billion on international transfers in 2023, an increase of nearly 50% compared to 2022, world soccer's governing body FIFA said in…

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Arsenal’s Arteta upset about reports linking him with Barcelona

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Monday he was upset about reports that he would leave to take over at Barcelona, whose coach Xavi plans to quit at the end…

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Man Utd deal with Rashford as ‘internal disciplinary matter’

Manchester United said on Monday they had dealt with an "internal disciplinary matter" involving Marcus Rashford after he missed training last Friday and was absent from Sunday's 4-2 FA Cup…

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European Football Roundup

Inter overtake Juventus to reclaim top spot Inter Milan reclaimed top spot in Serie A as they beat fifth-placed Fiorentina 1-0 on Sunday courtesy of an early header from Lautaro…

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Salah out for three to four weeks with injury – reports

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is expected to return to play in three to four weeks if there are no setbacks in his recovery from injury, the Premier League…

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Late Martinez goal earns Inter Italian Super Cup against 10-man Napoli

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez struck a last-gasp goal to snatch a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man Napoli as they claimed their third successive Italian Super Cup title on Monday.…

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European Football Roundup

Girona thrash Sevilla 5-1 to reclaim top spot Girona striker Artem Dovbyk scored a quick-fire, first-half hat-trick to help them to a 5-1 home win over Sevilla on Sunday as…

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Roma sack manager Jose Mourinho

Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has been sacked by AS Roma, the club has announced. While the self-styled Special One enjoyed success in his first full season in the Italian capital…

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Ratcliffe calls decision to invest in Man United the most “exciting” of his life

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, who attended his first Manchester United game on Sunday since striking a deal to take a minority stake of the club, called his investment the most…

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Messi named FIFA player of 2023

Argentine Lionel Messi retained the FIFA men's player of the year trophy on Monday, beating Manchester City's treble-winning Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and France's Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe…

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German football legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78

Germany's Franz Beckenbauer, one of soccer's greatest players who captained his country to World Cup glory in 1974 and won the tournament again as manager in 1990, has died at the…

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