Football

The Chinese Professional Football League fined Chengdu Rongcheng FC $70,000 and ordered a partial closure of its stadium, after racist insults directed at Ghana international Frank Acheampong. Two supporters were also arrested and banned from stadiums for one year. The Chinese Professional Football League imposed a $70,000 fine on Chengdu Rongcheng FC after racist insults […]

Barça faces Chelsea this Tuesday as part of matchday 5 of the Champions League. The Blaugrana squad for this clash against the Blues has been announced. FC Barcelona released the list of players called up to face Chelsea on Tuesday night in the Champions League. Marcus Rashford, recovered from a bout of flu, rejoins the […]

At 38, Lionel Messi delivered a masterful performance — a goal and three assists — to steer Inter Miami into its first Eastern Conference final. Inter Miami experienced a historic night in Cincinnati. Driven by a dazzling Lionel Messi, the Florida club won 4-0 and qualified for its very first Eastern Conference final, a major […]

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have the resources to remain competitive in all four competitions this season, provided they keep a squad largely free of injuries. Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, was ambitious, saying his team is equipped to play a leading role in the four competitions they’re involved in this season. Still in the […]

British pundit Geoff Shreeves believes the Portuguese national team is more fluid and more mobile without Cristiano Ronaldo, and urges coach Roberto Martínez to rethink his starting eleven ahead of the 2026 World Cup. British pundit Geoff Shreeves thinks Roberto Martínez should now do without Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s starting lineup. According to him, the […]

The Barça coach, Hansi Flick, said he has no certainty about a return by Lionel Messi, noting that his own contract would not influence a largely speculative decision. FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted on Friday that he had no idea whether Lionel Messi would ever return to Catalonia. Speaking to the media, the German […]

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will stand trial in 2026 over suspicions of falsified accounts linked to the transfer of Victor Osimhen, whose value is alleged to have been artificially inflated. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will have to answer in court for his alleged involvement in the falsified-accounts affair linked to Victor Osimhen’s 2020 […]

The Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, admitted on Friday that Arsenal could become “very hard to catch” in the title race if the London club were to open up a gap at the top of the Premier League. The Citizens, however, have an immediate chance to close the gap: if they win at Newcastle on […]

After a domestic accident that left him with a fractured toe, Cole Palmer will miss several matches just as he was about to return to action. Chelsea’s attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer, will be out for several weeks after fracturing a toe in a domestic accident, Enzo Maresca announced Friday at a press conference. Just as […]

A few months before the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a rare distinction by Donald Trump during an exceptional visit to the White House. A few months before the kick-off of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was received with great fanfare at the White House for a symbolic meeting with the […]

The Senegalese forward reflected on the behind-the-scenes of his 2016 transfer, saying he turned down Louis van Gaal’s approach before joining the Reds, where he would enjoy one of the best periods of his career. Al Nassr forward Sadio Mané revealed he turned down an offer from Manchester United before joining Liverpool in 2016. At […]

Back in Monaco’s squad, Paul Pogba could play again this weekend at Rennes, nearly a year and a half after his suspension, marking a major step in his bid to revive his career. Paul Pogba is indeed included in the Monaco squad named to face Rennes on Saturday, a sign of an imminent return to […]

FIFA has confirmed the matchups for the intercontinental playoffs, which will decide the final two tickets for the 2026 World Cup after high-stakes duels. FIFA officially confirmed on Thursday the draw for the intercontinental playoffs of the 2026 World Cup. Two separate paths will determine the last nations to qualify for the North American tournament. […]

According to a recently published biography, Robert Lewandowski reportedly received the astonishing instruction to stop scoring at the end of the 2022-2023 season in order to prevent FC Barcelona from having to pay a €2.5 million bonus to Bayern Munich tied to the 25-goal mark. According to revelations published in a recent biography, FC Barcelona […]

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches, scheduled for December in Morocco, former Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has revealed his favorites to succeed Ivory Coast. For him, three nations clearly stand out: Nigeria, Ivory Coast and the host country, Morocco. Present Wednesday evening at the CAF Awards in Rabat, the former captain of the […]

Manchester City beat Villarreal 2-0 on Tuesday night in the Champions League, consolidating their European momentum. After the match, Pep Guardiola praised Nicolas Pépé’s performance, whom he still considers a “dangerous” player in the final third. At the end of Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Villarreal, Pep Guardiola was keen to praise Nicolas Pépé’s display, […]

At an official dinner at the White House, Donald Trump praised Cristiano Ronaldo and revealed that his son Barron was a fervent admirer of the Portuguese star. U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that his son, Barron Trump, was a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. The anecdote was mentioned Tuesday evening at the White House, where the […]

For Louis Saha, the former Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo outshines Lionel Messi, whom he considers less complete physically and tactically. Former French international Louis Saha has settled the debate that has split football fans for nearly two decades: between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, his choice is clear. The ex-Manchester United forward places the […]