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UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says he is 'not interested' in replacing Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, but warned Infantino must quit or face a leadership challenge.
Ferran Torres came off the bench to score a late double on his debut as Paris St Germain rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with hosts Stade Rennais in their Ligue 1 season opener on Sunday.
Atalanta, led by coach Maurizio Sarri, secured a 2-1 win over Sassuolo in their Serie A match. This victory marks a promising start for Sarri's tenure at Atalanta.
Liverpool snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw with Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday as Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty on a day when both sets of fans united to honour their shared hero Kevin Keegan, who died aged 75 in July.
Nadeshiko Japan’s Saki Kumagai hoping to encourage more girls to play soccer
Nadeshiko Japan's Saki Kumagai is working to encourage more girls to play soccer through her organization, Nadeshiko Care. She recently ran a program that sent elementary school girls on an overseas soccer trip.
Espanyol - Real Madrid en directo | Bernardo, Dumfries y Konaté entran en el once
Espanyol and Real Madrid face off in a crucial La Liga match at the RCDE Stadium, with Real Madrid's new coach José Mourinho making his second debut. The Espanyol team, led by Manolo González, is looking to build on their 3-0 victory over Levante in their first match.
Bam Khatoon's head coach, Marziyeh Jafari, expressed pride in her team's performance in the AFC Women's Champions League, despite being hampered by injuries and facing tough opponents.
Galatasaray have signed Russian attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow, the Turkish champions said on Thursday. Galatasaray will pay 25 million euros to Lokomotiv Moscow for the 21-year-old, while the Russian club would also receive 15 per cent of any…
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi scores his first goal since the death of his father in a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union.
Jose Mourinho begins second stint with Real Madrid on mission to topple Barcelona
Jose Mourinho begins his second stint at Real Madrid with a mission to topple Barcelona as the leading club in Spain. He aims to restore the intensity and attitude that defined his first Madrid reign from 2010 to 2013.
French international Paul Pogba and AS Monaco have agreed to part ways by mutual consent after one season, the Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday. Pogba, whose contract was due to run until June 2027, has struggled to re-establish himself since returning from a doping ban tha…
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour left the organization after criticizing President Gianni Infantino's commercial rights plan. The plan aimed to raise $4.2 billion by selling a 20% stake to private equity investors, but Lamour said FIFA staff had been misled about…
Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse to become the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history, set to join Aston Villa from Parma for up to €35 million.
Cameroon/Malawi: Ngah Brace Fires Cameroon to Historic First Wafcon Crown With Dominant Malawi Victory
Cameroon secured their first-ever TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final with a dominant performance led by Marie Ngah's brace.
Lance secured its first French Champions Cup title by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0, led by new coach Florian Thauvin, despite being reduced to 10 men after a reckless challenge from Kyllian Antonio.
The phenomenon of fans supporting individual players over teams has become increasingly popular, with 80% of fans worldwide now following a second team. This trend is driven by the rise of social media and video games, which have made it easier for fans to interact with p…
Ecuadorian police seized 469 kg of cocaine packed with the image of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland. The cocaine was hidden in a secret compartment in a truck near the border with Colombia. The police also arrested the truck driver and a woman with Colombian documents.
Barça and PSG Reach Agreement for Ferran Torres Transfer
The FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have reached a preliminary agreement for the transfer of Ferran Torres. The deal is expected to be worth around 50 million euros, with Luis Enrique playing a key role in the negotiations.
Celta Vigo's season-opening LaLiga match against Osasuna has been postponed due to a fungal outbreak affecting the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos.
Messi bids farewell to his father in an intimate ceremony surrounded by fans: 'Fuerza, Leo'
Lionel Messi participated in the private farewell ceremony for his father, Jorge, in Rosario, Argentina, surrounded by family and close friends. The ceremony was attended by fans who left messages of support and condolences.
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's match against Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, as the team suffered a 2-1 defeat to the visiting Mexican side in a Leagues Cup match.
Paris St Germain have re-signed France defender Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on a deal until 2029, the Ligue 1 champions said on Sunday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported that PSG activated an 8.5 million pounds ($11.46 million) …
Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has agreed to a contract extension with Spanish giants Real Madrid until 2032, putting an end to speculation about his future.
FIFA apologized to its members for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, was withdrawn last Friday after a fierce backlash.
Infantino and FIFA present united front after crisis meeting over stake sale fallout
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organization's leadership have presented a united front after a crisis meeting in Morocco over the abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, was withdrawn last…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his lack of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the handling of a proposal to sell off commercial rights to the soccer World Cup.
Major League Soccer named Los Angeles FC co-managing owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner on Monday, tapping the private equity executive to succeed longtime leader Don Garber on January 1, 2027.
Richarlison, Tonali fire 10-man Spurs to 2-1 Sydney win over Chelsea
Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, with Richarlison scoring a 90th-minute winner and Sandro Tonali getting his first goal for the club. The match was played with 10 men for Tottenham after Kevin Danso was given a straight red card for bringing …
UEFA has ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA President Gianni Infantino as FIFA scraps investment plan
UEFA has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FIFA abandoned plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal had triggered a fierce backlash from regional confederations.
FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, has shelved a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup after facing opposition from its member nations. The proposal, called FIFA Forward Enterprise, would have created a commercial rights and event operations company wit…