Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, first Englishman in 25 years; Alexia Putellas takes women's award
The 25-year English drought ends as Bayern's Kane, who scored 73 goals, becomes the first Bundesliga-based winner since 1996.
BBC · +13 outlets
Mbappé apologises after Chinese brands drop him over Mao 'dictator' comment as La Liga TV coverage halted
The France forward's remarks in a meme interview triggered commercial withdrawals and a reported pause in Chinese broadcasts of La Liga.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Fleetwood Town knock Arsenal out of Carabao Cup on penalties in fourth-round upset
The League Two hosts won on penalties after 83 league places separated the clubs, and the match was also halted for a drone.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Michael Carrick stays in charge at Manchester United for Chelsea game after turbulent 48 hours
United's decision followed a heavy home defeat and keeps Carrick in place for the weekend trip to Chelsea.
BBC · +14 outlets
Christian Pulisic set to sign new AC Milan contract through 2031, sources say
The USMNT star is set to commit his long-term future to the Serie A club.
ESPN · +13 outlets
La Liga to report Camp Nou attack on Real Madrid's Camavinga as Barcelona face disciplinary threat
La Liga is preparing a complaint over an alleged assault on Camavinga during the Clásico, adding to Barcelona's disciplinary troubles.
OneFootball · +14 outlets
Xhaka and Embolo cleared to play for Switzerland again after forged vaccine certificate probe
The pair were suspended after an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
BBC · +12 outlets
Dirk Kuyt named Fenerbahce interim coach ahead of Champions League tie with Liverpool
The Dutchman takes over a week before the club faces his former side Liverpool in the Champions League.
BBC · +4 outlets
Barcelona fined 602 euros over improper approach for Atletico's Julian Alvarez
The Spanish federation fined the club after Atletico complained about contact with striker Julian Alvarez.
BBC · +7 outlets
NWSL anonymous GM survey details rule-breaking, spending and USWNT World Cup outlook
The anonymous survey covers rule-breaking, spending, the Rodman Rule and USWNT World Cup prospects.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Wenger's 'daylight' offside trial unlikely to be extended after lack of Ifab support
The former Arsenal manager's proposal lacked support at Ifab assessment panels.
BBC · +2 outlets
FAW chief executive Noel Mooney renews call for Infantino to step down
The Welsh federation chief repeated his call for the Fifa president to step down.
BBC · +3 outlets
Espanyol sack coach Manolo González after Copa del Rey exit to fourth-tier Sestao River
The LaLiga club, part-owned by J.J. Watt, acted after a Copa del Rey exit to fourth-tier Sestao River.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Eddie Johnson to train 3-year-old removed from Florida youth soccer program
The former United States international said his academy would take on the boy after tensions over his play boiled over.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Clubs weigh response as Joao Pedro injury is leaked via Fantasy Premier League picks
Joao Pedro's injury emerged through the Fantasy Premier League game, prompting questions about leaks.
BBC
U.S. Soccer shifts focus to LA 2028 Olympics to close World Cup development gap
US Soccer is using the LA Games to build momentum toward the next World Cup cycle.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Ex-Brazil striker Alexandre Pato invests in League Two side Northampton Town
The former Brazil, AC Milan and Chelsea striker cited Wrexham and PlayStation as inspiration for backing the League Two club.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City tracking PSG winger Désiré Doué, Bayern also interested
The PSG winger is being tracked by three Premier League clubs plus Bayern Munich.
ESPN · +2 outlets