The increase would be a major step for the women's game but leaves the gap to the men's tournament intact, keeping equal pay a live dispute.

The episode shows how quickly European clubs and leagues move to protect commercial ties in China when political sensitivities are triggered.

The deal keeps the USMNT's most prominent player in Serie A for the rest of his prime, a notable outcome for American player development.

One of the closest votes in the award's history, with the margin highlighting how thin the gap between the leading contenders was.

The move gives referees a direct public platform after matches, a rarity in European football where officiating is rarely explained on camera.

African football's flagship tournament reverts to its traditional schedule after a review of December's move to a four-year cycle.

United's recruitment push targets La Liga midfielders as the club weighs the future of captain Bruno Fernandes.

The fight over call-ups and control of national team players reflects growing friction between club and country interests in the women's game.

The claim that Liverpool, United and Arsenal have shaped punishment against City captures how charged the club's relationship with the league has become.

Record numbers for the Clasico signal that Spanish top-flight rights are gaining real value in the American market.

A club suing a broadcaster's pundit is an unusual escalation that tests the boundaries of media criticism in English football.

Arteta said Arsenal are 'not in Disneyland' and that the teenager will be held to the same standards as senior players.

Atletico can move toward the top of La Liga as their long-serving coach approaches a club milestone.

Bayern face their biggest domestic fixture without their head coach on the bench, renewing focus on the toll of management.

The win at Le Havre made Luis Enrique the winningest coach in PSG history, with the right back supplying three goals and two assists.

Pressure mounts on Carrick with the club mired in an eight-game winless stretch and questions over his future intensifying.

Scottish football's broadcast tender is the first step toward dismantling a decades-old restriction on televising Saturday afternoon matches.

Both Glasgow clubs lose their appeals, leaving their next cup fixtures without supporters.