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Top story Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies at 30 after on-field collision; police open investigation

The 30-year-old forward died following a collision during a Spanish second-division match, prompting a police inquiry into the circumstances.

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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed to late 2027 amid Middle East conflict

Governing bodies pushed the Saudi-hosted tournament to December 2027 as regional attacks disrupt the calendar; other events in the Gulf are also affected.

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Man United fight back past Roma in Champions League; Cunha scores twice

United's comeback win eased pressure on coach Michael Carrick, though fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch in protest and captain Bruno Fernandes rejected talk of saving jobs.

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West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, open talks with Scott Parker

The Premier League club moved quickly to replace Nuno and is negotiating with the former midfielder as its next manager.

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Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0; Yamal breaks Mbappe's teenage UCL goals record

Raphinha scored twice and Lamine Yamal became the highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history as Barcelona ended Villa's perfect start.

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Arsenal win at Liverpool for first time since 2012; VAR denies Reds a penalty

Arsenal's defense held firm at Anfield to go clear atop the Premier League, though Liverpool felt aggrieved over a denied spot kick.

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PSG score Champions League-record four goals in first 17 minutes at Villarreal

The French champions set a competition mark for the fastest four-goal burst in a league-phase match.

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FIFA to grant access to documents from scrapped World Cup sell-off plan

World football's governing body will release records tied to a shelved proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights.

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Report: FIFA paying millions of Gianni Infantino's US tax bill

A report says the governing body covered the president's personal US tax obligations, adding to scrutiny of FIFA leadership.

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La Liga chief Tebas accuses Real Madrid of prolonging Negreira case to damage Barcelona

The league president's remarks escalate an institutional dispute over the long-running refereeing payments case.

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FifPro World XI shortlists announced; Shaw among big names missing

Messi, Ronaldo and Kane made the men's finalist list while the women's shortlist drew scrutiny for notable omissions.

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Saliba returns to full Arsenal training before Slavia Prague tie

The defender is back 3.5 months after his last game at the World Cup, giving Mikel Arteta a selection decision in central defense.

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Canada name squad for Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal vs Guatemala; Davies returns

Ten MLS players were called up as Alphonso Davies returns to the national team for the two-legged quarterfinal.

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McTominay returns to Scotland squad after heart surgery

Scotland recalled Scott McTominay alongside Kieran Tierney and Che Adams, with a first call-up for James Penrice, for Nations League fixtures.

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Women's Nations League draw: England get France and Portugal; Scotland face Germany, Netherlands, Sweden

The draw set next year's fixtures and gave World Cup winner Spain a pathway toward 2028 LA Olympics qualification.

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Orlando City and Columbus Crew clinch 2026 MLS Cup playoff spots ahead of Decision Day

Both clubs secured postseason berths as the league's Decision Day scenarios narrow the remaining field.

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Shakira and Burna Boy team up for official FIFA World Cup song

The pair will record the tournament's official track.

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