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Portugal's confidence is further boosted by their status as reigning UEFA Nations League champions, underlining their recent success on the international stage.

Achraf Hakimi will once again be the driving force behind Morocco's ambitions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Since taking charge on January 13, the 44-year-old guided United to 11 wins in 16 matches, helping the team secure a third-place Premier League finish and qualification for next season's UCL.

With Thomas Tuchel now at the helm and a squad filled with some of the world's most elite talent, England arrive in North America with renewed confidence and a clear sense of purpose.

A massive paycheck from current team Inter Miami, purported TV revenue-sharing deals, real estate holdings and even a stake in an Argentine restaurant chain have all helped land him in 10-figure club

Mikel Arteta's side clinch the Premier League crown after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ends the title race with one game remaining

The Netherlands begin their World Cup campaign against Japan, immediately facing a difficult test in their quest to finally make history.

Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy in Saudi Arabia continued when Al-Nassr lost to Japan's Gamba Osaka 1-0 in the Asian Champions League Two final on Saturday. A first-half goal from Turkish forward Deniz Hammat helped Osaka secure Asia's second-tier tournament despite Al-Nassr dominating possession and having more attempts on goal. The defeat came five days after Al-Nassr was seconds away from winning the Saudi Pro League for the first time since 2019, only to concede in stoppage time and leave the title race to be decided on the final matchday on Thursday. It was a frustrating night for the home side. Al-Nassr created multiple openings in the first half but Osaka took the lead in the 30th minute. Hammat turned and fired a low shot into the bottom corner from just inside the area. After a lengthy VAR check for offside, the goal stood. "I am happy to score and help the team and to do my best for this club," said Hammat, who went off injured at halftime. "I was nervou

Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the 2026 FA Cup final as Pep Guardiola won his 20th trophy as City manager

When combined with earnings accumulated from earlier rounds of the tournament, the champions will secure a total of £3,912,500 in prize money from their FA Cup campaign.

Manchester City arrive in the final chasing yet another domestic trophy under Pep Guardiola after already lifting the Carabao Cup this season.

Under the newly finalised agreement, CMG has obtained exclusive media and sublicensing rights in mainland China for four major FIFA tournaments, the men's World Cups in 2026 and 2030.

Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from the Championship playoff final as the English Football League prepares to hold a hearing into allegations of spying. Southampton beat Middlesbrough in the playoff semifinals after it was accused of unauthorized filming of semifinal opponent Middlesbrough's training for the game. The league has warned fans there could be "changes" to the playoff final on May 23. That leaves Hull, which won the other semifinal, uncertain of which opponent it will face for a lucrative spot in the Premier League. "The conduct at issue, namely the observation and recording of our training session ahead of a fixture of such significance, goes to the heart of sporting integrity and fair competition," Middlesbrough said. "In these circumstances, the only appropriate response is a sporting sanction which would prevent Southampton FC from participating in the EFL Championship playoff final." Middlesbrough added it "regrets" the disciplinary commission's decisio

Spain arrive at the World Cup with a near-perfect qualifying record, finishing with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 0 defeats. They scored 21 goals and conceded just 2, underlining their control at both ends.

Missing out from their 2nd consecutive world title last time on penalties against Lionel Messi's Argentina, Les Blues are coming into this edition with another power-packed squad with them.

Iran, also known as Team Melli, is scheduled to stay in Tucson ahead of the World Cup next month, even as uncertainty remains around the broader political and security situation involving the country.

According to reports from Spain, Ramos is the leading public figure in a consortium backed by investment firm Five Eleven Capital.

The launch was accompanied by a campaign titled "belief builds, aura takes over", highlighting the connection between the players and supporters inside the Parc des Princes.

As FIFA's steep broadcasting demands threaten World Cup telecast in India, memories return of Doordarshan's role in shaping the country's football fandom

The incident reportedly escalated to the point where Valverde required hospital treatment after suffering a head injury at the club's Valdebebas training facility.