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FIFA eyes Iraq as replacement if Iran opts to withdraw from World Cup

Iran's place at the men's World Cup in three months' time was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the soccer tournament's co-host the United States.

Real Madrid slip up, fail to close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona

Real Madrid lost a second straight La Liga match when a stunning volley from Martin Satriano gave Getafe a shock 1-0 win at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday.

Serie A relegation race tightens after Fiorentina, Pisa drop points

Fiorentina went down to Udinese 3-0 and Pisa lost to Bologna 1-0 on an unhappy night for the relegation-threatened sides in Serie A.

US midfielder Weston McKennie extends Juventus contract till 2030

United States midfielder Weston McKennie had his contract at Juventus extended on Monday so that he can spend a decade with the Turin club.

Messi, Telasco Segovia guide Inter Miami to 4-2 victory over Orlando

Messi took a pass from Segovia and scored in the 57th minute to pull Inter Miami (1-1-0) even at 2-2 and Segovia scored unassisted in the 85th for the lead

Will Iran boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup in US? Here's what IFF president says

Iran's potential absence from the tournament comes amid rising military tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Title-chasing Gunners face crucial Premier League test

With a 22-year wait for a league title still ongoing, every point is crucial as Mikel Arteta's side chases glory in the Premier League.

How the Premier League could see 7 clubs play UCL football next season

England is strongly positioned to earn an additional berth through UEFA's coefficient ranking system.

Harry Kane nets brace as Bayern beat Dortmund in Klassiker, go 11 clear

Kane has scored two goals or more for the fourth successive game and is threatening Robert Lewandowski's season record of 41

Yamal scores first hat-trick for Barcelona in La Liga win over Villarreal

Also on Saturday, Julian Alvarez scored a late winner as Atletico Madrid won at Real Oviedo 1-0 and moved to third place, level on points with Villarreal

AFC delays West Region Champions League matches after attacks on Iran

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club Al-Nassr is among the teams involved in the Asian Champions League Two competition

Doordarshan secures broadcast rights for Indian Football League 2025-26

The dual broadcast approach is expected to enhance viewership and make the league more accessible to younger, tech-savvy audiences.

Ronaldo returns to Spanish football! Buys minority stake in UD Almería

While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, Al-Khereji acquired the club for €100 million to secure majority ownership.

Suprise, drama and madness: UCL playoffs set stage for Round of 16

Borussia Dortmund and Juventus were among the biggest casualties. And then there was Bodø/Glimt, who did not just qualify, but announced themselves.

Injured Mbappe nearing return as Madrid plan ahead after Benfica victory

Mbappe was not included in the squad for the game at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium because of a left knee injury he has been nursing for some time

PSG start Hakimi against Monaco in UCL a day after rape case trial ruling

The 27-year-old Moroccan international has denied any wrongdoing and said on X that he "calmly awaits" a trial

Real Madrid's Vinicius nets again, thrills fans with corner-flag dance

The more than 3,000 Benfica fans at the Bernabeu had jeered nearly every time Vinicius touched the ball early on

FIFA gives green light for Scotland fans to sport sporrans at World Cup

Scotland has been drawn in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti with two games in Boston and one in Miami

Bad Bunny wearing Pele's 1966 World Cup jacket draws global attention

Cassio Brandao, the owner of the Alambrado Futebol e Cultura store, seeks historical soccer memorabilia and jerseys and has more than 7,000 of them

PSG scrape through to last 16 after Coulibaly red rocks Monaco defence

PSG captain Marquinhos equalized from the ensuing free kick and then six minutes later Kvaratskhelia put PSG 2-1 up and in command