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Valverde scores first-half hat trick as Real beat City in Champions League

There was an uncertainty among Real Madrid fans before their Champions League match against Manchester City.

Chelsea's Pedro Neto apologizes for shoving ball boy during UCL loss at PSG

Chelsea's Pedro Neto apologized for shoving a ball boy late in his team's 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 match.

Champions League: Bodo Glimt shines again beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0

The Champions League's Cinderella club Bod/Glimt wrote another chapter in its fairytale run through the competition.

Champions League: Neves, Dembele return from injury as PSG beat Chelsea 5-2

Joao Neves and Ousmane Dembele returned from injury to help Paris Saint-Germain rout Chelsea 5-2 in the last 16 of the Champions League.

How fans are becoming biggest casualties of FIFA's expensive 2026 World Cup

Rising ticket prices, dynamic pricing models, and the logistical complexity of a three-country hosting format are creating a situation where the very fans might be priced out of the experience.

India ready for must-win match vs Chinese Taipei in AFC Women's Asian Cup

India women's football team face a must-win clash as they take on Chinese Taipei in their last Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup here on Tuesday.

Iran women's football team faces threats after anthem protest in Australia

The situation escalated after members of the Iranian squad refused to sing the national anthem before their opening match against South Korea women's national football team.

FIFA chief Infantino congratulates Jay Shah after T20 WC 2026 success

The global football chief praised the tournament's management and also extended his greetings to the India national cricket team after their historic triumph in the final.

Iran football team out of Women's Asian Cup, face uncertain return home

Iran's soccer team lost its last group match at the Women's Asian Cup and had to contemplate returning home to a country embroiled in war.

AC Milan beat rivals Inter 1-0 to cut their lead in Serie A to 7 points

AC Milan isn't ready to yield to city rival Inter Milan in the Serie A title race.

Ligue 1 title race: Lens just 1 point behind PSG with 3-0 win vs Metz

Lens capped a fine week by beating Metz 3-0 to move one point behind Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain in a tense title race.

Is Arne Slot's time at Liverpool all but over this Premier League season?

The critical question is whether Slot can reverse this slump. Evidence so far suggests it may be unlikely.

Morocco coach Regragui steps down, Ouahbi appointed as replacement

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has quit the team just months before it competes at the World Cup, he confirmed at a late-night press conference.

Donald Trump hosts Messi and Inter Miami after MLS Cup title triumph

Lionel Messi bestowed President Donald Trump with a bejeweled pink soccer ball during a White House ceremony honouring Inter Miami for winning last year's MLS Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets oversubscribed 30 times amid West Asia unrest

With 100 days to go before kick-off, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already rewriting records - not on the pitch, but at the ticket counter.

Most forgettable title? Why Arsenal's potential triumph may go unremembered

This season, Arsenal have scored 16 goals from corners, matching records set by Oldham Athletic (1992-93), West Brom (2016-17), and themselves in 2023-24.

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.