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Arsenal are champions! Gunners end 22-year wait for Premier League title

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

Ronaldo's trophy wait drags on after Al-Nassr falls to Osaka in AFC final

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

Man City to Chelsea: Check full list of FA Cup winners in the 21st century

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

FA Cup 25/26 Prize Money: How much money will winners and runners-up earn?

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.

FA Cup final preview: Chelsea's last fight for Europe against Man City

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

FIFA finalises China broadcasting deal as 2026 World Cup nears kickoff

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.

Southampton facing possible playoff ban after Middlesbrough spying claims

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

FIFA WC 2026: Check France's full schedule, squad and team preview here

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.

Football WC 2026: Arizona's Tuscan ready to host Iran amid West Asia War

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.

Sergio Ramos set for return to boyhood club Sevilla as owner in €400m deal

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

Paris Saint Germain launch retro-style home kit ahead of 2026-27 campaign

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.

World Cup out of focus: Broadcast uncertainty grows over FIFA rights

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

What caused Real Madrid training bust-up between Valverde and Tchouameni?

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

After Waka Waka, Shakira now drops first teaser for FIFA WC 2026 song

This marks another iconic World Cup collaboration for Shakira, who famously delivered Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

FIFA world cup, stock market crash, economic woes: What does history say?

A FIFA-WTO study estimates the 2026 World Cup could generate $80.1 billion in global output, add $40.9 billion to global GDP, and support around 824,000 jobs

UEFA Champions League final schedule, teams, venue, live time and streaming

Arsenal have made it to their first European final in 8 years, first Champions League in more than 20 years with the Gunners last featuring in 2006.

'Mujhe hara doge?' Watch PM Modi play football with youngsters in Sikkim

'Mujhe hara doge?' Watch PM Modi play football with youngsters in Sikkim.

Manchester United vs Liverpool live streaming: Where to watch PL match?

United enter the contest sitting third in the table and are within touching distance of securing a UEFA Champions League spot.

Biggest players who are ruled out from FIFA World Cup 2026 this year

2022 WC finalists France will still boast elite attacking options like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, but they will be without Hugo Ekitike.

Yamal ruled out for remaining La Liga games, optimistic for WC return

The 18-year-old picked up the injury during Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo at Spotify Camp Nou.