Maresca defends Chelsea rotation policy after Rooney criticism
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his policy of making regular wholesale changes to his Chelsea team after criticism from Wayne Rooney that his approach is disruptive.
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Bellingham, Foden recalled to England squad
Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were Friday recalled by England for the team鈥檚 final two World Cup qualifiers after what manager Thomas Tuchel described as 鈥榠mmense performances鈥� for their clubs.
Liverpool and City renew rivalry
Manchester City host Liverpool this weekend in the latest chapter of a compelling rivalry that has dominated the Premier League for nearly a decade -- but this time both clubs are playing catch-up.
Slot urges patience as Isak returns
Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training on Friday ahead of this weekend鈥檚 showdown against Manchester City but manager Arne Slot has pleaded for patience with the club鈥檚 record signing.
New trial over Maradona death to begin March 17
A new trial over the death of football legend Diego Maradona will begin on March 17, after an initial proceeding was dismissed earlier this year, according to an Argentine court document seen Wednesday by AFP.
City win as Inter stay perfect, Barca held in Champions League
Manchester City eased to a 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday to stay unbeaten in the Champions League and Inter Milan kept up their perfect start, while Barcelona salvaged a point at Club Brugge.
FIFA announces new peace prize
FIFA has created a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize to be awarded for the first time during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, world soccer\'s governing body said Wednesday.
Ronaldo says retirement coming 鈥榮oon鈥�
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he plans to retire 鈥榮oon鈥� as the Portugal and Al Nassr star prepares for a tearful end to his glittering career...
Abahani join MSC, Kings in FIFA transfer ban list
World football governing body FIFA imposed a three-window ban on six-time Bangladesh Football League champions Abahani Limited for not paying the salaries of foreign players.
Liverpool down Real, Bayern edge PSG
Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Luis Diaz grabbed a brace as Bayern Munich sunk title-holders Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the French capital.
Beckham hails knighthood as 'proudest moment'
Former England football captain David Beckham on Tuesday received his knighthood from King Charles III at Windsor Castle, calling it his 鈥榩roudest moment鈥�.
Jobe Bellingham finding his feet as Dortmund head to City
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham is gradually making his mark after a slow start ahead of his return to England to face Manchester City on Wednesday.
Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch
Manoozh Noori said she 鈥榳anted to die鈥� when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. That meant she could no longer do what she loved most: playing football.
Barnstorming Bayern face acid test at PSG
Bayern Munich鈥檚 trip to holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday is a test to determine where they stand among the European elite this season...
Alonso shaping new Real Madrid on Liverpool return
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield to face his former side Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday after a nearly immaculate start to life in the Spanish capital...
