Spain star Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis
Spain midfielder and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati is being treated in hospital for viral meningitis, the Spanish football federation said on Saturday.
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City thrash Juventus to maintain 100pc record at Club World Cup
Manchester City turned on the style to seal top spot in Group G at the Club World Cup with an emphatic 5-2 win over Juventus on Thursday.
Ancelotti tells Neymar to prepare well for World Cup
New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti considers Neymar 鈥榓 very important player鈥� and has urged the injury-prone star 鈥榯o prepare well鈥� for the 2026 World Cup.
Women鈥檚 team starts training in Yangon
The Bangladesh national women鈥檚 football team took part in their first training session in Yangon, Myanmar, on Thursday ahead of their AFC Women鈥檚 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Group C opener against Bahrain on June 29...
Rubiales to appeal fine for Hermoso forced kiss
Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales will appeal at the Supreme Court the confirmation of his 10,800-euro fine for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso, his lawyer said on Wednesday...
Cristiano to stay at Al Nassr until 2027
Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season.
Inter, Monterrey join Dortmund in Club World Cup last 16
Inter Milan kept their cool to beat nine-man River Plate 2-0 and reach the Club World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Mexican side Monterrey followed them through from Group E.
German FA fined in WC tax evasion case
A German court on Wednesday fined the domestic football association DFB聽130,000 euros ($150,000) in a tax evasion case linked to suspicious payments around the 2006 World Cup...
Extreme heat, storms take toll at Club World Cup
Furnace-like heat and the threat of thunder and lightning are wreaking havoc at the Club World Cup -- and more of the same is likely at the 2026 World Cup.
Barca announce Camp Nou return for August
Barcelona announced on Wednesday their long-awaited return to the new Camp Nou for an August 10 friendly after years of work to expand and modernise the iconic stadium.
Chelsea through to knockouts, Benfica beat Bayern
Chelsea beat Esperance of Tunisia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup last-16 tie against Benfica, who defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 earlier in searing heat.
Celtic 'great' John Clark dies aged 84
Celtic paid tribute to former defender John Clark, part of the club's European Cup winning team in 1967, after he died aged 84 on Monday.
Pogba says he is talking to a club about comeback after ban
Former France midfielder Paul Pogba, who wants to resume his career after a doping ban, said on French television on Sunday he is 鈥榯alking鈥� with a club, which sources close to him said was Monaco.
Mertens announces retirement from football
Former Belgium forward Dries Mertens has announced his retirement from football, with his contract at Galatasaray due to expire at the end of this month.
Ten-man Real Madrid show class in Pachuca win
Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card to defeat Mexico's Pachuca 3-1 and take a big step towards the knockout stage of the Club World Cup on Sunday.
Yildiz stars as Juventus beat Wydad at Club World Cup
Kenan Yildiz scored two goals and had a hand in another as Juventus beat Wydad Casablanca 4-1 at the Club World Cup on Sunday to close in on a place in the last 16.
South American teams lay down the gauntlet to Europe at Club World Cup
It took until Friday night for South America's unbeaten run at the Club World Cup to come to an end as Boca Juniors succumbed to a late defeat against Bayern Munich in Miami.
Dortmund stars hide from sun at Club World Cup 'sauna'
Borussia Dortmund substitutes cowered from the sun in the team's Club World Cup win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, in conditions coach Niko Kovac described as like 鈥榓 sauna鈥�.
Inter strike late to beat Urawa Reds at Club World Cup
Valentin Carboni struck the winning goal in stoppage time as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 on Saturday and knock the Japanese team out of the Club World Cup.
Ill Mbappe out of second Madrid Club World Cup clash
Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe did not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, but could be back for the final group stage game, coach Xabi Alonso said on Saturday.
Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns
Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a thrilling 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday.
Kane enjoying 'special feeling'
Bayern Munich's England striker Harry Kane said Friday he is relishing the Club World Cup's 鈥榮pecial鈥� atmosphere and is confident the German team can now go all the way.
Flamengo fightback floors Chelsea at Club World Cup
Substitute Bruno Henrique played a starring role as Flamengo came roaring back in the second half to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday, maintaining an impressive record for South American teams so far at the competition.
Parma hire 29-year-old Cuesta as youngest Serie A head coach
Parma made 29-year-old Carlos Cuesta the youngest head coach in the history of Serie A on Thursday when they hired the Spaniard to replace Cristian Chivu.
Rangpur boys, Rajshahi girls emerge champions聽
Rangpur Division boys鈥� team and the Rajshahi Division girls鈥� team emerged champions of the National Gold Cup Football (Under-17) Tournament at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
Mbappe hospitalised with stomach bug
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is being treated in hospital in the United States after suffering a stomach bug, the Spanish giants said on Thursday.
Guardiola hails new signings as City survive 'tough conditions'
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of the new signings who came straight into the team for the 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.
Donnarumma warns PSG 'hungry' for more success at Club World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma warned Wednesday that the newly crowned European champions were 鈥榟ungry鈥� for more success at the Club World Cup as they prepared to face Brazil's Botafogo.
Juventus thump Al Ain in Club World Cup after Trump visit
Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both bagged braces as Juventus hammered Al Ain 5-0 on Wednesday in their Club World Cup opener following a trip to the White House.
Gattuso convinced Italy can reach World Cup
Gennaro Gattuso said Thursday he is convinced Italy can qualify for the World Cup as he begins his reign as Azzurri coach following the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti.