No doubt Delap will be England number nine: Maresca
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said Sunday he is confident new signing Liam Delap will become England's number nine after Harry Kane.
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Record-breaking Japan striker 'King Kazu' plays at 58
The record-breaking striker Kazuyoshi Miura played in Japan's fourth tier aged 58 for his 40th season as a professional footballer.
PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener
Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Gattuso named new Italy coach
Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy's new coach on Sunday and will be tasked with helping the Azzurri qualify for the 2026 World Cup after replacing Luciano Spalletti.
New-look City crave winning feeling at Club World Cup
Bolstered by a 拢100 million ($135 million) spending spree ahead of the Club World Cup, Manchester City are determined to erase the memory of a disappointing season by returning to winning ways in the United States.
After conquering Europe, PSG now have sights set on Club World Cup glory
Freshly crowned kings of Europe, Paris Saint-Germain arrived this week in the United States for the Club World Cup and are treating FIFA's lucrative new competition not as a nuisance at the end of an exhausting season but as a serious objective.
Saudi, Qatar to host Asian playoffs for WC: AFC
Saudi Arabia and Qatar will host the Asian qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said Friday.
Premier League 'under strain' despite record 拢6.3b revenues
The combined revenue of Premier League clubs rose to a record 拢6.3 billion ($8.5 billion, 7.5 billion euros) in the 2023/24 season, but fan unrest and worsening competitive balance are cause for concern, according to financial experts Deloitte.
Tuchel wants Bellingham to inspire, not intimidate England team-mates
England manager Thomas Tuchel is determined to harness Jude Bellingham's 鈥榝ire鈥� to his side's advantage rather than the Real Madrid star intimidating team-mates or raging at referees.
Bangladesh suffer Singapore heartache
Bangladesh suffered a 2-1 defeat to Singapore in their Group C tie of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the jam-packed National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Abahani, Kings in AFC Challenge League
Bangladesh Premier League runners-up Abahani Limited and third-place finishers Bashundhara Kings will play the preliminary round of Asia鈥檚 third-tier club competition, the AFC Challenge League, AFC said in a press release on Tuesday.
Nations League victors Portugal toast Ronaldo's 'winner mentality'
Cristiano Ronaldo's coach and team-mates praised his leadership after Sunday's Nations League final win over Spain in Munich.
Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League
Ruben Neves scored the decisive spot kick after Alvaro Morata missed as Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in Munich on Sunday to claim their second Nations League title.
Hamza scores on home debut as Bangladesh beat Bhutan 2-0
Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury marked his home debut with a goal as Bangladesh secured a convincing 2-0 win over Bhutan in their FIFA international friendly match at the renovated and jam-packed National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Bangladesh women hold Jordan to 2-2 draw
The Bangladesh national women's football team came back twice to hold hosts Jordan for a 2-2 draw in the second and final match of the tri-nation FIFA friendly series at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman on Tuesday night.
Spain target 'enormously important' Nations League defence
Spain are aiming to become the first side to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente's side going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year's World Cup.
Football fever grips country!
A wave of excitement has swept across the nation as the national football team readies itself for two eagerly awaited matches, invigorated by the inclusion of three expatriate players in Javier Cabrera鈥檚 squad.
Football fever grips country!
A wave of excitement has swept across the nation as the national football team readies itself for two eagerly awaited matches, invigorated by the inclusion of three expatriate players in Javier Cabrera's squad.
Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off
The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.
Fernandes rejects Saudi move to stay at United: reports
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a huge offer to leave Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League, opting to be part of Ruben Amorim's rebuild at Old Trafford.
Zico warns Japan players not to follow Brazilians into transfer trap
Zico was instrumental in Japan's development as a football nation and has warned that players are moving to Europe too young, citing his native Brazil as a cautionary tale.
Jubilant PSG parade Champions League trophy in Paris
An estimated 100,000 fans packed the Champs-Elysees on Sunday to cheer the Paris Saint-Germain players and staff as they paraded the Champions League trophy in the French capital.
Bangladesh women hold Indonesia to a goalless draw
The Bangladesh national women鈥檚 football team held upper-ranked Indonesia to a goalless draw in their opening match of the Tri-Nation Women鈥檚 Football Series at the King Abdullah Stadium in Amman on Saturday...
The key battles in the Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain are the favourites to win their first UEFA Champions League title when the French club take on Inter Milan in Saturday's final. Here AFP Sport looks at the battles which could define the game at the Allianz Arena in Munich:
PSG, Inter set for Champions League final showdown
Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan lock horns in Saturday's Champions League final with the French side hoping to win European club football's biggest prize for the first time and the Italians eyeing their fourth title.
Chelsea roar back to beat Real Betis in UEFA Conference League final
Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies.
Future of Maradona death trial in doubt as scandal-hit judge steps down
A key judge in the trial of late Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona's medical team stepped down on Tuesday, amid a scandal that has thrown the future of the high-profile case into doubt.
Zidane 'can't wait' to take 'dream' France job
Zinedine Zidane, widely tipped in France to take over as national coach after the 2026 World Cup, said the job would be 鈥榓 dream鈥� and that he was 鈥榣ooking forward鈥� to taking it.
Yamal signs new Barca contract till 2031
Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal signed a new contract until 2031 with the Catalan giants on Tuesday after a spectacular season.
Football unites after car ploughs into Liverpool victory crowd
The football world united on Tuesday after a car ploughed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League title, leaving 27 people requiring hospital treatment.