Soccer-Argentina coach Mascherano decries 'circus' after chaotic opening loss
Cristian Medina thought he had salvaged a 2-2 draw for Argentina
Villa winger Diaby joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad
The transfer fee paid by Al-Ittihad for Diaby was not specified
Torino sign Scotland forward Adams
The 28-year-old Scotland international left Southampton at the end of last season
Aguirre named Mexico head coach for a third time
The move comes as Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup with Canada and the US
Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez to miss MLS All-Star Game
The MLS All-Star Game pits top players from league clubs against players from Mexico’s Liga MX.
Canada defender Collins to miss Paris 2024 soccer tournament through injury
Gabrielle Carle will replace Collins in Canada's Olympic squad
Croatia's Vida retires from international football
Vida, 35, made his international debut in May 2010 and has played 105 matches
Rakitic joins Hajduk Split after leaving Al-Shabab
The 36-year-old scored once in eight games after joining Al-Shabab in January 2024
Lacazette proud to captain France, says coach Henry wants attacking soccer
'We all have the same ambition, to go all the way and win a medal'
Meunier joins Lille on a two-year deal
Meunier, 32, had joined Turkish side Trabzonspor in February from Borussia Dortmund
Paris 2024 soccer tournaments: Groups, schedule and qualified teams
The men's tournament consists of 16 teams, divided into four groups
Newcastle sign teenage defender Pivas from Serbia
He spent most of his youth career in Austria, playing for Siezenheim and Grodig
Pak Street Child Football team training camp from July 21
The national team will fly to Norway on July 25 to participate in the event
Spain climb to third in FIFA rankings, Argentina stay top
Spain had defeated England to win the European Championship
Serbia skipper Tadic announces international retirement
Tadic led the squad as captain at the 2022 World Cup and at Euro 2024
Lionel Messi asked to apologize for Argentina players' racist chant
Fofana has family ties to Ivory Coast and is among several French players who are Black
Mexico coach Lozano sacked after Copa America disappointment
Lozano had been offered the chance to continue as an assistant until the 2026 World Cup
Stuttgart sign Augsburg forward Demirovic
He scored 15 goals and registered nine assists in 33 Bundesliga matches last season
Rodri, Yamal among six Spain players in Euro 2024 team of the tournament
UEFA's technical observers chose a 4-3-3 formation
Spaniard deserving of Ballon d'Or after Euros win, says Rodri
No Spaniard has won the prize for best player in the world since Barcelona great Luis Suarez in 1960
Switzerland's Shaqiri retires from international football
Shaqiri has played 125 matches for Switzerland, scoring 32 goals
Germany's Mueller retires from international football
The 34-year-old featured in his eighth and last tournament on July 5
Argentina clinch record 16th Copa America with 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia
Argentina's win saw them move ahead of Uruguay after the pair had been tied on 15 Copa title
Man Utd secure the services of Dutch striker Zirkzee
The 23-year-old had an excellent season with the Serie A club last season
Argentina face Colombia in quest to make Copa America history
Argentina are on the cusp of a historic treble
Japan's Sugawara joins Southampton
Southampton begin their Premier League campaign at Newcastle United on August 17
Spain's biggest worry is not being themselves in Euro final against England
Says 'if we are not Spain, we have no chance'
Colombia coach Lorenzo upset over extended half-time break for Shakira show
He wants the best version of his team
Uruguay down Canada on penalties to win Copa third-place playoff
Result comes after Luis Suarez scored the equaliser in the injury time
Positive England substitutions show Southgate's progress
Southgate was pilloried for his touchline inertia in earlier games
Uruguay coach Bielsa takes responsibility for Copa America exit
Uruguay next face Canada in the third-place playoff match on Saturday
Bayern sign Portuguese midfielder Palhinha from Fulham
He made 79 appearances for the Premier League club in all competitions
Van Dijk to consider future for club and country after Dutch defeat
Says he would spend the next weeks figuring out his next career steps
Blind archer Tanveer Ahmed set to return home with gold medals
He has became first to win individual gold for Pakistan in Para Archery World Ranking Event
Colombia defeat Uruguay 1-0 to reach Copa America final
A 39th-minute Jefferson Lerma header sealed victory for Colombia, who will face Argentina in final
Uruguay defender Araujo to miss rest of Copa America with injury
Araujo suffered an injury to the back of his left thigh during the first half in Brazil match
Colombia, Uruguay clash in Copa semi-final with records in sight
Colombia enter the semi-final having avoided defeat in 27 consecutive games
Messi on target as Argentina beat Canada 2-0 to reach Copa America final
Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colombia in Sunday's final in Florida
Record scorer Giroud bows out anonymously as France exit Euro 2024
Giroud played 137 times for Les Bleus and scored 57 goals
Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final
The defending champions will face the winners of Wednesday's semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia
Yamal comes of age with wonder goal to fire Spain into Euro 2024 final
Yamal, 16, produced a bolt from the blue and became youngest goalscorer in the tournament's history
Copa America: Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties
It's a second straight quarterfinal exit in a major tournament
Rodriguez inspires Colombia into Copa America last four with 5-0 win over Panama
The Colombian delivers another top-class performance, creating two goals and scoring a penalty
Netherlands mount Euros comeback against Turkey to remain in title race
Murt Muldur turned into his own net under pressure after 76 minutes to hand the Dutch victory
England into Euro semis after shootout win over Switzerland
They will face the Netherlands on Wednesday
Juventus sign goalkeeper Di Gregorio from Monza
The 26-year-old kept 12 clean sheets for Monza in the 2023-24 season
Switzerland's Lehmann leaves Villa for Juventus
She is a former Women's FA Cup finalist with West Ham United and played in 58 Women's Super League
West Ham sign defender Kilman from Wolves on seven-year deal
Reports said the London side had paid 40 million pounds ($51 million) for the Wolves skipper
Broken nose inhibits Mbappe's form as France advance
The importance of Mbappe to the French cause cannot be underestimated
Turkiye's Demiral banned for two games, England's Bellingham fined
Demira will now miss Turkiye's quarter-final on Saturday against the Netherlands
England forward Kirby joins Brighton after Chelsea exit
She was also one of the key players behind the Lionesses' Euros 2022 win
Ecuador sack coach Sanchez after Copa America exit
Ecuador reached the last eight for the third time in the last four editions
Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis
Messi missed the opening penalty but thanks to Martinez, Argentina recovered to win shoot-out 4-2
Mbappé praises 'legend' Ronaldo and urges France to support Griezmann in 'tough spell' at Euro 2024
Mbappé said he was having to modify his style of play for his country
Mbappe relishing another encounter with hero Ronaldo
Mbappe was only 10 when he met the Portuguese great for the first time
Manchester United extend Ten Hag's contract to 2026
There had been speculation he would be sacked after United ended eighth last season
Turkiye hails Italian coach Montella as one of its own
The win in Leipzig prompted wild celebrations among the country's diaspora in Germany
Brazil into Copa quarters after 1-1 draw with Colombia
Colombia, who finished top of Group D on seven points, will face Panama in the last eight
Alvarez, Otamendi named in Argentina squad for Olympics
The 18-man Olympic squad is being coached by Javier Mascherano
Germany out to snap 36-year winless run against Spain
The Germans are enjoying their best international tournament in eight years
Turkiye snatch Euro dark horses tag from Austria in last-16 win
They play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals in Berlin on Saturday.
Much-improved Netherlands beats Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years
It was nevertheless a match to remember for Romania and its loud mass of yellow-clad fans
Demiral double sends Turkey into Euro 2024 quarters at Austria's expense
Turkey beat Austria 2-1 to book their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Slovenia exit Euro 2024 with high hopes for the future
Slovenia had qualified for the knockout rounds of a major tournament for the first time
Venezuela seal top spot in Copa Group B with win over Jamaica
The team has set up a Copa America quarter-final with Canada
Winger Minteh joins Brighton from Newcastle
Terms of the deal were not disclosed but media reports put the transfer fee at 30 million pounds
Martinez double powers Argentina to top of Copa America Group A
The winners opt to rest key players, including Messi, after already qualifying for quarterfinals
Canada into Copa America quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with 10-man Chile
Two-times champions end with two points and fail to progress further in the event
Woeful Italy sent packing from Euro 2024 by super Swiss strikes
They will face England or Slovakia next Saturday in quarterfinal
Chelsea sign teenager Kellyman from Villa
The deal between the two Premier League clubs was worth some 19 million pounds
Romania goalkeeper Nita hopes to avoid penalties against Netherlands
The 36-year-old has been impressive in goal for the Romanians
Pressure mounts as Ronaldo's Portugal brace for underdogs Slovenia
Portugal stumbled to an unexpected defeat against lowly Georgia
Camavinga not happy on French bench but feels his time will come
The 21-year-old midfielder was a regular for Real Madrid as they swept to the Champions League
England keeper Earps to leave Manchester United
The 31-year-old also holds the record for the most clean sheets in WSL history
UEFA's head of referees backs no-penalty decision in Scotland Euro game
Scotland manager Steve Clarke was livid after Stuart Armstrong went down in the penalty area
Uruguay put five past Bolivia to edge closer to Copa quarters
Maximiliano Araujo struck from close range to kill off the contest in the 77th minute
Newcomer Ndoye Switzerland's man of the moment at Euro 2024
The Bologna player has been a dynamo in a Swiss attack
Messi misses Argentina's Copa America training due to muscle injury
Argentina trained at the Miami International University sports ground without Messi.
Nacho joins Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah
He will join his new club after Spain's Euro 2024 campaign
FIFA launches 'Football Manager' World Cup with $100,000 in prize money
Players will compete for $100,000 in prize money in the final event from Aug 29 to Sept 1
Hungary exit Euro 2024, but end group stage on a high
The players can hold their heads high after collecting three points from the group stage
France confident goal-shy strikers will come good
France have not scored a goal in open play in their last four matches
FIFA awards win to Niger after Congo no-show in World Cup qualifier
Congo had refused to travel to Kinshasa, capital of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo
Messi may skip Argentina's Copa America game v Peru to rest
Messi required brief medical treatment on his thigh
Brazil still unable to get the best out of Vinicius
His decision to take Vinicius out of the game came as a huge surprise
Real Madrid captain Nacho to leave club
The 34-year-old Spain international has won six Champions League titles with Madrid
Hungary score last-minute winner to send Scots home
They must wait on other results to discover whether they can reach the next round
Fuellkrug strikes late as Germany draw with Switzerland to win Euro 2024 group
Swiss are also into the last 16 as runners-up in Group A
Mexico lose captain Alvarez to injury in narrow win over Jamaica
Alvarez collapsed clutching his hamstring in the 30th minute and limped off the pitch in tears
Belgium defender Theate denies criticising coach
Theate signalled to the bench to be substituted after 77 minutes of the victory in Cologne
France need goals against Poland with or without Mbappe
France have so far failed to find the net themselves in Germany
Brilliant Belgium back on track with over Romania
All four teams in Group E on three points after two games
Portugal coast into Euro 2024 last 16 with 3-0 victory over Turkiye
Top Group F with a game to spare
Motivator Rangnick plays mind games to lift Austria
Baumgartner scored the decisive goal in Austria's 3-1 win over Poland
Hlozek, Cerny start for Czechs against Georgia
Patrik Schick will lead the Czech attack in a side also including West Ham United's Tomas Soucek
Messi becomes most capped player in Copa America history
Messi reached 35 appearances in the opening match of the tournament against Canada
Serbia's Tadic returns to starting lineup against Slovenia
Serbia will also play without Juventus winger Filip Kostic
Asani powers up for Albania in Super Mario boots
His impressive performance gives Albania an early lead against Croatia
Czechs and Georgians look to rebound after Euro 2024 defeats
The results leave Georgia sitting at the bottom of Group F
Euro 2024: Southgate faces Foden dilemma ahead of England's clash with Danes
Foden laboured to make any impact on England's nervy 1-0 win against Serbia in their Group C opener
Euro 2024: Ruiz ready to play starring role again for Spain against Italy
Italy came from behind to beat Albania, while Ruiz was outstanding as Spain thumped Croatia 3-0
Slovakia's shock win over Belgium gives hope to Euro minnows: Calzona
Calzona's team caused the first major upset of the tournament
Racist slur probe dropped against Uruguay club football coach
In an interview with Radio Sport 890, Caruso Lombardi denied being racist
France scrape past Austria in Euro 2024 opener despite Mbappe's broken nose
France will be relieved to have emerged victorious after a build-up overshadowed by talk of politics
Portugal's record collector Ronaldo 'thinking big' at Euro 2024
Portugal kick off their tournament against Czech Republic in Leipzig on Tuesday
Dutch football: A street in The Hague turns orange for Euro 2024
A dedicated team of up to 10 volunteers has been decorating the area for two months
Switzerland thrash clumsy Hungary
Swiss boss says game won on tactics. Hungarian coach cites passiveness, costly errors
Spain outclass Croatia 3-0 in their Euro 2024 opener
They will next face Italy who overcame the Albanian challenge
Italy see off Albania after record early scare
Victory for Italians was vital in the toughest group in the tournament
PSG sign Russian goalkeeper Safonov
The signing of a Russian player from a Russian top-flight club comes more than two years
Messi on target as Argentina down Guatemala in Copa warm-up
Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina wrapped up their preparations
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
The 40-year-old became a hero overnight in the country of 1.4 billion people
'Fired up' Germany to lift curtain on Euro 2024 against Scotland
Julian Nagelsmann's side take on the challenge of putting Germany back among Europe's heavyweights
New Belgium keeper confident about replacing Courtois
'I don't feel any added pressure because I have to replace Courtois'
West Ham sign Brazilian Guilherme from Palmeiras
Reports say Guilherme has been signed for around 25 million euros ($27 million) plus add-ons
Tickets for Ronaldo's Portugal training session on offer for up to 800 euros
The 39-year-old has played in Saudi Arabia since his move there in 2023
Germany feel pressure but privileged to play home tournament says Kroos
The Germans kick off the tournament on Friday with their opening Group A match against Scotland
Chinese keep World Cup qualifying hopes alive despite Korea defeat
Indonesia and North Korea also confirmed their progress to the next round
Poland striker worries worsen as Lewandowski limps off before Euro 2024
Baris Yilmaz levelled for Turkey after 77 minutes but Nicola Zalewski scored a winner in added time
Italy beat Bosnia 1-0 in final pre-Euro 2024 friendly
It was another largely disappointing performance from Italy
England squad has enough experience for success at Euro 2024: Kane
England begin their Euro 2024 campaign on June 16 against Serbia in Group C
Record-breaking goalkeeper Gordon out of Scotland Euro 2024 squad
Gordon, 41, came on to replace Angus Gunn in the 2-2 draw at Hampden Park
Ronaldo's experience key for Portugal, says Martinez
Ronaldo will be playing in his sixth Euros, having reached the final in his tournament debut in 2004
Injured Milik out of Poland's Euro 2024 squad
Milik went down with a knee injury in the second minute of the game
England suffer Iceland embarrassment in final Euro warm-up
Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson's first half goal spoiled England's farewell
Scotland squander two-goal lead against Finland in Euro 2024 send-off
Andy Robertson's cut-back was turned into his own net by Finnish defender Arttu Hoskonen
Meunier backs Casteels as Courtois replacement
He has played four of Belgium’s last 10 internationals in the absence of Courtois
Cubarsi left out of Spain's Euro 2024 squad
Cubarsi now is expected to make Spain's Olympic selection that will compete in Paris
Belgium stick with 25-man selection for Euro 2024
'It’s all about the group spirit. I didn't want to disappoint a young player'
'It's a mess!': China World Cup hopes left on knife edge
The top two reach the next qualifying stage
Trezeguet strikes twice as Salah-led Egypt win World Cup qualifier
Turkey-based Trezeguet scored with his head after three minutes and his left foot after seven minute
All eyes on Mbappe as France aim to live up to Euro 2024 billing
Mbappe's long goodbye from PSG and switch to Real Madrid have dominated headlines in France
Ogbonna leaves West Ham after nine-year stay
The 36-year-old Italy international made 201 Premier League appearances for the club
Pakistan Football League kicks off with global stars in attendance
Football stars from the UK, Italy, others countries have already confirmed their participation
PFF names final squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches
Pakistan are placed in Group G with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tajikistan
Dortmund face tough challenges after Champions League defeat
Real waited for chance and struck, Carvajal heading in after 74 minutes and Vinicius 8 minutes later
Pachuca sink Columbus to win CONCACAF Champions Cup
Veteran striker Rondon scored twice to seal a victory at Pachuca's 30,000-capacity Estadio Hidalgo
Champions League underdogs Dortmund are in it to win it says Terzic
'You don't play a final, you win a final and that is our clear goal,' Terzic says
Turkish club Fenerbahce begin negotiations with coach Mourinho
If he is appointed, Mourinho would replace Turkish boss Ismail Kartal
Ronaldo in tears after Saudi King's Cup final defeat
The Portuguese superstar slumped to the ground as Al Hilal celebrated
Scotland's Dykes in injury scare ahead of Gibraltar friendly
Dykes' leg injury is now being assessed by the Scotland medical team
Protester chains himself to goalpost delaying Scotland-Israel women's match
Both fixtures in Glasgow and Hungary are meant to be taking place behind closed doors
France beat England, Spain win in Women's Euro qualifiers
France came from behind to beat England 2-1 in Newcastle in a pivotal Women's Euro 2025 qualifier
Uruguay's Cavani retires from international duty
'Today I decide to take a step aside, but I will always follow you with a beating heart'
Playing in Champions League final still hasn't sunk in, says Sancho
The 24-year-old joined United from Dortmund for 85 million euros ($92 million) in August 2021
Eriksen completes fairytale return to Denmark's Euro squad
The 32-year-old was among the 26 names announced on Thursday for the tournament
Dortmund bank on solid defence, quick transitions against Real
Edin Terzic's Dortmund finished a disappointing fifth in the Bundesliga
Unal makes Bournemouth move permanent with a four-year deal
made 16 league appearances for Bournemouth since his arrival, scoring twice
Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach
He will be tasked with reviving Barcelona's fortunes after Catalan side failed to win any trophies
Serbia name 26-man squad for Euro 2024
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is another player who could have a big impact on Serbia's progress
Witsel recalled to Belgium squad for Euro 2024
Witsel won the last of his 130 caps at the World Cup in Qatar in late 2022
Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record
"I don't follow the records, the records follow me," the Portuguese forward tweeted afterwards
Germany confident they are Euro 2024 title contenders
The three-times European champions have failed to make any impact in int'l tournaments since 2014
Galatasaray clinch 24th Turkish title with 3-1 victory
Galatasaray lost only two league games this season
Bittersweet farewell for Xavi as Barca end season with a win
The final game for Xavi leaves Barca second after a disappointing campaign
Days before Champions League final are to enjoy, Ancelotti says
'It is a week to enjoy. The challenge, the opponent... We're going to enjoy it until Friday'
Spain name Torres, Perez in Euro 2024 squad, Asensio left out
Barcelona teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi were also included in the team
PSG and French football prepare for challenges of post-Mbappe era
The Qatar-owned club dominant thank to a crushing financial power, but Champions League
Al-Ain crush Marinos to win Asian Champions League final
Soufiane Rahimi instrumental in lifting the trophy for first time since inaugural edition in 2003
PSG beat Lyon to win French Cup in Mbappe's farewell appearance
Their all-time top scorer failed to find the net in his final game for the club
Ten-man Leverkusen clinch German Cup for first ever domestic double
They missed out on a treble after losing 3-0 to Atalanta in Europa League final on Wednesday
Malaysian footballer discharged from hospital after acid attack: club CEO
Selangor FC and Malaysia winger Faisal Halim suffered burns on the neck, shoulder, hands and chest
Our fans can make the difference against Lyon: Barca's Bonmati
Tens of thousands of Barca fans are expected to travel to Bilbao
Barcelona axe Xavi after season of turmoil
The decision ended months of arguments between Barca and Xavi
Real Madrid's injured Tchouameni to miss Champions League final, says Ancelotti
The 24-year-old has not played since he suffered a stress fracture in his foot
Miyaichi focused as Marinos set sights on Asian Champions League crown
Miyaichi played a key role off the bench in the 2-1 first-leg win in Yokohama last Saturday
Hat-trick hero Lookman a symbol of Atalanta's underdog success
Lookman may be an unlikely figure to score the first hat-trick in a European final since 1975
McKinstry named as new coach of Gambia
The 38-year-old McKinstry has previously had stints as coach of Sierra Leone, Rwanda
Scotland name provisional squad for Euro 2024
Doak, who impressed with the Under-21 side, made a handful of appearances for Liverpool this season
Pakistan Football League set to begin in Lahore on June 4
The PFL launch will feature English football legend Michael Owen as the chief guest
Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Kroos to retire after Euro 2024
'My career as an active footballer will end this summer after the Euro championship'
Former Germany defender Schnellinger dies at 85
The former AC Milan and AS Roma player was in hospital when he died
Australia's Sam Kerr ruled out of Paris Olympics
Kerr had ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in January
Zamalek win African Confederation Cup on away goals
Hamdy swept the ball home after 23 minutes when Berkane failed to clear a corner
Pakistan gear up for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match against Saudi Arabia
Both sides will lock horns on June 6 in Islamabad
Leverkusen have no time to soak in 'Neverlusen' season
They were derided as 'Neverkusen' for their failure to win a major title for decades
PSG's Enrique expects tough challenge at Metz before French Cup final
Metz, 16th, are in the relegation playoff spot and have lost their last three matches
Southampton ease past West Brom to reach playoff final
Russell Martin's side will face Leeds United at Wembley on May 26 for a place in the top flight
Elneny to leave Arsenal after eight years
Elneny joined Arsenal from Swiss side FC Basel in 2016 for 5 million pounds
Kane struggling with back injury ahead of Euros
'Harry is in medical treatment with his personal doctor'
Man City's Foden voted Premier League player of the season
Foden has scored 17 goals and grabbed eight assists in 34 league games this season
Lille, Brest contest Champions League spot as French season ends
Paris Saint-Germain were confirmed as champions for a record-extending 12th time late last mont
Norwich part ways with Wagner after Leeds thrashing
A strong second half of the season saw Norwich finish sixth but after a 0-0 draw
Injured Shaw likely to miss Brighton match, says Man Utd boss
Shaw has played 15 games for United across all competitions this term
Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Gaza war overshadows FIFA congress
FIFA chose to continue its push to expand women's football to new continents
FIFA Congress to choose Women's World Cup host, seek racism penalties
The Asian Football Confederation gave its backing on Thursday for action against Israel
NA deputy speaker congratulates KP governor on assuming office
Ghulam Mustafa Shah said Faisal Karim Kundi is a sincere and competent politician
Ronaldo tops Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes again
The 39-year-old's estimated total earnings were in the region of $260 million
Napoli in European last-chance saloon at Fiorentina
Napoli are without a win in their last five games, while Fiorentina have won three
Germany name four goalkeepers in Euro 2024 squad
Alexander Nuebel was named along with Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann and Marc-Andre ter Stegen
LaLiga runners-up finish very difficult for Girona, boss Michel says
Girona failed to reclaim the second spot after their defeat to the eighth-placed side
Inaugural Women's Club World Cup to be held from Jan-Feb 2026, FIFA says
The FIFA Council formally appointed Mattias Grafstrom as the FIFA Secretary General
Man City do feel the tension of title race, says Guardiola
City moved to the top of the table, two points ahead of Arsenal
Martinez to return as Man Utd push for European spot against Newcastle
Raphael Varane will not be fit for the midweek Premier League game against Newcastle United