Pakistan women's team makes history with first-ever participation in FIFA Series

Pakistan women's national football team has been accepted to participate in the FIFA Series for the first time, marking a major milestone in the country's football progress and global exposure.

Neymar to undergo knee surgery after helping Santos avoid the drop

The 33-year-old returned to his childhood club Santos in January after a stint in Saudi Arabia and had a crucial impact in his team's survival in the Brazilian top flight, scoring 5 goals in 4 matches

Real Madrid handed shock home loss as Celta Vigo spring surprise

Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo, finishing with nine men after red cards for Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras. Williot Swedberg scored twice, securing win for Celta

Salah tirade adds to Slot's troubles during Liverpool slump

The Premier League champions have problems after a run of four wins in 15 games in all competitions and now have to deal with what could be a messy divorce from one of the club's all-time greats

Messi dazzles as Miami beat Vancouver to win MLS title

Argentina superstar Messi provided assists for two goals and helped create another to spark wild celebrations before a rapturous home crowd at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale

Eyes of football world fixed on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

The most logistically complex World Cup in history will be held across North America from June 11 to July 19.

Swedish fans tear down fences, throw flares during playoff match

After multiple stoppages due to fan intervention, play resumed for the final time once security cleared the home stands, the Sportbladet newspaper reported

Messi, Miami into first MLS Cup final after New York rout

While Messi did not get on scoresheet, the 38-year-old provided a crucial, classy assist for Miami's third goal scored by Silvetti that effectively killed off the game as New York chased an equaliser

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over visa restrictions

Iran plans to boycott next week's World Cup draw after the U.S. issued only four visas to its delegation, denying requests for three others, including FFIRI President Mehdi Taj.

Barca thrash Athletic to inaugurate rebuilt Camp Nou in style

Ferran Torres netted a brace after Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring. Fermin Lopez also struck in a comfortable win against Athletic, who had Oihan Sancet sent off in the second half

Lionel Messi in stride as Inter Miami faces FC Cincinnati in East semis

Messi was brilliant during Miami's first-round three-game series victory over Nashville SC, scoring five goals and assisting on three more

Arsenal beat Real Madrid as Man Utd lose in Women's Champions League

Arsenal fell behind at Meadow Park to Scotland international Caroline Weir's goal just before half-time, but Russo rescued the Gunners with a pair of second-half headers

PSG's Hakimi voted African player of the year

He also won a fourth Ligue 1 title last season and claimed French Cup and UEFA Super Cup, however PSG came up short in the final of the Club World Cup as Hakimi was forced to settle for a runners-up

Ronaldo attends White House meeting between Trump and Saudi crown prince

Trump is hosting the Saudi de facto ruler as the latter seeks to rehabilitate his global image after the 2018 killing of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi and deepen ties with Washington

Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster

Under the new system, those who have bought tickets through FIFA will be allowed to go through a “FIFA portal” that would help get their visa application and interview prioritised at State Department.

Reyna, Balogun on target for USA in 2-1 win over Paraguay

Balogun scored the game-winner in the 71st minute in a match that had been tied since the 10th

Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in final round of European qualifiers

Germany host Slovakia in a winner-takes-all clash for qualification. If Germany avoid defeat, they will qualify, if not, it will be Slovakia heading for their first big event since 2010

Chelsea manager Maresca pleased with Estevao's impact

Right back Malo Gusto put the hosts ahead with a header in the 51st minute, but the game was still in the balance when the 18-year-old was introduced just after the hour-mark

Messi leads Miami into MLS playoff matchup with Cincinnati

Argentine icon Messi opened the scoring in the 10th minute, added another goal in the 39th and set up compatriot Allende's goals in the 73rd and 76th that sealed Miami's triumph

Turkey orders arrest of 17 referees, club president in betting probe

The move comes a week after the TFF suspended 149 referees and assistant referees after an investigation found the officials working in the country's professional leagues were betting on matches

Argentina calls up Lionel Messi with Miami still in playoffs

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni named the forward and midfielder to the 24-player roster for the Nov. 14 friendly.

Ronaldo says he will retire 'soon' to spend more time with family

The Al Nassr striker is the all-time leading goalscorer with 952 goals for club and country combined and said last month he is targeting 1,000 goals before quitting the game

Security forces kill four terrorists in Kalat operation

Security forces in Kalat, Balochistan, killed four Indian-backed terrorists in a targeted operation. Weapons were recovered, and a clearance operation is ongoing under the 'Azm-e-Istihkam' initiative.

Mbappe's Real Madrid extend Liga lead, Villarreal move second

Mbappe netted a penalty to open the scoring and Alonso confirmed the French superstar is the man tasked with taking the spot kicks.

Nashville top Messi's Miami 2-1 to level MLS Cup playoff series

First-half goals from Sam Surridge and Josh Bauer put Nashville in control at rainy Geodis Park in Tennessee and a Miami side led by Argentine superstar Messi couldn't find a way to respond.

England women lose to Brazil on Euros homecoming

Playing for the first time since defeating Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025 in July, Sarina Wiegman's side paid the price for a poor start.

Liverpool slump continues with loss at Brentford

Arne Slot's stumbling side fell behind after five minutes when Dango Ouattara volleyed in following a long throw and Kevin Schade went through to make it 2-0 in the 45th

Kerr keen to reclaim Australia captaincy after lengthy layoff

Sam Kerr aims to reclaim the Australia captaincy after a 20-month injury layoff. Returning to the Matildas for a friendly, she's focused on regaining full fitness for the Women's Asian Cup in March.

Clinical PSG demolish Leverkusen 7-2 as two players sent off

Desire Doue scored twice for the French side who earned a club record-equalling sixth consecutive win in the Champions League, including last season, and top the league phase table after three matches

Arteta praise for Gyokeres as Arsenal striker ends goal drought

Gyokeres, who Arsenal signed for 64 million pounds ($85.89 million) from Sporting, poached his side's third and fourth goals to end a nine-game streak without netting for club and country

FC Dallas clinches playoff berth with season-ending win at Vancouver

Osaze Urhoghide also scored for Dallas (11-12-11, 44 points), which leapfrogged Portland, a 4-0 loser to San Diego FC, into seventh place in the Western Conference

Messi bags hat-trick as Inter roar into playoffs with 5-2 win over Nashville

The Argentine superstar tallied an astonishing 29 goals from 28 matches, with Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga and Nashville's Sam Surridge tied for second best with 24 goals

Messi brace lifts Inter, Mueller grabs game-winner for Whitecaps

The Argentine superstar scored his 25th and 26th goals of the season, moving ahead of Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga in the race for the Golden Boot

Record 48 teams to compete in 2026 World Cup across North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with Algeria and Egypt among latest qualifiers.

Northern Ireland stun Slovakia in 2-0 win

Northern Ireland boosted their World Cup qualification hopes with a 2-0 win over Slovakia, moving into second place in Group A. Trai Hume's late goal sealed the victory after an own goal by Slovakia.

Mahrez says 2026 World Cup will be his last as Algeria qualify

Riyad Mahrez confirmed 2026 World Cup will be his last, following Algeria’s qualification with a 3-0 win over Somalia. The 34-year-old winger praised his team and now has 33 goals in 106 appearances.

Veteran Henderson says he is not in England team to be a cheerleader

Henderson did not play for England for 16 months before he was called up in March as part of the first squad announced by Tuchel, with the German coach hailing the midfielder as a "serial winner"

Spain, Inter Miami star Alba retiring at end of season

Alba, who won 93 caps for Spain between 2011 and 2023 and was also a key member of Barcelona's team over the same era, confirmed his decision in a post on Instagram

Cycling to training and second-hand shoes, Betis's Bellerin wins green award

Bellerin, who now plays for Real Betis, chooses to cycle to work or use public transport – part of his determination to eschew materialism and use his sporting profile to promote sustainability

Deschamps urges Mateta to compete for spot in France's team with enthusiasm

Mateta scored 17 goals in all competitions last season as Palace won the FA Cup to lift the first major trophy of their 164-year-old history

UEFA 'reluctantly' approves European league games in US, Australia

UEFA made its ruling after Spain's La Liga agreed to move a game scheduled for late December between champions Barcelona and Villarreal to Miami, Florida

Vinicius double helps Real to 3-1 home win over Villarreal

Real now sit top on 21 points, two clear of Barcelona who visit Sevilla on Sunday. Villarreal are third on 16 points

Son brace fuels LAFC as Messi frustrated in Miami draw

Bouanga's 23rd goal of the season puts him one behind Inter Miami's Argentine superstar Lionel Messi

Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad sack coach Blanc

Blanc took charge of Al-Ittihad in July last year and led it to win league title and the King's Cup

Liverpool's Slot dismisses Everton complaints about lack of stoppage time

Everton manager David Moyes described the amount of added time as "very strange"

Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d'Or as Bonmati retains women's award

Dembele, 28, edged out Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to win the trophy

PSG star Dembele tipped to beat Yamal to win Ballon d'Or

The cream of world football will gather in central Paris to discover who will be the latest winner

Messi brace lifts Miami in 3-2 MLS win over DC United

The 38-year-old now has 22 goals in 22 matches played this season

Messi, Inter Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026: source

The contract extension would ensure that Messi would remain in action until and after 2026 World Cup

Messi and Alba shine as Inter Miami defeat Sounders

Messi scored his 20th goal in the MLS play, one behind league leader Sam Surridge of Nashville SC

France World Cup winner Umtiti retires at 31

Umtiti joined Barcelona in 2016 and made 133 appearances for the club

Charlotte beats Miami 3-0 as MLS win streak hits nine

It was Inter Miami's first match without suspended striker Luis Suarez

Italy avoid disaster, Kosovo win in World Cup qualifying

After collapsing from leading 4-2 in the final two minutes to drawing 4-4, Tonali helped Italy win

Ronaldo and Felix shine as Portugal thrash Armenia 5-0 away

The Nations League champions had little trouble neutralising Armenia’s limited attacking threat

Messi questions 2026 World Cup role amid injury concerns

'I love this, I love playing and I never want it to end, but the moment is coming'

Melee, spitting incident mar end of Leagues Cup final

Suarez rushed Obed Vargas when the 3-0 shutout became final and put him in a headlock

Neymar sidelined again as Brazil prepare for final World Cup qualifiers

Coach Carlo Ancelotti left the Santos star out of his 23-man squad

Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton open new stadium with victory

Manchester United were held 1-1 by Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday

Mbappe fires Madrid to victory at Real Oviedo

Real Madrid overcame Real Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday

Barca complete late comeback win as Atletico drop more points in Liga

Ivan Romero and Jose Luis Morales gave Levante a shock lead against the champions Barcelona

Ten hurt, 90 arrested as match abandoned following fan violence in Argentina

Home supporters beat and stripped some visiting fans of their clothes after storming the away end

Reserve Messi scores in Miami win while Son gets first MLS win

The 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on field after recovering from a "minor muscle injury"

Champions Barcelona ease to opening win at Mallorca

Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 win at nine-man Mallorca in their opening LaLiga game

Haaland gets double as Man City start with statement win over Wolves

Haaland struck twice as Manchester City kicked off their Premier League campaign

France forward Coman joins Al-Nassr from Bayern

The 29-year-old forward joined Bayern on loan from Juventus in 2015

Poland manager says Lewandowski wants to return to national team

Urban said discussions on the topic were ongoing

Atletico sign Italy forward Raspadori from Napoli

Raspadori began his career with Sassuolo, before joining Napoli on a loan deal in 2022

Al-Nassr signs Martinez after he leaves Barcelona

Martinez is the second big signing for Al-Nassr Jorge Jesus side this summer

Messi to miss Miami's MLS Orlando clash

"He is fine, but obviously it would be crazy to risk taking him to Orlando," coach Mascherano said

German great Mueller signs with MLS Whitecaps

The 35-year-old has signed through the end of the 2025 MLS season with an option for 2026

Brazil beat Colombia in shootout in Women's Copa America final thriller

Colombia took the lead three times, only for Brazil to respond on each occasion

Messi's Leagues Cup injury confirmed as "hamstring discomfort"

The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings a halt to an exceptional run of clean health

Djokovic becomes a part-owner of Ligue 2 club Le Mans

Djokovic has become a part-owner of French Ligue 2 club Le Mans FC

Messi leads Inter Miami past Atlas in Leagues Cup

In the sixth minute of added time, Messi squared a pass for Weigandt to tap in for the decisive goal

FIFA World Cup draw in Vegas on December 5: reports

Vegas had been picked for the draw of expanded 48-team event, hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico

Kelly a fitting hero in England's gritty Euro victory

Kelly was the hero in England's 2022 victory at Wembley

Fernandes double as Man Utd sink West Ham in Premier League US friendly

United skipper Fernandes punished two blunders by West Ham's French goalkeeper to seal victory

Messi-less Miami held by Cincinnati in MLS

Messi and team-mate Alba were both barred from playing after controversially withdrawing in Texas

Arsenal sign striker Gyokeres from Sporting

'We're absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyokeres to the club'

Inter Miami acquire M Rodrigo De Paul from Atletico

De Paul has accumulated 57 goals and 74 assists in nearly 500 professional matches with Racing Club

Nigeria come from two down to be crowned African champions

It was a record extending 10th triumph for Nigeria

10-woman Brazil survive Colombia challenge in goalless draw

Lorena was shown a red card in the 21st minute after handling the ball outside the penalty area

Barcelona will play a preseason game in Japan after contractual dispute with promoter is resolved

Barcelona also plans to visit South Korea to play FC Seoul on July 31

England defender Carter targeted by racist abuse during Euro 2025

She has stepped away from social media for the duration of the tournament

Ten-woman Germany in Euros semis after stunning shootout win over France

Ann-Katrin Berger was the hero by saving Amel Majri and Alice Sombath's penalties to enter semis

Messi double as Miami bounce back against Red Bulls

Messi's red-hot season was rocked on Wednesday as Miami defeated 3-0 by FC Cincinnati

Messi's multi-goal streak ends as Cincinnati beats Miami 3-0

The 38-year-old Argentine star had scored a brace, two goals, in five consecutive matches for Miami

Yamal inherits Barcelona's iconic number 10 jersey

The number 10 shirt at Barcelona was also worn by greats such as Diego Maradona and Ronaldinho

Girelli at the double as Italy strike late to reach Euro 2025 semi-finals

Italy beat Norway 2-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the semi-finals

Atletico agree deal to sign Argentine Almada from Botafogo

Almada is set to sign a contract until 2030 after Atletico paid about 21 million euros ($24 million)

Boca Juniors stumble in Clausura opener with goalless draw

Both sides shared a point from their opening clash

Brazil launch Women's Copa America title defence with 2-0 win over Venezuela

Brazil got the breakthrough just after the half-hour mark

FIFA says it has an agreement with soccer players' unions for minimum rest standards

Soccer chiefs faced renewed calls to safeguard players over growing fears of injuries and burnout

Infantino declares Club World Cup success, despite critics

"Of course, every criticism that we receive is a source for us to study, to see what we can do"

Hosts Ecuador draw 2-2 with Uruguay in Women's Copa America opener

Ecuador found themselves a goal down inside 11 minutes

Football-Wildfire smoke forces postponement of Canadian Football League game

The announcement was made more than three-and-a-half hours after the scheduled kick-off time.

Belgium end Portugal's quarter-final dreams with a 2-1 victory at Euro 2025

Belgium finished third in Group B, while Portugal, who needed a win to advance, were fourth

Spain sweep aside Belgium 6-2 at Women's Euros

Putellas scored twice for world champions Spain as they shook off a slow start to beat Belgium 6-2

Cancelled Cold war-era football tie finally completed after 65 years

The original tie was scrapped after the teams were denied entry visas during a period of tension

Messi scores twice as Miami defeats Montreal 4-1

It was the first M:S game in over a month for Miami while competing in the Club World Cup

Real Madrid beat Dortmund 3-2 after 3 stoppage-time goals, play PSG in Club World Cup semifinals

Gonzalo García and Fran García scored in the first 20 minutes as Madrid built a 2-0 lead.

Doué and Dembélé score for PSG in 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich at Club World Cup

Dembélé added an insurance goal in stoppage time to send PSG to the semi-finals

Late own goal sends Chelsea past Palmeiras into semi-finals

Chelsea will now face another Brazilian side in Fluminense in the semi-finals

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain

Mexico edge Honduras 1-0 to set up Gold Cup final showdown with US

Mexico are chasing a record-extending 10th Gold Cup title

Luna double sends US into Gold Cup final

Luna opened the scoring just four minutes in, doubled the lead in the 15th minute.

Dortmund down Monterrey, face Real Madrid in Club World Cup quarters

Guirassy scored twice in the first half and Bundesliga powerhouses held off the Mexican side

Kylian Mbappé is 'a big possibility' to make Club World Cup debut on Tuesday against Juventus

His return would bring star power to a tournament that took a hit when Lionel Messi were eliminated

Putellas ready to lead Spain at Euro 2025 after injury sidelined her in 2022

Putellas says she’s better than ever and ready to try to lead Spain to its first title

Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarters

Fluminense sent Inter Milan packing from the Club World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 win

PSG dominate Messi's Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarters

Joao Neves netted twice for PSG, who benefitted from a Tomas Aviles own goal

PSG preparing for 'emotional' reunion with Messi at Club World Cup

Argentine great Messi joined PSG in 2021 from Barcelona, and departed in 2023

Paulinho's extra-time goal sends Palmeiras into Club World Cup quarters

In the 100th minute, Paulinho delivered the decisive moment

Ronaldo prefers rest to playing in Club World Cup

Al-Nassr announced Ronaldo had signed a two-year contract

Extra time goals see Chelsea down 10-man Benfica to advance to quarters

Chelsea eventually prevailed to set up their meeting with Palmeiras on Friday

Ronaldo's Saudi club Al Nassr without a coach as Pioli leaves ahead of expected return to Fiorentina

Al Nassr is left without a coach days before the 40-year-old Ronaldo’s contract expires Monday

Canada advances in CONCACAF Gold Cup, beats El Salvador 2-0 on goals by David and Buchanan

Canada defeated El Salvador 2-0 on Tuesday night to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals

Spain win 11-goal thriller over Germany to reach U19 Euro final

Real Betis winger Pablo Garcia was Spain's hero in a semi-final

Gold Cup: Saudi Arabia tie Trinidad, advance out of Group D

Saudi Arabia finished 1-1-1 (4 points) to place second

Only six? City boss Guardiola wanted another goal against Al-Ain

Manager was a little disappointed that City were unable to get a seventh goal

Man City down Al-Ain 6-0 to reach Club World Cup knockout stage with Juve

The German midfielder found the net in the ninth and 73rd minutes

Inter Milan, Dortmund claim first wins at Club World Cup

Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds in the Club World Cup

Botafogo shock PSG 1-0 at Club World Cup

Botafogo coach Renato Paiva said his team had beaten PSG at their own game

Kolo Muani, Conceição each score 2 goals as Juventus beats Al Ain 5-0 in Club World Cup

Juventus scored three goals on Al Ain goalkeeper Patrício in the span of 20 minutes in first half

Boca Juniors turn up the heat in Miami with Benfica draw

Argentine side doubled the tally with a Rodrigo Battaglia header

Dominant Flamengo beat Esperance 2-0 at Club World Cup

Brazilian side dominated from start to finish

Ashour to miss remainder of Club World Cup with broken collarbone

Ashour left the opening match against Inter Miami in tears after injuring his shoulder

Botafogo hold off late Seattle surge for 2-1 Club World Cup debut win

Botafogo captain Marlon Freitas said it was not his side’s best performance

Messi denied late winner in Club World Cup opener

Messi was denied a stoppage-time winner when he saw his curling shot from 20 yards hit the bar

Mexico down Dominican Republic to open Gold Cup defence

Mexico looked to be cruising to a comfortable win after Edson Alvarez and Raul Jimenez scored

Wales fan hospitalised after fall from stands during Belgium match

The unnamed supporter fell from the upper tier into the lower tier amid celebrations

Lewandowski will not play for Poland under current coach after losing captaincy

Poland coach made the decision to replace Lewandowski as captain with Piotr Zielinski

Ronaldo says he does not plan to play at Club World Cup

Ronaldo posted on social media: "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written."

Depay, Dumfries earn Netherlands 2-0 win in Finland

Depay profited from a defensive error to give the Dutch the lead inside six minutes

Jorginho leaves Arsenal, signs for Flamengo before Club World Cup

He has joined Flamengo on a contract until July 2028

'Italian genius' Inzaghi to coach Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal

"I am Simone Inzaghi and today begins my story with Al Hilal," he said in a video posted on X

Messi role uncertain as Argentina coach monitors fitness ahead of Chile qualifier

Argentina travel to face bottom-placed Chile on Thursday with Messi's role uncertain

Ronaldo fires Portugal into Nations League final

It was Portugal's first win over Germany since 2000

Spain target 'enormously important' Nations League defence

They face France in Nations League semi-finals before a potential final against Germany or Portugal

Sarri returns as Lazio coach

Details of the deal were not disclosed but news agency Adnkronos reported he has rejoined Lazio

England win over Spain would be confidence boost ahead of Euros, says Bronze

England thrashed Portugal 6-0 in Nations League and Spain defeated Belgium 5-1

Champions League trophy, Dembele get winners' welcome at French Open

Champions League trophy, Dembele get winners' welcome at French Open

Cruz Azul thrash Vancouver Whitecaps to CONCACAF Champions Cup title

Cruz Azul put on a dominant performance in front of an ecstatic home crowd

Doue dazzles as PSG humble Inter 5-0 to win first European Cup

PSG's young team achieved what the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe could not

LAFC qualify for Club World Cup with win over Club America

Denis Bouanga's dramatic extra-time winner helped Los Angeles FC into the Club World Cup

Messi double as Miami hit five past Columbus

Argentine Tadeo Allende opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Messi gave him a long pass

Arsenal success can spur Australia to continental title, says Catley

The game was the first in a two-match series against the South Americans

Beever-Jones scores hat-trick in England's 6-0 Nations League rout of Portugal

Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly also scored to keep England second in Group 3

Benzema leads Al-Ittihad to Saudi Cup win and domestic double

Benzema opened the scoring for the Saudi Pro League champions

Messi and Suarez each score twice as Miami rips Montreal

Argentine superstar Messi opened the scoring in the 27th minute and assisted on Suarez's first goal

Pakistani envoy, US think tanks discuss regional security situation

Ambassador said India remains the greatest obstacle to implementing UN Kashmir resolutions

FIFA features Shaheen Afridi alongside Messi, Neymar in Jersey No 10 tribute

The move was part of FIFA’s digital strategy to engage fans globally

Old Friends, New Goals: Messi joins Suarez in Uruguayan club venture

Suarez announced the rebranding of his club, adding an 'M' in honour of Messi

Maradona death trial in peril with judge under microscope

The trial was suspended last week after lawyers objected to one of the judges for breach of duty

Lewandowski brace ensures victorious end to Barcelona's season in Bilbao

2 goals by Robert Lewandowski early in the first half ensured a comfortable victory over Bilbao

Talks with Saudi League officials were serious: Mohamed Salah

The negotiations between Salah and Liverpool were very long

Messi and Miami fight back for 3-3 draw at Philadelphia

Messi gave Miami hope with an 87th-minute free-kick before Segovia dramatically grabbed the point

Arsenal stun Barca to win Champions League with late Blackstenius goal

Barcelona were playing in their sixth final in seven years

Liverpool's Salah named Premier League player of the season

Salah scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists

Wu Lei returns to China squad for crunch World Cup qualifiers

He has scored 36 goals in 99 appearances for his country

Gritty Spurs finally taste glory with scrappy Europa League triumph over Man Utd

It was Spurs' first silverware since the 2008 League Cup

Platense stun River Plate in shootout after stoppage-time drama

River now turn their attention to their final Copa Libertadores group-stage match

Independiente beat Boca 1-0 to reach Apertura semi-finals

Boca next face Atletico Tucuman in the Copa Argentina

More misery for Messi and Miami with Florida derby defeat

Messi had just two shots on target and scuffed a free-kick as his own form slumped with that of team

Inter held 2-2 by Lazio as Pedro penalty deals blow to title hopes

Inter are on 78 points and are away to Como on the final day with Napoli on 79

Mbappe and Bellingham give Real Madrid 2-0 win over nine-man Sevilla

Mbappe is close to becoming LaLiga's top scorer in his first season at Real Madrid with 29 goals

Villarreal shock Barcelona to dampen title celebrations

Buchanan fired the winner from a Gerard Moreno cross in the 80th minute

Juventus beat Udinese to boost Champions League qualification hopes

Gonzalez put Juventus in front in the 61st minute

Mariners win first A-League Women's title in dramatic grand final

Scores were deadlocked at 1-1, forcing the first penalty shootout in the competition's history

PSG beat Auxerre, St Etienne relegated on final day of Ligue 1

Kvaratskhelia scored twice in second-half half as PSG came from behind to beat Auxerre 3-1

Crystal Palace's Eze seals historic FA Cup final win against Man City

Haaland made way for Omar Marmoush to take a first-half penalty - it was brilliantly tipped away

Revolution sign M Matt Polster to new deal through 2027

The 31-year-old has been with New England since 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for third year in a row

Ronaldo's estimated total earnings are around $275 million

Messi named in list of Argentina probables for June fixtures

Argentina are set to play Chile and Colombia in June

Man City players not 'good enough' in 'horrific season', Haaland says

We haven't done good enough in the league: Haaland

PM urges UN chief to play role for resolution of Kashmir dispute

The Prime Minister appreciated the Secretary-General's leadership and diplomatic efforts

Ballard's extra-time header sends Sunderland into Championship playoff final

Ballard sent the Stadium of Light into raptures in the 123rd minute

River Plate ease into Argentine quarters after 3-0 win over Barracas

Paulo Diaz gave River an early advantage when he fired home from close range

Napoli's title hopes shaken by late Genoa equaliser as Inter close in

The hosts remain top with 78 points, holding a slim lead over Inter

Bournemouth's Scott to undergo surgery after breaking jaw during Villa loss

Scott, 21, was injured seven minutes into the home match after contact with Villa defender Mings

Messi suffers worst defeat in MLS as Miami fall again

Messi scored in the second half but Miami's defence was exposed as they lost four of their five ties

Lazio snatch draw with 10-man Juve in battle for top-four finish

Vecino levelled with a header six minutes into added time

Tottenham ease past Bodo/Glimt to reach Europa League final

Tottenham now have the opportunity to win their first trophy since 2008

Ronaldo Jr gets first call-up for Portugal under-15 squad

"Proud of you, son," wrote 40-year-old Portugal captain Ronaldo on social media

Inter edge Barca in seven-goal thriller to reach Champions League final after extra time

The Italian side will face either Paris St Germain or Arsenal in the Munich final

Former Argentina defender Luis Galvan dies aged 77

Galvan had been in the Reina Fabiola Clinic in Cordoba with pneumonia for several weeks.

Juventus frustrated in 1-1 draw at Bologna

Juve sit fourth with 63 points, level with AS Roma and Lazio in fifth and sixth

PSG lose 2-1 at Strasbourg as title hangover continues

Despite their strong start to the second half and late pressure PSG were unable to find another goal

Al-Ahli down Kawasaki Frontale to lift Asian Champions League title

The victory makes Al-Ahli the third Saudi club to win the competition in its various guises

Inter edge Verona 1-0 to stay close to leaders Napoli

The result keeps the Scudetto race ticking over, with Inter on 74 points

Barca keep title bid on track with 2-1 comeback win at Valladolid

Barca have 79 points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid

Flick confirms Szczesny in Barca net for Champions League and 'El Clasico'

The win extended Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga

Paris FC secure return to Ligue 1

The result guaranteed them a top two finish in Ligue 2

Saudi's AL-Hilal part ways with coach Jesus

It comes few days after Al-Hilal were eliminated from the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals

Trans women could face challenges in men's game, says British trans woman player

Washington said returning to men's football would be potentially unsafe and mentally challenging.