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

Chelsea sign England's Bronze on free transfer

She has won the Women's Champions League five times

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

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.

Everton sign Ndiaye from Marseille

Everton did not disclose financial details of the deal

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

Germany weather storm to beat Denmark and reach quarters

Both sides had one goal each ruled by VAR

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

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

Chelsea sign defender Adarabioyo from Fulham

He has made one appearance for the England Under-19s

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

Matip, Thiago to leave Liverpool

Matip has made 201 appearances for the club

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