Football

FIFA has imposed major suspensions after the Argentina-Spain World Cup final, including a 10-game ban for Leandro Paredes and seven games for Nahuel Molina.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Ezri Konsa has reached the finish line, with the Premier League champions agreeing a £51m deal to bring the Aston Villa defender to north London. The move gives Mikel Arteta a much-needed extra body…

Arsenal and Chelsea have recorded more revenue than the rest of the Women's Super League combined, underlining how sharply the financial balance of English women's football is tilting toward the two London clubs. The…

Qatar's challenge to the AFC over an open letter targeting Gianni Infantino has put football politics back in focus.

A fresh football debate is asking whether young fans now follow star names more than clubs, as global player brands reshape the way the sport is consumed.

Australia's young footballers are on the move, giving the Socceroos a post-World Cup lift before the next Asian Cup cycle. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a current headline with the bigger…

Brian Madjo's UEFA Super Cup goal for Aston Villa has started an England eligibility debate and added a new name to the long-term striker conversation. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a…

Bradley Barcola, Gabriel Jesus and Folarin Balogun have pushed the football transfer market back into the spotlight as clubs search for late-window solutions. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a…

Pakistan's FIFAe 2026 push has brought esports into the Pakistan Football Federation's football roadmap and opened a new lane for digital talent. The story is useful for sports readers because it connects a current…

Adil Nabi's expected move to Greek club Panachaiki has given Pakistan football another overseas marker at a time when fans are tracking every professional pathway. The story is useful for sports readers because it…

The 2026/27 Premier League starts with champions Arsenal hosting Coventry as the promoted club returns to the top flight.

The UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa arrives with early-season stakes on the pitch and a wider governance fight around FIFA.

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami recovered from an early deficit to beat Atlético de San Luis 4-2 in its Leagues Cup 2026 opener.

Former academy players are being offered a different route in football through the Premier League Futures programme, with ex-West Ham prospect Iyiola Adebayo among those using it to reshape their careers after release…

Home Office figures show more matches were reported for football-related disorder last season, while arrests stayed near pre-Covid levels, reviving debate over who should pay for policing.

Manchester United are scouting further midfield reinforcements following recent injury setbacks, with Eduardo Camavinga and Sander Berge emerging as primary options for Michael Carrick’s squad this summer

LNZ Cherkasy are set for their first European qualifiers, a striking climb for a club that was in Ukraine’s fourth tier in 2021 and has surged despite war.