Vincenzo Italiano has been officially unveiled as Besiktas head coach after arriving in Istanbul by...

Juventus have turned their attention back to David De Gea and Guglielmo Vicario after their...

Depuis vendredi, vous découvrez notre top 30 des joueurs nés en 2008. Aujourd'hui, le deuxième épisode avec la part belle à la Ligue 1.

Jurdan Mendigutxia, investigador español y el fisio más demandado del mundo, llega a donde nunca antes ha llegado nadie para a través de la neurociencia reducir y tratar la lesión más común en el fútb

Milan remain without a coach, sporting director or any clear leadership structure more than two...

Avant d'entamer sa Coupe du monde face à l'Uruguay le 16 juin, l'Arabie saoudite a dominé Porto Rico (3-0), lors d'une rencontre interrompue par de violents orages à Austin dans le Texas (États-Unis).

2026 tournament will be the biggest, longest and most expensive – and the most intricately refereed – ever seenThe 2026 World Cup will be the biggest, longest and most expensive. It will also feature

Didier Deschamps, qui participera en Amérique à sa dernière Coupe du monde à la tête de l'équipe de France, peut égaler l'ancien patron du Brésil Mario Zagallo, le seul à cumuler trois titres en tant

Fabio Capello has weighed in on the 2026/27 Serie A fixture list, urging Juventus to...

Scotland and England's group games kick off at times when the UK's energy demand is usually at its quietest.

Updates from the Matildas clash at McDonald Jones StadiumKick-off time in Newcastle is 7.15pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailEl Tri Femenil: Esthefanny Barreras (gk), Reyna Reyes, Greta E

Fabio Paratici is targeting a move for Radu Dragusin as one of his first acts...

Fans will be allowed one sealed bottle at matchesWorld body again alters policy after condemnationFifa has again amended its water bottle policy for the World Cup in North America, allowing fans to br

Federico Chiesa has opened up on his difficult two years at Liverpool, revealing the club...

Beppe Marotta has opened up on his 50-year career in football, revealing he opposed the...

Speculation around ins and outs at Celtic, Rangers step up right-back chase and two clubs are linked with Hearts winger.

La Colombie et l'Argentine ont assuré vendredi leur qualification pour la Coupe du monde féminine 2027 au Brésil, lors de la huitième journée de la première édition de la Ligue des nations sud-américa

Here is a look at the key football stories making the front pages of Italy’s...

It is more than two months since Viktor Gyokeres's 89th-minute goal sealed Sweden's extraordinary World Cup play-off victory over Poland at a delirious Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, but Graham Potter is still finding new ways to enjoy it.

The World Cup is taking over the United States this summer. But the not-so-secret American takeover of football has been building its foundations for some time now.

The squads are in for the 2026 World Cup as the countdown continues for this summer's tournament.

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of defender Andy Robertson on a free transfer.

Martin O'Neill has agreed to become Celtic's permanent manager.

Andoni Iraola will face a "completely different" challenge at Liverpool - but after his "small scale" success on the south coast he is primed to bring his "magic" with him to Anfield.

Andoni Iraola has been appointed Liverpool head coach after Arne Slot's sudden departure from Anfield and he has a whole host of issues to find answers to before the start of the next campaign.

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has released a statement confirming that Jurgen Klopp will be his choice for the manager's job at the Bernabeu if he is elected on Sunday.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

Darren Bazeley has been to many youth World Cups.

Spain inflicted Sarina Wiegman's heaviest defeat as England manager with a 4-0 win in Mallorca edging the European champions towards the play-offs to reach next year's World Cup.

Sarina Wiegman has urged her players to 'stick together' after the hurt of suffering their heaviest defeat in 17 years.

Thomas Tuchel gave his first World Cup press conference since touching down with the England team in the United States - and there was a lot to cover.

Thomas Tuchel says he does have some concerns that transfer speculation could become a distraction for some members of his squad during this World Cup, but he also says it is unavoidable.

Lionel Messi a franchi une nouvelle étape dans son rétablissement et pourrait disputer quelques minutes lors des prochains matches amicaux de l'Argentine en vue de la Coupe du monde 2026 (11 juin - 19

St Mirren have chosen youth over experience in sticking with interim manager Craig McLeish in the long term, but how have other young managers fared in the Scottish Premiership?

Wales' trip to Montenegro did not go according to plan and, as a result, the path to the Women's World Cup is unchanged.

Le Canada a fait match nul contre l'Irlande (1-1) dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi, à Montréal, pour son dernier match de préparation à la Coupe du monde 2026 (11 juin - 19 juillet) où il a pour objectif de prendre ses premiers points de l'histoire dans la compétition et accéder à la phase à élimination directe.

Liam Kelly looks perplexed after being told he has been singled out by some team-mates as Scotland's "hype man".

Enrique Riquelme, candidat à la présidence du Real Madrid, a annoncé par voie de communiqué qu'il allait proposer à Jürgen Klopp de rejoindre le club merengue cet été s'il est élu dimanche.

Uruguayans hope Marcelo Bielsa will have less of a rollercoaster of results so Federico Valverde can inspire them to reach the latter stagesThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tourn

Ten years in the making, the greatest show on earth is set for a six-week sprint through Trump’s AmericaThis is the end, of our elaborate plans, the end. Of everything that stands, the end. It seems fitting that football’s latest stopping point on its voyage upriver into the blank parts of the map, a mission so choice that when it’s over you may never want another one, should be a World Cup overse

Brazil’s 1994 World Cup winner on being good without training, his political legacy and why he loves social mediaFew people’s interview list over the past year features Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Xavi Hernández and Iker Casillas. But then not many interviewers have the pulling power of Romário. Thirty-two years after the former Brazil striker was crowned world champion and best player at the 1994

Whether you're a neutral in need of a team to support or just fancy following a second side, BBC Sport has got you covered.

Sorti sur civière dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi contre le Nicaragua, le Paraguayen Julio Enciso (Paraguay) est incertain pour le début du Mondial.

Los jugadores deberán pernoctar en Sevilla el día 6, antes de los reconocimientos médicos  Leer

En ligne sur le site de L'Equipe, le documentaire « 9 juillet 2006 » revisite, en une trentaine de vidéos, la folle finale de la Coupe du monde entre la France et l'Italie, marquée par l'expulsion de Zinédine Zidane après son coup de tête sur Marco Materazzi où la vidéo joua un rôle déterminant.

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.

La FFF organise son assemblée fédérale ce samedi en Corse, pour la première fois depuis plus de quarante ans, alors que le président de la Ligue de Corse vient d'être condamné devant la justice. À cette occasion, la Fédération doit présenter son budget prévisionnel record pour la saison prochaine.

L'Argentine poursuit sa préparation pour la Coupe du monde ce dimanche, en défiant le Honduras en amical. Retrouvez ici toutes les informations de diffusion.

Sans directeur général depuis l'annonce du départ de Nicolas de Tavernost il y a quelques mois, LFP Media estime prendre son temps pour trouver un successeur.

Les États-Unis et l'Allemagne continuent leur préparation pour la Coupe du monde ce samedi, avec une opposition qui aura lieu à Chicago. Retrouvez ici toutes les informations de diffusion.

D'abord utilisé comme numéro 10 en bleu, le joueur du Bayern Michael Olise évoluait à droite de Rayan Cherki jeudi, mais il va être amené à beaucoup permuter avec Ousmane Dembélé pour diversifier les menaces.

Grâce à des recettes de sponsoring en forte hausse, la Fédération française de football va présenter, ce samedi, un budget prévisionnel équilibré et des comptes revenus dans le vert en décembre. Mais elle n'a toujours pas réglé le dossier de la Coupe de France.

Harry Kane has been described as irreplaceable for England, but will the World Cup provide the stage for him to prove he is now the best?

Le Portugal affronte le Chili ce samedi, dans un match de préparation pour le Mondial américain. Retrouvez ici toutes les informations de diffusion.

Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time.

Le Brésil affronte l'Égypte ce samedi, dans un match de préparation pour le Mondial américain. Retrouvez ici toutes les informations de diffusion.

À quelques jours de leur départ pour les États-Unis, la Belgique et la Tunisie se retrouvent ce samedi à Bruxelles pour disputer un match de préparation pour la Coupe du monde. Retrouvez ici toutes les informations de diffusion.

Le prometteur gardien de Reims, Ewen Jaouen, s'envolera lundi pour Newcastle après l'accord sans précédent intervenu vendredi entre les deux clubs. Il devient le transfert le plus cher de l'histoire de la Ligue 2, avec 28,5 millions d'euros.

Préférée à Mylène Chavas et à Pauline Peyraud-Magnin pour débuter au poste de gardienne en Pologne, vendredi soir (2-0), Constance Picaud-Inconnu s'est montrée solide. Elle doit enchaîner mardi contre l'Irlande.

L'album Panini de la Coupe du monde 2026, organisée aux Etats-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique, et dont le coup d'envoi sera donné le 11 juin, est un tel carton qu'il a longtemps été introuvable. Idem pour les stickers.

The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

Top-flight clubs approved sweeping changes to Associated Party Transaction rules following Manchester City's successful arbitration claim.

Paris Saint-Germain officially announced a two-year extension for head coach Luis Enrique, tying him to the project until 2028.

England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.

Scotland face Haiti in Boston next SaturdayHaiti beat New Zealand 4-0 in Florida friendlyNapoli’s Billy Gilmour ruled out of World CupSteve Clarke believes Haiti’s routing of New Zealand could be useful as a means of dispelling Scottish arrogance towards their first World Cup opponents. The 4-0 win for Haiti in Florida turned heads in Scotland, when a victory for Clarke’s team over the 82nd-ranked

Fifa says fans will be able to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums following criticism over a decision to ban reusable bottles.

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all vying for places at the Women's World Cup - but how can they get there with one round of group games left in European qualifying?

Germany forward Lennart Karl is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a thigh injury.

Ranked only behind France and having a teenage prodigy in Lamine Yamal alongside an in-form Nico Williams, we can expect much from La RojaThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournam

England likely to face World Cup qualification playoffsManager calls for a reaction in final group matchSarina Wiegman said she wants to see a reaction from her Lionesses after England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years against Spain.It was a humbling evening for Wiegman and her team, who needed a win or a draw to qualify for the World Cup. Even a defeat by a single goal would have kept th

England were outclassed in Mallorca and would have been better served by trying to contain the world championsAs the game ticked into second-half stoppage time, Spain were almost showboating, Aitana Bonmatí flicking the ball around the pitch with grace, style and a swagger that sent out an emphatic message: Spain are significantly better than England.On a balmy evening in Palma, the world champion

L'ancien milieu de terrain de l'Olympique de Marseille Ruslan Malinovskyi (33 ans) a signé un contrat de trois ans avec le club de Première Division turque Trabzonspor.

Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match against France when they have the chance to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup.

Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to key midfielder Erin Cuthbert.

Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scoring the winner during their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side.

Katie Smith is joined by Fran Kirby & Vicki Sparks reacting to England's defeat in Spain.

Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick.

En fin de contrat avec le SCO, l'expérimenté milieu algérien Haris Belkebla va rempiler à Angers pour une saison, plus deux autres années à condition que le club se maintienne à chaque fois en Ligue 1.

England's World Cup campaign is also in the middle of a busy summer transfer window, but how much of a distraction is it?

Blessé à l'entraînement à Chicago avec l'équipe d'Allemagne, le jeune milieu de terrain du Bayern Lennart Karl (18 ans) est forfait pour la Coupe du monde. Il est remplacé par Assan Ouédraogo (20 ans), qui évolue au RB Leipzig.

Head coach says Bayern Munich striker is in ‘top shape’England face New Zealand in warm-up on SaturdayThomas Tuchel has said that Harry Kane is in top shape and ready to lead England to glory at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich striker has been short of fitness at previous major tournaments but he has enjoyed a brilliant season in Germany and has looked in peak physical condition in training this

Real Madrid are lining up a £130m move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, Arne Slot turns down Fulham after being sacked by Liverpool, Newcastle United are close to making their first summer signing, plus more.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence team selection.

Le Stade Malherbe Caen a annoncé ce vendredi le décès de son ancien défenseur Yrondu Musavu-King à l'âge de 34 ans. Formé en Normandie, l'international gabonais (12 sélections) avait également évolué à Lorient, au Mans et en Inde.

La défenseure centrale des Bleues Maëlle Lakrar a été blessée au tibia gauche contre la Pologne.

Près de quatre ans après la finale de la Coupe du monde 2022 perdue face à l'Argentine, Kylian Mbappé a confié ne jamais avoir revu cette rencontre. Dans une vidéo publiée par Sorare, le capitaine des Bleus a expliqué vouloir tourner la page d'un match au scénario cruel, conclu par une séance de tirs au but qui continue de marquer les esprits.

Having been denied a second goal, Wales were left with red faces when Jasna Djokovic levelled late on.

Autrice du premier but des Bleues vendredi soir face à la Pologne en match de qualifications à la Coupe du monde 2027 (2-0), Melvine Malard a posé des soucis à la défense adverse et la Parisienne Paulina Dudek.

The Serie A fixture list for Como in 2026-27 might look a little lop-sided, but...

Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.

Milan ultras have called on fans to ‘prepare for an unprecedented’ protest in person against...

Turkiye national team manager Vincenzo Montella revealed a very special fact about new Besiktas coach...

Le conseil des prud'hommes de Paris a donné raison, ce vendredi, aux salariés de la Fédération française de football, licenciés en 2021 dans le cadre d'un plan de sauvegarde de l'emploi.

Juventus begin their 2026-27 campaign away to newly promoted Frosinone on the weekend of August...

For football fans in Canada, the initial prospect of the World Cup coming to town was thrilling – but hundreds of tickets remain unsoldAs far back as he can remember, football has long been a part of Lawrence Yee’s life. Growing up in a Canadian town where hockey was the dominant sport, he found community and passion in the game. The sport – and the full, at times devastating, spectrum of emotion

Les joueurs iraniens ont obtenu ce vendredi leurs visas pour entrer sur le sol américain lors de la Coupe du monde (11 juin-19 juillet). L'Iran doit disputer sur trois matches de la phase de groupes aux USA.

Inter President Beppe Marotta insists talks for Atalanta wing-back Marco Palestra are ‘at the preliminary...

Si la présence de Neymar était incertaine pour le début de la Coupe du monde (11 juin-19 juillet) en raison d'une blessure au mollet, Carlo Ancelotti a rassuré sur sa convalescence. La star brésilienne (128 sélections, 79 buts) pourrait, selon son sélectionneur, retrouver le chemin de l'entraînement la semaine prochaine.

Watch highlights as Montenegro and Wales draw in Podgorica in Women's World Cup qualifying.

Roma transfer target Mason Greenwood has officially agreed personal terms with Fenerbahce Presidential candidate Hakan...

El exfutbolista del Real Madrid y de la selección española habló sobre la actualidad futbolística ante los medios  Leer

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Liverpool's 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha.

Inter Milan begin their Scudetto defence on 23 August at home against Monza, and face...

Malmenée durant la première période, l'équipe de France féminine a finalement pris le dessus sur la Pologne (2-0) ce vendredi, lors des qualifications pour le Mondial 2027. Les joueuses de Laurent Bonadei ont fait la différence au retour des vestiaires grâce à Melvine Malard et Sandy Baltimore, prenant provisoirement la tête du groupe B.

Fiorentina have officially said goodbye to Paolo Vanoli after he transformed their season to avoid...

The release of the 2026/27 Serie A fixture list, combined with UEFA’s match calendar, throws...

Stockport County appoint Rochdale boss Jim McNulty as their new manager on a three-year deal.

Check out when the big matches will be played in Serie A next season, with...

Inter Milan scouts have intensified monitoring of RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo, considered one of the brightest German prospects.

The 2026/27 Serie A season has been scheduled, and football fans across Italy now know...

Martin O'Neill will continue as Celtic manager after leading the side to a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.

Head coach Craig Bellamy wants Wales team to try to dominate in Saturday's friendly against Romania in Bucharest.

O’Neill agrees one-year deal after successful returnKeane had a managerial spell with Maccabi Tel AvivCeltic are expected to confirm the appointment of Martin O’Neill as their permanent manager after the 74-year-old agreed a one-year contract to remain in Glasgow. O’Neill led Celtic to the domestic double during the second of two interim spells he undertook this season.Robbie Keane had been promin

En ligne sur L'Équipe, le documentaire « 9 juillet 2006 » revient sur l'héritage et les moments forts de l'inoubliable finale de Coupe du monde entre la France et l'Italie, marquée par le coup de boule de Zidane mais aussi, avant cela, par l'arrêt magistral de Gianluigi Buffon à la 104e minute de jeu.

La photo officielle de la Norvège pour la Coupe du monde fait beaucoup de bruit depuis qu'elle a été dévoilée. Les Norvégiens y apparaissent tous en tenue de Viking, drakkar traditionnel en arrière-plan.

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...

Giorgio Chiellini has delivered a candid assessment of Italian football’s crisis following a third consecutive...

Pochettino ‘not happy’ with Palace’s injury assessmentRichards missed Conference League finalPredict your World Cup bracket | Complete player guideChris Richards will not take part in the United States’ final World Cup tune-up friendly against Germany, head coach Mauricio Pochettino said in Friday’s pre-match press conference.While Pochettino awaits further assessments, the defender’s status for t

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El delantero ya jugó cedido en el conjunto inglés desde el pasad mercado de invierno  Leer

La FIFA va distribuer aux clubs qui libèrent leurs internationaux pour la Coupe du monde 2026 (11 juin-19 juillet) « un montant minimum de 5 000 dollars par joueur et par jour », a-t-elle annoncé vendredi.

Daniel Levy, président historique de Tottenham et parti en septembre dernier, a vendu la majorité des parts qu'il lui restait dans le club. C'est une structure extérieure qui récupère presque 25 % de la valeur des Spurs.

Chelsea could be back in the running for Mike Maignan just months after he signed...

Craig Bellamy recalls the impact Romania icon Gheorghe Hagi had on his beloved Wales when he was a schoolboy as he bids to improve his side's miserable record in away friendlies.

Mauro Icardi is set to leave Galatasaray when his contract expires on June 30 and...

Laurent Bonadei a choisi Constance Picaud-Inconnu comme gardienne pour affronter la Pologne ce vendredi soir (18 heures). Derrière, Thiniba Samoura a été préférée à Melween N'Dongala.

Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé and Yamal prepare to compete at the biggest men's World Cup ever

With several host cities in peak thunderstorm season there is a high chance that some World Cup games could be disrupted. Here is how and why.

INFO L'ÉQUIPE. L'UEFA n'a pas encore tranché pour l'Olympique de Marseille, qui risque des sanctions pouvant aller jusqu'à l'exclusion de la Ligue Europa en raison de ses dérapages financiers. Une décision sera prise en milieu de semaine prochaine.

A pre-tournament change of manager has complicated planning but, with the pressure off to an extent, Saudi talent has a chance to prove itselfThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tou

La autoridad ha anunciado los hechos ocasionados en la previa del partido  Leer

Le Stade de Reims a pris la parole vendredi après la publication d'un communiqué des joueuses de sa section féminine. Le club a démenti sa fermeture mais confirme que les féminines vont bien être rétrogradées dans une division amateur.

El capitán ha seguido ejercitándose en solitario dos semanas tras la finalización de LaLiga  Leer

A growing divide between fans and team, coupled with economic hardship and war, has dampened the moodAbbas Kiarostami, the late Iranian director, made a film called Life, and Nothing More …, set during the 1990 World Cup in Italy. The film tells the story of a father and son who, during the tournament, travel to an earthquake-stricken village that had served as the location for Kiarostami’s earlie

Après plus de 100 ans d'existence, le club de Wasquehal vient de disparaître. Le tribunal a prononcé sa liquidation judiciaire, mettant un terme à plusieurs mois de combat.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the record holders in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament

Former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says it "does not feel like the right time" to go back into management yet.

Renowned British photographer David Yarrow tells BBC Sport what inspired his viral Norway World Cup send-off photo.

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

Tottenham complete the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson as he leaves Liverpool at the end of his contract.

El Espanyol anuncia su segundo amistoso de pretemporada tras confirmarse el duelo ante el Burnley  Leer

Las obras de la grada de Gol marchan a buen ritmo  Leer

UEFA's financial report shows the revamped Swiss-model Champions League generated a record €4.8 billion in the first season.

The decision to extend Clarke’s contract before his side have proved they can finally progress to the knockouts could be a needless riskThe summit of Scottish football provides a wonderful environment for those who value long-term career stops. Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the Scottish Professional Football League, arrived at the then Scottish Premier League in 2009. Ian Maxwell, bizarrely h

Graham Potter talks about his joy and pride in taking Sweden to the World Cup after hurt of Chelsea and West Ham dismissals.

Uno de los activos del Sevilla en el mercado no completó el último entrenamiento con Suiza  Leer

Fifa has unveiled what it describes as a new "unique, immersive experience" pre-match ceremony for all matches at the 2026 World Cup.

Clubes de ligas importantes siguen al uruguayo, que apunta a la pretemporada con Pellegrini  Leer

Florentino Perez promises to make a club-record offer for an unnamed "great player" if re-elected as Real Madrid president on Sunday.

El central de la Real jugó hace un año el Europeo sub 19, luego fue llamado en septiembre por España sub 20 y en noviembre por la sub 21, para debutar el jueves con de De la Fuente  Leer

English football's independent regulator faces a "defining test" as Saudi Arabian government official Turki Al-Sheikh attempts to invest in Derby County, says Amnesty International.

Fifa says fans who were mistakenly given free tickets to World Cup group stage matches in Toronto must pay for them within seven days or lose the seats.

El centrocampista de Beasain termina la temporada debutando con la selección absoluta después de destacar con la Real, tras estar a punto de salir en Navidad  Leer

El retorno del entrenador al club sirve, básicamente, para reforzar un relato Leer

El brasileño repasa su carrera y su momento en el Betis en un podcast de vídeo en su país  Leer

Kick It Out wants equality, diversity and inclusion targetsRegulator decides against after licensing consultationThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is poised to reject calls from Kick It Out to take on a greater role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout the sport.The IFR has decided, after a second round of consultation over its licensing terms, not to meet Kick It

BBC Sport takes a look at 11 EFL players to watch out for at this summer's World Cup.

Barcelona received La Liga clearance to register Dani Olmo, ending weeks of uncertainty around the club's financial fair play position.

La experiencia de dos porteros titulares no ha funcionado en el Valencia especialmente con los problemas del último ejercicio y se debate internamente cómo gestionarlo ahora  Leer

El club se plantea renovar al atacante chileno, clave en la permanencia de los nervioneses  Leer

Al igual que la pasada temporada, el chileno comenzará el curso en su último año de contrato  Leer

New manager achieved much at Bournemouth with style reminiscent of Jürgen Klopp’s counterpressThere comes a point in most discussions when all the detail and complications fall away and the issue can be crystalised into a single straightforward question. For Liverpool that became: do they have more chance of challenging for the league title next season under Arne Slot or Andoni Iraola? Put like th

Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup?

El club txuriurdin tiene a día de hoy 27 futbolistas con contrato para la próxima temporada por lo que debe dar bajas para poder inscribir las altas  Leer

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the top of the game for the past 20 years, BBC Sport looks at a rivalry that has shaped football.

El Barça lidera la nómina con 15 futbolistas, seguido por Atlético y Real Madrid, mientras Alavés y Getafe se quedan fuera  Leer

Some of the greats of the game debate the long-asked question: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

CEO praises ‘great leader’ who knows club’s valuesCaptain’s mixed messages have raised doubts on futureOmar Berrada has not ruled out Bruno Fernandes leaving Manchester United in the summer, though the chief executive is adamant the club wants the captain to stay.The 31-year-old Fernandes was voted the Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year after making a record-breaking 21 assists in the Premie

El cuadro granota quiere premiar con diferentes descuentos a los aficionados más fieles durante la pasada teporada  Leer

Alan Shearer reflects on his and England's performances at the 1998 World Cup.

Aunque es una de las piezas sobre las que se armará el próximo proyecto rojiblanco, la mejor temporada de su carrera le convierte en uno de los más codiciados en el mercado  Leer

El club tiene presupuestados 6,1 kilos en el apartado de infraestructuras para esta temporada y todo apunta a que no habrá novedades al respecto hasta la Asamblea de Compromisarios  Leer

El club afronta nuevos tiempos consciente de las dificultades, pero con la ambición de volver a Primera lo antes posible  Leer

Three friends from Argentina arrive in Missouri in Kansas after cycling 10,500 miles from their home in Gualeguaychu to the venue of their team's opening game of the World Cup.

Opinions, the game loves them, and after Arsenal’s hugely divisive final, here’s my truth – feel free to yell backWhat the world needs now is one last hot take on Arsenal and the Champions League final before we are all brought together in beautiful symbiotic harmony by the World Cup.Key questions such as: was it a good game? Was this the perfect way to take on the best midfield and attack in worl

Tras arrancar la preparación el día 4, el 18 el conjunto de Matarazzo se medirá al equipo cántabro en el Estadio Zubieta  Leer

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El sevillista fue titular con Nigeria en el empate (2-2) con Polonia en Varsovia  Leer

Everything you need to know (and more) about every squad member. Click on the player pictures for more information Continue reading...

La entrega realizada en Malabo forma parte del reparto de los 25.092 peluches recogidos  Leer

"El principal objetivo es seguir lo más cerca de los jugadores", dice el responsable de la Oficina del Jugador de LaLiga desde hace 6 meses  Leer

Drawing on his own family’s experience, the Real Madrid and Germany defender is advocating for refugees and challenging stereotypesAs a child, Antonio Rüdiger would look out of his bedroom window to see whether anyone was playing on the field it overlooked. It was not a big pitch, but it had two goals, enough room for six-a-side and was where a young Rüdiger honed the skills that would take him to

While small pool of talent and elite clubs in women’s game makes switches between rivals inevitable, this move is contentious. But some reaction has gone too farThe red neon lights flicker in the dark for a moment, then the room is blue, and there is Katie McCabe, a grin on her face and a Chelsea shirt on, her controversial switch across London complete after 11 years with Arsenal.The reaction has

In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.

El de Cieza publicó un comunicado a sus redes sociales repasando lo acontecido en la temporada  Leer

France defender devasted by deaths of Jota and father‘Depression is personal; it’s deep inside you’Ibrahima Konaté has spoken about the struggles he faced in a year of personal tragedy in which the death of his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota was followed by that of his father.The France international’s form was affected but it was not until January, when his dad, Hamady, died after a long il

Lions seek to help extend the reach of inclusive clubs78-page document is the first of its kind in footballMillwall have published a first-of-its-kind “Pride playbook” to help football clubs form stronger partnerships with LGBTQ+ teams across the country.The move comes during Pride month as the Lions seek to build on the success of their teams, Millwall Romans and Millwall Pride, and help extend t

El director general deportivo del Espanyol da pistas sobre la planificación y los pasos a seguir este verano  Leer

El máximo organismo continúa con su lucha contra uno de sus principales problemas  Leer

El futbolista se despide después de siete años como azulón y pone rumbo al Sevilla  Leer

El club confía en que el canterano pueda quedarse un año más  Leer

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!It was only a matter of time before one of football’s big clubs placed their future in the hands of AI. Happily for Liverpool, they’ve plumped for a man with those initials rather than a rapidly growing technology that has been expertly designed to fill billionaires’ pockets. Yep, Andoni Iraola has verbally agreed to replace Arne Slot as Liverpool

We all have a tendency to take the game far too seriously – this seven-a-side tournament provided the perfect antidote As much as it is tempting to romanticise about Bill Shankly’s most famous quote, he was wrong. Football is not more serious than life and death, and over the years far too many of us seem to have taken the former Liverpool manager’s words a little too literally and stopped being a

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El uruguayo presenta su documental El ascenso recordando su carrera futbolística y sus mejores momentos en el Atleti y la selección de Uruguay   Leer

La continuidad del lateral parecía cantada, pero la negociación se ha extendido demasiado  Leer

El luso, que quedaba libre tras acabar su contrato en el Valencia, se compromete con el equipo italiano y firmará en breve  Leer

El club ilicitano desembolsa 4,5 millones de euros para quedarse en propiedad a una de las grandes promesas del fútbol español, mientras sigue perfilando su proyecto tras las salidas de Eder Sarabia y

El club celeste contacta con el Valencia para plantear el cambio de aires del lateral, pero en Mestalla no están convencidos de dejarle marchar  Leer

Plenty of women watch the men’s tournament but are yet to translate fandom to the women’s game – will that change this summer?The NWSL’s 14th regular season wrapped up match week 10 of 27 over the weekend, officially commencing a month-long break to honor the terms of their collective bargaining agreement (which stipulates a week-long intermission during the season) and a pause from play for the o

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Former England defender and current pundit Micah Richards looks at some of the most memorable World Cup moments.

No podrían afrontar un traspaso elevado  Leer

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the deadlines by which teams must name their final squads for the 2026 World Cup

Trató directamente en París en 2017 el fichaje del luso y lo trajo a Valencia en su avión... pero fue perdiendo pasión por su club y lo ha ido dejando a mínimos en especial de 2019 a hoy&n

Plus: which teams had the most wins without promotion and can anyone match Jadon Sancho’s hat-trick?“Matvey Safonov did not make a single save in the Champions League final, across normal time, extra time and penalties, and wound up winning it,” notes Philip Cornwall. “I realise records are limited, but has this happened before in a major final?”We’ve found three more Champions League finals in wh

Solo Sow, Vargas y Nyland acudirán la cita de Estados Unidos, México y Canadá  Leer

The story of how Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo became the rivalry that transformed football and defined a generation.

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En los últimos 10 días se ha celebrado en España la segunda edición del proyecto impulsado por LaLiga y EA Sports  Leer

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All 48 confirmed squads for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Suzy Wrack is joined by Tom Garry, Emily Keogh and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss Manchester City’s FA Cup triumph, England’s huge qualifier against Spain and Jill Scott’s epic Sport Relief challenge.On today’s pod: Manchester City complete a historic domestic double after a commanding 4-0 win over Brighton in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley.The panel discuss City’s ruthless performance, Bunny Shaw’s

The Monday Night Club discuss Arne Slot's sacking from Liverpool and whether Andoni Iraola is the right replacement.

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Our cartoonist on the Champions League final, some joy in Europe for English teams and Arne Slot’s sackingBuy this cartoon | David’s favourite works of 2025And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel fields questions from under-11 players before his team head to the World Cup.

As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.

A look back at James Milner's 24 year Premier League career.

The origin of PSG’s largesse and the effect it’s had on their domestic game can’t be ignored, even as we appreciate the team’s stunning qualitySign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterSince 1990, only one side had ever successfully defended the Champions League – Real Madrid, who won three in a row between 2016 and 2018. Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the final on Saturday elevates them to

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair and Andy Hunter to discuss the Champions League final and Arne Slot’s Anfield departureRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On the podcast today: Paris Saint-Germain win back-to-back Champions League titles after beating Arsenal on penalties. We asked if this would be attack versus defen

Sergiño Dest scored the US’s opener on Sunday thanks to a collection of little actions from his teammatesThe US men’s national team has undergone considerable change from one window to the next throughout Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure. And it makes some sense; the Argentinian had plenty of first-hand assessments to conduct, limiting the core group’s ability to iron out patterns of play and forge pa

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Thirst for renewal is strong and new players could help bridge the gap to PSG but there are no guaranteesThe greatest lie ever told about penalty shootouts is that they are a lottery. This is a recognisable and trainable footballing skill, a test not just of ball-striking and placement but research, psychology, mettle under pressure. Eberechi Eze puts the ball wide, Gabriel Magalhães sends it in t

The US forward’s imperious 45 minutes against Senegal put some questions to rest, while his manager still wants to see moreSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterIt wasn’t hard to see how annoyed US men’s national team star Christian Pulisic was getting. Another US camp, another friendly on the road to an all-important World Cup at home, and another batch of questions about his goal-scorin

Re-enthroned Champions League-winning club should have always been this good but Qatar’s propaganda project is finally listening to an elite managerParis est mythique. There was nothing understated, no obvious shades of faux humilité about the headline in L’Équipe after Paris Saint-Germain had been re-enthroned as Champions League winners on Saturday night. Mythical. Storied. Ultimate. Yeah. But a

Veterans such as Messi and Modric are much in evidence at the finals, but an obsession with celebrity may undermine PortugalIt turns out that 2022 wasn’t Lionel Messi’s last dance after all. He will turn 39 during the World Cup, but despite concerns over the “muscular overload” that led to him limping out of Inter Miami’s 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union on Sunday, he remains the figure on whom Arg

Coach did not deserve the vitriol, FSG’s recruitment was flawed, but Anfield boos meant executives needed to actMohamed Salah’s parting shot was to demand the return of heavy-metal football at Liverpool and, in their reasoning for sacking Arne Slot, the club’s hierarchy have concurred. It is a brutal, but understandable decision to remove Slot on the basis that Liverpool’s style must evolve, thoug

The Fifa president’s biography talks about magic a lot – and no wonder. There is no other way to explain his utterly ludicrous proximity to power Gliding through time as if surfing a rainbow, you can transform uncertainty into something beautiful.People sometimes like to talk in general terms about the idea, the abstract concept of the worst book ever written. Probably this title should belong to

England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how much Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have earned in Europe this season

Some Newcastle fans are pleased to cash in, but the winger’s pedigree in the Champions League is unquestionableJosé Mourinho was a man on a mission. Once the final whistle blew, he made a beeline for Anthony Gordon and not only embraced the England winger, but whispered four words in his ear. “You are too much,” was the message from Benfica’s manager after his side lost a Champions League match 3-

With Oliver Glasner departing and key players coveted by big clubs, Conference League winners’ future is unclearAfter everything Steve Parish has been through over the past 12 months, he was just about able to compose himself. The man who fell in love with Crystal Palace as an 11-year-old schoolboy when they reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 1976 from the old Third Division and

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Paul Watson and Ed Aarons as Crystal Palace win the Europa Conference LeagueRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On today’s podcast: another trophy for Crystal Palace. At the start of last season they had only ever won the Kent Cup, now they add the Europa Conference League to last year’s FA Cup win. It w

Imitation versions of Shakhtar and Zorya in RussiaUkrainian FA urged Uefa to take action last yearUefa is yet to take action against the integration of clubs from illegally occupied parts of Ukraine into Russia’s football system despite being urged to do so by the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) last year.Imitation versions of Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk, two of the most successful

Plus: biggest points deficit before a shock, worst-performing managers that helped win a title and keepers on cornersMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Which club has had the fewest sponsor logos adorn their shirts?” asks Bob Krag. “My guess is Arsenal, who have only had four (JVC, Dreamcast/Sega, O2 and Emirates). Even Barcelona, who eschewed shirt sponsorship for many years, hav

We picked Liverpool as champions, Chelsea as challengers and tipped Brentford and Sunderland to go down. Oh dearWhat we predicted: Mikel Arteta vowed this would be a “big summer” after finishing as runners-up in the Premier League for a third season in succession and the new sporting director, Andrea Berta, has delivered on a number of signings in his first transfer window. The question now for Ar

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Ali Maxwell after a weekend of EFL playoffs that saw Oli McBurnie take Hull City back to the Premier League for the first time in a decadeRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On today’s podcast: it’s a Football League special after a bank holiday of the hottest football matches since John Aldridge at US

The Premier League season is over, but what did Guardian football writers enjoy, dislike or marvel at over the last nine months? Goalkeepers never usually get a mention for this award but David Raya played an integral role in Arsenal finally getting over the line, winning the Premier League’s Golden Glove award for a third year in a row thanks to 19 clean sheets. Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes we

Watch the trailer for a new BBC Sport documentary offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Manchester United and England star Ella Toone as she prepares for her wedding, while still coming to terms with the loss of her father.

A century of our favourite images from the season including wild celebrations, protesting fans and goalmouth scramblesReigning champions Liverpool left it late to beat Bournemouth 4-2 on the opening day of the season in their first league game back at Anfield following the death of Diogo Jota. The Reds also squeaked past Newcastle thanks to Rio Ngumoha and then Arsenal, after Dominik Szoboszlai’s

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the teams who have received the most red cards in a Premier League season.

In today’s newsletter, how quick starts, keeping the ball and banking on the bench will help the finalists beat the high temperatures and humidityGraeme Souness is one of the toughest footballers of all time, a midfield titan for Liverpool and Scotland in the 1970s and 1980s. He was occasionally outwitted by subtler players such as the Brazilian genius Zico, but no opponent ever got the better of

The most infuriating things, including mayhem at set pieces, daft jerseys and a largely ignored video gameYou will almost certainly be aware that there have been a load of set-piece goals this season, and an extraordinary proliferation of long throws. At times the self-styled greatest league in the world has drowned in a torrent of guileless ball-flinging. Continue reading...

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League.

BBC's Ask Me Anything team explains who has won the Premier League golden boot and other individual awards.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup

Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League.

The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.

No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss.

Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure.

BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe.

The Frenchman, who has been named the best male footballer in the world by the Guardian, has benefitted from PSG’s focus on the team rather than individualsWhat makes a good player great, and a great player the best? This question has been occupying me since 2014, when the Guardian first asked me to contribute to its inaugural Next Generation feature. My job was to look for a France-based talent b

Ousmane Dembélé becomes our seventh winner as he beats Lamine Yamal into second and Vitinha into third on our list of the best players on the planetPremier League dominates list | How every judge voted | Our methodology | The top 100 female players for 20252024 edition | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 Continue reading...

The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom.

With all 48 teams now qualified for the 2026 World Cup, here's your day-by-day breakdown of the 37-day tournament, which kicks off in Mexico on June 11 with 103 matches leading up to the World Cup fin

The margin may have got smaller but the brilliant Spanish midfielder makes it a hat-trick of No 1 finishesThey say the best things come in threes, and Aitana Bonmatí has written herself into the Guardian’s top 100 history as the first player to finish at the top of the tree for a third consecutive year.Last year the majestic midfielder emulated her Barcelona and Spain teammate Alexia Putellas by w

Aitana Bonmatí has been voted the best female player on the planet by our panel of 127 experts ahead of Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo2024 list | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018Meet the judges | See how every judge votedSubscribe to Moving the Goalposts, our free newsletter Continue reading...

BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps.

Too often dismissed, these dads across the UK are quietly redefining fatherhood

From PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye to Brazil’s next hope, we select some of the most talented players born in 2008. Check the progress of our classes of 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 … and go even further back. Here’s our Premier League class of 2025 Continue reading...

We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, an age band known as first-year scholars. Check the progress of our classes of 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 … and go even further back. Here’s our 2025 world picks Continue reading...

Our editors’ favourite sporting images from the past week, from the spectacular to the powerful, and with a little bit of fun thrown in Continue reading...

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