Athletic Bilbao crush Simeone's flat Atletico

Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in LaLiga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.
6 September 2026

Lautaro Martinez scores late winner as Inter rally to beat Napoli

Lautaro Martinez scored in the 91st minute as Inter Milan rallied from two goals down to secure a stunning 3-2 home Serie A victory over Napoli on Saturday, continuing their 100% start to their title defence.
6 September 2026

Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League

Erling Haaland maintained Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season but Enzo Maresca's men were made to sweat for a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad on Saturday.
5 September 2026

Modric available to play for Croatia in Nations League

Luka Modric is still available to play for Croatia, the country's soccer association (HNS) said on Saturday, ending speculation that the veteran midfielder would end his international career after this year's World Cup.
5 September 2026

Five goals in three matches: 'Leader' Raphinha rising to Barca striker challenge

The Brazilian winger has bagged five goals in three games playing out of position as Barca's number nine ahead of Sunday's visit to Valencia at Mestalla.
5 September 2026

Newcastle rally from two goals down to earn Bournemouth draw

Newcastle surged back from a two-goal deficit against Bournemouth on Saturday to draw 2-2 and extend their unbeaten start to the season after a period of intense upheaval at the club.
5 September 2026

Tevez's farewell match to bring together Messi and Ronaldo?

Carlos Tevez retired from professional football in June 2022, but the former Argentina star is yet to have his official farewell match. That could finally happen in December at La Bombonera, the home of his beloved Boca Juniors. And the grand occasion could bring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo together on the same pitch.
5 September 2026

Alvarez must learn from failed Atletico exit: Simeone

The Atletico boss urged Alvarez to move forward rather than dwell on the events of the past week.
5 September 2026

Free-agent XI: Benzema, Pogba, Ramos, Sancho among stars still without a club

From Champions League winners and World Cup champions to former Premier League stars, several high-profile players remain without clubs after failing to secure moves before the deadline.
5 September 2026

Liverpool can give Bradley Barcola what PSG could not

Liverpool are offering something different: a bigger share of the responsibility.
5 September 2026

Why Africa continues to support Infantino

Infantino, who has announced he will seek a fourth term in March 2027, has since faced calls to resign but retains support from the African and South American confederations.
5 September 2026

‘Sometimes you lose and cannot explain how’: Mourinho baffled by Real’s Betis defeat

Jose Mourinho admitted he could not explain how Real Madrid lost to Real Betis on Friday, insisting his side played a very good game but were ultimately punished for failing to convert their chances.
5 September 2026

Isak ready to show world his quality, says Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Alexander Isak's quality has never been in doubt after the Swede's double delivered a first win for the Reds under Andoni Iraola at Ipswich.
5 September 2026

PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top

Paris Saint-Germain's slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1.
5 September 2026

Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich

Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday.
5 September 2026

Mbappe misses penalty as Real Madrid fall to Real Betis

Kylian Mbappe missed a late penalty as Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Friday, ending Jose Mourinho's side's perfect start to the La Liga season.
5 September 2026

Luis Enrique extends contract as PSG coach until 2030

Head coach Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension with two-time defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 giants announced Friday.
5 September 2026

BFL clubs finalise squads: WC midfielder Babatunde arrives, Robson returns

Nigerian footballers, including World Cup-playing midfielder Michael Babatunde, dominated Thursday’s player transfers as all 13 clubs completed their registration formalities for the Bangladesh Football League (BFL), signing a total of 445 players, including 65 foreigners.
5 September 2026

Man Utd in 'good place' despite imperfect squad, says Carrick

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with the additions to his squad despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window and short on depth in some areas.
4 September 2026

Chelsea use rugby pads to prepare for Arsenal's set-piece threat

Chelsea have opted for an unconventional method to prepare for their mouthwatering Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
4 September 2026