Iran to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, Sheinbaum says

Iran's national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the U.S. on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.
25 May 2026

Iranian VP urges striker Azmoun's return to national team

An Iranian vice president called Monday for striker Sardar Azmoun, who faced allegations of treason from Iran's state media, to be reinstated to the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
25 May 2026

Jonathan David, Canada's 'Iceman' aiming to light up World Cup

Quiet and unassuming off the pitch, Jonathan David is already one of Canada's greatest footballers at just 26. Now, as the co‑hosts prepare for the World Cup, the forward hopes to make plenty of noise on the global stage.
25 May 2026

Yamal headlines Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled

Lamine Yamal is the star name in Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury.
25 May 2026

New coach, new energy: Jamal eyes fresh start under Dooley

Joining the camp at Kings Arena, Jamal expressed optimism over the squad and the opportunity awaiting the team.
25 May 2026

Bournemouth's European dream a 'perfect ending', says departing manager Iraola

Bournemouth were in the third tier of English football 13 years ago
25 May 2026

Zico returns, Shadhin the new face for San Marino fixture

Bangladesh Football Federation has released a 30-man preliminary squad for the June 5 international friendly against San Marino, with PWD Sporting Club forward Minhazul Karim Shadin emerging as the only new face in the setup.
25 May 2026

The silence of Belo Horizonte

Inside the stadium, tens of thousands of people were crying, yet there was almost no sound. That silence hurt more than any scream ever could. Supporters in yellow jerseys sat with their faces buried in their hands. Some stared blankly at the pitch, unable to process what had just unfolded before their eyes. Just six minutes. In the span of six devastating minutes, a nation’s dream, a generation’s wait, an entire country’s footballing identity turned to dust.
25 May 2026

Arteta urges Arsenal to make history in Champions League final

Arteta's side finally got their hands on the Premier League silverware in an emotional scene following Sunday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.
25 May 2026

Argentina superstar Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup

Argentina superstar Messi was substituted in the 73rd minute at a rain-soaked Nu Stadium in Miami after clutching the back of his left leg and requesting to come off.
25 May 2026

'Sad' Nuno apologises to fans after West Ham relegation

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo could not hide his "sadness" after the club were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday's final day of the season despite a 3-0 win at home to Leeds.
25 May 2026

Arsenal lift Premier League trophy after beating Palace

Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy after celebrating their first game as champions with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
25 May 2026

King Salah signs off with assist in emotional Liverpool swansong

Mohamed Salah may not have got the goal he wanted to end his nine-year spell at Liverpool, but the Egyptian did manage an assist before making an emotional departure as his side secured a 1-1 Premier League draw at home to Brentford and a fifth-place finish that ensured Champions League football next season.
25 May 2026

Tottenham survive as Palhinha seals victory over Everton

Tottenham secured Premier League survival on a dramatic final day of the season on Sunday as West Ham's 14-year stay in the top division came to an end.
24 May 2026

Guardiola goodbye spoiled by Man City loss to Aston Villa

Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City as a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday brought down the curtain on a glittering decade under the Catalan.
24 May 2026

Man Utd's Fernandes sets new outright Premier League assist record

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes set a new outright record of 21 assists in a single Premier League season when he set up Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton on Sunday.
24 May 2026

The summer James Rodriguez ruled the world

There are World Cups that live on through trophies, and then there are World Cups remembered for the players who briefly made football feel like poetry. For many fans, the 2014 FIFA World Cup belonged to one such player -- James Rodriguez.
24 May 2026

Captaincy surprise as Bangladesh eye SAFF title defence

The curtain rises on the eighth edition of the SAFF Women’s Championship at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Monday, with two-time defending champions Bangladesh eyeing a hattrick of titles.
24 May 2026

No overseas-based players in Bangladesh squad

The Bangladesh Football Federation has announced a 32-member preliminary squad for the Bangladesh Olympic football team ahead of the Diamond Jubilee Football Tournament, to be held in Maldives from June 1-10.
24 May 2026

Guardiola says Man City successor cannot be 'copy and paste'

Departing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he hoped his successor can be true to themselves, warning that any attempt to find a carbon copy of him would likely backfire.
24 May 2026