Marcotti’s 2026 wishes: A big World Cup (with Italy in it), transparency in football, more
Another year in the books, another chance to look forward and imagine what can be. The World Cup will dominate 2026 the way only the bi...
Kylian Mbappé sidelined with knee injury, doubt for Supercopa – sources
Kylian Mbappé will miss Real Madrid's LaLiga game with Real Betis and is a doubt for next week's Spanish Supercopa, sources have told E...
Defending champs Ivory Coast rally to win AFCON group
Ed DoveDec 31, 2025, 05:44 PM ETCloseEd Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and ...
Luka Modric: Mourinho once ‘made Cristiano Ronaldo cry’
Dec 31, 2025, 08:42 AM ETCroatia and AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric said on Wednesday that Jose Mourinho was such a tough manager duri...
Rasmus Højlund ‘formality’ to stay at Napoli amid Man United clause
Dec 31, 2025, 08:17 AM ETNapoli sporting director Giovanni Manna considers Rasmus Højlund's permanent transfer from Manchester United a...
Transfer rumors, news: Bayern, PSG eye move for Leipzig’s Diomande
Dec 31, 2025, 05:14 PM ETManchester United target Yan Diomande is wanted by Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, while former Barcelo...
Madrid great Roberto Carlos says he had preventive heart surgery
Dec 31, 2025, 09:48 AM ETBrazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos confirmed on Wednesday that he underwent a preventive heart proce...
The January transfer window moves Liverpool should make
Dec 31, 2025, 05:00 AM ETThe January transfer window opens Thursday, triggering a month-long scramble to make any final personnel moves...
Chelsea defend Cole Palmer sub amid boos at Stamford Bridge
Dec 30, 2025, 06:30 PM ETChelsea assistant coach Willy Caballero defended the decision to take off Cole Palmer during the 2-2 draw with...
Pep Guardiola refuses to talk Antoine Semenyo to Man City: ‘I have no news’
Pep Guardiola has refused to be drawn on Manchester City's interest in signing Antoine Semenyo in January.Semenyo is closing in on a mo...