'Bad idea' for 2030 World Cup to have 64 teams, says UEFA

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Thursday it would be "a bad idea" for FIFA to expand the World Cup to 64 nations for the 2030 tournament.
3 April 2025, 14:40 PM

Arsenal defender Gabriel out for rest of the season

Arsenal have suffered a major setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel was ruled out for the remainder of the season.
3 April 2025, 13:54 PM

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.
3 April 2025, 13:27 PM

Prosecutors demand jail term for Ancelotti for tax fraud

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's tax fraud trial wrapped up Thursday in Spain, with public prosecutors maintaining their demand he be jailed for four years and nine months for allegedly hiding income from the tax office.
3 April 2025, 12:32 PM

Good to see PGMOL acknowledge mistakes, says Slot on Tarkowski tackle

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was good to see the refereeing body PGMOL admit the decision not to send off Everton's James Tarkowski in Wednesday's derby was wrong, with the Dutchman adding that mistakes are not uncommon in the Premier League.
3 April 2025, 11:49 AM

Bangladesh inch up to 183 after India draw, Argentina stay top

A total of 245 matches have taken place globally since the December 2024 rankings, with teams from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and South America competing in FIFA World Cup 26 qualifiers.
3 April 2025, 08:42 AM

Portugal-born Pepo powering Mozambique’s World Cup quest

Pepo made his debut for the national team in 2024 and now, aged 31, the Portugal-born forward is enjoying an impressive run of form for Mozambique, his mother’s country of birth.
3 April 2025, 08:35 AM

Messi and Miami stunned by LAFC

A 57th-minute strike from Los Angeles-born El Salvador international Nathan Ordaz handed LAFC a precious advantage heading into next Wednesday's return leg in Florida.
3 April 2025, 06:21 AM

‘70% cross, 30% shot’: Tonali’s wonder goal ignites debate

Tonali fired Newcastle into fifth place in the Premier League as the Italian midfielder's 74th-minute rocket beat Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken from an improbable angle.
3 April 2025, 05:02 AM

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after losing Istanbul derby

In February, Galatasaray accused Mourinho of 'racist statements' after he said the home side's bench had been "jumping like monkeys" following a 0-0 Super Lig draw.
3 April 2025, 03:29 AM

Barca oust Atletico to set up cup final against Real Madrid

Record 31-time winners Barca had the better of the clash at the Metropolitano stadium after the wild 4-4 first leg draw, and defeat leaves Diego Simeone's Atletico with little to play for in the rest of the season.
3 April 2025, 03:13 AM

Jota wins bad-tempered derby as Liverpool restore 12-point lead

Victory means Liverpool need just 13 points from their remaining eight games to be assured of a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.
3 April 2025, 02:55 AM

Inter and Milan level in derby Italian Cup semi

Inter Milan and AC Milan's Italian Cup semi-final was left finely balanced on Wednesday after the two giants of Italian football played out a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.
2 April 2025, 21:02 PM

Inter and Milan level in derby Italian Cup semi

Inter Milan and AC Milan's Italian Cup semi-final was left finely balanced on Wednesday after the two giants of Italian football played out a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.
2 April 2025, 21:02 PM

City's Grealish ends Premier League goal drought in win over Leicester

 Jack Grealish scored his first Premier League goal for 16 months as Manchester City eased to a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to keep alive their hopes of Champions League qualification for next season.
2 April 2025, 20:54 PM

Postecoglou hopes Pochettino gets Spurs return wish

Ange Postecoglou says he does not feel "disrespected" by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino's stated desire to manage the club again one day.
2 April 2025, 16:30 PM

'I'll be back' vows Haaland after injury blow

Erling Haaland promised "I'll be back" after the Manchester City striker learned he will be sidelined for seven weeks with an ankle injury.
2 April 2025, 16:29 PM

Man Utd 'on right track' despite 13th Premier League defeat: Dalot

Diogo Dalot believes Manchester United are "on the right track" despite suffering their 13th loss of a miserable Premier League campaign at Nottingham Forest.
2 April 2025, 15:00 PM

Barca never had financial room to register Olmo: La Liga

La Liga said Wednesday Barcelona did not have the financial capacity to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor and still lack it, ahead of a decision by Spain's sports council (CSD) over the duo's eligibility to play.
2 April 2025, 11:16 AM

Maresca non-committal over Sancho's future at Chelsea

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday admitted Jadon Sancho "could do better" but was non-committal over the forward's future at Stamford Bridge.
2 April 2025, 11:05 AM