Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game

Netflix is set to release a FIFA football simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to coincide with the World Cup, the streaming giant said Wednesday.
17 December 2025, 18:27 PM

Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract

Former Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a contract with Inter Miami for the upcoming season, the Major League Soccer side said on Wednesday.
17 December 2025, 15:23 PM

UK PM warns Abramovich 'clock is ticking' over Chelsea sale fund

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday warned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich "the clock is ticking" over the frozen £2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) generated from the sale of the club, which has been earmarked to help Ukraine's war victims.
17 December 2025, 13:57 PM

Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money

The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA, world football's governing body announced on Wednesday.
17 December 2025, 13:52 PM

FIFA overturns three Malaysia matches amid player eligibility scandal

FIFA has overturned the results of three Malaysia matches after finding they had fielded ineligible players, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the team amid a widening document forgery scandal.
17 December 2025, 08:42 AM

Maresca relishes support of Chelsea fans after difficult week

The Blues didn't have it all their own way in a hard-fought clash, but reaching a third semi-final in 18 months provided further evidence of Maresca's impact since he arrived from Leicester in 2024.
17 December 2025, 04:46 AM

Garnacho double fires Chelsea past Cardiff

The hosts were the only non-Premier League side left in the competition but they more than held their own against the Club World Cup winners who were forced to turn to their bench to overcome the League One leaders.
17 December 2025, 03:29 AM

Rashford on target as Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey

The English forward showed great composure, wrong-footing keeper Dani Vicente with a quick cut to his left before tapping the ball into the empty net to wrap up the result for Barcelona.
17 December 2025, 03:04 AM

FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets for 'loyal fans'

World Cup organisers on Tuesday announced a cheaper category of tickets after sustained criticism of the prices at the 2026 competition in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
16 December 2025, 19:07 PM

Dembele named FIFA player of 2025, Bonmati wins women's award for third time

Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the third year in a row.
16 December 2025, 18:24 PM

Manchester United 'wanted me to leave', claims Fernandes

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes told Portuguese media the Premier League club had wanted to sell him this summer after receiving interest from Saudi Arabia.
16 December 2025, 15:54 PM

PSG ordered to pay around 60mn euros to Mbappe in wage dispute

Mbappe also claimed the Parisian club applied the wrong French legal classification to his contract, but that was rejected by the court.
16 December 2025, 13:04 PM

The Best FIFA Football Awards: All you need to know

The glittering 2025 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards will start on Tuesday night. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha, Qatar.
16 December 2025, 06:29 AM

United boss Amorim rues team's lapses in concentration after draw with Bournemouth

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim conceded that repeated lapses in concentration are undermining his team's progress after Monday's chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
16 December 2025, 01:38 AM

Man Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller

Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.
16 December 2025, 01:32 AM

New court, new hope

Former Bangladesh national women’s football team captain Sabina Khatun tries to skip past a teammate during a futsal training session at an indoor facility in Dhaka on Monday. Sabina, along with 17 other football stars who have been ignored for the football team in recent times, were taken through the paces by the national futsal team coach Saeid Khodarahmi during the half-hour training session. The team will be taking part in the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship, scheduled to take place in Bangkok from January 3 to 25 next year.
15 December 2025, 16:55 PM

Kings-Mohammedan Federation Cup match deferred

The Bangladesh Football Federation's (BFF) Professional League Management Committee has backtracked on its decision to stage Tuesday's high-profile Federation Cup clash between holders Bashundhara Kings and title aspirants Mohammedan behind closed doors at the National Stadium in Dhaka.
15 December 2025, 15:29 PM

Scarred by ethnic violence, Manipur's clubs continue to fight for survival

Khaiminthang Lhungdim just wanted to visit his family during a rare break from playing duties last month, but an airport off-limits to his community meant the Punjab FC defender was unable to make the journey home to Manipur.
15 December 2025, 13:18 PM

Chaos in Kolkata, confetti in Delhi: Messi wraps up eventful India tour

Colourful confetti showered down on Lionel Messi as he ended his whirlwind four-city tour of India with a cameo at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, where a near-capacity crowd shouted themselves hoarse during his half-hour appearance.
15 December 2025, 13:02 PM

Man Utd boss Amorim accepts criticism from former players

United are eighth in the league table and have just two wins in their last six games.
15 December 2025, 07:11 AM