‘Criticism? zero effect’: Ancelotti stands firm on Brazil’s new generation

Ancelotti also indicated that significant changes could be made to his starting XI against Australia today, giving more young players an opportunity to impress.
29 September 2026

Infantino orders FIFA funding review after UEFA, CONCACAF seek $2.1 billion payout

Infantino said FIFA's administration had already been examining how to provide further development and solidarity funding before receiving the confederations' submissions.
29 September 2026

Manchester City’s legal storm: What comes next?

The dominant Premier League force for more than a decade, swingeing sanctions against City would send shockwaves through English football.
29 September 2026

Italy find their spark in 4-1 win over Turkey

Monday's slick display may ease the pressure on Mancini, while piling it on his former Sampdoria club-mate and fellow ex-Italian international Vincenzo Montella.
29 September 2026

Olise wonder strike gives Zidane's France win in Belgium

Michael Olise's magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 victory in Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday as Zinedine Zidane made it two wins out of two since being named coach.
29 September 2026

Real president Perez summoned over Barcelona referee payments comments

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and FC Barcelona have been summoned to appear before a Madrid court on November 25 for a conciliation hearing ahead of possible criminal proceedings for defamation against Perez, sources close to the case said on Monday.
28 September 2026

Dooley points to deeper problems behind Bangladesh's defeat

Thomas Dooley believes Bangladesh's problems run much deeper than the 1-0 defeat to Singapore, pointing to the lack of a strong domestic league, limited preparation time for the national team and the absence of a reliable goalscorer as major obstacles to progress.
28 September 2026

Near-impossible angle, inevitable Messi

With his familiar left foot, the Argentine curled the ball toward the far post. It sailed over the goalkeeper, bent through the air and dipped into the top corner, brushing the side netting.
28 September 2026

Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team had "raised awareness worldwide" about the Gaza conflict after they chose not to shake hands with Israel players before their 3-0 Nations League win in Hungary.
28 September 2026

‘I’ve lost my peace and tranquillity’: Vozinha on the price of World Cup fame

“A lot of people want to be famous and have a public profile, but they only see the positive side of that reality,” he said. “To be honest, if I were offered the life I have today or the life I had before, I’d choose the one I had before.”
28 September 2026

Bangladesh go down 1-0 to Singapore despite improved performance

Bangladesh produced a much-improved performance but went down 1-0 to Singapore in their second match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup in Jakarta on Monday, with Harhys Stewart’s 35th-minute header proving the difference.
28 September 2026

Topu, Sohel out as Dooley makes four changes against Singapore

Midfielder Sohel Rana and defender Shakil Ahad Topu paid the price for their poor performance against Malaysia as Thomas Dooley rung in the changes against Singapore in the FIFA AEAN Cup on Monday.
28 September 2026

U-20 Women’s WC triumph: Spain make it two global titles in succession

Spain's Pau Comendador is first player to win two adidas Golden Boot awards in two different FIFA women's youth tournaments, having lifted her first trophy at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 with five goals.
28 September 2026

Changes on the cards as Dooley demands three points against Singapore

Bangladesh coach Thomas Dooley said he was “very angry” with the way his charges gifted goals to Malaysia in their opening FIFA ASEAN Cup match and demanded an immediate response against Singapore on Monday, with nothing less than victory satisfying the German-American.
28 September 2026

Messi’s 21st goal in vain as Miami suffer stoppage-time defeat

Argentina superstar Messi curled in a superb free-kick in the 33rd minute to silence the Columbus home crowd after Josef Martinez had fired Crew ahead from the penalty spot five minutes earlier.
28 September 2026

Greece stun Germany to spoil Klopp's home debut

It was the first ever victory for the Greeks in 11 matches against the Germans, and they now lead their group on six points from two matches. Germany are on one point.
28 September 2026

Style, titles: Varela’s targets for Mohammedan

Argentinian-Spanish coach Fernando Santiago Varela was introduced as Mohammedan Sporting Club’s new coach yesterday, with the 53-year-old promising to bring an attractive style of football to the Black and Whites while targeting the Bangladesh Football League (BFL) and Federation Cup titles.
28 September 2026

Ireland beat Israel 3-0 amid somber Gaza war protest

Ireland has long been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause, with sympathy often linked to the country's own history of British rule.
28 September 2026

Ronaldo benched, Haaland scores, but Ramos has the final say for Portugal

Jorge Jesus's men have responded well to their tame World Cup last-16 loss to Spain, having also beaten Wales 1-0 in Group A4 on Thursday.
28 September 2026

Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss

The Netherlands gave Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach with a 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia in Belgrade on Sunday, while Denmark saw off Wales.
28 September 2026