Gattuso recalls Cristante to Italy squad, still no Chiesa

Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso recalled midfielder Bryan Cristante when he named his squad on Friday ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Israel, but Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has again been left out.
3 October 2025, 16:00 PM

T-model to Trionda: The history of FIFA World Cup match balls

Tango. Azteca. Telstar. The FIFA World Cup has produced a host of iconic footballs that have graced the tournament over the years.
3 October 2025, 11:15 AM

Foden, Grealish and Bellingham left out of England squad

England boss Thomas Tuchel left out Phil Foden and Jack Grealish when he announced his squad on Friday for an international friendly against Wales and a World Cup qualifier against Latvia in the upcoming international break.
3 October 2025, 11:00 AM

Alisson ruled out until after international break

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month's international break after injuring his hamstring in the Champions League defeat at Galatasaray.
3 October 2025, 09:00 AM

Meet Trionda: FIFA reveals official ball of 2026 World Cup

The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament.
3 October 2025, 02:35 AM

Lille goalkeeper saves three penalties in win over Roma

The French side led through an early Hakon Haraldsson goal in the Italian capital but Roma had the chance to equalise late on after a handball by Aissa Mandi.
3 October 2025, 02:24 AM

Zidane’s son Luca called up by Algeria after switch of allegiance

The goalkeeper, who played for France at junior level, made the switch after the move was approved by soccer's world governing body FIFA last month.
3 October 2025, 01:06 AM

FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the Palestinian conflict.
2 October 2025, 14:41 PM

Mateta handed France call-up for World Cup qualifiers

Jean-Philippe Mateta was rewarded for his excellent form with Crystal Palace by being called up to the France squad named Thursday for World Cup qualifying matches against Azerbaijan and Iceland this month.
2 October 2025, 14:09 PM

Man City 'not good enough' for frustrated Haaland

Haaland scored both the visitors' goals at the Stade Louis II to take his tally for the season to 17 in just 10 appearances for club and country.
2 October 2025, 13:02 PM

CL Matchday 2 round-up: Big wins and late drama steal the show

Paris Saint-Germain struck late in Barcelona to claim a dramatic win, joining Arsenal and Qarabag on six points from two matches.
2 October 2025, 07:43 AM

Clean sheets and bench strength boosting Arsenal, says Arteta

Arsenal's beefed-up bench strength and habit of keeping clean sheets are putting the club in position for another good run in the Champions League, coach Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday after his team battled past Greek side Olympiacos.
2 October 2025, 05:00 AM

Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad

Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan.
2 October 2025, 04:00 AM

Barca must defend better to reach PSG level: Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted his team must learn how to defend better after conceding a last-gasp winner against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
2 October 2025, 03:17 AM

Haaland scores twice but Man City denied by Monaco

Eric Dier's late penalty handed Monaco a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday as an Erling Haaland double was not enough to give Pep Guardiola's side the victory.
1 October 2025, 21:25 PM

Martinelli extends Arsenal's perfect start in Champions League

Gabriel Martinelli extended Arsenal's perfect start in the Champions League as the Brazilian forward inspired a 2-0 victory against Olympiakos on Wednesday.
1 October 2025, 21:17 PM

Ramos's late winner seals dramatic PSG turnaround at Barcelona

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute Goncalo Ramos winner to claim a 2-1 away victory in the league stage on Wednesday.
1 October 2025, 21:02 PM

Gordon penalties lead Newcastle to big win over Union SG

Anthony Gordon scored a pair of penalties as Newcastle eased to a 4-0 win away to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday to pick up their first points in the Champions League.
1 October 2025, 19:15 PM

Slot faces reality check at Liverpool as problems mount

Liverpool started the season with seven straight wins as they threatened to sweep all before them but consecutive defeats underscore pressing issues that Arne Slot must address.
1 October 2025, 13:45 PM

‘All must prove themselves’ for Hong Kong contest

Bangladesh are aiming for a clean slate in their Asian Cup Qualifiers third round tie against Hong Kong, China with players stressing the need for focus, discipline, and execution.
1 October 2025, 08:09 AM