football
Man City get into gear for another season finale run
A look at the history books shows why Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal players have reasons to worry.
13 April 2026, 11:03 AM
New York's teen spirit frustrates Messi, Miami
A week after Lionel Messi and Miami were held to the same score by Austin FC in their opening game at their new home, New York's youthful line-up became the latest side to get a result at the same venue.
12 April 2026, 09:50 AM
Ngumoha makes Anfield history as Liverpool earn vital win
The 17-year-old Ngumoha -- already the team's youngest scorer thanks to his goal at Newcastle in August when he was 16 -- etched his name alongside another record when he made space with a couple of stepovers before curling a rocket into the far corner in the 36th minute.
12 April 2026, 09:45 AM
Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr set club record with 14th straight league win
It was Al-Nassr’s 14th straight victory, which broke their previous record posted in the 2013-2014 season, the Pro League said on its website.
12 April 2026, 08:06 AM
Bayern break 54-year Bundesliga record, close in on title
Leon Goretzka's 53rd-minute goal, Bayern's second of the match, brought up 102 league goals this season, breaking a previous mark set by the Bavarian giants in 1971-72.
12 April 2026, 07:56 AM
A star is born: When 18-year-old Messi dazzled
The summer of 2006 in Germany was a time of transition. The reign of the nineties legends was drawing to a close, and world football was searching for a new icon. In Argentina, this search had been an obsession ever since the 1986 World Cup triumph. They were not simply waiting for a footballer -- they were waiting for a saviour in the mould of Diego Maradona.
11 April 2026, 13:30 PM
‘What’s the point of VAR?’: Flick blasts refereeing after Barcelona defeat
Flick's anger centred on an incident in the 53rd minute when Barca appealed for a penalty.
9 April 2026, 10:32 AM
Red-hot PSG beat Liverpool 2-0 in quarterfinal first leg
Doue and Kvaratskhelia struck either side of halftime to give Luis Enrique’s side a solid advantage ahead of next week’s return at Anfield, where PSG booked their place in the last eight last season.
9 April 2026, 08:07 AM
Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tie
The La Liga leaders were on top in the all-Spanish tie at Camp Nou before Pau Cubarsi was sent off for bringing down Atletico's Giuliano Simeone, who was through on goal.
9 April 2026, 07:56 AM
PSG’s title defence faces Liverpool test
PSG, Ligue 1 leaders and defending European champions, host an inconsistent Liverpool side who sit fifth in the Premier League and have suffered 15 defeats in all competitions this season -- their highest since 2014-15.
8 April 2026, 16:02 PM
'World's best keeper': Havertz hails Raya after Lisbon masterclass
Raya made a trio of vital saves to keep spluttering Arsenal in the game at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.
8 April 2026, 10:53 AM
Kompany praises 'special' Neuer display in win at Real Madrid
The veteran stopper thwarted the competition's top goalscorer Mbappe on several occasions and was named man of the match.
8 April 2026, 09:20 AM
Bayern eye Real breakthrough
Bayern arrive as arguably Europe’s most complete side.
7 April 2026, 10:45 AM
Arteta says players need to channel frustration into motivation against Sporting
The London club arrived in Lisbon on the heels of their first back-to-back losses this season.
7 April 2026, 09:36 AM
Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted by beating AC Milan
Matteo Politano came off the bench and lashed home the only goal of the game with 11 minutes remaining in front of delighted fans in Naples as the hosts racked up a fifth straight win.
7 April 2026, 09:18 AM
Arbeloa backs fit-again Mbappe to shine in crucial Bayern showdown
"I'm sure we're going to see Kylian at his best, leading the team the way he's always known how to do, and I have a great deal of confidence in all the players."
6 April 2026, 19:41 PM
Inter close in on Serie A title by thumping Roma
Closest challengers AC Milan travel to champions Napoli on Monday with both bidding to see who might stop Inter from securing a 21st league crown.
6 April 2026, 10:30 AM
Battle for the golden trophy: All you need to know
Although 22 editions of the World Cup have taken place, 21 finals have been held. There was no final match in the 1950 edition
5 April 2026, 12:50 PM
Brazilian Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired at the age of 34 due to ongoing cardiac problems, his current club Sao Paulo said on Saturday.
5 April 2026, 10:49 AM
Arteta demands response as Arsenal stunned by Southampton
Arsenal's hopes of a first FA Cup triumph since 2020 -- their last major trophy -- were blown away on the blustery south-coast.
5 April 2026, 09:08 AM