Fortis FC drawn with FC Goa in AFC Challenge League

Fortis FC have been drawn in Group C of the AFC Challenge League alongside India’s FC Goa, Tajikistan’s FC Regar-TadAZ and hosts Qadsia SC of Kuwait following Thursday’s draw at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
20 August 2026

Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta

For the first time in 22 years, the Gunners will begin a campaign as the Premier League's preeminent force
20 August 2026

Messi scores emotional goal after father’s death; Sullivan, Bright sent off in stalemate

In the 26th minute at Subaru Park, Messi shook off his marker and sent a left-footed shot into the net before being embraced by his teammates.
20 August 2026

Atletico beat Malaga but Alvarez absence is felt

Barcelona are seeking a replacement for Robert Lewandowski and believe Alvarez is the right man.
20 August 2026

Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after ‘best season ever’

"Ultimately, I've done everything I can last season. It was my best season by far. I achieved a lot with the teams I was in."
20 August 2026

Arsenal agree to sign Villa defender Konsa

Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million ($68 million), according to reports on Wednesday.
19 August 2026

Senior FIFA official withdraws support from embattled Infantino

One of FIFA's vice presidents has withdrawn his support from the world football body's embattled president Gianni Infantino, saying the "unexpected dismissal" of critic Kevin Lamour was the "final straw".
19 August 2026

Playing at Real Madrid 'not for everyone': Bernardo Silva

Bernardo Silva said playing for Real Madrid "is not for everyone" after the Portugal midfielder was presented by the 15-time European champions on Wednesday.
19 August 2026

Villa bolster squad with arrivals of Suzuki and Ruggeri

Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri as they strengthen their defensive options ahead of the Champions League.
19 August 2026

Senegal name former France, Arsenal midfield general Vieira as coach

After three years in charge of New York City in Major League Soccer (MLS), Vieira returned to Europe, where he managed OGC Nice, Crystal Palace, RC Strasbourg and, most recently, Genoa.
19 August 2026

Musiala diagnosed with neurological disorder

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field collapse in three days on Tuesday.
19 August 2026

Messi 'at peace', says Inter Miami coach

Lionel Messi appears to be at peace following the death of his father earlier this month, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos told reporters on Tuesday.
19 August 2026

Free of FIFA ban, Abahani into a rough rebuild

The Sky Blues are banking on last season's squad despite the club management's instruction to build a youthful squad that can be retained for the next few seasons.
19 August 2026

Bayern's Musiala suffers second on-field collapse in three days

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala was taken off the pitch after collapsing in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, three days after a similar incident in Munich.
19 August 2026

Premier League chief says Infantino hit 'self-destruct' with World Cup plan

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino pressed the "self-destruct button" over his botched plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.
19 August 2026

Bezos consortium bought nearly 40 percent of Liverpool: report

A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40 percent of Premier League giants Liverpool, the Athletic reported Tuesday.
18 August 2026

Rodri joins LaLiga champions Barcelona from Manchester City

Barcelona on Tuesday announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Premier League side Manchester City.
18 August 2026

Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League

Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history.
18 August 2026

Mohammedan appoint Argentine-Spanish coach

Mohammedan Sporting Club have appointed UEFA Pro Licence coach Fernando Santiago Varela as their head coach for the upcoming football season, the club’s director-in-charge Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan confirmed on Tuesday.
18 August 2026

Simeone to bench Alvarez in Atletico's LaLiga opener amid transfer standoff

Atletico Madrid will be without striker Julian Alvarez for their LaLiga opener against Malaga, coach Diego Simeone said on Tuesday as the Argentine remains embroiled in a transfer tug-of-war with Barcelona.
18 August 2026