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Ghana will kick off their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Ivory Coast in a Group E clash set to ignite West African football. Nigeria, placed in Group C, will face Tanzania in their first qualifier. The draw in Abidjan reshuffled expectations across the continent.
Arsenal moved within one match of ending their 22-year league title drought after Kai Havertz’s header secured a nervy 1-0 victory over Burnley. The Gunners sit just one step from glory—unless Manchester City falter at Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Burnley marked their most commanding performance in months, with Mikel Arteta declaring it their best half of football all season. The result keeps the Gunners on course for their first Premier League title in over two decades.
Kai Havertz’s first-half strike sealed a nervy 1-0 victory for Arsenal against relegation-threatened Burnley. The win keeps the Gunners five points clear of Manchester City with six games remaining.
Jose Mourinho eyes Marcus Rashford for Real Madrid as Levi Colwill’s Chelsea contract negotiations stall. Premier League clubs circle over William Osula and Karim Adeyemi while Liverpool eye Denzel Dumfries.
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw secured the 2024 Women's Super League Player of the Season award Friday, capping a dominant campaign with 22 goals in 22 matches. The Jamaican international becomes the first City player to win the accolade, joining an elite list of WSL legends including Sam Kerr and Beth Mead.
All 48 nations vying for football's ultimate prize have submitted their 26-man squads ahead of the 2026 tournament. Seven months remain until kickoff in the United States, Canada and Mexico as rosters are now set in stone.
Croatia stunned football circles Wednesday by naming a 34-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup featuring 38-year-old midfield maestro Luka Modric. The inclusion marks Modric’s unprecedented fourth World Cup cycle and sets the stage for a potential farewell in the United States.
Hearts fell agonisingly short of their first Scottish title in 66 years after a 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park, finishing second on 80 points. Manager Derek McInnes insists the positives outweigh the heartbreak as the club targets future success.
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club after two decades, capping a historic career with five Champions League titles. The Spanish right-back confirmed his departure in a tearful press conference, ending months of speculation.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill insists no discussions about his future will take place before the weekend’s Scottish Cup final. The 74-year-old admits fatigue but insists he has found unexpected energy in his second spell at Celtic Park.
A club from a town of just 17,000 people will make history next season after securing promotion to Germany’s top flight for the first time. SV Elversberg’s rise marks the smallest municipality ever to field a Bundesliga side amid a wave of financial pragmatism reshaping the league.
Jonathan Gjoshe, 23, was slashed seven times on a train last November as he returned from a match. The defender, who spent months recovering, speaks for the first time about the horror and his battle to return to football—and why he’s now without a club.
Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest was overshadowed by a contentious handball decision that sparked fierce debate among pundits and fans. Video evidence suggests Bryan Mbeumo’s ball-trapping maneuver may have given United an unfair advantage.
Newcastle United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over West Ham United in a high-stakes Premier League clash, ending the latter’s Europa League hopes. The late winner came in the 90th minute, capping a tense match at St James’ Park.
West Ham’s 3-1 loss to Newcastle leaves them just two points from safety with one game remaining. Relegation now hinges on Chelsea’s result against Tottenham on Tuesday, with Leeds and Everton also shaping the final outcome.
West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo warned of a 'tough week' ahead after his side’s damaging 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United. The loss leaves the Hammers in the bottom three, sparking fresh questions about their Premier League survival.
Brentford clung to Premier League survival hopes Saturday after Dango Outtara’s 90th-minute brace rescued a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. The visitors dominated early, but two late goals from the Ivorian forward forced a dramatic finish at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 96th-minute strike handed Leeds a 1-0 victory over Brighton at Elland Road, ending the Seagulls’ hopes of a top-six finish and Europa League qualification just days before the season finale.
Newcastle secured a crucial 3-1 win over West Ham, with William Osula scoring twice to lift the hosts and leave David Moyes’ side staring down the barrel of relegation. The result leaves West Ham just three points from the drop with five games remaining.
Leeds United claimed a 1-0 victory over Brighton at Elland Road on Saturday after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 96th-minute strike secured a deserved point in a scrappy Premier League clash. Daniel Farke hailed his side’s resilience as pivotal to the narrow triumph.
Eleven handball incidents marred Premier League matches last weekend, sparking renewed debate over rule enforcement. Players, managers, and fans demand clarity as officials struggle to apply inconsistent standards on the pitch.
AFC Stoneham claimed the FA Vase on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw with Cockfosters. The Hampshire club lifted their first major trophy in a dramatic shootout at Twickenham Stadium.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes matched Thierry Henry’s 21-year-old single-season assist record with a decisive pass in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Liverpool. The milestone cements his place among the league’s elite playmakers and leaves fans debating who could next challenge the mark.