FIFA sparked controversy this month with sky-high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, drawing sharp criticism from fans worldwide. The governing body’s recent attempt to address the issue with a $60 entry-level ticket marks a minor concession but falls far short of satisfying loyal supporters. The outrage centers on tickets distributed through…

Arsenal closed out the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase with a 3-0 victory at OH Leuven on Wednesday, leaving the defending champions in a strong position ahead of the playoff draw. Beth Mead opened the scoring as Arsenal secured a dominant win, though a fifth-place finish means they miss out on direct quarterfinal qualification.…

Bruno Fernandes has drawn a direct comparison between his Manchester United journey and Francesco Totti’s legendary one-club career at Roma, framing his decision to stay at Old Trafford as a conscious act of loyalty during the club’s most difficult years. The United captain addressed his future and past transfer interest this week, clarifying…

Bruno Fernandes has firmly defended Cristiano Ronaldo’s role with Portugal, stressing that the captain continues to add value as the national team prepares for the 2026 World Cup after a strong qualifying campaign. The debate intensified after Portugal demolished Armenia 9-1 in a World Cup qualifier during Ronaldo’s suspension, a result some…

Sarina Wiegman made history on Wednesday as she became the first woman to win the Coach of the Year award at the NOC*NSF Sportgala, a landmark moment in Dutch sport and international football. The England manager was recognized for guiding the Lionesses to a second successive European Championship title, sealed in Switzerland earlier this year,…

Roy Keane has delivered a blunt verdict on the Free Kobbie Mainoo T shirt worn at Old Trafford during Manchester United’s dramatic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, insisting the midfielder must focus on proving himself rather than outside noise. Mainoo once again had to settle for a substitute appearance on Monday night, with the spotlight shifting…

Spain and Argentina will face off in the Finalissima on March 27, setting up a landmark meeting between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi for the first time as the European and South American champions collide. The match will be staged at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, the venue where Argentina lifted the World Cup in 2022, adding extra significance to a…

Napoli booked their place in the Italian Supercoppa final with a controlled 2-0 victory over AC Milan in Riyadh, as Rasmus Hojlund capped an assured performance with a decisive second goal. After a turbulent run that included back-to-back defeats before the tournament, the Serie A champions delivered a timely response. David Neres opened the…

Harry Kane believes England has reached a point where anything short of winning the FIFA World Cup will be viewed as failure, insisting that lifting the trophy next summer is the only outcome that will truly satisfy both the squad and the nation. Speaking after another season of near misses on the international stage, the England captain…

Crystal Palace missed out on direct qualification to the UEFA Conference League quarterfinals after a 2-2 draw with Finnish champions KuPS at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner’s side looked set for a comfortable night when Christantus Uche struck early, but goals from Piotr Parzyszek and Ibrahim Cisse turned the contest around and forced Palace into…