FIFA World Cup

9:02 AM ETSam MarsdenMoises LlorensUEFA have opened an investigation into payments made by Barcelona to the former vice president of the refereeing committee in Spain, the body confirmed in a statement on Thursday.Barca paid Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira over €7 million between 2001 and 2018, with … [Read more...] about UEFA open investigation into Barcelona ref payments scandal

8:00 AM ETSam MarsdenMoises LlorensBojan Krkic burst onto the scene as a teenager with Barcelona in the footsteps of Lionel Messi. JOSEPH LAGO/AFP via Getty ImagesFormer Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic has announced his immediate retirement from football at the age of 32.Bojan had spent the last two … [Read more...] about Ex-Barcelona prodigy Bojan Krkic announces retirement aged 32

Ben Foster played for Watford in the Premier League last season before retiring from football. Luke Walker/Getty ImagesGoalkeeper Ben Foster has come out of retirement to join Wrexham on a free transfer with the club bidding for the National League title.Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan … [Read more...] about Wrexham sign ex-England goalkeeper Ben Foster

With just under four months to go until the 2023 Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New ZealandAdidas has released a raft of away kits for six of the nations who will be competing at the tournament.Editor's Picks2 RelatedArgentina, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Spain and Sweden have all been … [Read more...] about Women’s World Cup away kits for Germany, Japan, Spain, more

Dele Alli has been criticized by Besiktas coach Senol Gunes during the season. Photo by BSR Agency/Getty ImagesBesiktas midfielder Dele Alli has clarified that he is not missing after his own manager claimed the club were looking for him.Speaking in his news conference on Wednesday, Besiktas coach … [Read more...] about Dele Alli clarifies AWOL comments from Besiktas manager

Getty Images France and the Netherlands meet on Friday in UEFA Euro 2024 qualification Group B. The FIFA 2022 World Cup runners-up have lost a few players to international … [Read more...] about France vs. Netherlands live stream: How to watch Euro 2024 qualifying live online, TV channel, odds

5:48 AM ETSam MarsdenMoises LlorensLaLiga have filed a formal complaint with a court in Barcelona after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr suffered racist abuse during Sunday's 2-1 Clasico defeat at Camp Nou.This is the eighth time LaLiga have reported racism aimed at Vinicius, who in December accused … [Read more...] about LaLiga file 8th complaint after Vini Jr. abused in Clasico

It's a good thing Nigeria hold a healthy advantage going into this week's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double header against Guinea Bissau, because behind-the-scenes drama has again taken center stage.With six points and a sumptuous +11 goal difference, it would take a meltdown of … [Read more...] about Nigeria are a hot mess, again, as they go into AFCON qualifiers

Keira Walsh left Manchester City to join Barcelona, ​​where she's enjoying the pressure and expectation that comes with wearing the shirt. Aitor Alcalde - UEFA/UEFA via Getty ImagesWhen Barcelona came knocking, Keira Walsh could have chosen the familiar path, one of certainty and comfort.It happened … [Read more...] about Barcelona and England star Keira Walsh talks Women’s Clasico

New France captain Kylian Mbappe is eager to take advantage of this huge opportunity. FRANK FIFE/AFP via Getty ImagesThe contrast between the facial expressions and body language of France teammates Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann over the past two days could not have been bigger. Mbappe, who … [Read more...] about France’s new era with captain Mbappe and unhappy Griezmann