French-born Bonny cleared to represent Ivory Coast at World Cup

He helped Inter win the Serie A title this season, proving a super sub for the Italian club with five league goals.
9 May 2026

Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions

Iran's football federation said on Saturday that the men's national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war.
9 May 2026

Suarez open to Uruguay return for World Cup

The 39‑year‑old retired from international football in September 2024 as Uruguay’s all‑time leading scorer with 69 goals in 143 appearances.
9 May 2026

Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup

Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to end the school year 40 days early was made in part due to a heat wave impacting several states.
9 May 2026

Brehme’s penalty: The moment Maradona’s Argentina fell silent

That night in Rome, the moon was out, but there was no light. Beneath the vast galleries of Stadio Olimpico, the night slowly sank into a gloom as if the world itself already knew that a king would soon fall. Just as the air grows heavy before every tragedy, it felt that way that night. The smell of fatigue lingered on the grass, mingling with the crowd’s screams of fear, and there stood Diego Maradona in the midfield, looking utterly alone.
9 May 2026

‘Hope he can be there’: Messi, Ronaldinho back Neymar for 2026 World Cup

Neymar has received the backing of former teammates Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho to play for Brazil in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, set to begin on June 11 across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
9 May 2026

World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies

The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration.
9 May 2026

Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid

Lionel Messi says Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup crown, but warns other contenders, including France and Spain, "are in better shape".
9 May 2026

'Elitist' World Cup leaves Mexican soccer family on sidelines

A passion for football binds three generations of the Rueda family in Mexico City, from Pele fan Fernando to Maradona aficionado Jairo and France follower Emilio.
9 May 2026

Bangladeshi broadcasters risk FIFA World Cup blackout

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to begin in just 33 days, but there is a strong possibility that Bangladeshi viewers may face a World Cup blackout, as no broadcaster in the country has secured telecast rights for the global showpiece event as of yesterday.
9 May 2026

Valverde and Tchouameni have apologised, Arbeloa says

Real Madrid players Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni have apologised for their dressing-room fight, manager Alvaro Arbeloa said on Saturday, urging his team to focus on Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with Barcelona.
9 May 2026

Real Madrid fine Tchouameni and Valverde 500,000 euros over bust-up

The club did not impose any sporting sanctions on the two players, saying in a statement that the fine "thereby concludes the internal procedures" launched against them.
8 May 2026

Bylaws fiasco stretches BFL clash to nearly three hours

The high-stakes Bangladesh Football League clash between holders Bashundhara Kings and Bangladesh Police on Friday was overshadowed by a lengthy interruption caused by confusion over the eligibility of foreign players.
8 May 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices dropping on secondary market

The average price currently sits at $567, down from $684 14 days ago and a whopping $720 30 days ago. The latter represents a 21.2% price drop in the past month.
8 May 2026

Mbappe and Tchouameni join Real Madrid training ahead of Clasico

Kylian Mbappe trained on Friday after recovering from a hamstring injury ahead of the Clasico against Barcelona, with Aurelien Tchouameni also involved following his bust-up with teammate Federico Valverde.
8 May 2026

Man City must put pressure on Arsenal, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
8 May 2026

BFF to finalise men's head coach by Sunday

The wait for Bangladesh’s next national football team head coach is expected to end within the next few days, with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) set to make a final decision on Sunday.
8 May 2026

In the ranks of legends: Forlan, the Jabulani ball magician

Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta, Kaka, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Wayne Rooney -- before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, many of these stars were on the list of potential Golden Ball winners. Amid this constellation of talent, the name of an experienced Uruguayan striker was barely mentioned.
8 May 2026

Shakira teases new FIFA World Cup song

The song was produced with Nigerian artist Burna Boy and is set for official release on May 14.
8 May 2026

Real Madrid to punish Valverde, Tchouameni after training ground clash

According to reports the two players rowed on Wednesday in training and their argument continued on Thursday during and after the session.
8 May 2026