BFF decisions open door for nearly 100 footballers

A series of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) decisions has provided a lifeline to nearly 100 footballers, with the number of participating clubs in the 2026-27 Bangladesh Football League rising to 13 from last season’s 10.
4 September 2026

Brazilian Martinelli joins Saudi Al-Hilal from Arsenal

Since joining the club in 2019, the 25-year-old made 278 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions, scoring 62 goals, helping them win the Premier League last season, the FA Cup in 2020 and the FA Community Shield in 2023.
4 September 2026

Real Madrid’s Asencio acquitted in sex-video sharing case

Prosecutors dropped the charges against Asencio and reduced their sentencing requests for three other former Real Madrid youth players after the victims told the court they had forgiven the defendants.
4 September 2026

FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosures

UEFA has made no secret of its desire to remove Infantino, who had hoped to be re-elected unopposed for a fourth and final term next March after a highly successful World Cup.
4 September 2026

World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain duty at 31

The Atletico Madrid defender, 31, made his senior team debut for Spain in 2020 and was part of the squad that beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup in July, although he remained on the bench in the final.
4 September 2026

'Everyone a winner' with Barcola transfer, says PSG coach Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Thursday that the sale of France winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool was a good deal for all parties, as the reigning European champions get ready to defend their Champions League title without one of their key players from the last two campaigns.
3 September 2026

All hype, no goals as Bangladesh U-20s’ AFC hopes fade

It is a disappointing position for a side that arrived in Uzbekistan with considerable optimism after winning the SAFF U-20 Championship earlier this year.
3 September 2026

Mourinho to watch MLS just for Messi

Mourinho said there were no words to properly describe the quality of one of football’s greatest players.
3 September 2026

Dzeko to retire after Sweden game next month

Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced on Thursday that he would retire from international duty after October's Nations League match against Sweden.
3 September 2026

Kylian Mbappe target of terrifying kidnapping plot

Kylian Mbappe is at the centre of a disturbing story in France that has nothing to do with football.
3 September 2026

Brazil, Japan to play World Cup rematch in Singapore

Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organisers said Thursday.
3 September 2026

Kane double, Olise strike help Bayern win German Cup opener

England captain Kane now has 148 goals in 150 games in all competitions for Bayern
3 September 2026

‘A club as big as City’: Expensive Enzo’s parting shot at Chelsea

Fernandez also highlighted City’s long association with Argentine players
3 September 2026

‘Rumours were true’: Lautaro Martinez confirms Barcelona interest

Martinez was reportedly among Barcelona’s options after the Catalan club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez stalled. However, despite interest from one of Europe’s biggest clubs, the Inter star chose to remain in Italy.
3 September 2026

How entire Argentine football community will pay tribute to Messi

According to the TyC Sports, the initiative proposes that in the next round of all categories of all men's and women's disciplines (eleven, futsal and beach soccer) the game be stopped ten minutes into the first half and a minute of applause be given in recognition of the time the Rosario star spent with the Argentine national team.
3 September 2026

Deadline day soap opera had it all

Deadline day was supposed to be the final chapter of the summer transfer window. Instead, it delivered a soap opera that, quite simply, had it all.
2 September 2026

Riquelme to Messi: Stay in US and enjoy your football

Riquelme said Argentines should be grateful for everything Messi has given to the national team and football.
2 September 2026

Argentina face testing transition after Messi’s retirement

Messi vacated the famous number 10 shirt on Monday, after 21 years of carrying Argentinian hopes on his shoulders.
2 September 2026

Real Madrid's Asencio convicted of drink-driving as legal troubles mount

This week, Asencio is due to face another court case in Gran Canaria, involving the alleged non-consensual sharing of a sexual video dating back to 2023.
2 September 2026

Balogun reportedly scraps transfer to Everton

AS Monaco, Balogun's current team, and Everton reportedly were in discussions for several days, and the 25-year-old striker headed to Liverpool to take his physical exam with Everton.
2 September 2026