football
‘It’s a joke’: Chelsea cruise, Maresca blasts weather chaos
Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in a nine-minute spell to take Enzo Maresca's side through after the teams had been forced off the pitch for almost two hours due to a lightning storm.
29 June 2025, 03:01 AM
Spain's Bonmati hospitalised with viral meningitis days before Euro 2025
Midfielder Aitana Bonmati, Ballon d'Or winner for the last two years, has been hospitalised with viral meningitis less than a week before Spain begin their Women's Euro 2025 campaign, coach Montse Tome said.
28 June 2025, 08:33 AM
Inter edge River in stormy showdown, Dortmund cruise into knockouts
Despite the searing 36°C heat and a low turnout of just over 8,000, Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac praised his side’s resilience.
26 June 2025, 03:36 AM
Echeverri likely to miss rest of Club World Cup with ankle injury
City are tied with Juventus on six points but sit second in the group. The runner-up plays the winner of Group H in the round of 16, which is currently Real Madrid.
26 June 2025, 03:12 AM
In frames: Final prep at home before Myanmar mission
The team faces a challenging path, beginning their campaign against Jordan on June 29, followed by a crucial clash with hosts and group favourites Myanmar on July 2.
25 June 2025, 10:16 AM
Club World Cup clash rekindles Barca bonds
The Argentine great Messi will be joined by ex-Barca teammates Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets-- all of whom once flourished under current PSG boss Luis Enrique.
25 June 2025, 05:04 AM
'I followed my heart': Neymar signs for six more months with Santos
Neymar started his career at Santos before moving to Barcelona and then Paris Saint-Germain.
25 June 2025, 04:52 AM
'Tiny club, huge heart'
The New Zealand side, already eliminated, secured perhaps the best result in the club's history in Nashville against the Argentine powerhouses, one of South America's biggest teams.
25 June 2025, 04:23 AM
Benfica beat Bayern as Auckland City hold Boca
Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal in a 3-0 win over Tunisian champions Esperance on Tuesday which took the Blues through to the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
25 June 2025, 03:23 AM
Messi turns 38: Still shining, still leading
Two decades later, Messi stands with a staggering 45 trophies and a collection of records that may never be broken.
24 June 2025, 12:28 PM
Late Palmeiras comeback sets up Messi-PSG showdown
Inter Miami will face European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 while Palmeiras will have an all-Brazilian encounter with Botofogo.
24 June 2025, 03:15 AM
PSG advances to Round of 16
As group winner, they'll face a second-place finisher from Group A in a second-round match on Saturday in Philadelphia.
24 June 2025, 00:57 AM
Atletico's Club World Cup exit is latest setback to Simeone's reign
Simeone’s men arrived in the United States with high hopes, boasting a squad that included Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez, former France captain Antoine Griezmann, and several other international names.
24 June 2025, 00:48 AM
City’s ‘Little Devil’ makes a statement
Nicknamed the ‘Little Devil’, Echeverri made his first start for City and wasted no time in making it memorable.
23 June 2025, 17:10 PM
South American fans light up Club World Cup, while some venues fall flat
Partying South American fans may have set the Club World Cup alight but unfortunately for hosts the United States, that carnival-like atmosphere has not swept across the country as some matches are being contested in front of modest crowds.
23 June 2025, 10:25 AM
Frimpong ready to fill Alexander-Arnold's 'big shoes' at Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold left "big shoes" to fill after leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid last month but new signing Jeremie Frimpong has no doubt he has the ability to replace the England international in the Premier League champions' defence.
23 June 2025, 08:01 AM
Six-star Manchester City stroll into knockouts
City and Juventus meet in their final group match in Orlando on Thursday to decide which of them progresses to the round of 16 as group winners.
23 June 2025, 04:00 AM
Rudiger complained of racist insult, says Alonso
Rudiger was visibly angered after an exchange of words with Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral after the final whistle and spoke to Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel.
23 June 2025, 00:55 AM
Ten-man Real show class in Pachuca win
The result leaves Madrid, under new head coach Xabi Alonso, on top of Group H with four points while Pachuca are eliminated after two defeats.
23 June 2025, 00:42 AM
Man City squad must be trimmed: Guardiola
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Saturday his club will have to sell players this summer for the stars' own good.
22 June 2025, 07:25 AM