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Arteta: ‘Freedom of speech’ will improve refs

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said “freedom of speech” is crucial for improving the standard of refereeing in football and…

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November 25, 2023

FIFA to probe fan violence at Brazil-Argentina

FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracanã Stadium delayed the start…

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November 25, 2023

Venezuela condemn ‘aggressions’ by Peru police

The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) on Wednesday condemned the treatment of one of its national team’s players by Peruvian police…

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November 24, 2023

Matches are longer, and there’s more late goals – the Premier League’s top clubs are the big winners

You can’t say we weren’t warned. The first taste of vast amounts of added time came at the 2022 World…

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November 24, 2023

Can Ratcliffe’s minority stake fix Man United? From player scouting to facilities, what to expect

Manchester United fans were excited for a fresh start when the Glazer family announced a year ago that they would…

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November 23, 2023

English clubs failing to meet diversity targets – FA

English football clubs have collectively failed to hit annual targets to improve their ethnic and gender diversity, the Football Association…

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November 23, 2023

How Barcelona’s struggles might tie to Man City’s remarkable success in modern era

For almost a full week after El Clásico on Oct. 28, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández fielded questions about midfielder Ilkay…

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November 22, 2023

Time to treat footballers like human beings, not products

The horrible spate of injuries to elite footballers during this international window has serious repercussions for both their international teams…

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November 22, 2023

Atlanta to host ’24 Copa opener, Miami gets final

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was awarded the 2024 Copa América opener and South Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium will host the…

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November 21, 2023

Transfer Talk: Sane halts talks amid Madrid, Barca interest

The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip…

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November 21, 2023

Wales players, staff ‘OK’ after bus crash at EurosJuly 9, 2025
Wales players and staff are all “OK” after their team bus was involved in a collision in St. Gallen, Switzerland on Tuesday, manager Rhian Wilkinson has said. The bus was travelling towards Kybunpark Stadium as the side prepare for their second Euro 2025 match against France when it was involved in a crash. A statement… Read more: Wales players, staff ‘OK’ after bus crash at Euros
One game in and England’s Euros defense is in ‘must-win’ territoryJuly 9, 2025
ZURICH, Switzerland — In the hours following England’s 2-1 defeat to France in their opening game of Euro 2025, Lucy Bronze spoke to her exhausted, desolate teammates and told them about a game a decade ago: 1-0 defeat to France in the opening match of the 2015 World Cup. Four weeks later, England took the… Read more: One game in and England’s Euros defense is in ‘must-win’ territory
Football-themed traffic lights take over Euro 2025July 8, 2025
Travelling fans in Switzerland for Euro 2025 will notice a football-themed twist to the city as a green woman kicking a ball takes over the traffic lights. Authorities in the Swiss city of Basel have installed 12 of the altered pedestrian crossing lights at locations frequented by football fans while the country hosts the nearly… Read more: Football-themed traffic lights take over Euro 2025
Ex-Barcelona, Croatia star Rakiti retiresJuly 8, 2025
Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitić on Monday announced his retirement from football at the age of 37. Rakitić had last been playing for Hadjuk Split back in his homeland following a brief spell in the Saudi Pro League with Al Shabab. “Football, you gave me more than I could ever imagine,” he wrote… Read more: Ex-Barcelona, Croatia star Rakiti retires
Dortmund coach: MetLife field more suited to golfJuly 7, 2025
In the eyes of Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač, the MetLife Stadium field was better suited for a round of golf than a match at the Club World Cup. And the New York area’s summer heat also was inappropriate for high-level soccer. “It’s more a golf green, so you can putt here,” Kovač said after… Read more: Dortmund coach: MetLife field more suited to golf
Duran joins Fenerbahce 6 months after Saudi moveJuly 7, 2025
Fenerbahce have announced the loan signing of Jhon Durán on a one-year-deal from Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. Duran’s move comes just six months after joining Al Nassr on a mammoth €85 million ($88m) transfer fee from Aston Villa. During his stint in Saudi Arabia, the 21-year-old scored 12 goals in 18 appearances as… Read more: Duran joins Fenerbahce 6 months after Saudi move
Defending champs England fall at first hurdle, as France send statementJuly 6, 2025
ZURICH, Switzerland — France stunned defending champions England to win their Euro 2025 Group D opener 2-1 in Zurich on Saturday. Laurent Bonadei’s side have enjoyed a remarkable run of form in 2025 and they continued this on a balmy evening in Switzerland as goals from Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore handed England a chastening… Read more: Defending champs England fall at first hurdle, as France send statement
Euro 2025 Daily: Wales fans light up Lucerne on tournament bowJuly 6, 2025
The 2025 Women’s European Championship is off and running. Let’s catch you up on what’s happening, what you’ve missed and what’s still to come. We will update this file throughout each matchday with the latest reporting, analysis and fun from the competition. – Women’s Euro 2025 bracket, results and fixtures schedule LUCERNE, Switzerland — It… Read more: Euro 2025 Daily: Wales fans light up Lucerne on tournament bow
Rating soccer’s longest contracts after Barça target Williams signs 10-year dealJuly 5, 2025
Nico Williams has delighted fans in the city of Bilbao (and caused much consternation in Barcelona) with the announcement that the exciting young Spain international has signed a new 10-year contract with Athletic Club. After a string of standout performances in LaLiga last season, Williams had been Barça’s top transfer target of the summer. However,… Read more: Rating soccer’s longest contracts after Barça target Williams signs 10-year deal
Fluminense were Club World Cup underdogs. Now they’re 90 minutes from the finalJuly 5, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — There were points during Renato Portaluppi’s prematch news conference Thursday when it seemed as if the Fluminense coach was trying to justify the need to play the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal against Al Hilal at all. Question after question in the cramped media room at Camping World Stadium in Orlando was… Read more: Fluminense were Club World Cup underdogs. Now they’re 90 minutes from the final