US government officials have been warned that there could be “catastrophic” security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen. Almost $900m (£666m) designated for the 11 host cities in the US has … Read more →
A Brazil football shirt prepared for legendary player Pele ahead of his last international is estimated to sell for up to £30,000 at auction. It was one of two number 10 jerseys made for Brazil’s game in 1971 against Yugoslavia, … Read more →
Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard after less than a year in charge at Goodison Park. Defeat at fellow strugglers West Ham United on Saturday was Everton’s ninth loss in 12 Premier League games. They are second from bottom of … Read more →
Cristiano Ronaldo made his competitive debut for new club Al Nassr in their 1-0 win over Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday. The 37-year-old Portugal forward joined the club last month on a deal that runs until 2025, reportedly earning … Read more →
With Hearts of Oak being kicked out of the MTN FA Cup as the defending champions, the annual league presented its typical unexpected offenders. While King Faisal beat FC Gold Stars in the unquestionable score of the third round, the … Read more →
Former Ghana Football Association Chairman, Alhaji MND Jawula, has died in the United States of America at the age of 74. He was the Chairman of Ghana’s football governing body GFA from 1997 to 2001 before chairing the MTN FA … Read more →
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in his first game in Saudi Arabia and Lionel Messi was also on the scoresheet as Paris St-Germain edged a Riyadh All-Star XI 5-4 in a thrilling contest. The exhibition match in the Saudi capital saw … Read more →
Ghanaian Felix Afena-Gyan shone as Cremonese eliminated Serie A leaders Napoli from the Copa Italia on Tuesday. The young striker scored a late equaliser to force penalty shootouts, and he converted the winning penalty for Cremonese, who are currently bottom … Read more →
The BBC has apologised after sexual noises interrupted live television coverage of the FA Cup. Moaning was heard while Gary Lineker presented the third-round replay between Wolves and Liverpool on Tuesday. The football pundit later posted a picture of a … Read more →
Arsenal fans still celebrate in song the glory years when they enjoyed title victory on enemy territory at Tottenham in the Double-winning year of 1971 and again under Arsene Wenger in 2004. And Arsenal supporters of a different vintage were … Read more →
Real Madrid beat Valencia on penalties in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals at the King Fahd Stadium in Saudi Arabia. Karim Benzema’s penalty put the European and La Liga champions ahead but Samuel Lino levelled just after half-time to make … Read more →
Argentina’s national team yesterday celebrated their World Cup triumph in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, the monument that is the traditional epicentre of sporting celebrations, the federation said. The Argentine government declared yesterday would be a bank holiday so that … Read more →
Lionel Messi is celebrating his first World Cup win with the people who mean the most. The Argentine soccer star, 35 — who scored two goals to help secure Argentina’s win against France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup — … Read more →
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their first World Cup victory since 1986 in an enthralling final vs France; the 35-year-old wants to carry on playing for Argentina; “I enjoy being in the national team, the group, I want to continue … Read more →
Black Stars vice-captain, Thomas Partey, has revealed what contributed to his improved performance in Ghana’s win against South Korea earlier today. He said the presence of his parents at the stadium gave him the extra motivation to give his all … Read more →
Ghana won an exhilarating match packed with twists and turns against South Korea in front of a vibrant crowd at Education City Stadium in Qatar. A 10-minute spell in the first half by the African nation gave them a 2-0 … Read more →