Category: Football

A well-known South Korean soccer player who was held in China for nearly a year over accusations of bribery has been released and returned home, as confirmed by Seoul’s Foreign Ministry on Monday. Son Jun-ho,…

Australia and Saudi Arabia are two of the big teams in the Asian Football Confederation trying to move forward in the World Cup qualifying matches by winning on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Japan’s plan to progress got…

Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker, and Sam Johnstone had to leave England’s team due to injuries before their friendly match against Belgium on Tuesday. England’s team faced its first loss in 15 months on Saturday when…

Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino criticized his team’s mindset strongly on Saturday after a harsh 4-0 defeat by New York Red Bulls. Miami, without the injured Lionel Messi, struggled at New York’s Red Bull Arena,…

Evan Ferguson missed a penalty in the first half, and as a result, Ireland tied Belgium 0-0 in a friendly match in Dublin on Saturday. Ferguson, the striker, had the opportunity to score for Ireland…

Harry Kane, who is injured, will be going back to Bayern Munich as he won’t be able to play in England’s upcoming friendly against Belgium. This decision was made after he couldn’t participate in the…

Real Madrid-bound Endrick became the youngest men’s player to score an international goal at Wembley as Brazil defeated England 1-0 in a friendly on Saturday. Endrick, who will move from Palmeiras to Madrid at the…

Sunil Chhetri, the leader of the Indian Men’s National team, will be honored by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for playing his 150th Senior International match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on…

The Netherlands had a slow start but turned things around in the second half against Scotland, winning their friendly match 4-0 in Amsterdam on Friday. The Dutch team scored their first goal after 40 minutes…

England coach Gareth Southgate expressed his frustration at rumors suggesting he might take over as manager at Manchester United, currently led by Erik ten Hag. Southgate emphasized on Friday that he wouldn’t engage in discussions…

Leicester has taken urgent legal action against the Premier League and the English Football League, the club announced on Friday. This comes after the club was charged with breaking financial regulations. The club, based in…

Freiburg has chosen former player Julian Schuster as its new coach to replace Christian Streich, who will step down at the end of the season after leading the team for more than 12 years. This…

After Gareth Bale’s departure, Wales faced a daunting challenge. With a population of just 3 million, how could they replace their greatest player, once the most expensive signing in soccer history and a legend at…

Gio Reyna, the rising star of the U.S. men’s national team, made a significant impact in Thursday’s Concacaf Nations League semifinal against Jamaica, coming off the bench to set up the crucial game-winning goal. This…

Son Heung-min admitted he thought about quitting playing for his country after a tough Asian Cup experience with South Korea, but he decided to continue for the sake of the fans. After South Korea lost…

North Korea’s planned home match against Japan in the World Cup qualifiers was canceled unexpectedly, as announced by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The decision came after North Korea expressed its inability to host the…

Leicester might face penalties for spending too much in the Premier League. The league said Leicester has been sent to an independent commission for a possible breach of the rules about making a profit and…

Deniz Undav, known for his impressive goal-scoring abilities with Stuttgart this season, has earned his first call-up to the German national team. He will join the team for their upcoming friendly matches against France and…

Former soccer player Robinho began serving a nine-year prison sentence in Brazil on Thursday, more than a decade after being accused of raping a woman in Italy. The 40-year-old Robinho left his apartment in Santos,…

Haji Wright was at an airport in England last weekend, ready to depart for Dubai during the international break, when he received a call from U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter. Berhalter asked him to join the…

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain secured victories away from home in the opening leg of the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday. The reigning champions, Barcelona, clinched a 2-1 win against Norwegian side Brann, with Salma…

Newcastle’s defender, Sven Botman, faced a setback as he sustained a significant knee injury, ruling him out of action for a potential nine-month period. The Dutch center-back suffered an ACL injury during Newcastle’s recent 2-0…

Erling Haaland downplayed concerns regarding a possible injury during Norway’s training session this week, and also shared a message he received from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before heading off for international duty. Haaland has…

Bayern Munich sports director Max Eberl has disclosed that the club has presented its ultimate offer to Canada left-back Alphonso Davies for extending his contract amidst rumored interest from Real Madrid. “I can affirm that…

On Tuesday, Manchester United’s 18-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo received his inaugural call-up from England. Initially part of England Under-21s, Mainoo has now been added to coach Gareth Southgate’s senior squad ahead of upcoming friendlies against…

Due to a groin issue, Romelu Lukaku will be absent from Belgium’s upcoming friendly against Ireland. The striker recently sat out a Europa League encounter due to a recurring hip problem, and featured for 85…

Germany’s preparations for the upcoming European Championship will include friendly matches against Ukraine and Greece, announced the German soccer federation on Tuesday. The national team is scheduled to face Ukraine in Nuremberg on June 3,…

Despite holding the top continental ranking and boasting players with extensive international experience, Hajime Moriyasu’s Japanese squad is embarking on a journey into unfamiliar territory with back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against North Korea. Asian qualifying…

Nottingham Forest faced a setback on Monday as they were penalized with a four-point deduction for overspending, a move that plunges the team into the Premier League’s relegation zone with just two months remaining in…

Chilean footballer Javier Altamirano, representing Estudiantes de la Plata, found himself in stable condition and recuperating after collapsing during a match, as confirmed by the club’s doctor. The incident occurred during Estudiantes’ encounter with Boca…

The Bundesliga’s lengthiest-serving coach has opted to bring his tenure to a close. Christian Streich, who has led German club Freiburg for over 12 years, announced on Monday that he will step down at the…

Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi was dismissed from Italy’s national team training camp on Monday following an allegation of racial abuse against Napoli’s Juan Jesus during Sunday’s Serie A match. Juan Jesus, who is Black,…

With Leeds rapidly ascending back to the English Premier League, its American proprietors — among them golf luminaries Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas — can take pride in their selection of both the club and…

Christian Pulisic is currently enjoying the most prolific season of his career. The United States standout continued his impressive run by scoring for the fourth consecutive game for AC Milan. His goal contributed to a…

Before Atlético Madrid’s match against Barcelona, fans of the club resorted to burning a João Félix jersey and vandalizing a plaque bearing his name, accompanied by insults directed towards the player outside the Metropolitano Stadium.…

Manchester United demonstrated resilience with a crucial victory, signaling that they still possess fighting spirit. In a high-stakes showdown, Erik ten Hag’s team secured a significant triumph by defeating Liverpool 4-3 after extra time in…

Patrik Schick ended his three-month goal drought in the Bundesliga as Bayer Leverkusen secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Freiburg, maintaining their 10-point lead over Bayern Munich in the German title race on Sunday. Under…

Juventus faced a chorus of boos as they exited the field on Sunday, following yet another disappointing outing that ended in a goalless draw against Genoa in Serie A. Despite hitting the woodwork twice, Juventus…

Wolfsburg parted ways with coach Niko Kovač on Sunday following a challenging three-month period without a win, leaving the team positioned 14th in the 18-team Bundesliga. Kovac’s departure comes after nearly two seasons at the…

Manchester City is pinning its hopes on Wembley Stadium playing a crucial role in its quest for another historic treble of major trophies. One leg of a potential trio of late-season visits to English soccer’s…

Days after facing racist taunts from fans outside stadiums where games not involving his team were played, Vinícius Júnior showcased his talent on the field by scoring twice to lead Real Madrid to a commanding…

England’s national team could be without their captain, Harry Kane, for their upcoming friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium. Kane sustained an ankle injury while playing for Bayern Munich in a Bundesliga match on Saturday.…

A soccer manager in England faced criticism from a rival coach for his reaction toward a 13-year-old ball boy after a dramatic FA Cup quarterfinal match on Saturday. Following his team’s late winning goal in…

Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz struck twice as Tottenham faltered, missing the opportunity to secure fourth place in the Premier League with a 3-0 defeat at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Muniz showcased his prowess with goals on…

Substitute Taty Castellanos shone with a brace in Lazio’s 3-2 triumph over relegation-threatened Frosinone on Saturday, marking what is likely interim coach Giovanni Martusciello’s sole match in charge of the capital club. Pol Lirola initially…

The England captain made his mark in the Bundesliga once again, notching his 31st goal in the league as Bayern Munich secured a convincing 5-2 victory against bottom-placed Darmstadt. Kane’s header from Joshua Kimmich’s delivery…

Liverpool is reportedly eyeing Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush for a summer transfer move. Marmoush, 25, has been in stellar form for Frankfurt this season, tallying 15 goals and six assists in 32 appearances across…

FIFA disclosed that President Gianni Infantino received a 33% increase in his base salary last year, bringing his total pay package to over 4.13 million Swiss francs ($4.67 million), as detailed in the organization’s financial…

Los Angeles Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani anticipates that the upcoming Major League Baseball season opener against the San Diego Padres in Seoul will create “great memories” for him and his wife, although he remains focused…

Torino’s right-back Raoul Bellanova, Hellas Verona midfielder Michael Folorunsho, and Udinese forward Lorenzo Lucca received their first call-ups to Italy’s squad on Friday. Italy is scheduled to play friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador in the…