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Last Weekend: Haaland delivers a Hammerblow, Bayern start with six while PSG fire five
Last Weekend: Power shift in Berlin, Will Still unbeaten, 10-goal Eredivisie thriller and more
Asian Cup Preview: Favourites, Contenders, and Players to Watch
Last Weekend: Big games galore, titles clinched and more
Last Weekend: Manchester United’s first trophy since 2017, Al Hilal’s ACL domination and more
Analysis: Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen are on course to break their Bundesliga duck
Preview: Arsenal play Monaco in a battle for the top eight
AFCON 2023 Preview: Favourites, Contenders, and Players to Watch
Last Weekend: Kick-off at the World Cup, Arsenal’s streak broken, Dnipro-1’s title charge and more
Analysis: Argentina have replaced the world’s best player with one of the best teams
Last Weekend: New Frauen-Bundesliga leaders, WSL title race blown open, and more
Africa Cup of Nations Final Review: Ivory Coast complete the ultimate turnaround
Analysis: How Wilfried Nancy has brought unprecedented success to the Columbus Crew
Analysis: Assessing all Eight EURO Quarter-Finalists
Olympics Women’s Football Tournament Preview: Emma Hayes faces toughest competition in USWNT debut
Asian Cup Quarter-finals Review: Iran beat favourites Japan, Qatar survive a scare
Last Weekend: Dortmund’s Klassiker disaster, City thrash Liverpool without Haaland, and more
Last Weekend: Napoli’s unstoppable run, a last-minute title decider in Argentina and more
Transfer of the Week: Mayra Ramirez – Chelsea’s record-breaking signing
Asian Cup Semi-finals Review: Jordanian joy, Qatar keep title defence alive
Analysis: Why France and England’s ‘Sufferball’ styles are not the same
AFCON 2025 Preview: Favourites, Contenders and Players to Watch
Last Weekend: Liverpool smash Manchester United, spoils shared in the Derby du Nord and more
Analysis: The messy mismanagement that has led Lyon to provisional relegation
Transfer of the Week: Can Omar Marmoush save Man City’s season?
Preview: Table-toppers Real Madrid and Barcelona meet for the season’s first Clásico
Analysis: Should Chelsea be considered serious title contenders?
Last Weekend: MLS Cup madness, Emery’s return to the Premier League, feisty derbies and more
Analysis: Inzaghi’s incredible Inter en route to another Serie A title
Last Weekend: Argentina lift Messi’s crown jewel, Australian football in turmoil and more
Preview: Manchester United meet Arsenal in opening round headliner
Nestory Irankunda: Australia’s Bayern-bound starlet
Last Weekend: Larne’s long wait ends, Arsenal slip up again, Cremonese and Gorica plot great escapes, and more
AFCON Group Stage Review: Logic-Defying Drama as Giants Crash Out and Minnows Advance
Morocco are on the verge AFCON glory at home
Preview: Barcelona meet PSG in massive early Champions League clash
Analysis: Why Vincent Kompany’s appointment does makes sense for Bayern Munich
Preview: Table-topping Madrid Derby promises drama
Last Weekend: Fluminense’s turnaround at the Maracanã, Olympiacos fall behind in Greece, and more
Analysis: Assessing all Eight Quarter-Finalists at the Copa America
UWCL Preview: New-look contenders, debutantes and more
Africa Cup of Nations Semi-finals Review: Nigeria and Ivory Coast set up a rematch
Analysis: Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal in three-way Women’s Super League title race
Analysis: Real Madrid’s issues go beyond Clásico thrashing
AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals Preview: Cameroon vs. Morocco headlines four blockbuster clashes
AFCON Quarter-finals Review: Ivorian resurrection continues, Williams’ penalty heroics save South Africa
Preview: Nottingham Forest aiming for elusive double over Liverpool
Analysis: Roma back on the up under Daniele De Rossi
Preview: Manchester City host Burnley
AFCON Round of 16 Review: Contenders crash out, Ivory Coast accept a lifeline
Analysis: How Ernesto Valverde led Athletic Club to their first Copa in 40 years
Last Weekend: Barcelona take a decisive step towards the title, Feyenoord’s statement win and more
Analysis: The factors behind Tottenham’s disappointing season so far
Preview: Real Madrid meet Pachuca for the Intercontinental Cup
Analysis: Can Conceicao rescue Milan’s season after Fonseca’s sacking?
Preview: USMNT face first serious Gold Cup test against Saudi Arabia
Analysis: How far can high-flying Nottingham Forest go this season?
Preview: Athletic Club looking to extend Cup run against Barcelona
Analysis: USMNT have found the formula for Copa América in their Nations League triumph
Surprise semi-finalists set up unforgettable DFB Pokal conclusion
Analysis: How Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth have set course for their best-ever Premier League season
Preview: Barcelona keen to keep the good times rolling against subpar Sevilla
Preview: Aston Villa out to prove title credentials against Arsenal
Last Weekend: Manchester City complete the treble, late drama in Italy, and more
Analysis: How Thiago Motta’s Bologna have taken Serie A by storm
Preview: Arsenal meet City in battle of main contenders
Transfer of the Week: Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid, a match made in heaven
Brazil to Kazakhstan: 6 Title races to watch in 2024
Analysis: Barcelona off to a flyer under Hansi Flick
Asian Cup Round of 16 Review: Tajikistan’s dream debut and the favourites find a way
Preview: City and United meet in the Community Shield
Mjallby: The Swedish minnows on the verge of a league title
Preview: Real Betis host LaLiga leaders Barcelona
Transfer of the Week: Désiré Doué cements PSG’s youth-focused revolution
Preview: Depleted giants face off as Real Madrid visit Manchester City
Mehdi Taremi: Inter’s latest summer steal
Preview: The USMNT face Jamaica in Mauricio Pochettino’s competitive debut
FotMob Profile: Rosenborg’s in-demand wonderkid Sverre Nypan
Celebrating the first-time trophy winners of the 2024/25 season
Preview: Arsenal head down to Craven Cottage to face Fulham
Analysis: Why Lee Carsley is the right man to lead England in the long term
Preview: Romania vs. Ukraine
AFCON 2025 Final Preview: Hosts Morocco set for epic battle with 2021 champions Senegal
Analysis: Can Rúben Amorim steady the Manchester United ship?
Estevao: Just how good is ‘Messinho’?
Preview: New York Red Bulls and LA Galaxy in MLS Cup showdown
Analysis: Why the Club World Cup and Intercontinental Cup should be cherished
Analysis: Serie A title race set to go down to the wire between Napoli and Inter
Preview: Barcelona visit Segunda champions Levante
Transfer of the Week: Manchester United’s defensive renovation
Preview: Austria vs. France
Analysis: MLS contenders set up intriguing Leagues Cup finale
Will Carlo Ancelotti succeed as Brazil’s first foreign head coach?
Preview: Winless Real Sociedad host table-toppers Real Madrid
Transfer of the Week: Why Donyell Malen could be a key addition for Villa
Analysis: How Botafogo have put together their best-ever season
Preview: Heavyweights collide as PSG host Liverpool
Transfer of the Week: Tottenham’s Double Swoop for Radu Dragusin and Timo Werner
Analysis: LaLiga promises an open three-way title race in 2025
Last Weekend: No winners in the Revierderby, Spezia beat Inter, and more
Analysis: Rodri’s injury has exposed deeper issues at Manchester City
Preview: Barcelona and Atlético Madrid face off in headline semi-final
Transfer of the Week: Liverpool’s dream deal to sign Federico Chiesa
Preview: Belgium vs. Slovakia
Analysis: The 2. Bundesliga Promotion Picture
AFCON 2025 R16 Preview: South Africa vs. Cameroon, Algeria vs. DR Congo & more
Last Weekend: Lookman stars in Juve-Atalanta goal-fest, a close Klassieker and more
Preview: Inter meet AC Milan in the Supercoppa
Do recent transfers make the WSL the strongest women’s league?
Preview: Madrid derby to set the tone on opening day of UCL Round of 16
Transfer of the Week: Why Vitor Roque is the striker Barcelona need
Asian Cup Group Stage Review: Favourites Stumble, Minnows Make History
Analysis: Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel’s impending exit
Last Weekend: Villarreal outplay Madrid, and title-defining derbies in Türkiye and Greece
Preview: Spurs and Chelsea meet in London Derby
Transfer of the Week: Patrick Dorgu could slot into Amorim’s side in multiple positions
One Year Out: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification state of play
Analysis: Kieran McKenna at the forefront of Ipswich Town’s blockbuster Championship season
Preview: Barcelona looking to stay on song in Belgrade
Analysis: Thiago Motta’s Juventus on course to make early waves
Last Weekend: Argentina advance to the quarter-finals, Barça Femení survive a scare and more
Preview: Serie A’s top two meet as Inter host Napoli
Analysis: Brighton going big for a European return
Danish Superligaen: Three-way title race promises exciting Championship Playoff
Last Weekend: Toulouse lift the Coupe de France, Roma create history and more titles are won
Third time unlucky in the league for Union St. Gilloise?
Analysis: Minute margins separating Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City
Preview: Bordalás’ Getafe prepared to square up against Barcelona
Last Weekend: Arsenal back in business, Genk suffer a shock defeat, and more
Preview: Germany vs. Scotland, the Euro 2024 opener
Last Weekend: Inter pile on the misery, Dyche arrives at Everton, Senegal’s CHAN success and more
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain face Flamengo in Intercontinental Cup showdown
Preview: Carlos Corberan’s Valencia debut against Real Madrid
Transfer(s) of the Week: Como’s Blockbuster Window
Analysis: Dortmund’s disappointing season is a reflection of bigger issues
Preview: Manchester City desperate to get back on track against bogey team Tottenham
Analysis: Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their coaching conundrum
Preview: Real Madrid in must-win territory against struggling Salzburg
Last Weekend: PSG’s turnaround against Lille, WWC Qualification drama and more
Preview: Injury-hit Arsenal visit Wolves
Analysis: Why Enzo Maresca might not be the right man to take Chelsea back to the top
Preview: Palace look to relive the highs against City
Preview: Mallorca looking to further dent Barcelona’s league form
Analysis: Aston Villa’s Champions League Charge led by Unai Emery
Preview: Chelsea out to overcome first major hurdle en route to the Conference League title
Last Weekend: Urawa Reds crowned champions of Asia, Real Madrid bust Osasuna’s fairytale & more
Preview: Manchester United vs. FC Twente
Analysis: Arsenal’s lack of depth could hurt them again
Last Weekend: Titles galore, RB Leipzig beat Bayern and more
Preview: Atlético Madrid and Barcelona return focus to LaLiga
The key factors behind Senegal’s golden era of success
Where has it gone wrong for Ghana’s Black Stars?
Analysis: Liverpool’s smooth transition under Arne Slot
Preview: Bayern Munich out to wrestle the title back from Bayer Leverkusen
AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals Preview: Senegal, Egypt, Nigeria and Morocco are the final four
Last Weekend: Monumental Manchester derby, Napoli batter Juventus and more
Asian Cup Final Review: Qatar reclaim their crown
Preview: Madrid Derby set to bring UCL Round of 16 to dramatic close
Transfer of the Week: Antonin Kinsky set for instant impact at Tottenham Hotspur
Preview: Title chasers Manchester City and Liverpool face off in a pivotal clash
Last Weekend: Chelsea lift another Women’s FA Cup, Barça win LaLiga on enemy territory, and more
Analysis: How Peter Bosz’s PSV are tearing up the Eredivisie
Last Weekend: Arsenal extend their lead, Inter win at Atalanta and more
Franco Mastantuono: River Plate’s freshest gem
Preview: Real Madrid looking to recover against Celta Vigo
Last Weekend: Union bounce back again, Sporting slip up and more
Preview: Albania vs. Spain
Last Weekend: Morocco’s magical run continues, spoils shared in the Manchester Derby and more
Preview: Madrid travel to Celta Vigo, one of LaLiga’s great entertainers this season
Analysis: Are PSG better off without Kylian Mbappé?
Transfer of the Week: Julian Alvarez’s arrival cements Atletico’s shift in approach
Last Weekend: Arsenal down Liverpool, Xabi Alonso returns to the Bundesliga, Lyon give Peter Bosz the boot and more
Preview: Croatia vs. Italy
Last Weekend: Bayern beaten, Son on Song, Mexico’s Súper Clásico and more
Transfer of the Week: Lyon’s Belgian business
Preview: Everton out to add to Manchester City’s misery
Last Weekend: Leão paints Milan red, Antony announces his arrival and more
Preview: Madrid derbies galore as Real face Rayo between Euroderbi legs
Last Weekend: Haaland’s hat-trick of hat-tricks, xG finally catches up with Union Berlin and more
Analysis: Silverware-laden summer heralds Spain’s dominant dynasty
Last Weekend: Spain and Germany’s stalemate, Georgian title race goes down to the wire and more
Ukraine’s fight on the footballing front
Last Weekend: Italian impact in Toronto, Salzburg start strong and Derby Day in the 2. Bundesliga
Preview: Slovan Bratislava vs. Man City
Despite a disastrous domestic start, can Young Boys impress in Europe?
Last Weekend: Brentford hammer United, Madrid start with a win and goalkeepers go rogue
Preview: Las Palmas vs. Real Madrid
Preview: Barcelona visit Villarreal for final fixture of 2025
Preview: Barcelona face Real Madrid in Clásico showdown for Supercopa in Saudi Arabia
Last Weekend: Liverpool and Celtic score nine, Union Berlin fly higher than ever before and more
Last Weekend: Spoils shared in the Old Firm, PSG and Benfica lose their long unbeaten records
Analysis: The puzzling decisions that have led Roma’s season downhill
Last Weekend: Madrid maintain their 100% record, Boca win the Superclásico and more
Analysis: How Stade Brestois burst on to the European Scene
Cameroon have become the team to watch at AFCON
Last Weekend: The Lionesses Roar, Rooney Time in DC and a new look for Burnley
Preview: Manchester United’s reunion with Mourinho in Türkiye
Last Weekend: England’s Relegation, a historic North London Derby, Puebla in the Play-offs and more
Last Weekend: Barça Femení reclaim their European crown, 3-way title race drama in Belgium, and more
Analysis: Normal service is resuming for Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany
Last Weekend: Major Leeds Soccer shocks Chelsea, Barcelona click and Kvaratskhelia stars in Serie A
Preview: Inter out for Derby Day revenge against Milan
Last Weekend: Derby Day in Stockholm, a rare defeat for Palmeiras and RBNY rise to the top
Preview: Real Madrid can finally afford to rest against Brest
Last Weekend: Castellanos flying for NYCFC, Norway crash out of the Euros and summer is officially over
Last Weekend: Philadelphia Union win big and France get off to a flying start at the Euros
Preview: High-flying Sunderland visit struggling Spurs
Last Weekend: Cruz Azul win the Supercopa, Häcken are held in Sweden and there’s at least three reasons to be cheerful at LAFC
Last Weekend: Girona promoted to La Liga, score draw in the Cairo Derby and Julián Álvarez shines for River Plate
Preview: Real Madrid’s chance to recover in LaLiga against toothless Girona
Last Weekend: Nations League Drama, four goals for Jesús Ferreira and contrasting fortunes for new managers at Charlotte and Flamengo
Last Weekend: Wales make the World Cup, Eibar’s promotion hopes are dashed & Fortaleza finally win
Preview: Madrid take on third placed Villarreal with one target in mind
Preview: League leaders Arsenal host defending champions Liverpool
