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UEFA hands lifetime ban to Czech coach who secretly filmed female players

Czech media reported that the coach was convicted in May 2025 and initially received a suspended one-year prison sentence and a five-year domestic coaching ban for filming FC Slovacko's players in changing rooms, the youngest of whom was 17.
8 hour(s) ago

Scotland’s World Cup squad: From 19-year-old Curtis to 43-year-old Gordon

Gordon made the roster despite being sidelined since January by a shoulder injury, while Curtis earned his spot after scoring five times in 14 appearances with Kilmarnock on loan from Rangers.
9 hour(s) ago

Will Arsenal’s 22-year wait end tonight?

If City fail to beat Bournemouth tonight (May 19), Arsenal would be crowned champions before they kick another ball.
19 May 2026, 10:09 AM

World Cup glory lures superstar coaches into international battle

After decades of coming up short against European opposition in the latter stages of the World Cup, Brazil have turned to one of European football’s greatest ever coaches to end the 24-year wait for a sixth star upon the famous yellow jersey.
19 May 2026, 09:48 AM

Neymar dismisses 'nonsense' criticism, says fit for World Cup

"Physically, I feel great. I've been improving with every game," Neymar told reporters after Santos' 3-0 defeat by Coritiba on Sunday.
18 May 2026, 11:00 AM

North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea

A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the isolated country to its southern neighbour in eight years, to play in the Asian Champions League semi-finals.
17 May 2026, 12:50 PM

Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation

Iran and the US cut diplomatic ties in 1980 and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.
17 May 2026, 09:54 AM

Ronaldo suffers more agony as Gamba deny Al-Nassr continental silverware

Ronaldo's wait for his first piece of silverware since signing a big-money deal to join Al Nassr in 2023 was extended by the Japanese club, who withstood a second-half barrage by the Saudi side.
17 May 2026, 08:47 AM

Dembele clinches back-to-back Ligue 1 player of the year awards

The 28-year-old becomes just the fifth player to win back-to-back awards, the last being Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2014.
12 May 2026, 09:26 AM

Barca's La Liga title triumph: Key factors

The Catalan giants, entertainers in attack and risk-takers at the back, triumphed with three games to spare, sitting 14 points ahead of second-place Los Blancos.
11 May 2026, 10:18 AM

Barcelona clinch 29th LaLiga title with 2-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid

Hansi Flick's side moved to an unassailable 91 points, 14 clear of second-placed Real with three games remaining.
11 May 2026, 07:28 AM

Bangladesh seeks strong footballing ties with Italy

Bangladesh has expressed interest in inviting renowned Italian footballers and clubs to visit the country and play friendly matches as part of efforts to strengthen cultural and sporting ties with Italy.
10 May 2026, 21:03 PM

Barca eye title party in Clasico

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona need just a draw in the Clasico to secure their 29th LaLiga title.
10 May 2026, 10:03 AM

Messi leads Inter Miami back to winning ways

Messi has 59 goals and 41 assists since joining Inter Miami late in the 2023 season.
10 May 2026, 09:16 AM

World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: What you need to know

With each nation allowed up to 26 players, the tournament could feature as many as 1,248 footballers — the largest player pool in World Cup history.
9 May 2026, 20:35 PM

Chelsea end six-game losing run with 1-1 draw at Liverpool

Liverpool remained fourth in the table with 59 points from 36 games, a step closer to Champions League qualification, while Chelsea are in ninth with 49 points from the same number of matches.
9 May 2026, 19:32 PM

French-born Bonny cleared to represent Ivory Coast at World Cup

He helped Inter win the Serie A title this season, proving a super sub for the Italian club with five league goals.
9 May 2026, 17:26 PM

Suarez open to Uruguay return for World Cup

The 39‑year‑old retired from international football in September 2024 as Uruguay’s all‑time leading scorer with 69 goals in 143 appearances.
9 May 2026, 14:03 PM

Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup

Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to end the school year 40 days early was made in part due to a heat wave impacting several states.
9 May 2026, 12:39 PM

Real Madrid fine Tchouameni and Valverde 500,000 euros over bust-up

The club did not impose any sporting sanctions on the two players, saying in a statement that the fine "thereby concludes the internal procedures" launched against them.
8 May 2026, 22:57 PM