Qatar exports World Cup know-how as 2026 tournament approaches
As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is sharing its 2022 experience and knowledge in organising football’s top tournament with its North American peers. Read…
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 draw made as road to Doha begins
Argentina face Australia and Denmark, Japan take on Colombia and Serbia, and hosts Qatar open against Panama, Egypt and Greece, as the road to Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium and U-17…
Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City, bringing close to 10-year trophy-laden spell
Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City contract, will take charge of his final game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. Read More
EuroLeague Final Four: These are European basketball’s most successful teams and countries
Greek teams have dominated the EuroLeague Final Four in the modern era. Read More
Waterfront goals: Seattle will host a floating World Cup fan zone
The Pacific Northwest city is turning its waterfront into a floating football festival complete with fan zones, watch parties and a pitch. Read More
North and South Korean women meet in rare football clash as fans cheer both sides
Fans in rain ponchos cheered both North and South Korean women’s football teams during a rare inter-Korean match in Suwon, where North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated Suwon FC Women…
Member’s Only: The secret of Florentino Pérez’s Real Madrid power base
Money talks. Especially at Real Madrid. If you can’t personally guarantee €187 million and boast 20 years of club membership, there’s no way to take over the club, which has…
Iran heads to World Cup training camp in Turkey with no US visas issued
Iran’s national football team is flying to Turkey amid fears over visa approvals from the United States, with limited preparation and no top-tier friendly matches scheduled. Read More
Chelsea appoints ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year deal
Alonso is widely regarded as one of the exciting new managerial talents in world football despite a short, unsuccessful and drama-filled spell with Spanish giants Real Madrid, which ended by…
Real Madrid’s president slams ‘organised campaign’ to unseat him in fiery presser
Madrid has endured a second consecutive season without a major trophy, despite having France star Kylian Mbappé in the squad. Read More