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Former Brazil coach Tite taking break to take care of mental, physical health

The 63-year-old, who led Brazil to the 2019 Copa America title, was hospitalised due to a heart issue last August. He was sacked by Flamengo the following month and had most recently been linked with the Corinthians job.

Ancelotti ‘very happy’ at Real Madrid

Ancelotti's future has been questioned following their Champions League quarter-final loss to Arsenal, with multiple reports suggesting he could leave Real at the end of the season to take over the Brazil national team.

A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis

Tributes to the Argentine pontiff, a lifelong lover of the beautiful game, who died on Monday at the age of 88, have been peppered with football metaphors in his homeland.

Mbappe aiming for Copa del Rey final return: Ancelotti

Mbappe missed Madrid's win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday in La Liga and will not be available for the visit to face Getafe on Wednesday.

Real hold minute's silence as La Liga mourns Pope Francis

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid were also among a slew of top-flight clubs joining La Liga in expressing their condolences for Francis.

Legendary Argentine goalkeeper Gatti dies at 80

Gatti -- whose nickname was 'El Loco,' or the mad man -- held the record for most number of games played in Argentina's top football division, with 765. He played from 1962 to 1988.

Serie A postpones matches due to Pope's death

The Italian football federation (FIGC) announced that all games across professional and amateur football on Monday would be rescheduled to a later date.

Ancelotti hails team effort in Real Madrid's bounce-back win over Athletic

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's character after their hard-fought 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, keeping their LaLiga title hopes alive while responding in the best possible way to their Champions League exit.

Valverde stunner saves Real Madrid title hopes against Bilbao

Fede Valverde's superb 93rd minute strike kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in the Spanish title race, earning the champions a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Leicester relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool close in on title

Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool moved to within one win of the title on Sunday with a 1-0 victory at the King Power.

April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025

De Bruyne surprised by Man City decision to let him go

The 33-year-old Belgian, whose deal expires in June, announced on social media this month that he will be leaving City at the end of the season after a decade at the club.

April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025

'When we win, we like these kinds of games': Flick on Barca's comeback

Flick said it was one of those comebacks that nobody forgets easily, adding it was not easy to win after Borja Iglesias netted a hat-trick to give Celta a 3-1 lead.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

Bayern close in on Bundesliga title with Heidenheim thumping

The victory took Bayern nine points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who play at St Pauli on Sunday.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

City strike late in 2-0 victory at Everton

City move up to fourth with 58 points from their 33 matches, four points ahead of both sixth-placed Chelsea and Aston Villa seventh, but they have played a game more. The top five qualify for the Champions League next season.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

Neymar out for 4-6 weeks after latest injury: Reports

Brazilian superstar Neymar will be out for four to six weeks to recover from the latest injury he suffered while playing for Santos against Atletico Mineiro on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

Madrid heroics boost Arsenal’s appeal in transfer window, Arteta says

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side’s big win over Real Madrid, which sent them through to their first Champions League semi-final since 2009, can boost the club’s appeal to top targets in the close season transfer window.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Bayern forced to watch on as home final dream 'shattered'

When the football world casts its eyes at Munich's Allianz Arena in May for the Champions League final, home side Bayern Munich will be mere spectators.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

'Adopted Scouser' Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

Van Dijk, who joined Liverpool in 2017 for a world record fee for a defender reported to be 75 million pounds ($99.29 million), has been the bedrock of a defence that has helped them win numerous trophies, including a first Premier League title.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Neymar leaves the pitch in tears due to thigh injury

The 33-year-old sustained a serious knee injury in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023 and has struggled to return to full fitness, though his recent form at Santos was rewarded with a call-up to the Brazil squad in March.