football

Yamal stardust could give Barca edge on Inter Milan

Now the Catalan giants rely on another generational talent in Lamine Yamal as their 'X-factor' when they host Inter Milan on Wednesday in a semi-final first leg clash.

Ancelotti agrees Brazil deal: reports

The veteran Italian has one more year on his contract with the Spanish giants but after quarter-final Champions League elimination by Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat by rivals Barcelona, is poised to depart the Santiago Bernabeu.

Slot claims glory, chases greater triumphs

For Slot, the first Dutch manager to win the Premier League, after high-profile names like Louis van Gaal and Frank de Boer struggled here, the victory was sweet — but also a reminder that at Liverpool, success must be chased relentlessly.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's Egyptian King

An Egyptian hero and living legend in Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has burnished his remarkable legacy at Anfield with one of the great all-time individual seasons to deliver the Premier League title.

'Let's enjoy it,' says Conte as Napoli move top and book CL spot

Two first-half goals from Scott McTominay helped Napoli to a 2-0 home success, sending them above defending champions Inter Milan in the standings after Simone Inzaghi's side stumbled to a shock 1-0 home loss against AS Roma.

'You'll Never Walk Alone': Liverpool fans finally celebrate PL title triumph

With Anfield filled to the brim, Liverpool equalled Manchester United's record of 20 English top-flight titles with their 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur.

The symphony of grass and grace: Liverpool’s resurrection under a new maestro

A meditation on faith, flesh, and football, through the eyes of a pope, a poet, and a people

In pictures: Barcelona-Real Madrid five-goal thriller

In a breathtaking Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja, Jules Kounde’s 116th-minute rocket sealed Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid.

Liverpool primed for Premier League title party

A draw with Tottenham will take Liverpool to a title-clinching 80 points -- mathematically out of reach of second-placed Arsenal, who would be 13 points adrift with just four games left

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

Palmer's dip in form a 'mental thing', says Chelsea boss Maresca

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's 16-game goal drought is due to a mental issue rather than a tactical or technical one, manager Enzo Maresca has said.

April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025

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.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

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.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

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.

April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025

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.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

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.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

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.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

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.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

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.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

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.