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Marta magic, shootout drama seal Brazil's ninth Women's Copa America title

Brazil great Marta forced extra time with a late equaliser and the veteran struck again in the 105th minute to seemingly seal victory.

Miami advance in Leagues Cup amid Messi injury concern

The 38-year-old Argentine superstar forward appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room.

‘Hopeful he’ll stay’: Inter Miami coach on Messi

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is optimistic that Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi will extend his stay at the club.

West Ham's Paqueta cleared of betting charges

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday.

Messi returns with late heroics as Miami edge Atlas in Leagues Cup

For Messi, who embraced close friend De Paul and Suárez after the winner, the emotional celebration reflected his enduring joy for the game—even at 38.

Brazil set up Women's Copa America final rematch with Colombia

The Brazilians have also secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Vegas on December 5: reports

In all, 12 groups of four nations will be drawn.

Women's Asian Cup: Why were Bangladesh missing from the draw ceremony?

Representatives of North Korea, Iran, Japan and the Philippines were also absent in the draw ceremony, held in Sydney.

‘Tough times don’t last’: Kelly’s tears of triumph after Euro heroics

"There were a lot of tears at full-time especially when I saw my family because those are the people who got me through those dark moments," Kelly said on Sunday.

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

No time to rest as Afeida leads Bangladesh’s SAFF U-20 title defence

Fresh off their historic qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, many of the Bangladesh women’s footballers have had little time to bask in glory.

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

Apologetic Pedro has ‘mixed emotions’ after brace against Fluminense

“I apologise for the two goals. This is my job. I’m sad to see some of the players I played alongside, some of the staff I know upset. Seeing their sadness is difficult, because I know this was their dream."

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

Ancelotti Jr steps out of father’s shadow with Botafogo job

The 35-year-old Ancelotti is set for his first head coaching job after serving as an assistant to his father at Real Madrid, Everton, Napoli and Bayern Munich.

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

Luis Enrique eyes ‘special’ reunion as PSG face Real Madrid

"Playing against Real Madrid is always a special game," PSG's Spanish coach told reporters.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Speeding likely cause of Diogo Jota car crash: police

The shock deaths of Jota, 28, and Andre Silva, 25, on July 3 plunged the football world into mourning, less than two weeks after the striker had got married.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Tottenham sign Japan defender Takai

Tottenham signed Japanese international Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Maresca shrugs off heat concerns as Chelsea face 'ugly duckling' Fluminense

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca shrugged off concerns about playing in hot and humid mid-afternoon conditions in Tuesday's Club World Cup semi-final against Brazilian side Fluminense, for which the Blues will be without both Liam Delap and Levi Colwill.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Chelsea ready for Thiago Silva reunion

"He's a legend of football, a top player," Marc Cucurella, a teammate of Silva's for two years.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Will women’s team receive deserved facilities?

If the Bangladesh women's football team had surpassed all expectations by emerging as SAFF champions in 2022, they have completely blown it out of the water in 2025, by qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026.

July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025

'He'll arrive in August': Allegri confirms Modric to join AC Milan

Modric, who turns 40 in September, joined Madrid from Tottenham in 2012 and has been linked with a move to Italy since early June, after announcing he would leave the Spanish giants at the end of his contract.