Soccer

Governing body says pitch invasion will see club play home matches behind closed doors until mid-January

Coach Arteta says ‘significant injury’ to Jesus during World Cup forces them to go into the market

Defender Ake’s header proves decisive as Guardiola’s men beat holders 3-2 in last-16 clash

Ink artists swamped by Argentinians requesting images of legendary footballer on bodies

Scottish giants beat Livingston 2-1 to restore mammoth lead in Premiership

Striker scores brilliant solo goal as Red Devils advance to League Cup quarters

Gunners’ women score nine against one courtesy Norwegian Maanum’s hat-trick

Manchester City manager says ‘It’s the trophy we want’

Brazil's legend cancer has advanced, says doctors and he will spend Christmas in hospital

Striker celebrating Argentina’s World Cup win breaks the record held by a photo of an egg

CEO Johnson says strong action necessary to win back trust ahead of Women’s World Cup

FFF says it intends to file legal complaint against ‘authors of hateful remarks’ after World Cup final

Company sees spike in ‘bisht’ sales ever since Qatar’s emir placed it over Messi’s shoulders

Country hopes to win Arab public back after its 2020 rapprochement with Israel

Country’s fans end up missing show after police cite security reasons for halt

Move comes after pitch invasion leaves player, referee injured during A-League derby

Italian coach says he remains focused on his role with Spanish club despite reports linking him to Brazil

The most diverse knockout stage in tournament's history was evidence of sport's expanding reach

Ballon D'Or winner says he made ‘efforts and mistakes’ after 97 appearances for Les Bleus

Country's refereeing association searches for new president following drugs scandal

Textor-owned Eagle Football Holding acquires eighth-ranked side in deal worth more than 800m euros

Messi and co’s World Cup win has helped crisis-ridden nation forget their woes, at least for now

Messi: ‘What more could there be after this?’; Toni: He (Nadal) has never seen a point he's not dying to win

Millions of compatriots desperate to catch a glimpse of Messi, coveted trophy on team's arrival

Argentine manager praises his players for ‘breaking their backs’ to win title in Qatar

Argentine star joined by players like Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Suarez, Mueller who will not be seen on biggest stage

Messi and co’s World Cup win is a much-needed escape for country embroiled in economic turmoil

As World Cup in Qatar culminates, rights groups want country to continue labour reforms

Forward’s hat-trick in fighting loss shows young talent has future in control

After 2022 spectacle in Qatar comes to an end, eyes are now on 2026 extravaganza

Residents of community and nearby areas created festive atmosphere to celebrate month-long spectacle

Football Association announces 52-year-old will lead team’s campaign for Euro 2024

Football great issues statement, saying ‘sport has power to be a force for good in the world’

Morocco coach says nine slots for continent in 2026 event will be good learning experience

Media reports suggest manager wishes to see out his contract, targets Euro 2024 title

Johnson vows tough sanctions after fans storm pitch, attack keeper during A-League match

Midfielder to play on for Croatia until 2023, after leading them to bronze medal in Qatar

‘We’re going to win’ Argentina waits in hope for World Cup title

Coach Deschamps says World Cup holders’ opponents won’t be in stands, but on ground

Former winner says performing on football’s biggest stage requires courage

Coach sad they didn’t reach World Cup final, but wants his team to win third-place match against Croatia

Argentine striker hoping to get hands on World Cup trophy at fifth attempt in final between heavyweights

Once criticised for lacking experience, Argentina boss has put his team just one win away from lifting crown

Rantos says governing body acted within law by threatening to expel clubs for joining breakaway league

Says he’s ending his eight-year association with ‘feeling of enormous gratitude’ after World Cup exit

Many supporters are cheering on Messi-led side to win World Cup final against France

World Cup dream over for country, but fans happy with team’s performance

Supporters erupt around Champs-Elysees after team’s triumph over Morocco

Japanese trailblazer Yamashita calls move landmark moment, shouldn’t go to waste

31-year-old insists France will be prepared to defend their crown against Messi and co