Football

Failure to win may mean Messi’s side won’t feature in Russia 2018

AICA confirms on Tuesday, the 41-year-old drops out of coaching course he was due to start

War-torn country face Australia in first-leg regional play-offs in Malaysia on Thursday

Barcelona defender criticised police violence against voters during controversial Catalonia independence referendum

Club confirms forward torn lateral collateral ligament in his left knee in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Hertha Berlin

Freddie Fu Ho-keung believes 35-year-old should not rush his United comeback

Torino confirms striker will be out for four weeks after damaging ligaments in his right knee

Results with national team confirms Chelsea striker has a grade two tear

The big-spending Toffees have won just twice in the league

Ten-man Marseille moved up to third in Ligue 1

Portuguese manager believes injuries mean those on bench can now shine

PSG ace midfielder will be out of crucial World Cup qualifier against Macedonia

Midfielder just one strike away from legendary Argentine’s tally after scoring in 3-0 win over Cagliari

Barcelona defender speaks after 3-0 win over Las Palmas behind closed doors

Says decision is not on him but on club’s management board

Sagnol’s first match in charge saw Bavarian side surrender two-goal lead against Hertha

The Turin giants are now joint second on the league table with Inter Milan

Manager reveals he would've loved to continue after Arsenal secure impressive 2-0 win over Brighton on Sunday

Striker recalled for crucial matches against Ecuador and Brazil by coach Juan Antonio Pizzi

Liverpool manager believes result on Sunday was not fair for his team

Real Madrid register first home win with 2-0 score line on Sunday

Result means Diego Simeone's side fall to third in the league table, a point behind second-placed Sevilla

Manchester City manager believes victory shows his team can impose their style upon any of their title rivals

Striker scores brace in Spurs 4-0 win over Huddersfield on Saturday

Welshman faces late fitness test to ensure participation

Portuguese punished for insulting referee

Tottenham striker was at his ruthless best in 3-0 demolition of Premier League newcomers

Fit-again midfielder insists his injury troubles are behind him

Spaniard says Italian believed in him even when he didn't himself

Fit-again midfielder impressed in 4-2 win over BATE Borisov

Stingy Welsh side will not play for a point at London Stadium

Hughes has massive defensive worries for second straight week

Gunners continue perfect start to Europa but scoreline flattered visitors in Belarus

Liverpool full-back feels 'silly goals' will stop if backline personnel get their act together

Spurs boss says ace striker will continue to start despite increased workload

Mendy, Aguero both unavailable for all important game against champions

Sagnol takes over from sacked Italian on interim basis

Referendum for Catalonian independence casts shadow over football

Side take on high-flying Bordeaux who are also unbeaten so far this season

Coach believes team has a lot to learn to consolidate their Russian Premier League lead

Chief executive Lawwell hails the 'outstanding manager' after he guides Celtic to 3-0 win over Anderlecht

Coach Vincenzo Montella wants captain to improve his leadership skills

Argentine forward has reportedly suffered injured ribs

Midfielder named in upcoming World Cup qualifiers' squad

Football continues to suffer courtesy infighting, FIFA's indifferent stance

Bavarian giants lose 3-0 to PSG, are also struggling in German league

Man United boss waxes lyrical about his forward after he bagged another brace

Italian feels Saturday's big game against City could've taken place one day later

World number one wants Europe-vs-World kind of game but admits to fixture congestion

The Hoops enjoyed rare away victory in their 3-0 win over an uninspiring home side on Wednesday