Football

Citizens beat Newcastle 1-0 to lay down early-season marker in title race

Coach Diniz omits Paquetta from 23-player roster for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Serie A title-winning coach takes over from Mancini after latter’s shock resignation

Vilda refuses to talk about turmoil between him and some footballers before WWC

Weaker teams improved and interest in women’s football grew, but financial disparity persisted

Skipper admits pressure of beating Spain in pursuit of first Women’s World Cup crown

Coach Guardiola sees double standards in Premier League financial regulations

England or Spain will be crowned champions for first time in front of record crowds

Magpies fancy EPL champions’ scalp after 5-1 demolition of Villa last week

Australia captain wants to end football showpiece on a high with third-place finish

Argentine ‘very happy’ with decision, keen to lead MLS side to Leagues Cup glory

FIFA chief hits back at critics, saying they were ‘right’ to expand event to 32 teams

The winners were far from their best but hit back to force the game to penalties through Cole Palmer's equaliser

German champions will want striker to lead stuttering side to European elite again

Brazilian forward relishing ‘new challenges and opportunities in new places’

Three Lionesses bag clinical 3-1 win to set up Women’s World Cup final against Spain

Forward extends scoring streak as Miami rout Union 4-1 to reach Leagues Cup final

Defender scores late goal to inspire Iberians to 2-1 win over Sweden

Striker has started just three games in Spain’s run to final, with other stars emerging

Striker scores from long range to secure 3-1 home win in club’s La Liga opener

Coach confident team will improve after late Varane header earns 1-0 win over Wolves

Brighton midfielder joins Blues for a Premier League record fee of up to £115m

Midfielder joins the Hammers on a four year contract

Barca coach furious after bad-tempered clash against Getafe yields goalless draw

Striker linked to Al-Hilal, with source saying he ‘no longer figures’ in PSG’s plans

Coach ‘disappointed’ to settle for a point in his first game in charge against Liverpool

Coach slams Bayern’s ‘frightening’ display in 3-0 German Super Cup loss to Leipzig

Red Devils kick off season against Wolves with hopes they can end 10-year wait for league title

Winger’s pace and power will be vital for team against physically imposing Sweden

Striker forgoes personal milestones in Premier League to join serial winners

Striker hopes to ‘continue to grow’ with Ligue 1 champions after leaving Barcelona

Three Lionesses bag 2-1 win to set up Women’s World Cup semi-final with Australia

Coach Renard says playing Australia in front of 50,000 fans will give them ‘extra motivation’

Striker refuses to extend PSG deal, with club desperate to prevent his free transfer

With World Cup entering quarters, England boss Wiegman is only female left on touchline

South Americans bag 1-0 win to book quarter-final clash against England

Forward says Matildas can handle pressure as belief grows they can go all the way

Former defender Asante says Three Lionesses ‘are very lucky’ to have reached quarters

Los Blancos will look to wrest back Spanish title from Barca when La Liga season starts

Gunners win Community Shied to issue statement of intent before new season

Striker nets late equaliser in regulation time before MLS team beats Dallas on penalties

English giants land Croatian from Leipzig on five-year deal reportedly worth €90m

Captain resumes training, expected to play part in last-16 clash against Denmark

S Africa skipper stayed with team despite losing three family members, led them into last 16

Andonovski says ‘time not right’ to doubt players’ commitment before last-16 match

Man Utd forward says club great Rooney has backed him to break his scoring record

With US faltering and Germany out, other teams will look to lead charge in knockouts

The 20-year-old scored the winner in stoppage time on De Ligt’s pass with an unstoppable strike

Former PSG team-mate Mbappe calls the Italian legend and 2006 World Cup winner, ‘golden man’

The captain of the defending champion team dismisses criticisms and celebrates team’s progress into last-16