FIFA HQ pictured in September 2017
Gianni Infantino: 'Referees can stop World Cup matches in case of racism'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino stresses that referees will have the power to abandon matches at the World Cup in Russia if there are incidents of racism.
Jun 6, 22:02
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England Under-21s beat Scotland Under-21s to reach Toulon final
England Under-21s remain on course for a third straight Toulon Tournament triumph after coming from behind to beat Scotland Under-21s 3-1 in Wednesday's semi-final.
Jun 6, 21:46
Roberto Firmino in a Brazil training session at Anfield on June 2, 2018
Roberto Firmino slams "idiotic" Sergio Ramos comments
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino believes that Sergio Ramos's response to criticism of his actions in the Champions League final was "idiotic".
Jun 6, 21:33
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev on May 26, 2018
Report: Manchester United executive Ed Woodward confident over Gareth Bale move
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is confident of being able to convince the club's owners to fund a mega-money move for Gareth Bale, according to a report.
Jun 6, 21:19
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Belgium make light work of Egypt in pre-World Cup friendly
Belgium claim a straightforward 3-0 win over Egypt in Wednesday night's international friendly at the King Baudouin Stadium ahead of the World Cup in Russia.
Jun 6, 20:49
Matthijs de Ligt in action for Ajax on May 3, 2017
Report: Manchester City submit bid for Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt
A report claims that Manchester City have submitted a bid in the region of £52.7m to sign Ajax and Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt this summer.
Jun 6, 20:33
Besiktas club logo
Besiktas fined by UEFA over cat pitch invasion during Bayern Munich game
Besiktas are fined by UEFA for a number of offences - including failing to prevent a cat from entering the field of play - during their home Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.
Jun 6, 20:17
Mark Hughes in charge of Stoke City on May 13, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Southampton can go from strength to strength next season'
Mark Hughes is confident that Southampton will emerge a stronger outfit next season after avoiding relegation from the Premier League last term.
Jun 6, 20:06
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Thibaut Courtois questions Loris Karius concussion mistakes
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois questions whether Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius was affected by the concussion that he suffered during the Champions League final.
Jun 6, 19:55
Alisson Becker in action for Roma on January 21, 2018
Roberto Firmino: 'I have asked Alisson Becker to join Liverpool'
Roberto Firmino admits that he has asked Roma goalkeeper and fellow Brazil international Alisson Becker to join Liverpool several times.
Jun 6, 19:43
Costa Rica manager Oscar Ramirez on March 27, 2018
Oscar Ramirez: 'England among main contenders to win World Cup'
Costa Rica manager Oscar Ramirez believes that England are among the main contenders to win the World Cup this summer, alongside Germany, Brazil, Spain and France.
Jun 6, 19:27
A generic shot of the outside of Villa Park, home of Aston Villa
Mark Ansell: 'Aston Villa rolled the dice and failed'
Aston Villa have "gone to the casino, rolled the dice and it hasn't worked", according to the club's former finance director Mark Ansell.
Jun 6, 19:11
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2018
Report: Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish on Newcastle United radar
Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring Aston Villa and England Under-21 winger Jack Grealish amid the unfolding financial situation at Villa Park.
Jun 6, 18:57
A generic shot of the outside of Villa Park, home of Aston Villa
Report: Aston Villa reach agreement to stave off immediate administration threat
Championship side Aston Villa reportedly reach an agreement with the tax authorities to stave off the immediate threat of administration.
Jun 6, 18:46
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Report: Jose Mourinho to give Cristiano Ronaldo number seven shirt at Manchester United
Jose Mourinho will reportedly give Cristiano Ronaldo the number seven shirt at Manchester United should the Portugal forward return to Old Trafford from Real Madrid.
Jun 5, 22:02
Loris Karius in action for Liverpool on February 24, 2018
Headway chief executive concerned by Loris Karius concussion case
Peter McCabe of brain injury charity Headway is concerned over the time taken to diagnose the extent of a concussion reportedly suffered by Liverpool's Loris Karius.
Jun 5, 21:47
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UEFA announces Champions League, Europa League prize money increase
UEFA announces that revenues for competing in the Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup will see an increase of £787m next season, from £2.06bn to £2.84bn.
Jun 5, 21:31
Fred in training with Brazil ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Brazil legend Rivaldo: 'Fred right fit for Manchester United'
Brazil legend Rivaldo is confident that Manchester United are getting a "wonderful player" after the club agreed a deal to sign Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Jun 5, 21:12
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola refuses to comment on Yaya Toure allegations
Pep Guardiola refuses to comment on allegations from Yaya Toure which accused the Manchester City manager of having an agenda against African players.
Jun 5, 21:02
RB Leipzig's Ademola Lookman watches on from the sideline in the game against Borussia Monchengladbach on February 3, 2018
Report: Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton join race to sign Ademola Lookman
​Tottenham Hotspur and ​Southampton are reportedly hoping to sign ​Everton youngster Ademola Lookman amid competition from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.
Jun 5, 20:46
Oldham Athletic manager John Sheridan pictured on April 15, 2017
Carlisle United appoint John Sheridan as manager
Carlisle United announce that former Fleetwood Town boss John Sheridan has been appointed as the League Two side's new manager.
Jun 5, 20:33
Liverpool fans light a flare inside the stadium before the Champions League semi-final second leg against Roma on May 2, 2018
Roma punished by UEFA following crowd disturbances against Liverpool
Roma are sanctioned by UEFA following crowd disturbances at the Champions League semi-final first leg against Liverpool at Anfield.
Jun 5, 20:25
Carlisle United's Mark Gillespie on November 6, 2016
Motherwell sign Walsall goalkeeper Mark Gillespie
Scottish Premiership side Motherwell announce the signing of Walsall goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, 26, on a two-year deal.
Jun 5, 20:19
Walsall's Erhun Oztumer in action with Wigan Athletic's James Vaughan on March 21, 2018
Report: Walsall midfielder Erhun Oztumer on Bolton Wanderers radar
Bolton Wanderers are in talks to sign Walsall attacking midfielder Erhun Oztumer on a free transfer, according to a report.
Jun 5, 20:12
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah holding his golden boot on May 13, 2018
Egypt boss Hector Cuper hopeful of Mohamed Salah recovery for World Cup opener
Egypt head coach Hector Cuper is hopeful that Mohamed Salah could be fit for the Pharaohs' World Cup opener against Uruguay on June 15.
Jun 5, 20:02
Kyle Walker at the England media day on June 5, 2018
Kyle Walker pleased with England camp unity ahead of 2018 World Cup
England defender Kyle Walker is delighted with the sense of "togetherness" within the national team camp ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Jun 5, 19:50
England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Harry Kane: 'England must not worry about past teams at 2018 World Cup'
Harry Kane insists that England must not worry about the nation's previous failures at World Cup level and wants the players to "enjoy the occasion" at Russia 2018.
Jun 5, 19:35
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during the Premier League clash with Leicester City at Wembley on May 13, 2018
England captain Harry Kane: 'I am at my fighting weight'
England captain Harry Kane insists that he is at his "fighting weight" - around 89kg - after FIFA wrongly listed him on its website as weighing 98kg.
Jun 5, 19:23
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during the Premier League clash with Leicester City at Wembley on May 13, 2018
Football Association admits gaffe after Harry Kane listed as 98kg
The Football Association confirms that Harry Kane does not weigh 98kg after another gaffe involving the England captain, this time relating to administrative details sent to FIFA.
Jun 5, 19:10
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FIFA files criminal complaint against ticket website Viagogo
Football ruling body FIFA announces that it has filed a criminal complaint against ticket website Viagogo over the company's "opaque and deceptive" practices.
Jun 5, 18:53
Liverpool first-team development coach Pepijn Lijnders on February 14, 2016
Coach Pepijn Lijnders returns to Liverpool following NEC exit
Liverpool announce that Pepijn Lijnders has returned to Anfield from Dutch club NEC to take up a role in the Reds' first-team coaching setup.
Jun 5, 18:39
Riyad Mahrez in action for Leicester City on March 18, 2018
Report: Leicester City want Manchester City to exchange Patrick Roberts for Riyad Mahrez
Leicester City reportedly want Manchester City to include forward Patrick Roberts plus £60m cash in exchange for Riyad Mahrez.
Jun 4, 22:08
Marouane Fellaini in action for Manchester United on April 29, 2018
Report: Arsenal turn down Marouane Fellaini free transfer opportunity
Arsenal reportedly turn down the opportunity to sign Manchester United and Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini on a free transfer.
Jun 4, 21:55
Joao Cancelo in action for Inter Milan on March 11, 2018
Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers in talks to sign Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo
Wolverhampton Wanderers are believed to be in talks with Valencia over a move for Portugal right-back and Jorge Mendes client Joao Cancelo.
Jun 4, 21:42
Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri celebrates scoring their first goal against Costa Rica on March 27, 2018
Rennes president issues ultimatum to Sunderland midfielder Wahbi Khazri
Rennes president Olivier Letang gives Sunderland and Tunisia midfielder Wahbi Khazri, who spent last season on loan at Roazhon Park, an ultimatum over his future.
Jun 4, 21:28
Birmingham City's David Stockdale looks dejected after Wolverhampton Wanderers score their first goal on December 4, 2017
Report: Leeds United step up David Stockdale interest
Leeds United are reportedly stepping up their interest in Birmingham City goalkeeper David Stockdale amid a wait to see if Manchester City will release Angus Gunn on loan.
Jun 4, 21:20
Doncaster Rovers manager Darren Ferguson at the match against Bradford City on March 19, 2018
Darren Ferguson resigns as Doncaster Rovers manager
Darren Ferguson announces his resignation as manager of League One side Doncaster Rovers after three seasons in charge.
Jun 4, 21:01
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Nigel Martyn: 'Hard to pick between Jordan Pickford, Jack Butland'
Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn thinks that Gareth Southgate faces a tough decision in choosing between Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland at the World Cup.
Jun 4, 20:49
Paris Saint-Germain's Javier Pastore warms up for the game against Amiens on May 4, 2018
Report: West Ham United put off by Javier Pastore wage demands
Javier Pastore's move to West Ham is unlikely to happen at this stage due to the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder's wage demands, according to a report.
Jun 4, 20:38
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their second goal against Koln on May 5, 2018
Robert Lewandowski headlines Poland squad for 2018 World Cup
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is in Poland's 23-man World Cup squad but Monaco defender Kamil Glik is a doubt after picking up a shoulder injury.
Jun 4, 20:28
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