Two football fans who posed as stewards in ‘ridiculous’ bid to watch derby match between Southampton and Portsmouth have been banned for three years
Football's subjective laws mean supporters will never get on board with all decisions, and that's a problem for VAR.
Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti has convinced "very dangerous" Vinicius Junior to take up a surprise new role in the national team. With only a few months left until the 2026 World Cup kicks off in North America, the veteran Italian coach is trying to find the best possible attacking combination in the Selecao squad as he aims to deliver the country's record-extending sixth global crown.
Former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has claimed his sexual assault conviction for kissing Jenni Hermoso was the result of a “political witchhunt,” insisting the incident was “blown out of proportion.” The ex-RFEF chief broke his silence in a TV interview, defending his actions during Spain’s 2023 Women’s World Cup celebrations and alleging political motives behind his downfall.
Lionesses star Alex Greenwood has put pen to paper on a new contract at Manchester City. The 32-year-old has signed an extension that will keep her at the club until 2027 and says she has "unfinished business" with the Cityzens. Greenwood was into the final year of her existing deal but has now committed her future to the club after a strong start to the new WSL campaign.
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta is reportedly being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Peru for fraud. A lawsuit has been filed which alleges the World Cup winner defrauded local entrepreneurs to the tune of approximately €518,000 ($600,000/£450,000). Companies owned by Iniesta are accused of organising entertainment projects which did not take place and then failed to offer refunds.
As Asia’s allocation has doubled for the next World Cup many nations look to foreign-born talent to push them towards qualification