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Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Cazorla retires 02 Jul 2026 - 02:32 pm

Oviedo, Spain: Former Arsenal and Spain playmaker Santi Cazorla retired from football at the age of 41 on Thursday after more than two...

Last dance? Ronaldo and Modric face another World Cup chapter 02 Jul 2026 - 10:14 am

Doha, Qatar: Every FIFA World Cup creates new heroes, but it also signals the end of an era for others. When Portugal and...

Hot-favourites Spain wary of Austria threat 02 Jul 2026 - 08:42 am

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into today’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Austria as overwhelming favourites, but the European champions are...

Kane saves England as USA, Belgium reach last 16 02 Jul 2026 - 08:20 am

Los Angeles, United States: Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the...

Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0 02 Jul 2026 - 08:17 am

Santa Clara, United States: Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the...

Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup 02 Jul 2026 - 02:07 am

Seattle: Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat...

Chelsea signs defender Marco Palestra 01 Jul 2026 - 11:28 pm

London: Chelsea football club announced Wednesday the signing of defender Marco Palestra from Italian club Atalanta on a seven-year contract. Chelsea have signed...

Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal 01 Jul 2026 - 08:22 pm

Munich, Germany: BayernMunich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031. The midfielder joins...

Kane strikes twice as England beat DR Congo to reach World Cup last 16 01 Jul 2026 - 07:56 pm

Atlanta: HarryKanerescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta...

Beccacece steps down as Ecuador manager 01 Jul 2026 - 12:47 pm

Mexico City: Sebastian Beccacece announced he would step down as Ecuador manager after his side's elimination from the World Cup by Mexico on...

Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup 01 Jul 2026 - 10:30 am

Atlanta: Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in...

History-makers DR Congo stand between England and last 16 01 Jul 2026 - 09:23 am

Doha, Qatar: England’s quest for a first FIFA World Cup title since 1966 enters its most decisive phase today as the Three Lions...

After Dutch win, Ouabhi says Qatar 2022 run fuels Morocco belief to go further 01 Jul 2026 - 09:19 am

Doha, Qatar: Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes the belief forged during the Atlas Lions’ historic run to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022...

Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse 01 Jul 2026 - 08:44 am

Mexico City: Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break a 40-year World...

Mbappe dazzles as France march on at World Cup; Norway, Mexico advance 01 Jul 2026 - 08:15 am

Los Angeles, United States: Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the...

Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash 30 Jun 2026 - 10:32 pm

Arlington, United States: Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after...

Alfaro hails Paraguay's 'legends' as Neuer's Germany career ends In World Cup heartbreak 30 Jun 2026 - 10:16 pm

DOHA: Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro hailed his players as “legends” after they produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA...

Ancelotti hails Brazil’s patience after late Japan comeback 30 Jun 2026 - 08:44 pm

DOHA: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti credited patience, tactical discipline and belief after his side produced a late comeback to defeat Japan 2-1...