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Lionel Messi has been told it would be a "joke" for him to miss a "final dance" with Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup.

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Jaguars trade RB Tank Bigsby to Eagles in exchange for 2026 fifth-, sixth-round picks

Kittle could be placed on injured reserve, which would require him to miss a minimum of four games.

Kittle has been placed on injured reserve, meaning he will now miss at least the next four games.

Lionel Messi could reportedly play a part in Barcelona's upcoming elections as president Joan Laporta seeks to secure another term.

Josh Giddey reaches 4-year, $100 million deal to re-sign with the Bulls

Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter owned up to his actions after being tossed from the game for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The All-Pro lineman’s outburst didn’t just earn him an early exit, it also came with a hefty fine of $57,222.

Packers WR Christian Watson sign one-year, $13.25 million extension through 2026 season

Franco Mastantuono is on a record-breaking spree with the Argentine national team after he became the youngest player ever to don the iconic No.10.

Christian Pulisic has shown his softer side after sharing a touching message for his girlfriend Alexa Melton, who's celebrating her 25th birthday.

It is “complicated being Kylian Mbappe’s girlfriend”, with the Real Madrid and France superstar explaining why he remains single.

Nicki Nicole has lifted the lid on her blossoming romance with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal, revealing that she is “very in love”.

Cristiano Ronaldo insulted fan, claims a lip-reading expert, after shoving the selfie-hunting supporter out of his personal space.

Commanders RB carted into locker room after Achilles injury against Packers

Olivia Smith has addressed the noise surrounding her price tag, after the 21-year-old Canadian forward joined Arsenal for a record £1m to become the first-ever million-pound women's footballer. Smith began her Gunners career at a sprint with a stunning goal against London City Lionesses but she also spoke of the sadness she felt when leaving Liverpool after just a season.

Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein has delivered a "flattered" response to speculation regarding a supposed romance with Jennifer Lopez.

Dietmar Hamann has explained why Michael Owen is wrong to suggest that a Premier League goal record should mean more to Harry Kane than trophies.

Lionel Messi has been defended by Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano after missing a penalty against Charlotte. Having been handed a golden opportunity to open the scoring in the Herons’ latest MLS fixture, their talismanic skipper saw a woeful Panenka attempt easily kept out by Kristijan Kahlina - who barely had to move in order to make a notable save.

Papu Gomez opened up on his two-year doping ban, blasting the punishment as unfair and revealing how the absence nearly killed his love for football.

Kylian Mbappe has been criticised for having “no private life”, with the Real Madrid superstar being urged to accept the “price of fame”. It has been revealed that the France international, who recently claimed that the world of football is “disgusting”, does not have a driver’s licence. A fellow countryman has questioned the decision to become so reclusive.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow may be sidelined for up to three months if doctors determine that his toe injury, sustained in the victory over the Jaguars, requires surgery.

Giuseppe Rossi is an admirer of Luis Suarez’s on-field ability, but admits that some of the Uruguayan’s antics “are crap”. With that in mind, the forward who spent time with Manchester United, Newcastle, Villarreal and in MLS during his playing days has explained why he would not pay to watch the Inter Miami striker in action the next time that he passes through New York.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to miss Week 3 with ankle injury, could sit out multiple weeks

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was named the Kia 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year, the league announced Tuesday.

Elon Musk, long regarded as untouchable at the summit of the global rich list, found himself toppled this month, and the man who did it has a surprising link to English football. Musk, whose fortune Forbes pegged at a staggering $425 billion earlier this year, slipped after a wobble in his valuation. Into the void stepped Oracle kingpin Larry Ellison, who saw his wealth skyrocket on the back of a stock market surge.

The Chargers have received a positive injury update on star edge rusher Khalil Mack.

FBI director Kash Patel appeared at a United States Senate judiciary committee wearing a tie featuring the logo of Liverpool. The former acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, who is a loyalist to President Donald Trump, has previously hinted that he supports the Premier League side but on Tuesday he took that a step further.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed his ridiculously high screen time during the transfer window, admitting that he can come close to spending an entire day and night on his phone as he looks to break some of the biggest stories around. The Italian journalist will finally be enjoying some downtime, following the closure of the summer market earlier in September.