Abu Muslim Overview

Poland v Argentina: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Infantino mocks his critics defiantly, clings to the FIFA throne

A fourth term draws closer despite the storm

Surprise in the Ballon d'Or calculations: Cristiano Ronaldo outshines Messi and Real Madrid sweep Barcelona!

A study rewrites the history of the Ballon d'Or

In video: Princess Leonor presents Messi with an exceptional award in front of the King of Spain: he turned the exceptional into routine

The first footballer to win it on his own

Lionel Messi receives prestigious Princess of Asturias Award in Oviedo

Lionel Messi arrived in Oviedo alongside his wife Antonela Roccuzzo to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. The Inter Miami forward reflected on the values instilled by FC Barcelona and dedicated the prestigious honour to his late father.

So it is happening after all? Dramatic U-turn involving world champion coach

Lionel Scaloni now looks set to remain Argentina head coach for the long term after all.

Ex-Fulham star named permanent Costa Rica boss

The Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) has officially appointed legendary former captain Bryan Ruiz as the permanent manager of the men's national team following an impressive interim spell in the dugout. The 41-year-old ex-Fulham playmaker has been tasked with guiding his country back to the World Cup finals in 2030.