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Real Madrid C.F. v RB Leipzig - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3

Mbappe & La Liga issues apology as Madrid star sparks China fury with 'dictator' joke

Kylian Mbappe has issued a formal apology after a controversial joke regarding former Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked a major diplomatic and commercial backlash. The Real Madrid forward saw lucrative sponsorship deals terminated and La Liga face a total broadcasting blackout in the region following his ill-judged remarks.

Japan v Indonesia - FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier

Asian revolution! Radical new Nations League set to replace boring friendlies and shake up World Cup route

The Asian Football Confederation has detailed plans for a new biennial Nations League tournament starting in 2030. The proposed three-tier competition aims to replace uncompetitive friendlies while directly integrating with World Cup and Asian Cup qualification.

Japan and South Korea lead growing Asian presence in Europe

Asian football is enjoying an unprecedented boom across Europe's top five leagues, driven by massive contingents from Japan and South Korea. Indonesian talents have also made historic inroads by featuring in four of the top five divisions alongside representatives from Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.

Bayern pay tribute as teenage star dies after severe head injury

Bayern Munich have confirmed the tragic death of 18-year-old Chinese talent Guo Jiaxuan after an accident during a training match in February.

Ex-PL player sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption

Li Tie, the former Premier League footballer and one-time team-mate of Wayne Rooney, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
14	Leiston	12	4	3	5	22	23	-1	15	W L D L L
15	Hitchin Town	14	3	4	7	16	20	-4	13	W W L L L
16	Bishop's Stortford	14	4	1	9	17	24	-7	13	L W L L L
17	Stratford Town	14	2	7	5	18	26	-8	13	D D D D W
18	Banbury United	14	3	4	7	16	26	-10	13	L W D L W

Mbappe & La Liga issues apology as Madrid star sparks China fury with 'dictator' joke

Asian revolution! Radical new Nations League set to replace boring friendlies and shake up World Cup route

Japan and South Korea lead growing Asian presence in Europe

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Bayern pay tribute as teenage star dies after severe head injury

Ex-PL player sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption

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