AFPL. MessiArgentinaScaloni admits he 'doesn't want to deal with' Messi World Cup issueArgentina manager Lionel Scaloni has admitted he "doesn't want to deal with the issue" of Lionel Messi playing at the 2026 World Cup.
Getty Images SportRaphinhaEndrickRaphinha restrained by Endrick after run-ins with Martinez & ParedesBrazil star Raphinha was restrained by team-mate Endrick after run-ins with Emiliano Martinez and Leandro Paredes during a 4-1 loss to Argentina.
GOAL/GettyE. MartinezL. ScaloniMartinez scolded by Scaloni for showboating vs BrazilEmi Martinez was scolded by manager Lionel Scaloni for showboating after Argentina went 4-1 up against Brazil in their World Cup qualifying clash.
GOALAnalysisJ. BellinghamTuchel must follow Madrid's Bellingham blueprint with EnglandThe Three Lions manager should look to the Spanish giants and Carlo Ancelotti's tactics in order to get the best out of a truly generational talent
Getty/GOALL. MessiArgentina vs BrazilMessi reacts to Argentina's 4-1 demolition of BrazilInjured forward Lionel Messi shared his reaction on social media after Argentina demolished Brazil in World Cup qualifying.
GOAL AnalysisBarcelonaAdvantage Real Madrid? Inside Barcelona's fixture nightmareThe Blaugrana are top of La Liga but their game in hand has been scheduled for Thursday, meaning they'll have to play four times in nine days
GOALAnalysisK. KeatingKeating out to frustrate Chelsea again after Lionesses recallThe England youngster is set for a run of games after injury to Ayaka Yamashita and she'll hope to be the difference against Chelsea in the UWCL
Getty Images SportH. KaneEnglandKane claims player burnout concerns are falling on deaf earsEngland captain Harry Kane believes player welfare is not being considered when scheduling international football.
AFPPlayer ratingsBrazilVini can't save them this time! Rodrygo & Endrick flop as Brazil crash & burnThe world champions dished out a lesson to their fierce South American rivals, with Matheus Cunha's goal one of very few positives for Dorival's side
GettyPlayer ratingsJ. AlvarezWho needs Messi?! Alvarez stars as Argentina humiliate Brazil!Lionel Scaloni's side sent a message to all of the pretenders to their throne by battering their great rivals in Buenos Aires
Erling HaalandNorway'Crazy standards!' - Haaland sets new milestones with goal vs IsraelErling Haaland grabbed his 40th goal in 41 appearances for Norway as the Manchester City striker became the top scorer in Europe's top-five leagues.
AFPArgentinaWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLArgentina will defend their title! Messi & Co book World Cup spot Argentina will head into their World Cup qualifying clash against Brazil safe in the knowledge their place in the competition is already confirmed.
AFPEnglandT. TuchelRevealed: The England outcasts seeking transfers over World Cup 'fear'Thomas Tuchel has reportedly left fringe members of his England squad feeling they need summer transfers to nail down a spot at next year's World Cup.
Getty Images SportMexicoR. JimenezJiménez aims for Chicharito's record as El Tri's top scorerWith his brilliant performance in the Nations League, he reached a total of 40 goals with El Tri
Getty/GOALChelseaPremier LeagueHazard & Drogba voted into Chelsea's best team of all timeEden Hazard, Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard are among the former Chelsea stars to have been voted into the Blues' best team of all time.
Getty Images SportFIFA Club World CupTigresTigres joins candidates to replace León in Club World CupThe club was the 2020 Champions Cup winner, which they say makes them a possible replacement for Leon
Getty Images SportR. KeaneManchester UnitedKeane praised for 'humour' amid daughter's battle with illnessRoy Keane was praised by his daughter Caragh for providing constant support through an "incurable illness" which forced her to reject her "dream job".
Getty Images SportCF America vs TigresCF AmericaAmérica reclaims Dos Santos, Martín to be ruled out vs TigresLas Águilas will host Tigres Saturday in Matchday 13 of the Clausura 2025
AFPEnglandManchester UnitedAshworth's return! Ex-Man Utd director lined up for new FA roleDan Ashworth is in talks over a possible return to the Football Association months after ending a short spell as Manchester United sporting director.
Troy Taormina-Imagn ImagesNWSLF. GautratDash squad surprises Gautrat after his first career winHouston Dash players celebrated their coach's first victory by presenting him with a ball signed by the squad
Getty Images SportMajor League SoccerNashville SCNashville SC's Tagseth trades jersey for prized Pokémon cardThe Nashville SC star delighted a young fan by exchanging his game-worn jersey for a prized Pokémon card
Getty Images SportEdersonJ. MourinhoEderson emerges as key target for Mourinho's FenerbahceJose Mourinho wants to bring glory back to Fenerbahce next season and plans to overtake Galatasaray by acquiring Ederson from Manchester City.
Getty Images SportCONCACAF Nations LeagueCONCACAF Gold Cup'To finish fourth is a crime' - Howard calls for Gold Cup winThe ex-USMNT star said of current squad, "If you thought all eyes were going to be on the Gold Cup, by god, they have to win"
Getty Images SportJ. BellinghamT. TuchelBellingham fired stern red card warning by TuchelJude Bellingham was handed a stern red card warning by Thomas Tuchel after he avoided getting sent off in England's win over Latvia.
Getty Images SportArsenal WomenL. Williamson'Wasted opportunity!' - Williamson sure Arsenal can beat MadridLeah Williamson believes Arsenal can progress in the Women's Champions League despite losing the first leg of their quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Getty Images SportF. de JongBarcelonaDe Jong's new release clause revealed as Barca plan Araujo-esque deal for midfielder Frenkie de Jong's future at Barcelona remains unclear, but a reduced release clause could make negotiations for a new deal easier.
Getty Images SportR. GiggsManchester UnitedGiggs forced to close down his restaurant over spiralling £563k debtsRyan Giggs has reportedly been hit with a huge £40k wage bill after his restaurant went bust over spiralling £563k debts.
Getty/GOALA. GarnachoC. Ronaldo'Fanboy' Garnacho must 'stop thinking about being next CR7'Alejandro Garnacho has been warned he must raise his game at Manchester United, with the winger accused of being a Cristiano Ronaldo "fanboy".
Getty Images SportH. MaguireT. TuchelTuchel sends public message to Maguire after England snubEngland boss Thomas Tuchel has explained why he did not call up Harry Maguire for this month's World Cup qualifiers.
AFPWorld CupIranIran become sixth team to qualify for World CupIran became the sixth team to book their place in the 2026 World Cup group stage after they played out a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.