AFPZ. ZidaneWorld CupMaterazzi willing to talk with Zidane for first time since World Cup headbuttMarco Materazzi says he's "no longer looking for an apology" from Zinedine Zidane for the headbutt that overshadowed the 2006 World Cup final.
BackpagepixAfrica Cup of Nations QualificationSouth Africa'He is not a powerful player' - Broos on why Mofokeng is not yet a Bafana starterSouth Africa played their last two 2025 Afcon qualifiers without pressure, having already qualified and the Buccaneers man was expected to start.
BackpagePremier Soccer LeagueOrlando Pirates 'It is not really what we want, Tito has to improve' - Broos on Maswanganyi amid Zwane comparisons The veteran tactician analyses the Orlando Pirates star's recent outing with the national team.
Getty Images SportL. MessiArgentinaMessi loses his cool & repeats Weghorst insult after slap from Peru defenderLionel Messi appeared to call Carlos Zambrano an "idiot" after a challenge from the defender during Argentina's win against Peru.
Getty Images SportArsenalPremier LeagueBiggest club in London? Arsenal contributed 'half a billion' to local economyArsenal majorly boosted the UK economy by contributing more than half a billion pounds during the 2022-23 season, according to a new report.
Getty Images EntertainmentC. PalmerChelseaPalmer makes rare public appearance with girlfriend on GQ red carpetCole Palmer appeared with girlfriend Connie Grace and his mother as the Chelsea star attended the GQ Men of the Year awards on Tuesday night.
BackpageAfrica Cup of Nations QualificationSouth AfricaBroos set to 'disappoint' Bafana players after 'a fantastic year'The Belgian is happy with what has been achieved so far by the national team in the almost-ending year.
GettyPremier LeagueFA CupJenas' wife Ellie breaks silence on 'incredibly hard' sexting scandalJermaine Jenas' wife has opened up on the emotional toll of dealing with the former Tottenham star's sexting scandal that saw him sacked by the BBC.
Getty ImagesL. SaneManchester UnitedSane responds to Arsenal & Man Utd transfer linksBayern Munich's Leroy Sane has responded to links with Arsenal and Manchester United, admitting he still has a 'fondness' for the Premier League.
GettyBrazilRaphinha'We played like hell!' - Raphinha responds to boos after Uruguay drawRaphinha revealed that he was proud of how Brazil played against Uruguay despite fans booing after the 1-1 draw.
AFPNeymarBrazilDorival Jr addresses Neymar's future with BrazilBrazil coach Dorival Junior is desperate for Neymar to return to the national team after their 1-1 draw with Uruguay in World Cup qualifying.
BackpageAfrica Cup of Nations QualificationSouth Africa Unforgiving McKenzie makes his demands to Safa clear - 'One more to go'The Hugo Broos-led team will be dining with the big boys once more in the biennial Afcon competition but more is needed.
Getty/GOALL. MessiArgentinaMessi equals USMNT icon Donovan's incredible international recordLionel Messi matched the record for the most assists in international football history when he set up Argentina's winning goal against Peru.
GOAL/Getty/IG:@samanthakerr20Chelsea FC WomenS. KerrChelsea condemn homophobic abuse aimed at Kerr and MewisChelsea have condemned the homophobic abuse aimed at Sam Kerr and her fiancee Kristie Mewis after their baby announcement on social media.
GettyOpinionManchester CitySix stars City should target to cure Pep's biggest headacheThe champions are still reeling from losing four games in a row, but buying a midfielder to fill their Rodri-shaped hole could get them back on track
GOALOpinionTransfersHit or miss? 25 most expensive transfers of the 21st centuryGOAL runs through the most costly deals since the turn of the millennium and judges whether they have been successes or failures
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsBrazilVini outshone by Valverde as Brazil held by UruguayThe Ballon d'Or runner-up failed to make an impact again as Dorival Jr's side dropped more points in Salvador
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsArgentinaMagnificent Messi assist for Lautaro stunner downs PeruThe Inter Miami star set up Lautaro Martinez for the only goal of the game as Lionel Scaloni's side stretched their lead at the top of the table
Getty ImagesA. GulerM. OedegaardArsenal eye 'another Odegaard case' with move for GulerArsenal are reportedly eager to pull off "another Martin Odegaard case" with an initial loan move for Real Madrid outcast Arda Guler.
Premier LeagueR. LewandowskiPL clubs 'fear' for semi-automated offsides after Barca 'glitch'Clubs in England's top flight are worried semi-automated offsides will not be implemented until next season after a problem in La Liga.
Getty Images SportR. LewandowskiBarcelonaLewandowski to RETIRE? Barca striker puts timeframe on ending careerBarcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has revealed when he plans to retire from football despite his recent return to top form in La Liga.
AFPV. GyoekeresManchester UnitedGyokeres told 'Man Utd are calling' as striker hits 32-goal markSporting CP and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres is up to 32 goals for the 2024-25 season after netting four times in the Nations League.
GOAL/IMAGNOpinionAtlanta UnitedAre Guzan, Atlanta United the MLS team of destiny in 2024?Fueled by a mix of self-confidence and good fortune, Atlanta are looking to extend this 2024 MLS postseason run long as they can
AFPHungary vs GermanyGermanySzoboszlai, that is cheeky! Hungary snatch late Germany drawGermany were held to a 1-1 draw with Hungary in their final Nations League group game thanks to a penalty by Dominik Szoboszlai deep into added time.
Getty Images SportP. GuardiolaPremier League'Tears for Arteta!' - Guardiola's new contract spells bad news for ArsenalPremier League title rivals swooped to troll Mikel Arteta and Arsenal after Pep Guardiola reportedly agreed to stay at Manchester City beyond 2025.
Getty Images SportTottenhamR. DragusinTottenham defender's agent responds to Juventus & Napoli interestRadu Dragusin's agent has talked about Juventus and Napoli's interest in the Tottenham defender with a summer transfer on the cards.
IMAGNUSAWashington SpiritMichele Kang donates $30M to lift women's soccer in the U.S.Kang, who has heavily invested in women's sports, gifted $30 million to U.S. soccer, directed at initiatives for women and girls
AFPManchester CityAston VillaVilla to back Man City during PL vote on sponsorship rule changesManchester City will be reportedly supported by Aston Villa in a "watershed moment" ahead of a Premier League vote on sponsorship rule changes.
Getty Images SportD. de GeaManchester UnitedAre you watching, Man Utd? De Gea's fine Fiorentina form rewarded Former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea's superb form for Fiorentina has been rewarded with a Player of the Month prize.