Barcelona extended the gap atop LaLiga to seven points with a 2-1 comeback win at relegated Real Valladolid on Saturday thanks to second-half strikes by Raphinha and Fermin Lopez. Barca have 79 points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who host Celta Vigo on Sunday. Hansi Flick's side next visit
Three first-half goals helped Manchester United put themselves on the cusp of the Europa League final on Thursday, with the Premier League side earning a 3-0 semi-final first leg win away at Athletic Bilbao. In a raucous San Memes atmosphere, with supporters dreaming of a first-ever European troph
After Barcelona salvaged their treble hopes in a thrilling Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan, Hansi Flick's side will turn their attention back to LaLiga where a victory would put them in a strong position before another Clasico. The LaLiga leaders came from behind twice to earn a 3-
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi and midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu have been handed one-match bans while Inter and city rivals AC Milan have also been fined over their relations with hardcore 'ultra' fans, the Italian soccer association (FIGC) said on Thursday. The sporting sanctions follow the arre
Liverpool roared back from a goal behind to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and wrap up the Premier League title in style on a momentous day at a sun-drenched Anfield on Sunday. Needing only a point to ensure a record-equalling 20th English title with four games remaining, Liverpool were rocked in th
The 15th edition of the SAFF Championship, which was slated for July this year in Sri Lanka, has been postponed to 2026. Bdnews24.com reports, citing a statement on the website of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) on Thursday that read, “The SAFF had decided to stage the prestigious
Barcelona's Dani Olmo scored inside the first minute of the second half to earn a hard-fought 1-0 home win against Mallorca on Tuesday, extending their lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table to seven points with five games to go. Barca dominated proceedings despite coach Hansi Flick decidin
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would be a perfect fit for the Saudi Pro League but the trend is towards younger players, according to sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. Salah, 32, was linked with a move to Saudi before signing a contract extension to 2027 with the Premier Leagu
Saudi Arabia would be ready and willing to host a 64-team World Cup in 2034 if FIFA accepts a controversial proposal to expand the tournament from 48, according to the kingdom's sports minister. South America's CONMEBOL has officially suggested staging the centenary 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portug
Two late goals boosted Manchester City’s hopes of Champions League qualification as they beat Everton 2-0 to move to fourth in the Premier League on Saturday, while Aston Villa also stayed in the hunt with a thumping home defeat of Newcastle United. With Liverpool potentially sealing the tit
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side’s big win over Real Madrid, which sent them through to their first Champions League semi-final since 2009, can boost the club’s appeal to top targets in the close season transfer window. Arsenal beat Real Madrid in both quarter-final legs to a
Harry Maguire scored in the dying seconds of extra time to help Manchester United snatch a place in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday with a sensational 7-6 aggregate victory over Olympique Lyonnais in their quarter-final clash. A thrilling second leg tie was taken into extra time after Un
Inter Milan reached the Champions League semi-finals with a 4-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich after an enthralling 2-2 draw in the second leg of their quarter-final tie at the San Siro on Wednesday. The Italians will face Barcelona next, who they defeated at the semi-final stage in 2010 before
