FIFA has acknowledged a ticketing error that allowed dozens of fans to secure free tickets for the 2026 World Cup and is now asking the affected supporters to pay the correct amount or risk losing their seats. The world football governing body confirmed that about 60 fans were allocated tickets at “0 USD” following a […]

Brazilian superstar Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury but is still expected to join Brazil’s World Cup training camp ahead of next month’s tournament in North America. The 34-year-old forward was included in Brazil’s squad earlier this week, marking his return to the national team after a lengthy injury absence that disrupted much of […]

Pep Guardiola will bring his storied decade as manager of Manchester City to an end this weekend, the club announced on Friday. “Deep inside, I know it’s my time,” said Guardiola, who will take charge for the final time against Aston Villa on Sunday. Guardiola, who took charge of ⁠City in 2016, has won six […]

Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man England squad for the World Cup with Cole Palmer and Phil Foden among the high-profile omissions. A competitive fight for creative places has seen the pair pay for their mixed club form this season, with Morgan Gibbs-White another left out despite his impressive recent performances for Nottingham Forest. Eberechi […]

Aston Villa ended their 30-year wait for a trophy as they strolled to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul. After falling short in the Conference League semi-finals and Champions League last-eight over recent times, Unai Emery brought European success back to Villa Park at the third time of […]

Arsenal have won the Premier League to end a 22-year wait for a title and break a run of three successive seasons as runners-up. The Gunners were confirmed as champions with a game to spare thanks to Man City slipping up at Bournemouth in a 1-1 draw, with the gap still four points with only […]

A clue came when Pep Guardiola said part of him would leave with Bernardo Silva. It wasn’t strictly accurate: it turns out all of the Manchester City manager is set to go when his captain departs. Guardiola’s final season at the Etihad Stadium has taken place with his future providing the backdrop: there have been […]

Manchester United are eager to begin talks with Michael Carrick about appointing him manager on a permanent basis. The former United midfielder has emerged as the club’s first-choice to take charge on a long-term basis following his excellent results in his interim spell. United are expected to enter into discussions with Carrick, who is thought […]

Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but only under conditions that guarantee fair treatment and smooth travel arrangements for its delegation. The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) stated that the national team will “definitely” participate in the tournament, while urging co-hosts — the United States, Canada, […]