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November 14, 2025 10:59 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo sees red as Ireland stun Portugal to keep hopes alive

Ireland stunned Portugal 2-0 on Thursday to keep their narrow path to next year's World Cup open and make the Nations League winners wait to book an automatic spot on a night where their captain Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off. Ireland, who have not ...

November 6, 2025 12:28 PM

FIFA launches annual Peace Prize with first to be awarded at World Cup draw

FIFA announced a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize which will be given to its first winner during the 2026 World Cup finals draw in Washington D.C. next month, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday. Dubbed the "FIFA Peace Prize ...

November 6, 2025 12:24 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will retire ‘soon’ to spend more time with family

Cristiano Ronaldo said he will retire "soon" and while he admits it will be difficult to bring his glittering career to an end the 40-year-old has been planning for his post-football life for some time. The Al Nassr striker is the all-time leading g...

November 5, 2025 4:43 PM

David Beckham knighted for services to sport and charity

David Beckham, one of Britain's most celebrated soccer players, was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, recognising his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes. The 50-year-old former England soccer captain receiv...

October 23, 2025 11:00 AM

Youthful Chelsea thump hapless Ajax 5-1 in Champions League

A youthful Chelsea hammered Ajax Amsterdam 5-1 in an eventful Champions League game on Wednesday that included three goals from teenagers, three penalties and a red card, under pouring rain at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca put out a si...

September 24, 2025 8:08 PM

Afghan women’s refugee team to make tournament debut in UAE

The Afghan women's refugee team will take the field for the first time in an international tournament when they compete in a four-team friendly competition in the United Arab Emirates next month, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday. The team...

September 23, 2025 9:39 AM

PSG’s Dembele, Barca’s Bonmati win Ballon d’Or awards in Paris

Ousmane Dembele was named the world’s best player of the season as he claimed the Ballon d’Or on a night of triumph for his Paris St Germain club, while Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati, a serial trophy winner, claimed the women's award on Monday. The...

September 19, 2025 10:36 AM

Spain return to top of FIFA rankings, Germany drop outside top 10

Euro 2024 champions Spain have climbed to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in 11 years while Germany dropped out of the top 10, world soccer's governing body said. France moved up to second in the latest rankings published on Thursday...

September 19, 2025 10:34 AM

Haaland nets landmark goal as City beat 10-man Napoli in Champions League

Manchester City's prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged a record-breaking goal as Pep Guardiola's side kicked off their Champions League campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over 10-man Napoli on Thursday. Haaland became the quickest player in Cham...

September 19, 2025 10:30 AM

Rashford shines with two goals in Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Newcastle

An inspired Marcus Rashford celebrated his return to English soil by scoring twice in nine second-half minutes to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in their Champions League season opener at St James' Park on Thursday. Missing key p...