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Neymar Retirement Decision Looms as Brazil Legend Returns in 6-0 Santos Win
Brazil's record goalscorer Neymar returned from knee surgery in a 6-0 victory for Santos as he weighs a potential retirement decision for December.
Lionel Messi Cleared for Inter Miami Season Opener at LAFC Following Hamstring Issue
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has traveled to California and is available for Saturday's MLS season opener against LAFC after a hamstring concern.
NJ Host Committee Scraps Liberty State Park FanFest Plans for 104 Matches
The New York and New Jersey World Cup host committee has canceled the Liberty State Park FanFest originally slated for all 104 tournament matches.
Kompany Calls Mourinho Comments on Vinícius Júnior Racism a 'Huge Mistake'
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany criticized José Mourinho's reaction to alleged racial abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League play-off.
Mourinho Admits Emotional Toll After Vinícius Júnior Goal Decides 1-0 Madrid Win
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior scored the only goal in a 1-0 Champions League playoff victory over Benfica that was marred by a 10-minute stoppage.
Igor Tudor Guarantees Tottenham Survival Despite 13 Players in Training
Interim manager Igor Tudor states he is 100 per cent confident Tottenham will avoid relegation while managing a squad of just 13 training players.
Michael Carrick United Interim Stays Unbeaten After West Ham 1-1 Draw
Interim head coach Michael Carrick United remains undefeated in five matches following a 1-1 draw against West Ham at the London Stadium.
Guardiola Dismisses Manchester City Title Race Talk After 2-0 FA Cup Victory
Pep Guardiola claims he 'could not care less' about the Manchester City title race gap following a 2-0 win against Salford City.
Jozy Altidore Joins Russell Westbrook in OKC for Soccer Ownership Group
Two-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year Jozy Altidore has partnered with Russell Westbrook and Echo Investment Capital to bring professional soccer back to Oklahoma City.
Vitor Pereira Debut: Forest Secure 3-0 Europa League Win at Fenerbahce
Vitor Pereira’s tenure as Nottingham Forest manager began with a 3-0 Europa League playoff victory over Fenerbahce in Istanbul.
Oliver Glasner Admits Being 'Not Good Enough' Amid One Win in 15 Games
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admitted he is 'not good enough' to fix the club's slump after securing only one victory in 15 matches.
Rabat Court Hands Down AFCON Hooliganism Sentences Following Senegal Victory
Nineteen foreign nationals received prison terms ranging from three months to one year after a 1-0 Senegal win over Morocco sparked stadium violence and $476,719 in damages.
Premier League Clubs Leverage U.S. Capital to Navigate Financial Constraints
Top-flight English teams are increasingly turning to American private equity and credit facilities to bypass domestic spending restrictions and fund player acquisitions.
Cesc Fabregas Apology Follows Como’s 1-1 Draw Against AC Milan
Como manager Cesc Fabregas expressed regret for making physical contact with an AC Milan player during a 1-1 league draw at the San Siro on Wednesday.
Real Madrid Submits Evidence to UEFA in Vinícius Júnior Racism Investigation
Real Madrid has provided all available evidence to UEFA regarding the alleged racial abuse of Vinícius Júnior during a 1-0 win over Benfica.
Ange Postecoglou Forest Regret Follows Sacking 19 Minutes After Chelsea Loss
Ange Postecoglou admitted his Nottingham Forest move was a mistake following a 39-day winless streak and his dismissal just 19 minutes after losing to Chelsea.
Bukayo Saka Signs Five-Year Arsenal Contract Extension Through 2030
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract to remain at the club until 2030 after scoring 78 goals in 297 appearances.
Benfica Slams 'Smear Campaign' After Gianluca Prestianni Allegations
UEFA has launched an investigation into Gianluca Prestianni allegations following a 10-minute second-half stoppage during Tuesday's Champions League playoff.
Champions League Playoffs: PSG Overcomes 2-0 Deficit; Gordon Scores Four
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 3-2 comeback victory against AS Monaco after trailing by two goals in the Champions League playoffs.
Arsenal vs Wolves: Gunners Surrender 2-0 Lead in 2-2 Draw at Molineux
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side drew 2-2 with bottom-placed Wolves after goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie were canceled out by Hugo Bueno and Tom Edozie.
Champions League Playoffs Begin as Inter Milan Visit Bodø/Glimt
The Champions League playoffs kick off with Inter Milan traveling to Bodø/Glimt while Arsenal face Wolves in the Premier League.
Anthony Gordon Goals: Forward Scores Four in First Half of 6-1 Newcastle Win
Anthony Gordon became the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Champions League knockout game during Newcastle's 6-1 victory over FK Qarabag.
Simeone’s Tenure at Stake as Atlético Madrid Enter 2026 Playoff
Diego Simeone faces a potential exit from Atlético Madrid following a poor 2026 campaign and an upcoming high-stakes playoff.
Van Dijk Backs Szoboszlai for Liverpool Captaincy After 3-0 Brighton Win
Dominik Szoboszlai reached 10 goals for the season in a 3-0 FA Cup victory against Brighton, prompting Virgil van Dijk to label him a future leader.