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Jude Bellingham Crowned England Men’s Player of the Year for Second Consecutive Season
Jude Bellingham received the fan-voted honor after scoring seven goals at the 2026 World Cup, the most ever by an Englishman at a single tournament.
Deco Dismisses Barcelona Links to Manchester United Teenager JJ Gabriel
Barcelona sporting director Deco stated the club is not monitoring 15-year-old JJ Gabriel despite the forward's request to leave Manchester United.
Netherlands and Germany Play to 1-1 Draw in Xavi and Jurgen Klopp Debuts
Cody Gakpo equalized in injury time with a volley to cancel out Felix Nmecha's 32nd-minute opener at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
Haaland Double Secures 3-2 Nations League Win for Norway Over Denmark
Erling Haaland scored twice, including the decisive 74th-minute goal, as Norway defeated Denmark 3-2 in Nations League action.
Klopp Awaits MRI Results for Havertz and Musiala After 1-1 Draw With Netherlands
Jürgen Klopp’s tenure as Germany manager began with a 1-1 Nations League draw against the Netherlands as Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala suffered muscle injuries.
Carolina Reyna Joins U.S. U17 Women’s World Cup Roster
Forward Carolina Reyna was named to the 21-player U.S. U17 Women's World Cup roster on Thursday, joining five other forwards for the tournament in Morocco.
Cristiano Ronaldo to Earn 234th Cap in Portugal Nations League Opener
Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal against Wales at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, marking his 234th international appearance.
Lionel Messi Sets Farewell Date as USMNT and Germany Debut New Managers
Lionel Messi will play his final international game for Argentina against Benin on October 6 at River Plate’s stadium.
Manchester United Offers Preserved Pieces of Old Trafford Pitch for £125
Fans can now purchase sections of the Old Trafford pitch for £125 ($165) following a full renovation of the surface in June.
Brazil and Argentina Identify New No. 10 Candidates as Neymar and Messi Eras Conclude
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has excluded Neymar from his latest squad following a 2026 World Cup exit to Norway, while Lionel Messi's final Argentina match is set for October 6.
Barcelona Surpasses €1 Billion Revenue Barrier Following Real Madrid
Barcelona announced a club-record revenue of €1.06 billion for the 2025/26 season, marking a €66 million increase over the previous year.
Manchester United Posts Record £677.6m Revenue Despite Rising Losses
Manchester United reported record full-year revenues of £677.6m and an operating profit of £22.6m, though overall losses increased to £43m.
Valencia Appoint Javier Aguirre on Initial Deal Until Season End
Javier Aguirre, 67, joins Valencia on an initial contract through the end of the season with an option for a second year.
Manchester City Rallies for 2-2 Draw at Bayern Munich; Arsenal Wins Late
Manchester City overcame a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich, becoming the first English team to avoid defeat away to the German side in Europe.
Argentina Squad Members Urge Lionel Scaloni to Remain as Manager
Midfielder Nicolás Paz and defender Cristian Romero have voiced their support for Lionel Scaloni to stay as Argentina's coach ahead of his December contract expiration.
Kylian Mbappé Details Failed 2017 Transfer Negotiations With Liverpool
Kylian Mbappé confirmed he held serious transfer talks with Liverpool in 2017, involving a meeting on a private jet with Jürgen Klopp.
Spain's Referee Committee Rules Lee Kang-In Should Have Received Red Card in Madrid Derby
Spain's Technical Committee of Referees confirmed Lee Kang-In should have been dismissed for a challenge that left Federico Valverde with a grade three ankle sprain.
Ricardo Pepi Labels Injury a ‘Minor Setback’ Following Early Exit Against FC Twente
Striker Ricardo Pepi lasted only eight minutes in PSV's Eredivisie match on Sunday before an injury forced his early withdrawal.
Wayne Rooney Labels JJ Gabriel a 'Special Talent' Amid Manchester United Exit Request
Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel, 15, has asked to leave the club despite recently scoring a hat trick on his UEFA Youth League debut.
Andros Townsend Survives 'Terrifying' Pitch Roller Incident During PT Prachuap Match
PT Prachuap winger Andros Townsend escaped with only bumps and bruises after being run over by a pitch roller during a halftime warmup.
Infantino Proposes Independent FIFA Governance Review After FFE Project Backlash
Gianni Infantino sent a letter to 211 member associations on September 21, 2026, proposing an external assessment of FIFA's governance framework.
Alexis Mac Allister Addresses Liverpool Contract Status and Messi's Argentina Legacy
Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister confirmed he has two years remaining on his Liverpool contract following a summer where he opted to stay at Anfield.
Roberto Mancini Returns to Italy Bench for Four Nations League Fixtures
Roberto Mancini has named 34 players, including eight potential debutants, for his first matches since being reappointed as Italy coach in July.
Spain Extends Luis de la Fuente's Contract to 2032 Following World Cup Triumph
Luis de la Fuente has signed a four-year extension with the RFEF to remain Spain's head coach through the 2032 European Championships.