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Arsenal have had a huge update in their hunt for a world class attacking talent after Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions got off to a dream start in the new season

Head of European football’s governing body brands World Cup investment project a greater threat to the sport than European Super League plan.

Fifa president will face opponent if he seeks re-election

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says his Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino's attempt to sell off a stake in the World Cup was "worse than the Super League".

At the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, the build-up to the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) brought cricket and hockey stars together as league co-owner Abhishek Bachchan met with Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh and his squad, while Dublin Guardians co-owner Rahul Dravid and Amsterdam Flames co-owners Steve Waugh and Jamie Dwyer caught the high-intensity action from the stands

The new Premier League season got underway this weekend, but perhaps the most jarring sight of the first set of matches was not a goal or a standout play.

Cricket and hockey came together in the Netherlands as European T20 Premier League (ETPL) co-owners and cricket legends attended the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 clash between India and the Netherlands at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.

Gilas Pilipinas Women, led by Amyah Espano, Victoria Pasilang, Kennan Ka, Marielle Vingno, and Jam Meniano, secured a spot in the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup after winning the Stop 6 final of the Nations League-Asia SEA Conference

Erling Haaland’s fresh haircut sparked a hilarious reaction from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who jokingly told him to “Block me, erase my number.” The remark referenced their earlier World Cup meeting, when Ibrahimovic jokingly said their power came from their long hair. Haaland’s dramatic new look has now surprised fans ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League campaign.

Rahul Dravid and Steve Waugh, two legendary former cricket captains, caught up at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen ahead of the India-Netherlands clash at the Hockey World Cup. The meeting highlighted their evolving association beyond cricket, with both serving as part-owners of franchises in the newly launched European T20 league, representing Dublin and Amsterdam respectively.

Gilas Pilipinas Women carry a slim conference lead into the final FIBA 3x3 Nations League stop and need a strong finish to secure the lone U23 World Cup berth

Rebecca Lowe had the highlight of her broadcast career this summer as the lead host of Fox Sports’ World Cup coverage.

Rebecca Lowe had the highlight of her broadcast career this summer as the lead host of Fox Sports' World Cup coverage. As much as Lowe enjoyed it though…

Chelsea's Joao Pedro has extended his contract with the club until 2034. Despite not being included in Brazil’s World Cup squad, Pedro was in high demand among top clubs. Having joined from Brighton, he scored 20 goals in all competitions. Chelsea begins their new Premier League season against Fulham.

Infantino reportedly held talks with private investors over the past year to commercialise a 211-nation Under-15 World Cup. The concept was designed to mirror baseball's Little League, complete with opening or closing ceremonies staged at a Disney theme park.

The FIFA president had held the talks with private investors to bring the tournament to life, with opening and closing ceremonies taking place at a Disney theme park. Despite the extensive planning and talks, the project was shelved before the 2026 FIFA WC, as per a report from The Athletic quoted by Goal.com.

As per Goal.com, the tournament could launch as early as autumn 2028 in a revamped tiered format. This comes as there is tension within the global game due to the FIFA Forward Enterprise episode, which eyed private involvement and investment in FIFA tournaments, particularly the FIFA World Cup, but was withdrawn following heavy backlash from member associations.

Trying to claw their way back into the National League wild-card race, the Pittsburgh Pirates began a pivotal nine-game road trip Friday night in search of a season-high third consecutive series win. For that streak to continue, the Pirates will have to beat the defending World Series champions twice. After

Gary Neville believes Arsenal could win the Champions League this season if they signed Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.

Cronulla centre KL Iro is hoping to recruit more players for Cook Islands' against-the-odds Rugby League World Cup...

​Pedro Porro has officially been appointed as Tottenham Hotspur vice-captain ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign. The news, confirmed by The Spurs Express on X, cements the Spanish defender as the second-in-command in Roberto De Zerbi’s newly established dressing room leadership structure.

Just 34 days after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, the new Premier League season is here! Our soccer writers are sharing their observations and insi…

With the Premier League starting this weekend, you can keep your soccer excitement going with an exclusive World Cup collectible book from USA TODAY.

Cristiano Ronaldo is yet again in spotlight as the former Real Madrid man is set to return to action for the first time since FIFA World Cup 2026. The Portuguese superstar missed Al-Nassr's opening two competitive matches of the season while working his way back to full fitness, but he has now been included in Ange Postecoglou's 21-man squad. So is he fit to play against Al-Riyadh and will he finally play on Friday, here are all the details.

The Premier League 2026-27 Opening Day arrives Friday, August 21, a week later than usual to allow clubs extra recovery time after this summer’s World Cup.

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey signs a one-year deal with Saudi Pro League's Al-Shabab after leaving Villarreal. Facing legal issues in the UK, he denied multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. Visa problems, due to legal issues, prevented his participation in Ghana's World Cup game against Panama.

Real Betis strengthened its attack for a first Champions League campaign in 21 years by signing Ireland forward Troy Parrott, whose five goals in two World Cup qualifying games lifted his country into an unlikely playoffs spot.

The Colombian forward netted a sensational double to sink LASK and put Celts on the brink of the lucrative league phase

India faces a major test against co-hosts and Olympic champions the Netherlands on Saturday. The Indian team must improve defensive lapses after strong starts in previous matches. The Netherlands won all their initial group games convincingly, showing strong attacking form. India has defeated the Netherlands recently in the FIH Pro League, which offers hope. Captain Harmanpreet Singh acknowledges the need for better deep defense against tough opponents.

Soccer has historically been a hard sell for American sports fans. At least, that was the case until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, which gave everyone football fever for just over a month. (Yes, it's called football. Deal with it.)

The Folarin Balogun controversy continues to garner discussion a month after the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended. The current head of referees for the Premier League was the latest to chime in with his thoughts on the matter.

The Leader will be haunted by bad memories in its second match in the Roshn League Al-Hilal's fans are fearing the worst after learning the identity of the referee for their eagerly awaited clash with Al-Fayha in the Saudi Roshn League.