WAFCON 2026: All quarter-finals fixtures confirmed
Quarter-finals line-up at 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this weekend (all times GMT):
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Messi headlines MLS All-Star Game roster featuring 13 FIFA World Cup stars
Lionel Messi will headline the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game after being named among 13 FIFA World Cup players selected for the showcase event.
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas joins London City
The Spain women’s national football team star, who lifted the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, is also among the favourites to claim a third Ballon d’Or later this year.
FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed
FIFA has launched a probe into alleged racist insults directed at the streamer known as IShowSpeed at last week’s World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
Jorge Jesus leading candidate to replace Martinez as Portugal coach — Reports
Veteran Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Roberto Martínez as Portugal head coach following the Spaniard’s departure, according to local reports.
Portugal officially confirm Roberto Martinez’s departure as head coach
The Portuguese Football Federation has officially confirmed the departure of national team head coach Roberto Martínez following the expiry of his contract.
