10 footballers who served in military before football fame
Football has produced some of the world's biggest sporting stars, but several prominent players also have military backgrounds.
Rafael Leao confirms AC Milan exit for Galatasaray
The Portuguese forward watched from the sidelines as Milan beat Venezia 2-0 on Friday, with club record signing Goncalo Ramos breaking the deadlock on his home debut.
2026/27 Champions League: All confirmed league phase schedules, fixtures
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season is set to get underway in September, with 36 teams competing in the league phase under the competition’s revamped format.
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Tottenham splash £300m on reinforcements
Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut to a frosty reception on his return to Villa Park.
EPL: Liverpool host Forest as Reds continue pursuit of Barcola
A source close to the negotiations said that transfer talks with the European champions are “on the right track”, for a reported package worth up to £120 million ($163 million) to buy Barcola.
Gusau’s legacy: Four years of failure and a resignation too late
His decision to finally step aside came only after mounting pressure, public anger and intense scrutiny following a succession of failures across Nigerian football.
