US Open champion Zverev to become tennis world number one
Chelsea sign France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Pinnick defends FIFA’s plan to sell 20% W/Cup stake
‘Thunder’ Balogun’s legacy must not die – Son
Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle after five years
‘We’re committed to increasing finance for Africa’ — CAF urges review of FIFA proposal

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Subscribe‘My time with Brazil is over’ – Neymar retires from int’l football
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has officially announced his retirement from international football, ending a 16-year career with the Seleção following the country’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
English FA says ‘deeply concerned’ over FIFA plans
England’s Football Association said Wednesday it was “deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance” after FIFA confirmed plans to sell stakes in its major competitions.
‘Hands off our game,’ EU tells FIFA over private investor plans
FIFA plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary.
Manuel Neuer ‘very likely’ to retire at end of season
Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is “very likely” he will retire at the end of the upcoming season.
Full List: New EPL rules to be introduced in 2026/27 season
The English Premier League, EPL in coordination with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and the Football Association (FA), has introduced a suite of mandatory law changes and refereeing guidelines ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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