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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and historic firsts, but one familiar name is missing from the field. Russia's absence has become one...

Fifa has found its tournament squarely caught up in the second Trump administration's aggressive border restrictionsFor successive men's World Cup...

Hernan Crespo has said he wishes he ‘could have spent more days’ at Chelsea but admits his time in the Premier League was ‘very hard’. Crespo...

Who will be lifting the trophy on 19 July? Micah Richards is tipping Brazil or France to secure World Cup glory this summer 60 years of hurt...

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in a move for Karl Etta Eyong, who is set for a move to the Premier League this summer.Reports emerged...

Germany hope to deliver in a World Cup after bad experiences in Russia and Qatar, with Richard Jolly detailing how the shock return of Manuel Neuer...

Russian billionaire offered to take a ‘silent' message on peace talks back to Moscow, Ukraine's president says. What we know on day 1,566Volodymyr...

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Russia and Trinidad and Tobago, including predictions, team news and possible...

Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah, Jamal Musiala and Lamine Yamal (Picture: Getty/Metro) With legendary players like Mohamed Salah, Kevin de Bruyne and...

Panama arrive at their second FIFA World Cup this summer, eight years after a chastening debut at Russia 2018. Los Canaleros finished bottom of...

Panama are confident heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according former defender Felipe Baloy. Baloy holds the record of being the first...

Amir Ibragimov is concluding his 2025/26 campaign in Russia, representing his home nation at a senior level. After another injury-ridden campaign...

Attacks on police in Southampton, Russian strikes in Kyiv, the Ebola outbreak and PSG win the Champions League – the past seven days as captured by...

Before discipline records shaped FIFA World Cup history, certain matches in the FIFA World Cup turned into intense battles marked by aggressive...

Before the Geopolitics World Cup circus gets under way, Real Madrid would like you to know there's always another show in town. Los Blancos have an...

Alexei Batrakov, the 20-year-old Russian attacking midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow (contract until 2029), is one...

Sadio Mané leads Senegal into a fourth FIFA World Cup this summer, still chasing the heights of their 2002 fairytale. The Lions of Teranga reached...

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have developed a new-found rivalry over the past 12 months and this summer, that rivalry is set to strengthen...

Alexei Batrakov, the 20-year-old Russian attacking midfielder for Lokomotiv Moscow (under contract until 2029), is...

Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Russia and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

PSG have reportedly entered a more serious phase in their pursuit of Aleksey Batrakov, the...

Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City have all been left frustrated in their attempts to position themselves for Aleksey Batrakov, with...

Yaya Toure is ready to make the step up to management (Picture: Getty Images) Manchester City legend Yaya Toure is ‘one step away’ from his first...

Carlos Queiroz insists the Black Stars will miss dependable defender Alexander Djiku ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Spartak Moscow...

Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on the signing of highly rated Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov.

PSG are set to sign Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Aleksey Batrakov for €25m after his agent confirmed a deal is 95% complete.

England and Scotland will both compete in a men's World Cup this month for the first time this century. For both nations there are reasons to...

Alexei Batrakov, the 20-year-old Russian attacking midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow (under contract until 2029), is...

The Black Stars have suffered a major setback with defender Alexander Djiku expected to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to injury concerns.The...

Alexei Batrakov, the 20-year-old Russian attacking midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow (contract until 2029), is one...

Russian keeper Matvey Safonov was generously offered a 'night of passion' from adult star Mary Rock, before the Champion's League final last...

In a rare interview the businessman discusses football, his ownership of the Azovstal steelworks and why he is optimistic about the futureIt is the...

Raya has been in two penalty shoot-outs since joining Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping it doesn't reach...

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has stressed that unity and collective spirit within the squad will be key as the Pharaohs prepare for their 2026 FIFA...

Egypt began their World Cup preparations with a 1-0 home victory over Russia in Thursday's international friendly at the Cairo International Stadium.

Alexei Batrakov, the 20-year-old Russian attacking midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow (contract until 2029), is one...

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has shared how the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany propelled his career from a Serie B player to becoming the second...

Imitation versions of Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk remain in Russian league, despite the real teams playing in Ukrainian competitionUefa is...

Former Italy stars criticised over presence in MoscowThey defend visit as being for sport and childrenThe presence of the Italian World Cup winners...

Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Egypt and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Panama has announced its full 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s the second time the country has qualified for the FIFA World Cup....

Ghana's Group L rivals Panama have announced their final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as preparations intensify ahead of the tournament...

Alexei Batrakov, the 20-year-old Russian attacking midfielder for Lokomotiv Moscow (under contract until 2029), is...

Ghana international Alexander Djiku has expressed his joy after helping Spartak Moscow lift the Russian Cup title following victory over FC...

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues...

At Paris Saint-Germain, a moment between Matvey Safonov (27-year-old Russian goalkeeper) and Ilya Zabarnyi (23-year-old...

Newcastle United target Danilo has rejected a potential move to Russian side Zenit St Petersburg, who had a €35m bid ready. The post Newcastle...

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has shared his excitement after making Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup in North...

Manchester United under-18s club captain Amir Ibragimov has been praised by former winger Andrei Kanchelskis after Russia call up. The post Amir...

Club are battling relegation from the second tier in a city under attack by Russian forces but are one upset away from the Europa LeagueA minivan...

Sarvar Ismailov, a former Everton director, has lost a High Court challenge against the Foreign Office over its decision to continue sanctions...

The Russian-born Finnish international will be sidelined for the Bavarian club's final outing of the season.

Alexei Batrakov, the 20-year-old Russian attacking midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow (under contract until 2029), is...

Manchester United's Amir Ibragimov has been called up by Russia's senior squad, sparking controversy amid lack of communication. The post Amir...

Manchester United youngster Amir Ibragimov has been called up for international duty by the Russian senior team. The winger was born and raised in...

Man Utd youngster Amir Ibragimov is considering his international future after being called up by Russia

Since the start of the current conflict, more than 20,500 Ukrainian children have been taken by RussiaIt looks like a typical teenager's bedroom:...

Panama winger Ismael Diaz says he is ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, and looks forward to the group games against Ghana,...

Lionel Messi’s Argentina will have Nicolas Otamendi available for their 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria after FIFA granted amnesty following...

Russian Abramovich sold the club amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago, with American firm BlueCo taking over. They have adopted an...

Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to...

Football officials gather in Vancouver on Thursday for FIFA's 76th Congress, weeks before the expanded World Cup kicks off in North America. War in...

Conference League semi-finals pit Ukrainian side against Premier League opposition, with the club still reeling from the affects of warSerhii...

Tyson Fury ended his fifth retirement with characteristic flair on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, outclassing Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are facing a final opportunity to cement their legacies as the highest-scoring players in World Cup history....

Alexei Batrakov, the 20-year-old Russian attacking midfielder for Lokomotiv Moscow (under contract until 2029), is...

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Mark Bullen, 45, who had a lifelong obsession with Russia, has spent more than a decade living in St Petersburg, where he works in communications...

Ghana defender Alaxander Djiku converted from the spot to lead Spartak Moscow to victory in the Russian Cup semi-final against Zenith St...

From the first cry of joy in Rome in 1934, to the last tear that fell in Russia in 2018, from the dusty pitches of Cairo’s streets to the...

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has hailed the resilience and fighting spirit of his Spartak Moscow teammates following their hard-fought 2-1...

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, star of Saudi club Al-Nassr, has turned down a fabulous offer to play in the Russian Premier League.

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, star of Saudi club Al-Nassr, has turned down a fabulous offer to play in the Russian Premier League.

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At the tournament hosted by Russia, 19-year-old Kylian Mbappé achieved historic feats and became a symbol of France as the national team won the...

Former Arsenal and Russia star Andrey Arshavin has been spotted competing in backgammon and pottery as part of a new YouTube venture.

Ousmane Diakite made his debut for Mali in their 0-0 draw against Russia after his brilliant recent form for West Bromwich Albion. The 25-year-old...

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso said the result is ‘hard to digest’ (Sky Sport Italy) Gennaro Gattuso offered a tearful apology after Italy...

Luiz Henrique is regarded as one of the finest players in Russia, and the time may have come for him to make a move to a bigger European league,...

From blackjack and knobkerrie to a ‘shivering' footballer, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which 1970s TV hit was based on the writings...

⚽️ Updates from the single-leg semi-final in Bergamo: 7.45pm GMT KO⚽️ WCL fixtures and schedule | Email Scott“Bout ye, Italy?” To which the only...

The team have led a nomadic existence since Russia invaded and face a playoff against Sweden in Valencia on ThursdayAround the pitch of the latest...

Being a Sunderland supporter on Tyneside is a little bit like the dekulakization of the Russian population under Stalin: essentially, people whom...

Matvey Safonov, the 27-year-old goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain and Russia, spoke to the official website...

The Russian billionaire had until March 17 to hand over the money, which the government intends to spend on humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

Usyk condemns Russia's return to global sportUkrainian champion calls Olympic shift “absurd”Heavyweight star still targeting Fury trilogyThe world...

Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and he is still locked in a battle over the...

JERSEY remains caught up in an escalating dispute over the fate of proceeds from Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea Football Club – as lawyers for...