Russia beat Iraq in first home match since Ukraine invasion

Russia defeated Iraq 2-0 on Sunday in their first home international since the country invaded Ukraine. European and global football governing...
SOCCERNEWS.COM 33 minutes ago

Ukraine fans 'sing song mocking Vladimir Putin' and throw paper planes at Wembley

Ukraine fans were in full voice at Wembley during their clash against England on Sunday - with one reported chant adapted to mock Vladimir Putin's...
DAILY STAR 1 hour ago

Man City legend looks completely unrecognisable as he returns to action for World XI at the age of 49

HE has not lost his ability to run with the ball. This Man City legend gave fans a reminder of his dribbling skills as a Rangers legends side...
THE SUN 3 hours ago

John Stones praises Arsenal man for his patriotism

Manchester City defender John Stones has praised Oleksandr Zinchenko for his job helping the victims of the war in his native Ukraine.Zinchenko has...
JUSTARSENAL.COM 3 hours ago

England 2 Ukraine 0: Three Lions cruise to second straight win to open Euro qualifying with Kane and Saka goals

BOOK the sun loungers for Baden-Baden, England are off to a major tournament in Germany next summer. Just a game and a half into this Euro 2024...
THE SUN 4 hours ago

-Soccer-Russia ease past Iraq in first home international since Ukraine invasion

Russia eased to a 2-0 win over Iraq in a friendly on Sunday as they played their first international match on home soil since November 2021 after...
NATIONALPOST.COM 5 hours ago

(Video) United youngster Zidane Iqbal displays impressive skill in international friendly

Manchester United youngster Zidane Iqbal lit up the pitch with an impressive piece of skill whilst on international duty this afternoon.Iqbal...
STRETTYNEWS.COM 5 hours ago

Luka Modric announces final decision between Saudi Arabia or Real Madrid

Luka Modric is one of the best midfielders in the world and a legend for Real Madrid. However, a huge offer from Saudi Arabia could make him leave...
BOLAVIP US 6 hours ago

England and Ukraine make powerful call for peace in front of cheering Wembley as allies go head-to-head in Euros clash

ENGLAND players and fans have united to honour Ukraine with a poignant tribute ahead of tonight’s Euro qualifier. Harry Kane led his Three...
THE SCOTTISH SUN 6 hours ago

England vs Ukraine: Three Lions look to build on gruelling Italy win in juicy Euro 2024 qualifier – stream FREE, TV

ENGLAND will be looking to build on their famous win over Italy in Naples as they take on Ukraine in another Euro 2024 qualifier at Wembley TODAY....
THE SUN 9 hours ago

We’ll pay our respects to war-torn Ukraine but I’ll worry if we aren’t as motivated as them, says England boss Southgate

GARETH SOUTHGATE has warned his England stars there is no room for sentiment against war-torn Ukraine at Wembley today. The Three Lions face...
THE SCOTTISH SUN 15 hours ago

Russia has seamlessly returned to football – and nobody seems overly perturbed | Jonathan Liew

Europe may be prepared to ‘forget Russia' but closer ties to Asian confederation are a warning sign of what is to come The Azadi Stadium in Tehran...
THE GUARDIAN 15 hours ago

Almost 20 years on from the day Ken Bates sold Chelsea to an unknown Russian billionaire

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ROBERT DINEEN: On the subject of overseas ownership, no investor is spared his censure, including the type of American...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE 22 hours ago

Inside war-torn Ukraine team’s horror journey to England with 16-hour coach trip ahead of Wembley clash

UKRAINE have suffered a nightmare journey to Wembley for today’s Euro qualifier. Manager Roslan Rotan insists any challenges facing his team are...
THE SCOTTISH SUN 23 hours ago

John Stones details Oleksandr Zinchenko's personality shift after Ukraine war

Like most Ukrainians, Oleksandr Zinchenko was affected badly by the horrific scenes of the Russian invasion on his country last year and John...
MIRROR 23 hours ago

England players in awe of Oleksandr Zinchenko amid the war in Ukraine

England players taking on Ukraine are well versed in their struggles, not just because the invasion of Russia is daily in the news but because many...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE 23 hours ago

Vladimir Putin sends tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus on the border with Nato in major escalation of Ukraine tensions

VLADIMIR Putin is sending tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus on the border with Nato, in a major escalation of tensions over Ukraine. The...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 25

We don’t care about the England result, we just want 90 minutes where we can forget about the war says Ukraine fan

UKRAINE’S visit to Wembley tomorrow is about far more than just their bid to reach Euro 2024. For the thousands of Ukranians living in the UK,...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 25

Harry Kane reveals special boots he’ll wear for England vs Ukraine with nod to record and touching tribute

HARRY KANE has revealed the special boots he will wear against Ukraine – and they include a reference to his goal-scoring record. The striker...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 25

Mykhailo Mudryk reveals his parents are STILL in Ukraine - and calls them EVERY day for an update

Mykhailo Mudryk's parents still live in war-torn Ukraine despite the country's ongoing conflict with Russia, Chelsea's £88million man revealed...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 25

Kieran Trippier makes public his special reason for supporting Ukraine in their struggles after Russian attack

Ahead of Sunday’s match, Kieran Trippier reveals why he has a special extra reason for supporting Ukraine. It is now over a year since Russia...
THE MAG Mar 25

Zinchenko to play in Chelsea-hosted All-Star charity match for Ukraine

Oleksandr Zinchenko will participate in a charity match organised by Chelsea for Ukraine this summer.The Arsenal man has been outspoken about the...
JUSTARSENAL.COM Mar 25

Aliaksandr Ivulin: ‘It's not very safe to be a footballer in Belarus now'

State opposition leads to prison while the national team plays all games away from home due to the support of Russia There will be no supporters in...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 25

The Sun is number one news brand across print and digital platforms – with 31.1m monthly readers

THE Sun is the number one news brand across print and digital platforms, reaching 31.1 million readers monthly, according to the latest...
THE SUN Mar 24

Jubilant England stars return to training following famous Italy win as Kane unwinds after breaking scoring record

MAN went into space for the first time the last year England won away to Italy… until Thursday night. And after taking a giant leap forward in...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 24

Zinchenko screams out his car window after every Arsenal game and slams critics of club’s celebrations

OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO has blasted critics of Arsenal celebrations after admitting he rolls down the window of his car after every game. Zinchenko...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 24

Chelsea to host all-star charity match for Ukraine with big-name players from the Premier League and around the world

CHELSEA are set to host an all-star charity game for Ukraine, reports suggest. Blues Co-owner Todd Boehly is said to have provisionally agreed to...
THE SUN Mar 24

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Russian opponent at Miami Open

Marta Kostyuk made the stand after 6-1, 6-3 defeat to Potapova Russian was warned by WTA for wearing Spartak Moscow shirt Tensions in the sporting...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 24

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Oleksandr Zinchenko on Ukraine war and life at Arsenal

EXCLUSIVE: Zinchenko stares into the distance as he counts the cost of the past year, since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine and his people were...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 24

Ukraine tennis star refuses Russian rival’s handshake after kit row and makes WTA claim

Russian tennis star Anastasia Potapova received an official warning from the WTA Tour after being pictured arriving for an Indian Wells match...
MIRROR Mar 24

Andrei Kanchelskis: Russian starlet has missed the boat to join Manchester United

Former Manchester United winger Andrei Kanchelskis believes Lokomotiv Moscow starlet Sergey Pinyaev may have missed his chance to join a club like...
STRETTYNEWS.COM Mar 24

The 'beautiful game' turned ugly as soon as Iran-Russia kicked off

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Writers for TASS, Russia's state-owned news agency, had struggled to make up their mind. They referred to Thursday's meeting with...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 23

'A dream': Exciting defender admits he wants to sign for Manchester United

Highly-rated Russian defender Aleksandr Mukhin has indicated that his ‘dream’ is to move to the Premier League with Manchester United. Speaking to...
UNITED IN FOCUS Mar 23

Portugal’s Euro 2016 hero Eder went from scoring in the final to free agent after carrying trophy onto Wembley pitch

IN the summer of 2016, Eder was a national hero in Portugal after coming off the bench to net his side’s winner in extra-time in the final of the...
THE SUN Mar 23

I was a waster who played for Arsenal and Barcelona but now I build apartments in Cameroon while winning league titles

ALEX SONG has confessed to being a “waster” during his early years at Arsenal. The Cameroonian first joined the Gunners, initially on loan, in 2005...
THE SUN Mar 23

Blow for Vladimir Putin as massive fire erupts at factory producing engines for nuclear missiles and war machines

A MASSIVE fire engulfed a Russian factory producing nuclear missiles for Putin’s war today. The inferno broke out at the Yaroslavl Motor Plant –...
THE SUN Mar 23

Russia will face Iran in first match outside of old Soviet Union borders since UEFA expulsion

MATT BARLOW: The Russians, banned by UEFA from competing in Euro 2024, are set for the friendly in the Iranian capital before facing Iraq at home,...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 23

Putin’s ally calls for ‘immediate nuke strike’ on any country that detains Russian dictator after arrest warrant issued

A CLOSE ally of Vladimir Putin has warned Russia will launch an “immediate nuclear strike” on any country that detains the Russian leader. The...
THE SUN Mar 22

‘It's half of what was shot at us': Kharkiv's Russian missile cemetery

Rows of munition debris lie at heart of Ukrainian prosecutors' efforts to build criminal cases against Russian commanders Russia-Ukraine war –...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 22

Why, when a player assaults a referee, the ultimate guilty party is the media

    Arsenal and Tottenham both built stadia, and each suffered the consequence. But… Being a visionary is not as easy as it looks By Sir Hardly...
UNTOLD-ARSENAL.COM Mar 22

Fans left astonished as Premier League flop succeeds Sergio Busquets and Sergio Ramos as Spain captain

FANS are shocked Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata is Spain’s new captain. The Atletico Madrid striker succeeding legendary midfielder Sergio Busquets...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 21

Ukrainian refugees to receive 1,000 FREE tickets for EURO 2024 qualifier against England at Wembley

The fixture will see 1,000 tickets made available free of charge to those who have fled Russia's invasion of their home country, as well as the...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 21

Abramovich wanted to turn Regent’s Park into Chelsea training ground… before learning it was owned by the Queen

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH wanted to turn Regent’s Park into Chelsea’s training ground, according to former owner Ken Bates. Bates sold the Blues to...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 21

I once dated Cristiano Ronaldo and when we broke up I lost 11m Instagram followers in 24 hours

CRISTIANO RONALDO has had plenty of ex-girlfriends. But one lost 11 MILLION Instagram followers in just 24 hours after they split. Cristiano...
THE SUN Mar 21

Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-girlfriend 'lost 11m Instagram followers in just 24 hours'

Cristiano Ronaldo dated Irina Shayk for five years between 2010 and 2015, and their split ended up costing the Russian model big time - on social...
DAILY STAR Mar 21

Who is World Cup star Harry Maguire’s wife Fern Hawkins and do they have children together?

HARRY MAGUIRE has battled through the heavy criticism to make Gareth Southgate’s 27-man squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers. And Maguire’s wife Fern...
THE SUN Mar 19

WATCH: Guro wraps up beautiful play to add a third for Chelsea against Reading! 3-0!

Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesOpportunity given and taken! Gurooo pic.twitter.com/IEJGX0frTf— CfcwComps...
WEAINTGOTNOHISTORY Mar 19

Putin ‘makes shock visit to occupied Ukrainian city Mariupol’ days after arrest warrant issued over alleged war crimes

VLADIMIR Putin has made a shock visit to the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, according to Russian state media. It comes just two days after...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 19

Everton at Chelsea: Opposition Analysis | Gaining Momentum

Dwight McNeil and Abdoulaye Doucoure could prove important players this evening | Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty ImagesDyche’s men must prove they...
SBNATION.COM Mar 18

The lesson Celtic can learn from Benfica’s Champions League exploits – as Jota heaps praise on ‘world class’ Kyogo

PLENTY of people couldn’t understand why Kyogo was shunned by Japan again this week. As far as Jota is concerned, his Celtic pal’s “world-class”...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 17

Bookies pasted as 7-5 fav Galopin Des Champs wins action-packed Gold Cup in Cheltenham blockbuster

BOOKIES were pasted as 7-5 fav Galopin Des Champs won an action-packed Gold Cup. Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend were left in dreamland...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 17

WTA chief says body have 'done a lot' for Ukraine players after Swiatek criticism

"The WTA has been criticised by Iga Swiatek and Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko in recent days for how they are managing Russian and Belarusian...
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Mar 17

Moment Rangers could have signed Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as Gers hero relives chance to snap up global superstar

HE’S one of the hottest properties in world football right now – and he could just have been playing for Rangers. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 16

Journalist claims Milan are interested in FC Krasnodar star and have bid €8m

By: Oliver Fisher There is some confusion circulating regarding AC Milan’s potential interest in signing FC Krasnodar midfielder Eduard...
SEMPRE MILAN Mar 16

Dramatic video shows Putin’s FSB spy HQ engulfed by fire after ‘explosions detonate ammunition’ near Ukraine border

DRAMATIC footage has emerged of a building engulfed in flames, which is claimed to be Vladimir Putin’s FSB spy HQ near the Ukraine border. The...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 16

Dramatic video shows Putin's FSB spy HQ engulfed by fire after ‘explosions detonate ammunition' near Ukraine border

DRAMATIC footage has emerged that appears to be Vladimir Putin's FSB spy HQ engulfed by a fire after “explosions detonate ammunition” near the...
THE SUN Mar 16

Kevin Muscat denies ‘frustration’ at Ange Postecoglou’s transfer raids

The gaffer’s ability to spot footballing talent is incredible.# Ange Postecolgou really has taken Celtic global when if comes to scouring for...
VITAL FOOTBALL Mar 16

Potapova warned by WTA over 'not acceptable' Spartak Moscow shirt

"Anastasia Potapova has been warned by the WTA that wearing a Spartak Moscow football shirt ahead of a match at Indian Wells was \"not acceptable...
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Mar 16

'Is football more important than war now?'

TWELVE months ago the national media was awash with reports covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many of them taking up
THE ARGUS Mar 16

Vinnie Jones screamed X-rated insult at me when I first faced him for Man Utd – it was a shock to the system

A MANCHESTER UNITED legend has recalled how he received an X-rated baptism of fire the first time he faced the notorious Wimbledon Crazy Gang from...
THE SUN Mar 15

Antony told to copy legendary Man Utd DEFENDER to improve his game by Andrei Kanchelskis as he identifies ‘problem’

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Andrei Kanchelskis has told Antony to learn from one of the quiet, unsung heroes of the 1999 Treble-winning...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 15

Swiatek urges more support for Ukrainian players and 'better leadership' from WTA

"Iga Swiatek wants the WTA to do \"a little bit more to help Ukrainian players\". Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko said she withdrew from a match at Indian...
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Mar 15

Russian football hooligans form separate battalion to fight in Ukraine

Hooligans are invited to ‘Get into the coolest adventures of your life with a real chance to come back alive from these scrapes,' in Ukraine.
METRO.CO.UK Mar 15

Nikki and Brie Bella officially leave WWE after revealing new Garcia Twins name

Nikki and Brie have ditched the Bella moniker (Picture: WWE)Nikki and Brie Garcia have confirmed their WWE exit after ditching their Bella Twins...
METRO.CO.UK Mar 15

Football international joins Putin’s hooligan unit in Ukraine as battalion led by ultra dubbed The Spaniard boosts ranks

A FORMER football star has joined an army unit of Russian hooligans on the frontline in Ukraine. It comes as the battalion – led by an ultra dubbed...
THE SUN Mar 15

World No.1 Iga Swiatek blows up at rival Anastasia Potapova for Russian jersey at Indian Wells

Defending champion and world No. 1 Iga Swiatek has hit out at Russian tennis star Anastasia Potapova after she wore a controversial Russian...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 15

Russian fighter jet ‘smashes into US Reaper drone over the Black Sea’ after ‘dangerous actions’ by Putin’s pilot

A RUSSIAN fighter jet has “smashed into US Reaper drone over the Black Sea” after “dangerous actions” by one of Vladimir Putin’s pilots. The...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 14

BBC needs to overhaul rules to regain trust after Gary Lineker’s Nazi tweet row, Ofcom warns

THE BBC needs to overhaul its social media rules to regain trust in the wake of the Gary Lineker row, Ofcom's boss warned. It was told to lose the...
THE SUN Mar 14

Gary Lineker suspension echoes Putin's Russia, says Labour

Shadow minister accuses government of ‘deliberate strategy of undermining BBC' as calls mount for corporation's chair to quit The suspension of...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 14

BBC's suspension of Gary Lineker is like something from ‘Putin’s Russia’, Labour MP says

A LABOUR MP sparked outrage today after comparing Gary Lineker’s former BBC suspension to “Putin’s Russia”. In a Commons debate Shadow Culture...
THE SUN Mar 14

How Porto could be lining up in Champions League had they not sold £367m worth of talent in the last decade

PORTO will fight for their lives to stay in the Champions League tonight. But they could have lined up very differently against Inter Milan had...
THE SUN Mar 14

The Lineker v BBC saga ends in a victory for free speech

In a victory for free speech Gary Lineker will be back to work this week.It’s an embarrassment to the UK that someone faced losing his job based on...
JUSTARSENAL.COM Mar 14

Fifa to approve expanded World Cup with new 48 team format and extra games while being longest in history

FIFA will today confirm the 2026 World Cup will be the longest and biggest in history. World chiefs under President Gianni Infantino have agreed...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 14

‘I’m not a nutter’ – Matt Le Tissier says he was SACKED by Sky Sports because of his conspiracy theories on coronavirus

MATT LE TISSIER has revealed he believes he was sacked by Sky Sports due to his views on coronavirus before insisting: “I’m not a nutter!” The...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 14

Russia consider leaving Uefa after invite to Asian competition

Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been excluded from competing for their countries since the invasion of Ukraine
THE INDEPENDENT Mar 14

Russia invited to play in Asian football tournament amid Uefa and Fifa bans

Central Asian Football Association opens door to June games Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Iran among nations participating Russia have been invited...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 14

Tim Davie's career as BBC chief is surely holed below the waterline

TIM Davie's career as BBC chief is surely holed below the waterline. His authority is shot. AFPTim Davie has discovered that his biggest stars are...
THE SUN Mar 13

Chelsea owner Boehly linked to company sanctioned by Ukraine for ‘financing Russian schemes’ along with Blues sponsor

CHELSEA are reportedly re-assessing their sponsorship deal with betting firm Parimatch Tech after discovering they set to be sanctioned by...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 13

Opinion: The Toxic Tenure of Paul Ince

Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesPaul Ince might guide Reading to survival but, for Calum Egan, his personality and painful tactics have made him...
SBNATION.COM Mar 13

Oleksandr Usyk in talks over shock career change to professional football… and has eyes on Premier League transfer

OLEKSANDR USYK wants to juggle his Tyson Fury training camp with a return to professional football. Ukraine's 36-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO...
THE SUN Mar 13

In-form striker called up for international fixture

Ali Al-Hamadi has been called up by the Iraqi national team for their upcoming friendly against Russia on Sunday 26 March.
AFCWIMBLEDON.CO.UK Mar 13

Parimatch suspends operations in Ukraine after being hit by Government sanctions

Parimatch has confirmed it has suspended operations in Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the betting firm was one of 280...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 13

What is Gary Lineker’s net worth?

GARY Lineker had a successful career as a footballer, and now is one of the most recognisable faces of British television. Here, we look at his...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 13

View from Leicester: ‘Lineker stands up for people who don't have a voice'

Fans joining presenter in match-day crowd at club where he was a star striker, speak out on BBC controversy “Gary is 100% right,” said lifelong...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 11

‘This is not Putin’s Russia’ – Gary Lineker crisis has reached dangerous levels of toxicity for the BBC

THE BBC and the British government took on the wrong opponent when they joined forces in a misguided attempt to silence Gary Lineker.
INDEPENDENT.IE Mar 11

Ex-Premier League striker who once cost £13.5m joins relegation-threatened League One side Morecambe on free transfer

EX-EVERTON striker Ouymar Niasse has finally found a new club – League One strugglers Morecambe. The former £13.5million Senegal star, 32, has been...
THE SUN Mar 10

I disagree with Gary Lineker about migrants but in a free country you can’t sack people for expressing an opinion

PEOPLE have been calling for Gary Lineker to be sacked because he says Britain's new policy of slamming the door on anyone who arrives in Kent on a...
THE SUN Mar 10
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