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Matvey Safonov, the 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain and Russia goalkeeper, discussed on Telegram his return to...

Since the Russian invasion began, Leeds has been twinned with Kharkiv, a city in north-eastern Ukraine just 20 miles from the Russian border.

Kuala Lumpur: Lee Han-beom will play his club football in Belgium after the Korea Republic international sealed a move to Club Brugge on Monday.

Benjamin Mendy, a 2018 World Cup winner with the France national team, has sparked a wide wave of controversy after deciding to sell the official...

Andrea Pirlo was days away from being named Italy's head coach. Then a sponsorship deal with a Russian bookmaker ended his candidacy. The post...

    What do enormous corporations do when they are challenged? Exactly what Fifa does We all make mistakes, but some mistakes are just too big to...

In an incident that stirred considerable controversy in football circles, former France international Benjamin Mendy sold his official replica of...

In an incident that sparked much controversy in football circles, former France international Benjamin Mendy sold his official version of the 2018...

Roberto Mancini has been appointed for a second spell as Italy head coach after Andrea Pirlo was blocked from the position over links to a Russian...

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has outlined Ghana’s ambition of securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA...

Andrea Pirlo is out of the running for the Italy job over Russian betting ties, with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigning amid the fallout. The...

Russian ambassador Aleksei Paramonov calls Italy undemocratic after Andrea Pirlo's national team candidacy collapsed over a betting company link.

By: Oliver Fisher Andrea Pirlo and Andriy Shevchenko wrote history together at AC Milan, but now the duo have gone from a friendship to a grudge....

Andrea Pirlo's chances of becoming the next Italy manager have been destroyed due to links to Russian betting companies.

Italy's plans to name Andrea Pirlo manager of their national football team have been scrapped after his links with a Russian betting firm were...

Italy legend Gianni Rivera hit out at Andrea Pirlo and Paolo Maldini after the Russian...

Andrea Pirlo has announced he is no longer in contention to become the next Italy head coach following criticism of his commercial links with a...

Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italy job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with Russian betting firm Fonbet.

Aleksey Paramonov, the Russian ambassador to Italy, has expressed his sympathies to Andrea Pirlo following...

Andrea Pirlo was expected to be named as Italy's new head coach this week, but links to a Russian betting company means he is ruled out. The post...

Andrea Pirlo is no longer in the running to become Italy's next manager after 'political' concerns were raised over the football legend's...

Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn from the race to become Italy head coach following controversy over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company.

Italian politicians had raised concern over appointmentFormer player says he has never expressed views on warAndrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no...

Andrea Pirlo had emerged as a frontrunner for the Italy job but is now out of contention

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo chose Andrea Pirlo as the next Italy coach after Pep Guardiola rejected it, but FIGC president Giovanni Malagò halted...

Andrea Pirlo, the leading candidate to become the new Italy boss, has released a statement regarding his links to a Russian betting company.

Andrea Pirlo has released a statement on his social media channels after the controversy over...

Andrea Pirlo’s hopes of becoming Italy coach took another battering after FC United owner Sergey...

The controversy over Andrea Pirlo’s Russian gambling links could be even more damaging, with reports...

With Andrea Pirlo increasingly unlikely to be offered the Italy job due to his Russian...

Andrea Pirlo's possible appointment as Italy head coach has hit political resistance over ⁠his commercial ties to a Russian betting company.

The new administration of the Italian federation has chosen Andrea Pirlo to take charge of coaching the national team in the coming period, but the...

Pirlo has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Gennaro Gattuso

Andriy Shevchenko has delivered a pointed rebuke to his former Milan teammate Andrea Pirlo over...

Andrea Pirlo has gone on the offensive, dismissing the criticism of his likely Italy appointment...

Sunderland are the latest English club to miss out on signing Eduard Spertsyan. Last summer, Southampton made an offer, but FC Krasnodar’s owner...

Andrea Pirlo’s expected appointment as Italy head coach has been thrown into doubt, with the...

Ukrainian club were in fourth tier in 2021 but, despite war with Russia, will contest European qualifiers for first timeIt is time for set-piece...

Guillermo Ochoa — widely considered among the greatest Mexican goalkeepers in history—announced his retirement from elite soccer on Tuesday,...

English Championship side Swansea City have reached an agreement with Belgian club Zulte Waregem for the transfer of Ghana international forward...

Readers of this site will no doubt be aware of this TLO's long history of stressing the evils of sportswashing in world football. Whether it be...

Kylian Mbappe’s age for the 2030 World Cup, including his career outlook and what his experience could mean for France’s ambitions on the global...

A total of 11 players have won the Golden Ball since the award was first introduced in 1982. Lionel Messi holds the distinction of being the...

Russian Premier League side FC Rostov have completed the signing of Nigeria international winger Olakunle Olusegun from Krasnodar.

Trump will be presenting the trophy to the world champions (Picture: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Donald Trump will be in attendance to hand the...

West Ham United are looking to bolster their midfield ranks ahead of their Championship return.As a result, FC Mitdjylland midfielder Denil...

Former owner and chairman of Chelsea FC who bought the club for a pound and helped restore it to the top rank of English footballFor more than 20...

Clement Turpin will referee Norway vs England tonight (Photo: Getty) Clement Turpin, the referee for England’s World Cup quarter-final against...

Even White House interference and Fifa's greed cannot spoil the celebrations. At last, an arena in which multiculturalism triumphs and underdogs...

Mory Gbane could soon be on his way to Celtic in this summer's transfer window.The 25-year-old midfielder currently plays for Reims in Ligue 2, and...

Lionel Messi is often regarded as the greatest football of all time (Photo: Getty) Joe Cole believes a former teammate and Chelsea legend was just...

Haissem Hassan is on Celtic's radar after some strong performances at the World Cup for Egypt.Celtic need to add some quality to their attacking...

Uefa is prepared to keep Russia out of international football despite the IOC lifting its Olympic suspension, setting up another row with Fifa. The...

Russia banned since full-scale invasion of UkraineMany national associations opposed to reintegrationUefa is prepared to block the return of...

Belgium, as one of the powerhouses in the World Cup, expect to have the best performance in their history. Belgium hold a prominent place in world...

Parts of 2018's Golden Generation still remain, but there are more than enough good players in this Belgian side to give the US headaches• Predict...

Referee Alireza Faghani will take charge of England v Mexico (Picture: Getty Images) Alireza Faghani will take charge of the huge World Cup clash...

Kylian Mbappé made his World Cup debut eight years ago in Russia. He’s only in his third tournament, and he already sits one goal behind Lionel...

Roman Safiullin ousts Brazilian but fails to dampen the relentless noise that follows the 19-year-oldThe first chants of “FON! SE! CA!” started up...

Egypt’s FIFA World Cup journey adds a new milestone in 2026, with their latest appearance offering fresh context to the team’s history on the...

While Algeria may not be a perennial fixture at the FIFA World Cup, the North African side has a knack for making history during its rare...

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo broke a record at the 2026 World Cup, one that Lionel Messi could not achieve in this edition. Portugal celebrated...

Croatia has never lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy, but few nations have achieved more in such a short history. Croatia has built one of the most...

With their kits officially locked in, European powerhouses Portugal and Croatia are finalizing preparations for today's high-stakes 2026 World Cup...

Spain enter the knockout stage under pressure, while Austria believe in a major upset. Here's what every possible result means for both teams in...

Lionel Messi scored again from a free kick at a World Cup, further extending his lead over Cristiano Ronaldo in the rankings. Lionel Messi scored...

With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup. Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a...

FIFA has invited all 211 member associations, including Russia, to the inaugural Under-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, marking a potential first step...

France winger Ousmane Dembele produced a stunning first‑half hat‑trick inside just 32 minutes as Les Bleus thrashed Norway...

Pape Thiaw's side need to beat Iraq handsomely to progress from tough group after persisting issue of poor governanceAs the most successful...

Panama faces a crucial match against Croatia, with its FIFA ranking adjusted following its 2026 World Cup opener. Panama’s original FIFA ranking...

Ghana's defence faces one of its toughest assignments of the FIFA World Cup when the Black Stars take on England on Tuesday, with captain Harry...

Lionel Messi had the chance to open the score for Argentina vs Austria, but he missed the penalty. How does he compare to Cristiano Ronaldo? Lionel...

Only the 2018 World Cup in Russia has seen more, with 12 own goals recorded during the tournament. With the 2026 edition featuring 48 teams and 104...

Matvey Safonov, the 27-year-old goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain and Russia, was invited to a Telegram...

Federico Fazio won Olympic gold with Argentina at Beijing 2008 and represented the Albiceleste at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The former player...

'If someone is provoking us and trying to drag us into the war, I think it will end badly for those who are trying to do this.'

Ivan Rakitic won't play at the 2026 World Cup with Croatia. As Croatia begin what could be Luka Modric’s final World Cup, one familiar face is...

Before the FIFA World Cup records were shaped by veteran icons like Roger Milla and Cristiano Ronaldo, the tournament has already seen...

Zlatko Dalic has no concerns over the age of his players (Picture: Getty Images) Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic has defended the ageing nature of...

Celtic have identified Ivan Basic as the latest midfielder who could make the move to Glasgow this summer.The Hoops have yet to announce a summer...

Clement Turpin takes charge of England vs Croatia on Wednesday night (Picture: Getty Images) Clement Turpin, the referee for England’s World Cup...

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Lionel Messi's rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo had a new chapter as the Argentinian scored a hat-trick in his 2026 World Cup debut. Lionel Messi...

Norway star Erling Haaland scored a brace in his World Cup debut, and it is interesting to compare it to the debuts of Lionel Messi and Cristiano...

Celtic are lining up a move to sign Astana midfielder Ivan Basic this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Hoops have been "keeping tabs"...

Mohebbi scored Iran’s equaliser in a thrilling 2-2 draw (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Iran opened their politically-charged World Cup...