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Roman Abramovich sold Chelsea Football Club in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The £2.35billion Roman Abramovich made from the sale of Chelsea in 2022 is still frozen in a bank account, with the Russian billionaire and the UK...

2018: The fifth in our 'recent nostalgia' series, looking back at the behind the scenes World Cup stories from our journalists covering the...

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has escalated his legal dispute with the British government over the £2.5 billion proceeds from the sale of...

Roman Abramovich has no plans to let the UK government distribute the £2.35billion from the sale of Chelsea without his blessing. The money has...

WINSTON CHURCHILL, back in 1939, once famously described Russia as “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” God knows what the man voted...

Black Queens shot-stopper Cynthia Findib Konlan has been named the Best Goalkeeper of the 2026 Pink Ladies Cup following an exceptional run in the...

Black Queens forward Doris Boaduwaa has been crowned the top scorer of the 2026 Pink Ladies Cup, clinching the Golden Boot with a three-goal...

The Pink Ladies Cup final between Ghana’s Black Queens and Tanzania, scheduled for Friday in the United Arab Emirates, has been...

Ghana’s senior national women’s team, the Black Queens, have been crowned champions of the 2026 Pink Ladies Cup after the...

The are expected to wrap up their training camp in the United Arab Emirates after their final Pink Ladies Cup fixture against Tanzania on Friday,...

The moral bankruptcy of allowing Russia back would be a new low for Fifa

Ghana Black Queens midfielder Stella Nyamekye has completed a transfer to Norwegian club SK Brann from NJ/NY Gotham FC, both clubs announced on...

Hong Kong has officially withdrawn from the ongoing Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai following missile strikes in the United Arab Emirates, triggered by...

The head coach of Ghana’s Black Queens, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, is anticipating a tricky contest against Tanzania in their final match at...

The head coach of the Black Queens of Ghana, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, is backing the team as a contender to win the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup...

Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has applauded the performance of his team in their victory over Russia at the ongoing Pink Ladies...

Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has shared his excitement after their emphatic victory over Russia in the Pink Ladies Cup.The...

Black Queens produced a commanding performance to defeat Russia 4-0 in their matchday 2 encounter at the Pink Ladies Cup.Ghana asserted control...

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The Black Queens will take on Russia women's national football team today in their second outing at the 2026 Pink Ladies Cup in the United Arab...

The Black Queens of Ghana will press on with their campaign at the ongoing Pink Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates, despite rising tensions in...

The Black Queens of Ghana kicked off their 2026 Pink Ladies Cup tournament with an emphatic 4-0 win over Hong Kong. The two sides clashed at the...

Argentina captain Lionel Messi made a candid admission regarding a pivotal penalty he missed during a 2018 World Cup fixture in Russia. After...

Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have arrived in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the 2025...

Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to visit Ukraine and witness the destruction caused by...

It's four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, but that hasn't stopped the flow of Brazilian soccer players to Shakhtar Donetsk.

Located north of Kyiv and just 100 kilometres from the borders of Russia and Belarus, the city of Chernihiv endured a siege lasting over a month at...

The former Sunderland head coach has stepped down for personal reasons despite guiding Curaçao to a historic first-ever World Cup qualification

MIKE KEEGAN: The West London club have famously been without a long-term partner since the end of the 2022-23 when Three pulled out in the wake of...

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has rewarded three standout performers from the domestic league with places in Ghana’s...

Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has unveiled his squad for the upcoming Pink Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates, handing call ups to six...

Five former Valiants. Reading are heading off to Vale Park on Saturday, with more than 1,600 travelling supporters in tow, looking to keep chase...

The Russian flag will be flown at a major sporting event next month, the beginning of the nation's apparent rehabilitation on the sporting stage

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ progress, despite their...

Jhon Duran’s career continues to be a whirlwind of goals and controversy, with his latest chapter in Russia starting in explosive fashion. The...

Former West Ham United transfer target Jhon Duran has started life as a Zenit St Petersburg player. Duran’s debut for the Russian club has made...

The striker's career has not been short of drama with the former Aston Villa man making his debut for Russian side Zenit St Petersburg

Football club donation equal to prize money Ukraine pays gold medallistsHeraskevych barred from racing while wearing ‘helmet of memory'The owner of...

The latest bizarre incident in Jhon Duran's madcap career took place just minutes into his Zenit St Petersburg debut. The Russian club were playing...

Real Madrid reunite with Benfica in the Champions League after keeper Anatoliy Trubin's goal ruined their chances of an automatic route into the...

Ireland would face serious consequences for deciding not to play against Israel. That doesn't necessarily mean they shouldn't refuse

Still just 22 years old, Jhon Duran has joined the sixth club of his budding career and his third in the space of just 12 months, making the...

Last year, Luiz Henrique admitted via Sport Witness that he dreams of playing for Arsenal, and the attacker is now reportedly seeking a move away...

Heimir Hallgrimsson has reiterated his view that he does not understand why Israel are allowed to participate in European competitions while Russia...

With the full-scale war approaching its fourth anniversary later this month, there is dismay inside Ukraine that Russia could be be given a way...

By: Ben Dixon It is no secret that AC Milan need a striker, but they rejected the chance to sign one on favourable terms in January.  There were...

Fifa president suggested Russia's return to underage competitions across Europe ‘would help' and that ban ‘has not achieved anything'

Eight years ago, a few days before announcing the names of the 23 players who would accompany him to Russia and become world champions three months...

Aberdeen interim boss Peter Leven delivers an update on defender Kristers Tobers as the centre-back hits a milestone in his rehabilitation from...

Ukrainian FA president seeks meeting on ThursdayFifa president due at Uefa congress in BrusselsAndriy Shevchenko will seek a meeting with Gianni...

Ukrainian FA president says Fifa president’s call for Russia to return to international competition after 2022 invasion and ongoing war in Ukraine...

Ghana’s Black Queens are set to face Ivory Coast in a friendly as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...

Ukraine is gathering support from European governments to oppose FIFA's moves to end Russia's ban from international football.

Fifa president will be under major scrutiny when he goes to Brussels to address the Uefa annual congress on ThursdayAssuming Gianni Infantino turns...

Colombia forward Jhon Duran joined Zenit St Petersburg in Russia - on loan from ​Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr - on Monday, following ‌the...

Perhaps the only thing everyone can agree on is that, according to our old friend The Letter of the Law, the “goal” Rayan Cherki scored from inside...

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IN-FORM Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol admits he can’t wait for his first experience of the club’s bitter rivalry with Manchester United at...

Roman Abramovich has been linked with a return to football with reports claiming the Russian billionaire and ex-Chelsea owner plans to buy a stake...

Reports in Turkey claimed that the Russian businessman was preparing to make a move to purchase Galatasaray.

Ghana international Alexander Djiku was given the marching orders as Spartak Moscow shared the spoils with FC Rostov in the Russian Premier...

Harry Kane says he’s in the best form of his career after adding another two goals to take his tally for the season to an eye-watering 21 so...

Matvey Safonov, 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain and Russia goalkeeper, spoke to Sport Express on the sidelines...

Russian midfield sensation Kirill Glebov has been linked with a move away from Dynamo Kyiv, with several Premier League clubs interested. The post...

The Press and Journal was given exclusive access to travel to Latvia to visit troops from Fort George as they took part in an exercise in the...

The Black Stars of Ghana confirmed their place at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium...

Ghana stand one result from booking a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Otto Addo’s side needing only a draw against Comoros on...

Ghana’s tourism and travel industry is braced for a surge in activity should the Black Stars clinch qualification for the 2026 FIFA...

Inter are reportedly among the European clubs tracking Kirill Glebov, the 19-year-old winger making headlines at CSKA Moscow with five goals and...

A UKRAINIAN tennis star turned soldier said he helped devastate $5 billion worth of Russian war power, over a decade after beating Roger Federer at...

Republic of Ireland manager sees ‘no difference' between banning Russia and Israel

Following Russia’s example since its attack on Ukraine, some are pushing for Israel to be...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed calls to suspend Israel amid the Palestinian conflict, emphasizing football's role in promoting peace and...

Oliver Glasner is uninterested in revelling in Crystal Palace's club record 19-match unbeaten streak as he insisted his focus has already switched...

Rather than the Valeriy Lobanovskyi Dynamo Stadium, the game was played at the Arena Lublin in Poland, with thousands of Crystal Palace fans making...

The Crystal Palace juggernaut is showing no signs of letting up. Goals from Daniel Muñoz and the substitute Eddie Nketiah ensured Oliver Glasner's...

Crystal Palace kick off their Conference League campaign at Dynamo Kyiv this evening, live on talkSPORT 2. The Eagles are set to play their...

After a magical first 18 months in south London, Austrian manager is looking to conjure up Conference League gloryCrystal Palace supporters may...

Voters in the tiny former Soviet republic want to be in the EU club. In standing up to Putin, they may have reminded Europe why its democracy is...

Crystal Palace kick off their Conference League campaign at Dynamo Kyiv this week, live on talkSPORT 2. The Eagles are set to play their first-ever...

Israel has been the subject of a number of boycotts over the last two years following the invasion of the Gaza strip, which has resulted in the...

Former Arsenal icon Andrey Arshavin will be rooting for minnows Kairat Almaty in the Champions League as he doubled down on his hatred for Real...

A national team is fighting for a spot in the 2026 World Cup, but complications with FIFA threaten to jeopardize its qualification for the...

In a recent interview, former Chelsea striker Carlton Cole revealed how life changed for him at the club following the arrival of Russian oligarch...

Veteran DR Congo international has had a remarkable journey to West Lothian - including 16 clubs - and none more startling than. two years with...

As Israel inflicts untold misery on Palestinians, it is time for football's governing bodies to stand by the principles they claim to upholdWhen...