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An effort by European soccer federations to highlight gay rights could force a collision between FIFA rules and social campaigns.

Tottenham centre-back Eric Dier heaped praise on coach Antonio Conte for helping to resurrect his international career ahead of the World Cup. Dier, 28, has 45 senior caps for England since debuting in 2015, but it has b...

Pedri revealed Luis Enrique’s Spain view themselves among the favourites to win the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. La Roja have endured two disappointing World Cup campaigns since winning the trophy in 2010, being dumped...

Frenkie de Jong “always wanted to stay at Barcelona” despite heavy interest from Manchester United during the transfer window. Netherlands international De Jong was the subject of a long-running saga, with the midfie...

Scotland's stand-in captain John McGinn says they needed Wednesday's 3-0 win over Ukraine - which moved them two points clear at the top of their Nations League group - after the heartbreak of missing out on the World Cu...

Former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger says he would deliberately wind up opposition players if stadiums were too quiet for his liking.

Ousmane Dembele has revealed he told Barcelona coach Xavi he would sign a new contract with the club as far back as December. France international Dembele looked to be heading out of Barcelona in January when acrimonious...

Wales captain Gareth Bale is confident he will be fully fit for the start of the World Cup despite concerns over his lack of game time for Los Angeles FC. Bale has only started two matches since making the move to MLS at...

Former Lionesses captain Steph Houghton says she found it difficult to watch this summer's Euros, but is not ready to give up on her England career just yet.

Barcelona are currently considering potential replacements for Sergio Busquets, whose future away from the club where he’s spent his entire senior career so far appears imminent, and according to Marca, they are curren...

The cast and characters of award-winning television series Ted Lasso will be incorporated into FIFA 23, the game’s developer EA Sports announced on Wednesday. The multiple Emmy-winning show, starring Jason Sudeikis as ...

England have joined a host of other nations in pledging to their allegiance to the OneLove campaign against discrimination ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The Three Lions will join the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, F...

Mexico coach Tata Martino has ruled out the possibility of a World Cup recall for veteran striker Javier Hernandez. Hernandez, who has scored 52 goals in his 109 caps for El Tri, has not featured for his country since 20...

Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro has taken his first coaching role in his homeland with Serie B side Benevento. The former Azzurri captain was appointed on Wednesday after Fabio Caserta was relieved of his duties. Caserta wa...

Both Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka have been withdrawn from the Germany squad ahead of their two upcoming Nations League fixtures. The Bayern Munich duo tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and have since been in i...

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says the organisation will not repeat a pan-continental staging of the European Championship following Euro 2020, but has not ruled out further successful joint bids in the future. Last ...

Chelsea have sacked recently-appointed commercial director Damian Willoughby over "inappropriate messages" he sent prior to joining the club.

England captain Harry Kane and Wales skipper Gareth Bale will wear an anti-discrimination armband during their World Cup matches in Qatar this winter.

UEFA president Aleksander Cerefin has shut down rumours the governing body could take Champions League games out of Europe. Media reports emerged this week suggesting UEFA’s executive committee were exploring options t...

Former Scotland, Rangers and Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has announced his retirement from playing, saying: "It's not been a bad ride".

Teenager Elliot Anderson has signed a new long-term contract at Newcastle United after breaking into the first team under Eddie Howe. The 19-year-old - who has represented both England and Scotland at youth level - made ...

Cristiano Ronaldo intends to continue with Portugal until Euro 2024, shutting down any notion the 2022 World Cup could be his last major international tournament. The veteran attacker has struggled for form this season a...