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Ecuadorian police seized 469 kg of cocaine packed with the image of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland. The cocaine was hidden in a secret compartment in a truck near the border with Colombia. The police also arrested the truck driver and a woman with Colombian documents.
Barça and PSG Reach Agreement for Ferran Torres Transfer
The FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have reached a preliminary agreement for the transfer of Ferran Torres. The deal is expected to be worth around 50 million euros, with Luis Enrique playing a key role in the negotiations.
Celta Vigo's season-opening LaLiga match against Osasuna has been postponed due to a fungal outbreak affecting the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos.
Messi bids farewell to his father in an intimate ceremony surrounded by fans: 'Fuerza, Leo'
Lionel Messi participated in the private farewell ceremony for his father, Jorge, in Rosario, Argentina, surrounded by family and close friends. The ceremony was attended by fans who left messages of support and condolences.
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's match against Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, as the team suffered a 2-1 defeat to the visiting Mexican side in a Leagues Cup match.
Paris St Germain have re-signed France defender Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on a deal until 2029, the Ligue 1 champions said on Sunday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported that PSG activated an 8.5 million pounds ($11.46 million) …
Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has agreed to a contract extension with Spanish giants Real Madrid until 2032, putting an end to speculation about his future.
FIFA apologized to its members for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, was withdrawn last Friday after a fierce backlash.
Infantino and FIFA present united front after crisis meeting over stake sale fallout
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organization's leadership have presented a united front after a crisis meeting in Morocco over the abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, was withdrawn last…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his lack of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the handling of a proposal to sell off commercial rights to the soccer World Cup.
Major League Soccer named Los Angeles FC co-managing owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner on Monday, tapping the private equity executive to succeed longtime leader Don Garber on January 1, 2027.
Richarlison, Tonali fire 10-man Spurs to 2-1 Sydney win over Chelsea
Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, with Richarlison scoring a 90th-minute winner and Sandro Tonali getting his first goal for the club. The match was played with 10 men for Tottenham after Kevin Danso was given a straight red card for bringing …
UEFA has ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA President Gianni Infantino as FIFA scraps investment plan
UEFA has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FIFA abandoned plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup. The proposal had triggered a fierce backlash from regional confederations.
FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, has shelved a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup after facing opposition from its member nations. The proposal, called FIFA Forward Enterprise, would have created a commercial rights and event operations company wit…
Infantino Abandons Plans to Sell World Cup Profits to Private Equity Following Massive Pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world. The proposal, which would have created a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, was …
U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not speak with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the world soccer governing body offering stakes to external investors. FIFA plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stake…
Regional confederations criticize FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup stakes
FIFA's plan to sell stakes in a $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn criticism from soccer's regional confederations. They claim they were blindsided by the world governing body's plan to bring private investors into the sport.
Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, has appeared to confirm his retirement from international soccer, saying he no longer wants to play for Brazil. He made the comments after Santos beat Venezuela's Universidad Central 4-2 in a Copa Sudamericana match.
A Brazilian court has handed Internacional defender Victor Gabriel an unusual suspension after he seriously injured Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec during a Serie A match. The ban will last a maximum of six months or as long as it takes Pec to recover.
Celtic have signed Denmark forward Kasper Hogh on a four-year deal, with an option for a further year, the Scottish champions said on Tuesday.
France set to name a new head coach with Zidane likely to replace Deschamps
France's soccer federation is set to announce a new head coach for the national men's squad, with Zinedine Zidane expected to replace Didier Deschamps. Zidane helped Les Bleus win the World Cup in 1998 and the European Championship two years later.
Barcelona have signed German winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a deal until 2031, the LaLiga club said on Thursday. Financial details were not disclosed by the clubs, but media reports said the deal was worth €22 million ($25.1 million) plus add-ons and inclu…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland have been named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team, with both rewarded for standout performances during unexpected runs by their teams.
Relief is on the way next summer with the Women's World Cup in Brazil
The next Women's World Cup is set for next summer in Brazil. The top-ranked women's team in the world, Spain, won the 2023 Women's World Cup final in Sydney. The United States will host Spain twice in October as a tuneup for CONCACAF qualifying.
Lionel Messi has spoken out for the first time after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain. The 39-year-old superstar expressed his pain and sadness, but did not address his future with the national team.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin refused to attend Sunday's World Cup final following a series of disagreements between the European governing body and FIFA over disciplinary procedures, refereeing logistics, and match operations.
Belgium national squad coach Rudi Garcia's contract was not extended beyond its scheduled end on July 31, the country's soccer association said on Monday. Garcia, who had taken the job in February 2025, coached the 'Red Devils' until the World Cup's quarter-finals, where …
Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain
Lionel Messi could not will Argentina to become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century. Spain outplayed the Albiceleste from the opening whistle at MetLife Stadium, where the overwhelming majority of 80,663 were hoping for a recoronation.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and his team lost the World Cup final to Spain, crushing their dream of being back-to-back champions. Many Argentines gathered around the Obelisk monument in downtown Buenos Aires to watch the match and celebrate the team's semi-final victory agai…
The 2026 World Cup has come to a close with Spain winning the final 1-0 against Argentina. The tournament featured 48 teams and was the first to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.