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ALLY MCCOIST was left raging after Paris Saint-Germain used an unorthodox kick-off tactic. PSG had the ball to start the second half, with the French giants 1-0 ahead following Desire Doue's deflected first-half strike. But then Vitinha booted the ball down the field for a Liverpool goal kick. The decision left McCoist stunned, as he...

UCL: Struggling Liverpool fall to PSG Kick Off

La Comisión de Árbitros de la CONMEBOL dio a conocer la convocatoria de árbitras para la CONMEBOL Sub17 Femenina 2026, que se disputará del 24 de abril al 09 de mayo en Paraguay.

Concerns about personal safety, visas, ticket prices and U.S. government policies are topmost on international fans' minds as they weigh whether to travel to the United States for the World Cup in June, according to a newly released survey.

Cristiano Ronaldo is watching developments closely as Al-Nassr navigates an off-field controversy involving teammate Abdullah Al-Hamdan. Cristiano Ronaldo is watching developments closely as Al-Nassr navigates an off-field controversy involving teammate Abdullah Al-Hamdan. The club has received a favorable ruling in a dispute that has drawn attention across the Saudi Pro League, but the situation remains layered with uncertainty. The case, centered on Al-Hamdan’s transfer, has sparked debate about regulations and player rights. While a decision has been reached, the story is far from fully resolved. The issue began when Al-Hilal filed a formal complaint against Abdullah Al-Hamdan following his move to Al-Nassr during the winter transfer window. Al-Hilal argued that the striker had unilaterally terminated his contract without valid justification, describing the action as a breach of league regulations. Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah indicated that Al-Hamdan informed Al-Hilal of his contract termination just days before its official expiration. This timing allowed him to complete a free transfer to Al-Nassr, a move that immediately triggered legal scrutiny. “Al-Hilal had filed an official complaint… protesting the player’s unilateral termination of his contract during the winter transfer window,” the report noted. Abdullah Al-Hamdan of Al Nassr celebrating. Official decision rejects the complaint After reviewing the case, the Professionalism and Players’ Status Committee of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) delivered its verdict. The committee accepted the complaint in form but rejected it in substance, effectively clearing Al-Hamdan of wrongdoing. It also dismissed Al-Hilal’s request to impose penalties under Article 62 of the professional regulations. The reasoning was procedural, as the complaint was filed before the matter had been taken to the appropriate legal authority for contract disputes. According to Arriyadiyah’s latest update, the committee rejected the complaint based on the merits of the case and procedural grounds, reinforcing the legitimacy of the decision. Abdullah Al-Hamdan of Al Nassr The catch: Legal battle far from over Despite the ruling, the situation carries an important twist. Al-Hilal’s management is preparing to file an official appeal and may escalate the case to higher legal bodies, including the Dispute Resolution Chamber. This move keeps the controversy alive and opens the door for further legal examination. The possibility of escalation means the case could extend beyond domestic committees and into more complex arbitration processes. Saudi journalist Abdullah Al-Hanyan suggested on X (formerly Twitter) that Al-Hilal believes it holds strong documentation to support its position. This determination signals that the dispute could continue to shape headlines in the coming weeks. Al-Hamdan’s impact on the pitch While the legal process unfolds, Abdullah Al-Hamdan has continued to contribute on the field for Al-Nassr. The striker has made 10 appearances, scoring four goals and providing one assist, showing his value to the squad. His performances have helped reinforce the club’s attacking options during a crucial period of the season, especially in Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence. This on-field impact adds another layer to the case, as the player remains central to Al-Nassr’s ambitions.

La CONMEBOL, a través de su Comisión Médica y la Unidad Antidopaje, llevó a cabo una reunión con médicos de las selecciones sudamericanas clasificadas a la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026™. Se abordaron durante el encuentro aspectos clave relacionados con la preparación médica de los equipos. La CONMEBOL, a través de su Comisión Médica y la Unidad Antidopaje, llevó a cabo una reunión este miércoles 08 de abril con los médicos de las selecciones sudamericanas clasificadas a la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026™. Durante el encuentro, se abordaron aspectos clave relacionados con la preparación médica de los equipos, haciendo énfasis en la actualización de protocolos de actuación ante situaciones de emergencia, como el traumatismo craneoencefálico (TCE) y la sospecha de muerte súbita. Asimismo, se compartieron consideraciones médicas específicas vinculadas a las condiciones de los países sede, incluyendo factores climáticos, estrategias de hidratación y la importancia de las evaluaciones médicas previas a la competencia. En materia antidopaje, se presentó información actualizada sobre la normativa vigente y los procedimientos de control, destacando aspectos fundamentales como los controles en menores de edad, los distintos tipos de test, el envío y análisis de muestras en laboratorios acreditados por la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje (AMA), y los criterios de selección de jugadores. Además, se profundizó en temas relevantes como el proceso de Solicitud de Autorización de Uso Terapéutico (AUT), los riesgos asociados a la contaminación de suplementos y alimentos, y las obligaciones relacionadas con la localización de los jugadores para controles fuera de competencia. Esta instancia reafirma el compromiso de la CONMEBOL con la salud, la seguridad y el rendimiento de las selecciones sudamericanas, promoviendo estándares médicos y antidopaje de excelencia, y acompañando de manera permanente a los equipos en su camino hacia las máximas competencias internacionales. CONMEBOL.com

FORMER Newcastle star Habib Beye has been robbed in Marseille once again - after burglars raided his house. The Senegal international, who spent two years at St James' Park, took charge as Marseille coach in February. Thieves broke into his home at Fuveau, north of the port city, in the early hours of Wednesday. They...

Netflix unveiled its upcoming releases for 2026 and 2027 and confirmed the premiere of a film chronicling Martínez's career, from his early matches to becoming a hero of the Argentine national team. Leer

REAL BETIS have reportedly excluded midfielder Nelson Deossa from the squad amid claims he is dating the daughter of director Joaquin. Deossa, 26, has not featured in any of the LaLiga side's last four matches and Portuguese outlet A Bola claims it has led to speculation over his situation. The report alleges that his absence...

United States Men's National Team legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard name the music artists that would be on their Mount Rushmore.

La Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL) anuncia la incorporación de Tramontina como patrocinador exclusivo para el año 2026 de la CONMEBOL Libertadores Futsal y de la CONMEBOL Libertadores Futsal Femenina, marcando un hito en la evolución y posicionamiento de estas competiciones en la región.   Esta alianza representa un paso estratégico en la consolidación del futsal sudamericano, fortaleciendo su proyección, visibilidad y desarrollo, en un contexto donde la disciplina continúa creciendo tanto en nivel competitivo como en interés de audiencias y marcas.   En este marco, la CONMEBOL Libertadores Futsal 2026 se llevará a cabo del 24 al 31 de mayo en Carlos Barbosa, Brasil, ciudad emblemática para el futsal continental y sede administrativa principal de Tramontina, generando una conexión natural entre la competencia, la marca y el territorio.  Por su parte, la CONMEBOL Libertadores Futsal Femenina 2026 se disputará del 26 de julio al 02 de agosto en Argentina, reafirmando el compromiso de la Confederación con el desarrollo y la visibilidad del futsal femenino en Sudamérica.  Por su parte, desde Tramontina, el Director de Mercado Externo Jandir Brock, señaló:   “Para Tramontina es un orgullo acompañar a la CONMEBOL en el desarrollo del futsal sudamericano. Compartimos valores como la pasión, el trabajo en equipo y la búsqueda de la excelencia, valores que forman parte de nuestra historia apoyando al futsal en Brasil desde hace más de 50 años. Creemos firmemente en el potencial de estas competiciones para seguir creciendo y conectando con millones de personas”.  Con esta alianza, CONMEBOL continúa avanzando en su estrategia de fortalecimiento y valorización de sus torneos, posicionando al futsal como una plataforma en expansión, con audiencias en crecimiento y un entorno cada vez más atractivo para la inversión y la generación de nuevas alianzas en la región. CONMEBOL.com

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FOOTIE fans have blasted Fifa for “misleading" them with stadium seating maps for the World Cup. Tickets for the 2026 World Cup have been selling like hot cakes over the last few months. More than THREE MILLION tickets have been sold for this summer's tournament, which will be played in Canada, Mexico and the United...

On Friday, the same day that Liam Rosenior announced Enzo Fernandez's two-game ban, a source told us to take a look at Enzo Maresca's new WhatsApp profile picture.

It's been 10 years since former England and Manchester City winger Adam Johnson was sent to prison

As suspicion continues to grow over Lee's alleged dodgy dealings, the multimillionaire businessman has announced he is planning to buy a huge stake in the Premiere League club

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Professional golfer Alexa Melton posted a number of pictures from a round Tuesday, including some of her posing both on and in front of a cart, as well as her swinging.

£100,000 given to the Police force guarding the England World Cup squad to buy new security equipment

Kai Havertz says Arsenal are going for the big titles this season, adding that it's time to move on from the last couple of weeks and stick together as a club.

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Michael Carrick has taken his Manchester United players to Dublin for a four-day training camp during their lengthy and unprecedented break between Premier League games

WSL academy teams would play in third tier Previous FA expansion plan was withdrawn last year Plans to include four Women’s Super League academy sides in the third tier of the English women’s football pyramid from 2027 have been criticised as an idea based around “repackaged B teams” and received a mixed reaction from club staff and supporters. The changes to the Women’s National League, put forward by the Football Association, would also introduce a mid-season split similar to that used in Scotland, as well as a potential investment package of about £1m and enhancements to legal and medical support in the loan system. They have not yet been formally ratified, but consultations are continuing.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the international game and the Premier League. Arsenal take a first-leg advantage after a late 1-0 win away to Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. Substitute Kai Havertz scores stoppage-time winner in Lisbon. Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal’s bench impact ahead of the second leg. Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabéu. Goals from Luis Díaz and Harry Kane give Bayern the edge. Kylian Mbappé pulls one back after a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Vincent Kompany insists Bayern will not sit back in the return leg. Antonio Rüdiger says Madrid’s goal could prove vital. Liverpool travel to face Paris Saint-Germain in tonight’s quarter-final first leg. Arne Slot warns Liverpool must improve after recent poor form. Luis Enrique says there is no favourite between PSG and Liverpool. Europa League quarter-finals begin with Sporting Braga hosting Real Betis. Discussion around Benfica prospect Jaden Umeh and a potential Ireland call-up. Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick backed by Amad Diallo. Tribute paid to Romanian football legend Mircea Lucescu following his passing aged 80. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

A decade has passed since former England, Manchester City and Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson was convicted of sexual activity with a 15-year-old

KALVIN PHILLIPS and Luke Ayling led the tributes as fellow Leeds legend Barry Douglas announced his retirement from playing. The 36-year-old left-back was Marcelo Bielsa’s first permanent signing at Elland Road following his £3m arrival from Wolves. He went on to make 44 appearances across two Championship campaigns under the iconic Argentine coach at Leeds,...

The Unity Cup, the premier international football tournament celebrating AfroCentric and global diaspora communities, is officially returning to its historic home. From 26 to 30 May 2026, the hallowed turf of The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic FC, will host a revamped four-nation tournament featuring Nigeria, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India. Following the massive success of […]

A football icon branded "sex obsessed" has been dumped by his student girlfriend 35 years his junior after the star, 60, allegedly cheated with her friend in a love triangle

Scotland and England fans face a huge price hike to travel by train to World Cup group-stage matches at Boston Stadium.

Scotland and England fans face a huge price hike to travel by train to World Cup group-stage matches at Boston Stadium.

The Premier League will have at least five teams in next season's Champions League after securing an additional European Performance Spot.

The sportswear giant says it’s aware of the strange seam on some of the new shirts, and is looking into how to address it When Nike rolled out its collection of World Cup kits in late March, fans and pundits alike largely approved. The US men’s national team got arguably their most distinctive pair of shirts in decades, while other federations – France, England, Canada and Uruguay among them – earned strong reviews. Over the last international break, when players took the field in the kits for the first time, many fans couldn’t help but become fixated on one singular detail of the new shirts: a somewhat unsightly bulge along the shoulder seam.

MANUEL UGARTE was front and centre in promotional material for Manchester United's new golf range. But using the midfielder to model the clobber has raised eyebrows considering that the Uruguayan looks unlikely to stay past the end of the season. Ugarte is one of at least eight stars whose future at the club is looking...

FORMER Manchester United midfielder James Weir - who made his Premier League debut alongside Marcus Rashford - is now a travel agent. Weir, 30, came on as a late sub against Arsenal at Old Trafford in Rashford's first Prem appearance. Now on loan at Barcelona, Rashford has gone on to score 138 times for United,...

Today in TAFC: Fans explain anger after FIFA changes World Cup seating maps. Plus: Bayern win Champions League first leg vs Real Madrid.

THE things Dream Team managers have to deal with over the course of a season. Take the current Enzo Fernandez (£4.5m) situation as a textbook late-season annoyance. Chelsea's vice-captain was unceremoniously dropped for the club's FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale on Saturday. And he won't feature against Manchester City in the Premier League this...

ROMARIO has been dumped by his girlfriend after being accused of cheating with her friend. The Brazilian legend, 60, was dating dentistry student Tiffany Barcelos who is 35 years his junior. Romario is alleged to have cheated on Tiffany with her friend Barbara Cavalcanti. The claimed betrayal has been described as a “double” blow, as...

It's a bumper weekend of Premier League football on Sky Sports, with the run-in well under way.

Frank Lampard, Alex Neil, Sergej Jakirovic and Kim Hellberg have been shortlisted for the EFL Championship Manager of the Season Award at the 2026 EFL Awards.

Frank Lampard, Alex Neil, Sergej Jakirovic and Kim Hellberg have been shortlisted for the EFL Championship Manager of the Season Award at the 2026 EFL Awards.