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Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Spurs face Charlton [Full list]
Premier League clubs non-active in European competition have officially discovered their fate following the completion of the Carabao Cup second-round draw on Monday evening. Top-flight heavyweights Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur
Barcelona’s Araujo completes loan move to Liverpool
Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona, the Spanish champions announced on Monday. Barca did not specify the details of the deal, but according
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Nears Deal To Buy One-Third Stake In Liverpool
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to acquire about one-third of Premier League club Liverpool, according to multiple media reports. The investor group also includes
World Cup co-hosts US and Canada back statement criticising Infantino
The football federations of the United States and Canada — two of the 2026 World Cup host nations — on Monday backed a statement from three confederations criticising FIFA president
Barcelona turn down PSG’s €40m offer for Torres
Barcelona on Monday rejected an initial offer from Paris Saint-Germain estimated at 40 million euros ($46.2 million) for Spanish World Cup winner Ferran Torres, a source within the Catalan club
6 countries that have qualified for every FIFA Women’s World Cup
Only six countries have maintained a perfect record of qualification for every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup since the tournament was first staged in 1991. The United States,
Harry Kane claims 2025/26 European Golden Shoe as Europe’s top scorer
Harry Kane has added another major individual honour to his collection after being crowned Europe’s top scorer for the 2025/2026 season. The Bayern Munich striker secured the European Golden Shoe
Full list of African countries qualified for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco is doubling as Africa’s qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the four teams that reach the
Super Falcons to face South Africa in World Cup play-off – date, time confirmed
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a crucial play-off as both teams battle for a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The highly anticipated
Breaking: Burkina Faso thrash Flying Eagles 4-1, end Nigeria’s World Cup hopes
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the race for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of
