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West Bromwich Albion secured a 3-1 comeback victory against promotion favourites Burnley at the Hawthorns, with Isaac Price scoring twice and assisting another goal. Burnley, missing striker Zian Flemming amid transfer speculation, struggled in the second half as West Brom maintained their perfect s
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Lincoln City may have lost 3-1 to Portsmouth, but their return to the second tier of English football after 65 years has been met with widespread optimism and celebration.
Aston Villa Women enter the 2026-27 Women’s Super League season focused on defensive solidity and finding a replacement for a key goal scorer as Natalia Arroyo embarks on her second year as head coach.
Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt is set to make his debut in Sunday league football, having registered to play for Wythenshawe Vets in Manchester, continuing his passion for football beyond professional trials.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino angered several Concacaf nations by attending a Caribbean Football Union meeting against the wishes of CFU leadership, promoting delayed FIFA development funds and risking regional support ahead of his re-election.
Tairyk Arconte’s brace propelled Millwall to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Norwich, while Portsmouth secured their first league win of the season with a 3-1 triumph over Lincoln.
Andy Burnham has expressed his ambition to host the men’s World Cup in the UK in 2042, marking the tournament's return to the British Isles after nearly 80 years.
Up to 15 African football federations have approached Fifa general secretary Mattias Grafström about a potential presidential bid against Gianni Infantino in next year's election, indicating internal divisions within African football leadership.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino responded unexpectedly to a Sky News reporter’s question about his leadership and the abandoned World Cup rights sell-off plan.
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UEFA and CONCACAF are negotiating a combined Nations League tournament for 96 member nations, aiming to debut in 2028 as a direct challenge to FIFA's leadership.
Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has officially registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in Manchester, marking a new chapter in his sporting career.
Usain Bolt, the eight-time Olympic sprinting champion, is set to play Sunday league football for Wythenshawe FC Veterans, a team featuring several former Premier League stars.
Aston Villa captain Rachel Daly has shifted her focus entirely to club football following her retirement from the England Lionesses, as the new Women’s Super League season gets underway.
West Ham United have strongly condemned an offensive chant targeting their Israel winger Manor Solomon, urging fans to refrain from divisive behavior ahead of their Championship home fixture against Charlton.
Alexandra Popp marked her Borussia Dortmund debut with two goals in a 3-0 win, attracting a remarkable crowd of 4,572 to a third-tier women’s football game in Germany.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to attend a U14 Boys Challenge tournament in the Dominican Republic as part of his strategy to regain support amid efforts by European and North American football bodies to remove him.
The iconic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host both the opening game and the final of the 2027 Women’s World Cup, highlighting Brazil’s central role in the tournament.
Major League Soccer is set to overhaul its playoff format in 2028, introducing a double-elimination system and expanding the postseason to feature 20 teams across a new five-division structure.
The latest financial accounts for the 2024-25 Women’s Super League season expose a widening gap between the wealthiest clubs and the rest of the division, highlighting the evolving economic landscape of women’s football.
Supporters worldwide have launched a petition urging FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, citing lost confidence and demanding comprehensive reforms within the football governing body.
Hungarian football chief Sandor Csanyi becomes the fifth FIFA vice-president to publicly express lost confidence in president Gianni Infantino, citing concerns over leadership and ethics following the dismissal of COO Kevin Lamour.
Noel Mooney, chief executive of the Football Association of Wales, has publicly urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down amid growing concerns about the organisation's leadership and governance.
Arsenal and Chelsea continue to lead the Women’s Super League financially, generating more revenue in 2024-25 than all other clubs combined, highlighting a clear financial divide in the competition.
Birmingham’s August Priske recently scored in August, joining a rare group of players who have netted during months sharing their names. Fans have contributed examples spanning nearly every month of the year.
Former Watford manager Xisco Muñoz is close to leading Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta’zim to a world-record 109 league games unbeaten, highlighting an extraordinary run in Asian football.
Soccer forward Nestory Irankunda expressed frustration after Pauline Hanson described the Socceroos as representing a monocultural Australia during the 2026 World Cup.
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Israel has officially withdrawn its backing for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing a crisis of confidence following controversial decisions within the football governing body.
Despite criticism of the FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme, Gianni Infantino continues to receive strong backing from FIFA’s congress, according to close ally Véron Mosengo-Omba.
FIFA COO Kevin Lamour openly criticized President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, exposing rare internal dissent within the organization.
Patrick Vieira takes over as head coach of Senegal's national football team following their World Cup last 32 exit, aiming to lead the squad into future competitions.
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Sébastien Pocognoli has been named the new manager of Scotland’s national football team, marking a rare appointment of a foreign coach and signaling a fresh approach for the squad.
Kevin Lamour has been dismissed from his role as Fifa chief operating officer after publicly opposing Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors.
Rubin Colwill scored a stunning last-minute free-kick to rescue a 1-1 draw for Cardiff City in their Championship clash against Wrexham, denying the home side a late victory in the Welsh derby.
Following Nigeria's early exit from WAFCON and failure to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time, the Nigeria Football Federation has sacked Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu and his technical team.
The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its backing of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, criticizing the lack of transparency regarding the plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors.
Sky Sports will no longer air the celebrity six-a-side Baller League competition live from next season, although the tournament will continue to be available on YouTube.
The Scottish Football Association has announced it will not back Gianni Infantino in his bid for re-election as FIFA president, signaling a significant shift in its stance ahead of the upcoming vote.
Rising global temperatures this summer have significantly impacted elite sports, prompting urgent adaptations to protect athletes from extreme heat during competitions worldwide.
Norwegian midfielder Emilie Joramo has joined Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer, expressing confidence that she is now ready to take on the challenges of the Women's Super League.
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Aaron Paul has become the newest member of the Football Daily panel, joining Pat Nevin, Izzy Christiansen, and Chris Coles to deliver expert football analysis.
Great Britain failed to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in flag football after the USA defended the men's world title and Canada won the women's championship. Mexico's women and Canada's men secured Olympic qualification for Los Angeles 2028.
Zian Flemming’s two late goals rescued a point for Burnley as they fought back to draw 2-2 with West Ham in their Championship return. Despite West Ham’s early dominance, Burnley’s resilience shone through in a thrilling encounter.
Watford claimed a 2-0 win against Southampton in the Championship, highlighted by Nabizada’s remarkable solo goal and ongoing FA investigation into Southampton’s manager Eckert.
Burnley face West Ham in a highly anticipated Championship match at Turf Moor, marking their first meeting in the second tier in 14 years. Both clubs share claret-and-blue colors and rich histories but have recently faced challenges. West Ham are favorites to top the league, while Burnley aim to sec