Africa granted nine World Cup slots

Fifa has confirmed that nine African countries will to advance to the Fifa World Cup finals when the competition expands to 48 teams in 2026.

Allegri backs Juventus for UCL glory

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has set his sights on a treble of Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League this season.

Klopp not ruling Henderson out for season

Jordan Henderson could yet return for Liverpool this season, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Alves helps Juventus into UCL final

Juventus secured simple passage to their second Champions League final in three years as a 2-1 win over Monaco secured a 4-1 aggregate win.

Raiola: Why are doctors baffled by Ibrahimovic

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s knee surgery was supposedly so successful that medical boffins now want to examine him for further research.

What’s the greatest football boot of all-time?

Nick Moore has picked out 20 memorable boots, spanning the decades: it’s time to decide once and for all which are appealing and which are appalling.

Roberto Carlos still baffled by Hodgson

The thunder-thighed Brazilian Roberto Carlos will always love his best bud – but he’s still baffled by Roy Hodgson.

Video: Antic gets sent off for no reason

A tearful Antic was rightfully bemused by the referee’s decision to red-card him in a Serbian top-flight match.

Pulis speaks talks Messi, Fuller and Napoleon

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis speaks at Oxford Union to talk about Lionel Messi, Ricardo Fuller and Napoleon.

Video: Zenit’s Criscito gets bodyslammed

The Italian defender was hauled to the ground in an unorthodox challenge that only resulted in a yellow card for Tom Tomsk’s Alexander Sobulev.