Gunners can’t be late to the party on Thomas
Arsenal must act decisively to retain Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, whose experience and leadership make him central to the Gunners’ title hopes, writes DYLAN JOHNSON.
Europa League: Man United draw in Spain, Spurs beaten
Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Tottenham suffered a 1-0 loss away to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.
FIFA to pay hefty prize money for Club World Cup
FIFA announced it will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year.
Chelsea edge Copenhagen in Conference League last 16
Chelsea took one step into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Thursday in their last 16 first leg tie, while Panathinaikos and Fiorentina played out a five-goal thriller.
Neuer sidelined after costly celebration
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle during a celebration in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Neymar back for Brazil for World Cup qualifiers
Fit-again Neymar was on Thursday recalled by coach Dorival Junior to the Brazil team for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
Van Dijk: Liverpool must be ready to ‘suffer’ in PSG return leg
Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool’s Champions League suffering at the hands of PSG is not yet over, despite surviving an onslaught to win the first leg of their last 16 tie 1-0 in Paris.
Palmer set to answer Chelsea’s Conference call
Enzo Maresca is ready to deploy Cole Palmer in the UEFA Conference League in a sign of just how seriously the London club are taking the tournament.
Mamelodi Sundowns dominate PSL awards
Masandawana had an impressive February in the Betway Permiership with seven victories with only one loss thus have claimed PSL’s three accolades of recognition.
Infantino: 2026 World Cup final to have Super Bowl-style show
The 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey will make history by having a Super Bowl-style half-time show, world football chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.