Barca-icon Jordi Alba to retire at end of season
Inter Miami’s former Spanish international defender Jordi Alba has announced his decision to retire from football at the end of the ongoing MLS campaign.
Gerrard: Failed England generation ‘egotistical losers’
Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalry prevented the Three Lions from winning international tournaments during his time as a player.
FIFA unveils Trionda
FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries — the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Arsenal to expand Emirates beyond 70,000 seats
Arsenal are considering a temporary move to Wembley Stadium as part of plans to expand the Emirates beyond its current 60,700 capacity.
Broos silent on Lorch, Grobler snub
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has refused to explain the omission of in-form duo Thembinkosi Lorch and Bradley Grobler from his latest national team squad.
Kane hints at Bayern extension as Premier League lure fades
Harry Kane is leaning toward extending his stay at Bayern Munich, with the England captain admitting his desire to return to the Premier League has cooled after settling into life in Germany.
Broos: Benin won’t beat Nigeria and Rwanda
Hugo Broos believes Bafana Bafana’s route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains realistic and says South Africa’s rivals will struggle to win their remaining fixtures.
Stones nearly quit football amid injury hell
Manchester City centre-back John Stones revealed he contemplated retirement last season as recurring injuries pushed him to the brink.
Mbappe undergoing treatment on ankle injury
Kylian Mbappe is receiving treatment for a “small niggle” in his right ankle after meeting up with his international team-mates ahead of the latest round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Salah under fire as poor run continues
Liverpool’s “Egyptian King” Mohamed Salah has been criticised for his underwhelming start to the 2025-26 campaign.