- 5h ago
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team with 125 goals in 207 appearances
The 39-year-old forward confirmed his departure from international football in a public letter, concluding a career that yielded 125 goals and the 2022 World Cup title.
- 9h ago
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 with braces from Yamal and Raphinha
Hansi Flick's side secured their third consecutive La Liga win on Monday night as Lamine Yamal and Raphinha each scored twice against Rayo Vallecano.
- 13h ago
Karim Benzema and Al-Hilal mutually agree to terminate contract after six months
The 38-year-old French forward agreed to end his deal with Al-Hilal on 31 August 2026, just six months after arriving from rival Al-Ittihad, amid squad restructuring under Simone Inzaghi.
- 16h ago
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 207 appearances and 125 goals
The 39-year-old captain concluded his 21-year international career weeks after reaching the 2026 World Cup final, stepping down with four senior trophies including the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- 2d ago
Lionel Messi scores four goals as Inter Miami defeats CF Montreal 7-1 to end winless run
Lionel Messi scored four goals and provided an assist as Inter Miami defeated CF Montreal 7-1 on Saturday night, ending a five-match winless streak in Major League Soccer.
- 2d ago
José Mourinho backs Kylian Mbappé for Ballon d'Or and sets squad rotation for Málaga
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho advocated for Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or and confirmed Marc Cucurella will make his starting debut against Málaga on Sunday.
- 3d ago
FC Porto target sole lead at Académico de Viseu after three straight clean sheets
Francesco Farioli's defending champions visit Estádio do Fontelo on Saturday seeking to reclaim top spot in Primeira Liga against newly promoted Académico de Viseu.
- 3d ago
Jose Mourinho endorses Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho argued on Saturday that Kylian Mbappé deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or based on individual excellence rather than tournament trophies ahead of Sunday's league fixture against Malaga.
- 4d ago
Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport
The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion joined the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, honoured alongside broadcaster Mary Carillo four years after retiring from professional tennis.
- 5d ago
Atletico Madrid rules out Julian Alvarez for Sevilla match amid blocked Barcelona transfer
Diego Simeone confirmed that Julian Alvarez will miss Saturday's match against Sevilla following three missed training sessions, while Atletico Madrid maintains its refusal to negotiate a transfer with Barcelona.
- Aug 25
Vatican foreign minister meets Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to urge Ukraine peace talks
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday, calling for an end to the four-and-a-half-year war in Ukraine and focusing on humanitarian agreements.
- Aug 24
FC Porto agree one-year loan deal with Rennes for midfielder Seko Fofana
The Portuguese champions have arranged a season-long loan with French side Rennes for the Ivorian midfielder, featuring no loan fee and no option to buy.
- Aug 23
FC Porto and Arouca face off for Primeira Liga top spot with perfect records
FC Porto hosts Arouca on Sunday night at the Estádio do Dragão, with both clubs level on six points and aiming to claim sole possession of first place in Portugal.
- Aug 23
MLS fines Lionel Messi over stoppage-time altercation with Quinn Sullivan
The MLS Disciplinary Committee fined Lionel Messi for hands to the face or neck of Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan during a 2-2 draw on 19 August.
- Aug 22
Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino and addresses 60,000 youth in Rimini
Pope Leo XIV conducted a pastoral trip to San Marino and Rimini on 22 August 2026, meeting state leaders, speaking to 60,000 youth at Rimini Fiera, and celebrating a beachfront mass for 25,000 people.
- Aug 22
MLS fines Lionel Messi and Ian Fray over altercations in Philadelphia draw
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami players Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for hands to the head and neck, while an independent panel rescinded Cavan Sullivan's red card.
- Aug 20
Ronaldinho arrives in Italy to join Serie C side Ravenna FC as player and shareholder
Former Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho landed in Italy on Thursday to complete his move to third-tier club Ravenna FC, taking an ownership stake with plans to play an official league fixture.
- Aug 20
Benfica hosts Danish champion Aarhus in Lisbon for Europa League play-off first leg
Benfica welcomes Danish champion AGF Aarhus to the Estádio da Luz on Thursday for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off, with new signing Alessandro Circati available and Fredrik Aursnes returning to the squad.
- Aug 20
Harry Kane receives second European Golden Shoe and cools Premier League return talk
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane collected his second European Golden Shoe on Wednesday after scoring 36 league goals and 73 in all competitions during the 2025–2026 campaign.
- Aug 16
Barcelona beat Basel 5-2 in sold-out pre-season friendly as 17-year-old Doucoure scores on debut
Barcelona defeated FC Basel 5-2 in a sold-out pre-season friendly at St. Jakob-Park on 16 August 2026, with 36,000 fans watching 17-year-old Jean Doucoure score on his Basel debut and 18-year-old Jesse Bisiwu net a late brace for the visitors.
