The 2026 Ballon d’Or race intensifies as Lionel Messi leads contenders ahead of the World Cup final, with Yamal, Kane and Dembélé among favourites
Fiorentina have stepped up talks for Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare with a €22m offer as the Nigeria forward considers his next move
Jude Bellingham explains the moment with Lionel Messi after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat, saying there was no issue between them
Nigeria’s official football account faces criticism after taunting France despite the Super Eagles missing a second successive FIFA World Cup
Tobi Amusan books her place in the 2026 Diamond League Final after an impressive season in the women’s 100m hurdles, finishing among the top contenders
Declan Rice fit for England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina as Thomas Tuchel confirms the midfielder is ready after recovering from illness
A standout debut season sees Chiamaka Nnadozie emerge as the Women’s Super League’s most effective goalkeeper after a series of impressive performances
Aderemi Adeoye Middlesbrough Move is close as the Ikorodu City midfielder undergoes trials with the English Championship side
Man United Greenwood Transfer Fee rises by €12.4m after Mason Greenwood’s move to Fenerbahçe triggers a sell-on clause payment
Zidane to Replace Deschamps as France coach after Didier Deschamps confirms his departure following the 2026 World Cup