Football

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, has died at the age of 68 following a long illness. He had also been the Argentina forward’s agent since Lionel was 14. Jorge passed away in a hospital in his hometown of Rosario, in the early hours…

Indian football has spent the better part of a year in structural freefall. The ISL club-led model — now formally in place for 2026-27 — is the most significant governance shift the league has seen since its founding. Understanding what the…

Gianni Infantino’s latest controversy has brought renewed scrutiny to his time at UEFA. But the more revealing story is not the disputed allegation itself. It is how the man UEFA once unanimously backed to lead FIFA has become the…

AC Milan and Italy icon Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, bringing an end to the life of one of football’s greatest defenders and one of the most celebrated one-club players in the game’s history. The Serie A…

Pressure is mounting on FIFA president Gianni Infantino after CONCACAF officially rejected the governing body’s controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup to private investors. The…

European football has taken an unprecedented stand against FIFA‘s controversial investment plans, with all 55 UEFA member associations unanimously agreeing to boycott future FIFA competitions if the governing body proceeds with its…

Roberto Mancini hopes his second spell as Italy head coach will extend beyond his newly signed four-year contract, saying he wants to build a lasting legacy with the Azzurri. Mancini was recently appointed as Italy's new manager…

Argentina are facing multiple disciplinary proceedings from FIFA following a series of incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the chaotic aftermath of the World Cup final defeat to Spain and the display of a politically charged…

Kick It Out received a record number of discrimination reports across English football during the 2025-26 season, with the total surpassing 1,000 for the first time. The anti-discrimination charity's annual report revealed 1,744 reports…

Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg exchange sharp accusations over Jan Diomand transfer reports, reigniting debate about sourcing, timing and transfer journalism. The long-running rivalry between football transfer insiders Fabrizio…