Football News

Mbappe under fire for skipping France duty while fit to play for Real

The forward picked up a muscle injury last month but made his return to the pitch in the Champions League last Wednesday

Pogba's suspension cut after experts supported claims of unintentional doping

The 31-year-old, who has a contract with Italy's Juventus until June 2026, will be eligible to return to football in March

Garnacho out of Argentina squad with knee problem

The Manchester United winger completed Sunday's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa but will not join up with the Argentina squad

Dutch football mourns death of 'Johan the Second'

The Ajax team led by Johan Cruyff and Johan Neeskens formed the spine of the Dutch side that dazzled on the way to the 1974 World Cup final in West Germany

Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens dies

Neeskens was part of the Dutch team that reached consecutive World Cup finals in 1974 and 1978

Guardiola praises Kovacic for scoring twice in win over Fulham

Kovacic, filling in for the injured Rodri, struck either side of half-time to settle City's nerves

Ancelotti makes no excuses after Real's shock defeat at Lille

Lille pressed relentlessly and took the win courtesy of a Jonathan David penalty in first-half stoppage time

Emery masterminds 'statement' Champions League win for Aston Villa

The Premier League club earned a historic group stage win over German giants Bayern Munich

Guardiola praises 'fantastic' City after commanding Champions League win

Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and James McAtee all scored in City's thorough dismantling of the Champions League debutants

Maresca says Chelsea on 'right track' as he juggles star-packed squad

The 44-year-old Italian, in his first season at Stamford Bridge, has won his past four games in all competitions