Football

Mar 1, 2025, 08:30 AM ET Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is “conscious” after being taken to hospital following a wildly reckless challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts just eight minutes into Saturday’s FA Cup fifth-round clash. Palace chairman Steve Parish confirmed to the BBC at half-time that Mateta had a gash behind his ear

Mar 1, 2025, 11:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Both sets of fan at the Vitality Stadium were up in arms during Saturday’s FA Cup fifth-round clash between Bournemouth and Wolves after the newly-introduced semi-automated offside system did not work, leading to an eight-minute VAR check. Hosts Bournemouth were already a goal up just around

Mar 1, 2025, 07:19 AM ET Nico Hidalgo was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021. Getty Spanish footballer Nico Hidalgo has died aged 32 following a lengthy battle with lung cancer, his former clubs said on Saturday. Hidalgo, a midfielder, began his career at Motril, making his senior debut in 2010, before moving to Granada B

Mar 1, 2025, 09:01 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Milutin Osmajic mocked Burnley fans after scoring for Preston in a clash fraught with tension. Getty Burnley players refused to shake hands with Preston North-End striker Milutin Osmajic during their FA Cup fifth-round clash on Saturday as a sign of solidarity with teammate Hannibal Mejbri. The Burnley

Mar 1, 2025, 05:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford have made bright starts to their Aston Villa careers. Getty Forwards Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford are quickly adapting to Aston Villa‘s style and growing in confidence, manager Unai Emery said after they linked-up again to lead the club into the FA

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Mar 1, 2025, 08:11 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has revealed defender Andreas Christensen has picked up another injury just three days after being cleared to return to action against Real Sociedad this weekend. Christensen, 28, came off the bench against Valencia in Barça’s first game of

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Mar 1, 2025, 05:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid comfortably overcame Manchester City in the Champions League playoff earlier this month. Getty Real Madrid have been hit with a €30,000 ($31,130) fine and a partial stadium closure — suspended for two years — by UEFA over “discriminatory behaviour” by fans

Feb 28, 2025, 06:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour is making waves beyond the music industry, forcing Monterrey’s Rayados to relocate their Concacaf Champions Cup last-16 tie against Vancouver Whitecaps. With the Colombian pop icon set to perform at BBVA Stadium, the Mexican club has been left

Lizzy Becherano Feb 28, 2025, 11:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Lionel Messi will train as normal ahead of the match against the Houston Dynamo on Sunday, dispelling injury rumors. Concern arose after the captain was subbed off in the second half during the Concacaf Champions League second

Adam Brown Feb 28, 2025, 06:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid are discussing a potential move for Arsenal defender William Saliba, while the Gunners have stepped up their interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done