UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
Finance
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Football Daily
Dan Roan sits down with former Premier League referee Anthony Taylor.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Travis Kelce says wedding to Taylor Swift was 'the best night of my life' in first official comments
Kelce’s remarks on his marriage to Swift at Madison Square Garden comes weeks after the event, which remains shrouded in mysteryAmerican football star Travis Kelce has described his secretive early Ju
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
How not to confuse good outcomes for good decision-making
In my decades of playing soccer, I’ve taken part in hundreds of games. I’ve played in games where we dominated and lost. I’ve played in games where we were awful yet somehow scraped through to win. I’
Journal
bigthink.com
12.08.2026
Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
"Fenerbagha" announced the transfer of Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku, the player of the Belgian national team, has transferred to the Turkish club "Fenerbagha".
Azerbaijan
report.az
12.08.2026
"Imishli" has added Aykhan Abbaszade, a member of the U-20 national team of Azerbaijan
Under-20 Azerbaijani national team player Aykhan Abbaszade transferred to "Imishli" club.
Azerbaijan
report.az
12.08.2026
"Sabah" issued a statement: "We are ready to cooperate with UEFA due to the incident."
"Sabah" football club issued a statement.
Azerbaijan
report.az
12.08.2026
Lionel Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death
Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.
World
aljazeera.com
12.08.2026
PSG vs Aston Villa: UEFA Super Cup – prediction, lineups, teams
The traditional curtain raiser for Europe's football league season pits Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa.
World
aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
Watch: U's fans told house prices put players off
At a fans' forum, the director of football reveals high property costs are a "big challenge".
Finance
bbc.co.uk
11.08.2026
Women's football shouldn't be penalised by Uefa boycott - Nandy
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says women's footballers should not be "penalised" by a potential boycott of next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
11.08.2026
Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension
Palestinian sports leagues, including professional football, were halted due to Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians.
World
aljazeera.com
10.08.2026
Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Lekjaa’s decision to join a political party has fuelled speculation about his political ambitions.
World
aljazeera.com
10.08.2026
Life as a Wag in the transfer window
What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?
Sport
bbc.co.uk
08.08.2026
Vinicius Jr extends Real Madrid deal to 2032, ending transfer speculation
The 26-year-old Brazil international had been linked with a move to English champions Arsenal.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?
World
bbc.co.uk
06.08.2026
Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RP Leipzig
The Bundesliga young player of the season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn
European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark
Jordan FA's president, Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of 'blackmail', and delayed Arab Cup prize money now paid.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026