A Game of Double Standards
Qatar 2022: a World Cup that exposed football’s politics, power struggles, and double standards.
World
aljazeera.com
23.07.2026
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
Culture
bbc.co.uk
23.07.2026
English FA charges Southampton coach Tonda Eckert over ‘spygate’ scandal
Allegations of spying on rivals led to Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoff final.
World
aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
Italy makes financial ‘exceptions’ in bid to hire Pep Guardiola as coach
Italy's football federation chief holds talks with Guardiola over vacant role, but appointment not yet confirmed.
World
aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career
The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country.
World
aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
Luka Modric has agreed to a new contract with Milan
Croatian football player Luka Modric has agreed to sign a new contract with Italian club "Milan".
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.07.2026
Salah to Besiktas? Football’s transfer window centre stage after World Cup
Mohamed Salah's future tops the latest news, contract, salary rumours, and transfer agenda ahead of the new football season.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
FIFA ‘destroying football’ for the World Cup, says Spanish football chief
In a scathing interview, La Liga President Javier Tebas says FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s time is 'over'.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
Argentina players receive heroes’ welcome home despite World Cup defeat
Argentina’s players were welcomed home by fans lining the streets as the team travelled from the airport.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
Netanyahu declares support for Argentina ahead of World Cup final
Argentina’s ambassador to Israel has presented Benjamin Netanyahu with a football jersey ahead of the World Cup final.
World
aljazeera.com
19.07.2026
Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack
A week after he was shot in his West Bank village, Fadi al-Nassan's death comes amid a surge in settler violence.
World
aljazeera.com
19.07.2026
Argentina’s New York fans share hopes before 2026 World Cup final
Argentinians in Queens hold on to football tradition, as new communities grow support the national team in NYC.
World
aljazeera.com
18.07.2026
Fifa 'assessing match reports' over Falklands banner
Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
World
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Palace sign England Under-23 striker Lloyd-Smith
Crystal Palace sign last season's WSL2 top scorer Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year deal.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Bournemouth's Jimenez joins Fiorentina on loan
Bournemouth's Spanish defender Alex Jimenez joins Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Brain injury epidemic coming due to headers, warns Nobby Stiles' son
John Stiles says women's football is "a particular concern" after an inquest heard headers had contributed to his father's brain disease.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
60 years of hurt - England's World Cup wait in numbers
England’s wait for another World Cup triumph wait told through the football, people and moments that have shaped the world since 1966.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting
BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
Sport
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Argentina face action over Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkla
World
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly
England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics corresponden
Sport
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026