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Indonesia triumph in Infantino’s Asian brainchild but real impact could be votes
The inaugural Asean Cup, not to be confused with the existing Hyundai Asean Cup, may not live long in the memory but Fifa president sees benefitIt’s probably not a coincidence, wh…
Which footballers have ended scoring droughts with a goal off their backside? | The Knowledge
Plus: two political leaders at the same club game, a very long-term suspension and extremely quick equalisersMail us with all of your questions and answers“Oli McBurnie is back in…
What’s left to say about Australia’s ball-tampering? The answer is everything | Geoff Lemon
The story from the 2018 Test in South Africa will stay alive for years more, unless it is finally put to sleep with the truth of what happenedAdd it to the immeasurable list of th…
Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin
Messi nets PK and assists twice as Argentina cruisesMatch paused in 10th minute for round of applauseLionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on T…
Justin Ellis helps US cap a perfect international window with 1-0 win over Canada
A chippy and at times ugly friendly nonetheless gave Mauricio Pochettino’s side four wins out of four, with another young player making the difference. Before 1878, a referee tryi…
Total Midweek Kane: England’s icon delivers a classic on his way to footballing ultimacy | Barney Ronay
On a night where he equalled Peter Shilton’s England appearance record, Harry Kane did what he always doesIt is a very Harry Kane kind of thing to equal a record. Respectful, no e…
USMNT v Canada live – updates, analysis and more from international friendly
Game at Allianz Field in Saint Paul kicks off at 8pm ETLast time out: USA beats Mexico 3-0 in rompEmail Beau your questions, thoughts and jokesJeff Rueter on the kids, after Cavan…
Lionel Messi farewell match live – updates and analysis from Argentina v Benin
Farewell match kicks off at 7pm ETMessi has completed footballEmail Pablo your analysis, jokes and moreI could populate the entirety of this pre-match coverage with milestones and…
Cameron Green ruled out of first Test and may not bowl at all in South Africa series
Australia all-rounder fails to overcome abdominal strain Cooper Connolly or Nic Maddinson in contention for No 5 spotCameron Green is out of the first Test against South Africa an…
Harry Kane doubles up on landmark night as England cruise past Czechia
It was a night that belonged to Harry Kane. Yet another one. It began with him being shown a replay of his first England goal during a pre-match interview with ITV – the header ag…
Sturm warning for Pocognoli as abject Scotland turned over by Slovenia
This now constitutes a rocky start for Sébastien Pocognoli as Scotland’s manager.The claiming of four points from three Nations League games was adequate until Slovenia inflicted …
Philadelphia Eagles great Lane Johnson abruptly retires citing ‘mental health’
Two-time All-Pro won two Super Bowls with EaglesJohnson says family priorities have changed36-year-old started 171 games for PhiladelphiaLane Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles’ dec…
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises
Forward says he will be available after punishmentRonaldo insists coach ‘had broken his word to me’Cristiano Ronaldo has accused the Portugal head coach, Jorge Jesus, of twice bre…
Fifa reportedly allowed DR Congo into World Cup despite ineligible player in qualifying
Nigeria filed complaint over ineligible players in playoffFifa investigators aware of situation before tournamentFifa allowed the Democratic Republic of the Congo to compete at th…
England v Czechia: Nations League football – live
Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-offLive scores | Read today’s Football Daily | And mail ScottSome more on the Shilton-bothering antics of England’s current captain…
Scotland v Slovenia, Croatia v Spain, and more: Nations League football – live
Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-offsLive scores | Read today’s Football Daily | Email SimonIt’s Rodri v Modri(c) in midfield as Spain make five changes to the team…
Too nice: do Arsenal lack the grit and tenacity to end WSL title drought?
Renée Slegers’ team have the technical ability, but doubts remain over the nastiness needed to rival Manchester City and ChelseaArsenal, 10 points adrift of the Women’s Super Leag…
Will London have a Super League team next season? We still don’t know
The Broncos demolished the second tier, winning 26 of their 27 games, but promotion is not only decided on the pitchBy No Helmets RequiredTwo years ago this week, London Broncos w…
Football Daily | South Korea’s golden boys and a brouhaha over military service
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!In his 1965 song Draft Dodger Rag, Phil Ochs detailed the occasionally ludicrous lengths some young American men went to avoid c…
South Africa in running to stage Africa’s first Olympics as 2036 race hots up
Qatar frontrunners of bidders, with India and HungaryTurkey, Germany and Korea to present to IOC next monthSouth Africa is in the hunt to stage Africa’s first Olympics after it wa…
F1 drivers face ‘unhealthy’ Singapore air as ‘super’ El Niño fuels wildfire haze
F1 circus greeted by smoky skies before this Sunday’s GPPollution affects reaction times like ‘alcoholic beverage’Singapore’s Formula One night race is an annual opportunity for t…
More woe for Arsenal as Manchester City march on – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Tom Garry and Tim Stillman to discuss the weekend’s WSL actionFaye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Tom Garry and Tim Stillman to…
Carlos Alcaraz takes first title since February with victory in Japan Open final
Spaniard beats Jiri Lehecka 7-6, 6-4 after shaky startJannik Sinner out for rest of year with knee injuryCarlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka in the final of the Japan Open to win…
Lionel Messi has completed football and can bid Argentina farewell with pride
Messi says goodbye with 208 caps and a World Cup but there were times he thought his glory would never come By Opta AnalystNot for the first time, Lionel Messi is returning to the…
England’s warm-up plans reveal healthy dose of reality and limits of Bazball ethos
Dial has shifted, especially for Fleming’s Test side, before winter tours of South Africa, Bangladesh and AustraliaLast year, England’s winter started in New Zealand, where prepar…
Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta: ‘I wanted to impress through my work, not because I am a woman’
The 35-year-old reflects on a momentous year after making history as the first woman to take charge of a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leaguesIn April Marie-Louise Eta be…
Uefa investigating allegation Israel player spat at Ireland coach
Allegation of an incident in or near tunnel at half-timeIsraeli FA denies anyone spat ‘towards the coach’Uefa has launched an investigation into claims a member of the Republic of…
Deion Sanders created Prime Time so he could get paid. Why deny college athletes the same chance?
The Hall of Famer says his successful college career helped him and his family thrive. Now he appears to be backing legislation that would help othersLast week, journalist Rob Par…
‘I will not be moving on’: sale of WNBA’s Connecticut Sun leaves Native fans facing cultural loss
The Mohegan Tribe made the Sun the first Native American-owned franchise in pro sports. Fans say the team’s move to Houston echoes centuries of erasure and displacementWhen the Co…
Next Generation 2026: 60 of the best young talents in world football
From ‘the new Toni Kroos’ to the US’ next big hope, Cavan Sullivan, we select some of the most talented players born in 2009. Check the progress of our classes of 2025 | 2024 | 20…