May 2026

Doubts over formation and form of key players means hopes of advancing to knockout stages are not high This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some...

After being denied their rightful place in this season’s Europa League, Crystal Palace finally have their revenge. In Oliver Glasner’s final match in charge, it was fitting that Jean-Philippe Mateta should score what turned...

Imitation versions of Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk remain in Russian league, despite the real teams playing in Ukrainian competition Uefa is yet to take action against the integration of clubs from illegally occupied...

Winger could travel to Spain for a medical this week Clubs in talks over deal that could be worth around £70m Newcastle and Barcelona are in advanced negotiations that could conclude with Anthony Gordon...

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⚽ Updates from 8pm (BST) kick-off in Leipzig⚽ From fury to a final: Palace’s topsy-turvy road⚽ Get in touch! Email Dominic with any thoughts Half an hour until kickoff. I would ask how the...

Joint investigation run by NY and NJ attorneys general Subpoena seeks information on Fifa’s ticket practices Investigation centers on games at MetLife Stadium The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have launched...

Hugo Broos has transformed Bafana Bafana, creating a side strong on teamwork and held together by Teboho Mokoena This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some...

Two decades of disappointment followed Parisian nightmare of Lehmann, Eto’o and all that, but now a first Champions League title is in sight They left London in their thousands, full of hope and devotion,...

Bruno Fernandes, Elliot Anderson and Igor Thiago join a number of Arsenal and Manchester City players in the XI By WhoScored Raya kept 19 clean sheets and won his third straight Golden Glove, just...