October 2026

The fixture’s relevance waned as the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry faded. Can Lamine Yamal and Mbappé lift it into a new era? For the best part of a decade, El Clásico was more than just soccer’s...

AFC president Sheikh Salman praises and hugs Infantino It had stood with Uefa and Concacaf against him The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as Fifa’s president in a turnaround...

⚽ All the latest news going into the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: weekend guide | Mail Tom In Manchester City on-field news, Erling Haaland is back fit to face Aston Villa at Villa Park...

The national game merely reflects the mood in a divided nation which is going to the polls with very little faith in the power of democracy Look, cards on the table: I don’t know...

Max Dowman may get a chance, Spurs need to find balance at Stamford Bridge and Axel Disasi must make amends Premier League top scorers After seven games, Nottingham Forest’s record is eerily similar to...

Carrick expected to be in charge for Bournemouth game Compensation could be obstacle for Aston Villa’s Emery Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as leading targets to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s...

This was a momentous night in Bournemouth’s history, although the truth is they would have been given a far sterner examination by Coventry or Hull. You can only beat what lies in front of...

Sunderland drop points in 1-1 draw but stay unbeaten VAR rules out Juventus winner in draw with Rennes Sunderland’s winning start in the Europa League was ended with a 1-1 draw away to Lech...

With Michael Carrick’s future at Old Trafford a matter of some debate, we examine the credentials of those who could succeed him The German was of interest to Manchester City while Omar Berrada was...

Funds for 2027 will match men’s World Cup in 2026 Players given better flights and individual hotel rooms Teams in the 2027’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil will receive the same preparation money from...