Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of Senegal, taking charge of the national team of his country of birth with immediate effect. The former France international has signed a contract to lead Senegal’s next phase, according to football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Vieira, 50, was born in Dakar in 1976 before moving to France. There…
FIFA has dismissed its chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, less than three weeks after he publicly condemned president Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, BBC Sport has confirmed. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed the departure in a brief statement. “The working relationship between FIFA and Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating…
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that the 2026-27 season will most likely be his last as a professional footballer. Marking an end to what has been one of the most decorated careers in the history of the sport. The 41-year-old made the admission in an interview with Vogue, conducted in the context of his wedding to…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after a 2-1 defeat by South Africa in a WAFCON 2026 play-off in Casablanca. The result ends Nigeria’s record of appearing at every edition of the Women’s World Cup since the tournament began in 1991. It also leaves…
Ex-Barcelona player and manager Xavi has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year contract, becoming the first foreigner to lead the national team since 1978. Xavi (46) succeeds Ronald Koeman, who resigned after the Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco in the last 32 of this summer’s World Cup. Xavi’s appointment ends a…
Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after the Chawinga sisters inspired a 3-1 victory over Algeria in Rabat. Tabitha Chawinga scored twice while her sister Temwa Chawinga added another goal as the tournament outsiders secured a historic win on Wednesday. Malawi entered the competition ranked 153rd in the world,…
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over a spirited Aston Villa side in Salzburg. PSG, the reigning Champions League winners, had taken the lead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 20th minute. Villa responded just before half-time when 17-year-old Brian Madjo volleyed home to become the youngest player to score in…
Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of “unacceptable behaviour” after the Brazilian club decided not to renew his contract despite an extension he says had already been agreed. The former Manchester United and Barcelona forward joined Corinthians on a two-year contract in 2024. His deal has now expired after he claimed the club withdrew from a…
There is a particular kind of sadness that comes with watching greatness collapse slowly and publicly, while everyone can only look on helplessly. That is the story of Leicester City in 2026. King Power International, the Thai duty-free retail group, has put Leicester up for sale after 15 years of ownership. Independent estimates value Leicester’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have married in a private ceremony in Portugal, ending years of speculation about when the longtime couple would officially tie the knot. The Portugal and Al Nassr forward, 41, married Spanish model Rodriguez, 32, in a civil ceremony in Cascais on 11 August. Their five children were reportedly present for…
