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Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to take control of Spanish second-division club Eldense as the football icon continues to build an expanding ownership empire.

Manchester City are still awaiting an outcome following an independent hearing into their alleged 115 breaches of Premier League rules

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could line up as team-mates for the first time in their careers under plans being drawn up by Carlos Tevez.

Michael Carrick said he is "largely happy" with Manchester United’s transfer window despite being outspent by rivals.

Scott McTominay is set to undergo a corrective heart procedure after being diagnosed with a mild benign arrhythmia, Napoli have confirmed.

Gary Lineker has launched a stinging attack on the BBC by claiming his former employer has “lost its way” and questioning the political influence at the top of the corporation.

Jamie Carragher faces being declared bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill.

A coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa in March 2023 for sexual abuse of a minor is continuing to take charge of young players, the Guardian can reveal.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have finally tied the knot.

An announcement about a deal with the consortium led by Amit Bhatia, and including Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, could come as soon as this week, Sky News learns.

Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 after battling a serious illness.

Infantino has denied the allegations that while working as general secretary of UEFA, he had a relationship with a female colleague

The Metropolitan Police said the striker was charged on Thursday, 31 July, with assault causing actual bodily harm.

A shocking lightning strike brought a football match to a devastating end after one player was killed and 12 others were injured during a tournament in Thailand.

The English FA is to withdraw its support for the re-election of Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.

UEFA have voted to boycott the World Cup and ALL FIFA COMPETITIONS after holding a meeting in response to plans that have emerged from FIFA president Gianni Infantino that would see private investment in the federation’s competitions.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, including Joshua Kushner, according to The Times. If the deal were to go through, Infantino would reportedly stand to gain tens of millions of dollars, per The Times.

For Tuesday’s front page, L’Équipe simply went with “Il revient” – “He’s back” – echoing their 2005 headline when Zinédine Zidane came out of international retirement. At the time, the midfielder’s upcoming return was seen as a major boost to Les Bleus’ ailing World Cup qualifying campaign.

Argentina coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for punching Spain star Dani Olmo in the chaotic scenes after the World Cup final, explaining he reacted to ‘something he said’ after the final whistle.

The Spain squad returned victorious to Madrid on Monday afternoon after a flight from New York.

The Football Association is planning to stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach following the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

Jude Bellingham was caught slapping Argentina midfielder Valentin Barco on the head in the immediate aftermath of England’s World Cup semi-final defeat.