FIFA chooses Mexico as venue for '26 World Cup playoff matches, aiming to test stadiums ahead of next summer’s tournament
Monterrey, Guadalajara selected - Estadio BBVA will stage a playoff match and Estadio Akron will host another
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen slams 'unfounded' rumours over surgery decision after Barcelona open disciplinary proceedings and strip German goalkeeper of captaincy
Barcelona launched disciplinary action against Marc-Andre ter Stegen and stripped him of the captaincy earlier this week after a dispute over a medical consent form related to his injury. The German goalkeeper has now broken his silence, calling the rumours around his intentions 'unfounded' while expressing willingness to resolve the matter with the club.
Inside Man Utd's new state-of-the-art £50m training ground: Smart urinals to test hydration, a padel court requested by players and underwater treadmills
The Red Devils have finally caught up with their rivals after a year of upheaval at Carrington and BALLGM has taken a look inside the revamped facility.
England Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton Details Unconventional Pre-Match Tactics Ahead of Euro 2025 Victory
Hannah Hampton confessed to a cheeky tactic before England's Euro 2025 final penalty shootout: she tossed Spain's keeper Cata Coll's water bottle into the crowd after seeing the Lionesses' penalty order! A masterstroke of psychological warfare? Hampton certainly seemed to think so
'His legacy in MLS is undeniable' – Former league MVP Lucho Acosta transferred to Fluminense from FC Dallas
The Argentine was a standout performer in MLS, but is returning to South America to join the Brazilian giants
Argentina and Mexico reportedly set to face off in October in Chicago, with El Tri looking for first win over the Albiceleste since 2004
The two national teams will meet for the first time since the 2022 Qatar World Cup
Nicolas Jackson left out of Chelsea's squad for pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen amid exit links with Newcastle and Bayern Munich
Nicolas Jackson has been left out from Chelsea's squad for their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge, fuelling speculation over his future. The 24-year-old trained alone earlier on Friday, with Newcastle and Bayern Munich keen on a summer move. The striker has also now reportedly asked officially to leave the west London side.
Chelsea secure another exit as striker Armando Broja completes £20m transfer to Burnley and signs five-year contract
Armando Broja has left Chelsea and completed a permanent transfer to Burnley for a reported £20 million fee. The 23-year-old Albania striker has penned a five-year deal with the Clarets, following Lesley Ugochukwu in making the switch from Stamford Bridge to Turf Moor this week as Burnley prepare for their return to the Premier League.
‘They’re all wearing that crest’ – How AC Boise launched a USL club steeped in authenticity, symbolism and Basque pride
With a deep Basque connection, AC Boise - set to kick off in 2026 - are on pace to break USL records for season ticket deposits