Lionel Messi arrived back in Rosario, Argentina, on Tuesday for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain.

Manchester City launched a "Farewell Pep - Office Collection" to auction authenticated items from Guardiola's office for charity.

A group of investors led by Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia are in talks to buy a significant minority stake in Liverpool, sources told ESPN.

Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from refereeing after a career spanning 16 Premier League seasons and more than 660 professional matches.

With the World Cup over and the Premier League returning in a month, teams are back in preseason action soon, but who are they playing and when?

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is considering his international future after suffering the heartache of World Cup final defeat.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has warned that expanding the World Cup to 64 teams would represent the continuing destruction of the football industry under FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who he called on to resign.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed the fierce managerial rival who built Newcastle's "best ever team" amid an ongoing outpouring of affection for Kevin Keegan.

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Argentina's Enzo Fernández has said wearing his country's shirt is the "greatest honour" for him and has pledged to keep giving everything for the team following heartache in the World Cup final.

New Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has revealed how close he came to taking charge of Brazil's national team last year.

The World Cup was a time to remember for most, for a handful of players though, their time at the tournament was merely sitting in the best seats in the house.

Gary Neville has sharply criticised Argentina's style of play in the World Cup final against Spain and is the latest pundit to slam Lionel Scaloni's men for their tactics.

Álex Baena has made history, becoming the first player to win the Euros, Olympic Games and World Cup back-to-back.

Thousands of fans gathered in Buenos Aires on Monday evening to give a warm welcome to the Argentina football squad, who arrived home without captain Lionel Messi after their World Cup final loss to Spain.

Jhon Durán has joined Benfica on loan from Al Nassr, meaning that he is now on the seventh club of his career at just 22-years-old.

Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson are both moving clubs for huge fees this summer, but because of where they play the deals will be judged differently.

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Alice Sombath for a club record fee from OL Lyonnes.

The president of CONMEBOL has said on social media that the 2030 World Cup will be a "64-team tournament."

The World Cup is officially over and it's time to provide some final grades to some of the teams and people who became household names in North America.

Every World Cup has one enduring legacy. 2022 was Messi's win. 2018 was Mbappe's breakout. What will 2026 be remembered for?

Arsenal have made fresh contact for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Some of the high-profile India players are set to feature in the Hundred again after missing the 2025 season

Wrexham's women are playing in Europe for the first time, as they face Armenian champions FC Pyunik on Wednesday in the UWCL. How did they get there?

The president of CONMEBOL has said on social media that the 2030 World Cup will be a "64-team tournament."

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Former Liverpool, Newcastle United and England striker Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after being diagnosed with cancer.

Shams Mulani to be the team's vice-captain, while Prithvi Shaw and Musheer Khan have both been included in the squad

Australia chair of selectors says there has been a discussion about the pecking order but the enormous Test workload ahead means the full depth will be needed

Australia's veterans named in a 13-man squad with Cameron Green and Beau Webster both included

FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into the ugly scenes which marred the end of Sunday's World Cup involving several Argentina players and coaches physically attacking members of the Spain team.

Spain have greeted hundreds of thousands of supporters in Madrid with an open top bus parade after winning the World Cup.

There was something in the air as Spain prepared for the World Cup final. No, not the smoke of Canadian wildfires, but a certain inevitability.

Argentina star Lionel Messi sent a heartfelt thank-you to his fans on Monday, one day after the defending champions fell to Spain 1-0 in extra time at the World Cup final in New Jersey.

Here's how every Premier League club was impacted by their players at the World Cup.

Spain's World Cup-winning team returned home on Monday, where the 26-man squad is due to meet with Spain's royals and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Alan Shearer paid tribute to his hero and friend Kevin Keegan following the death of his former Newcastle manager at the age of 75.