Maccabi Tel Aviv given suspended one-match away fan ban by Uefa for racist chant

Maccabi Tel Aviv have been given a suspended one-match away fan ban from Uefa for “racist and/or discriminatory behaviour” by it supporters during last week’s Europa League game at German side Stuttgart. The Israeli club, whose supporters were barred from attending an away match at Aston Villa in November because of safety concerns, were also […]

Steve Evans: New Bristol Rovers boss is fighting fit for relegation battle

Having gone from club to club during the four decades of his career in football, after leaving the Millers in March, Evans paused before taking another job to work on his health following a conversation with a doctor. “[I am] feeling absolutely incredible,” Evans added. “It’s been a big journey. “A contribution of static biking, […]

Nigeria allege DR Congo ‘fraud’ as they hunt 2026 World Cup reprieve

Nigeria are hoping to revive their chances of reaching next year’s World Cup after submitting a complaint to Fifa which alleges that the Democratic Republic of Congo fielded ineligible players in last month’s African play-off final. DR Congo beat the Super Eagles on penalties to book their place in March’s intercontinental qualifier, which will allocate […]

Arsenal fans send a message to SPOTY winner Thierry Henry

Rob Beckett, Beth Mead and KSI are among the famous faces to send a message to former Arsenal and France footballer Thierry Henry, after his Lifetime Achievement award win at BBC Sports Personality of the Year. You can follow BBC Sports Personality of the Year here. Watch BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 live […]

Mohamed Salah and Didier Drogba among best players never to win Afcon

Drogba was always the man for the big occasion at Chelsea – scoring nine goals in 10 major finals for the Blues and ultimately lifting the trophy in eight of those matches. However, the striker’s killer instinct deserted him when he twice captained Ivory Coast in Afcon finals, with penalties his Achilles heel. In 2006, […]

Ethan McLeod: Macclesfield forward dies in car accident on M1

Wolves, where McLeod’s younger brother Conor, 20, plays for the U21 team, said, external they were “heartbroken” by the tragic passing of their former player. The Premier League club said they will “provide care and support to Conor and his family” after the loss of his brother. A minute’s silence will be held before Saturday’s […]

2026 World Cup: Fifa announces 50% increase in prize money

Fifa has announced a 50% increase in the prize money it will award to participating teams at next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It forms the bulk of a record $727m (£544.8m) financial distribution that the governing body’s council has approved as a result of the tournament. The winners of […]

Dundee United: ‘Pressure always there’ as Goodwin seeks upturn

“There’s no hiding place in this game. We’re judged on results and we’re judged on performances. Wilfred Nancy is no different to any of the rest of us. “The pressure is always there. I’m no different to anybody else. I need to start winning games.” Over the weekend, Kilmarnock sacked Stuart Kettlewell, while Ross County, […]

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