Match of the day

Inter Miami CF will need to produce the performance of their lives to reach the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday as they do battle with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the competition. (Source: Sports Illustrated)

Club World Cup | PSG vs. Inter Miami: Preview

The Argentinian international forward joined the French giants, and now first-time European champions, from the club he represented since childhood, Barcelona.

Club World Cup: Bayern in Flemengo clash

Club World Cup | Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich: Preview

Bayern Munich could have sleepwalked their way to the final had they won their last group stage match at the Club World Cup, but one of the players decided that the team wasn’t being challenged enough and condemned his team to the harder side of the bracket.

Messi mania turns Miami into America's soccer city - as big decisions loom

Lionel Messi will be pitted against his former club and the reigning European champions in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.

Club World Cup is football's 'worst idea ever' - Klopp

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the Club World Cup is "the worst idea ever implemented in football" because of "serious fears" over player welfare.

Club World Cup: Chelsea beat Benfica in extra-time after two-hour storm delay

Chelsea beat 10-man Benfica thanks to three late extra-time goals in an extraordinary Club World Cup last-16 match that lasted more than four hours and included a near two-hour delay for extreme weather.

Club World Cup: Palmeiras defeat Botafogo to reach quarterfinals

Palmeiras substitute Paulinho stepped inside, into space, and stroked a low shot through the legs of a defender into the Botafogo net.

England retain EURO U21s title with extra-time win over Germany

England Under-21s dramatically defended their European title with a thrilling extra-time win over Germany.

UEFA Euro U21 Final

Both England Under-21s and Germany Under-21s will endeavour to win a fourth European Championship trophy when they lock horns in the 2025 final at Tehelne Pole in Bratislava on Saturday.

The Young Lions are bidding to retain their crown, but they come up against a familiar German foe who beat them 2-1 in the group stage earlier this month.

England U21s head into Germany final full of belief thanks to bullish Carsley

After England Under-21s lost to Germany in their final group match of the European Championship last week – a result that meant both teams progressed to the quarter-finals – the manager sought out his opposite number, Antonio Di Salvo. “He said that they would see us in the final,” revealed the German.

Liverpool sign goalkeeper Freddie Woodman from Preston

Woodman, 28, is set to act as back-up to long-time first-choice stopper Alisson Becker and new arrival Giorgi Mamardashvili next season.

Vinicius Junior offers fresh Real Madrid contract update

The Brazil international remains consistently linked with a possible move to the Middle East despite his massive importance to Real Madrid.

Lang ready for Napoli as PSV Eindhoven accept €25m plus bonuses

It should be a fast process, because Lang had already agreed personal terms last week at around €2.8m per season plus bonuses until 2030 and is very eager to make the move go through.

Brentford reject Man Utd's new £62.5m Mbeumo bid

United have bid £55m plus £7.5m in add-ons for the 25-year-old.

UEFA Women's EURO 2025: The 16 confirmed squads

All the final squads for the tournament have now been named. Here are the final 23-player lists for each country.

Exclusive: Aston Villa could now agree £100m+ sale of women's team

Aston Villa could be set to sell a stake in their women’s team at a valuation of more than £100million, sources have told Football Insider.

Arsenal in talks to sign Valencia defender Mosquera

The Gunners want to make a defensive signing this summer and the 20-year-old Spaniard, who can play at centre-back and right-back, is emerging as their favoured option.

Fiorentina sign Bonfantini from Juventus until 2027

Athletic press La Liga on Barça signing Williams

Barça sporting director Deco said last weekend that Spain winger Williams, who has a €58 million release clause, has shown a "strong desire" to join the La Liga champions this summer.

Sweden enter Women's EURO in top form after sweeping aside Norway

Sweden Women will head into the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship on a 12-match unbeaten run, as Norway became the latest side to fail to get the better of their neighbours, who ran out 2-0 winners in Oslo.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso assesses back three switch – ‘It gives us richness’

The most notable shift in the match was Alonso’s use of a back three. He explained that he was content with how it played out.

Finland lose to Netherlands in final match before Women's EURO 2025

Finland Women lost their five-match unbeaten run on the eve of the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship thanks to a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in a warm-up friendly before the tournament.

Bellingham and Vinícius shine as Real Madrid top group at Club World Cup

In turn, though, Alonso will come away from his new side’s encouraging 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia knowing that keeping everyone onside will be easier if he continues to find ways to let Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior have their share of the limelight.

Man City put five past Juventus in Club World Cup

Norway striker Haaland scuffed home a finish in the second half as the Premier League side withstood the 32C temperatures, as well as a short spell of showers, to dismantle Juve and avoid being in the same side of the draw as Champions League winners Paris St-Germain and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

Gulf in class shows as Ireland utterly outplayed in 4-0 defeat to USWNT

After 15 successive wins in this fixture, this was quite grim, often grisly, occasionally gruesome, as Ireland were thoroughly bested in all departments.

Match of The Day

Juventus and Manchester City battle it out in their final Group G fixture at the FIFA Club World Cup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Thursday.

Both European giants have already qualified for the last 16 and are now seeking to finish top of the group, with Juve currently boasting a slight advantage courtesy of goals scored.

Cristiano Ronaldo signs new Al-Nassr deal and gains ownership role

It was reported in Marca earlier this year that Ronaldo's deal will equate to €15m per month, €3.8m per week and €550k per day. But it has been reported that Ronaldo will also be offered a minority ownership in Al-Nassr to signify his importance to the project and the Real Madrid and Manchester United legend will also have an input into which players they sign.

'Brilliant' and 'a real character' - Liverpool sign Kerkez for £40m

The 21-year-old Hungary international has signed a five-year contract with the Reds.

Man City must suffer in Orlando heat, warns Guardiola

If City beat Juve they will top Group G and avoid the winners of Group H, from which two of Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg and Al-Hilal will progress. Temperatures for the game may be above 30C and Guardiola was asked about the conditions.

UEFA Women's EURO 2025 | France’s Grace Geyoro: ‘We must look England straight in the eyes’

Last month France head coach, Laurent Bonadei, made the controversial decision to drop the captain Wendie Renard, the vice-captain Eugénie Le Sommer, who also happens to be the most capped female player in France of all time, as well as Kenza Dali.

Women's International friendly: Australia vs. Slovenia

Arsenal expected to seal £9.3m deal for Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard

Arsenal’s bid for 31-year-old Nørgaard is at an advanced stage and a deal is expected to be agreed.

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Spain

Spain are in exceptional form, with a settled squad and only a few lingering doubts. With a stellar cast including Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Mariona Caldentey, Laia Aleixandri, Irene Paredes, Esther González, Ona Batlle and Patri Guijarro, they are the only team in Switzerland with two double Ballon d’Or winners – an accolade La Roja have dominated since 2021.

Inter Milan knock out River Plate – advance as group winners

Francesco Esposito scored UEFA Champions League finalists Inter's first goal seven minutes after River had been reduced to 10 men by the dismissal of Lucas Martínez Quarta, and Alessandro Bastoni added the second in stoppage time.

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Italy

“The feeling is the same as in 2019,” says Cristiana Girelli, one of the main protagonists of the World Cup that changed the history of Italy’s women’s national team. That was the year Italy topped their group ahead of Australia and reached the quarter-finals.

When are the 2025-26 Barclays Women’s Super League fixtures released?

Chelsea will look to defend their title next season but could face fierce competition from the likes of European champions Arsenal, Manchester United, and Man City.

Germany beat France to set up Euro U21 final with England

After reigning holders England defeated Netherlands 2-1 earlier on Wednesday, Germany only needed eight minutes before they opened the scoring in Kosice, Slovakia.

Taylor Hinds set to leave Liverpool and join Arsenal on a free transfer

Taylor Hinds is set to end her five-year stay at Liverpool and join European champions Arsenal on a free transfer.

Elliott double sinks Netherlands as England Under-21s reach Euros final

His second goal of the evening – and fourth in Slovakia – means the dream of winning successive European under-21 tournaments is alive and well.

NWSL Power Rankings: Seattle Reign, Racing Louisville make statements at midseason

What a night it was in Kentucky. Racing Louisville’s 2–0 win over the defending champions, the Orlando Pride, was one of the biggest results in the team’s history.

UEFA Euro U21 semifinals

Lee Carsley relishing chance to go back to future with England Under-21s

After leading England Under-21s to their first European title in a generation in 2023, the former Everton midfielder finds himself back in the semi-finals on ­Wednesday evening having spent almost six months in interim charge of the senior side.

Juventus and Manchester United set for talks over Sancho deal

According to what was reported by Gianluca Di Marzio on Tuesday evening, Juventus will participate in a video call with the Red Devils today as the two parties attempt to thrash out a deal.

Chelsea closing in on deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens

Bayern Munich are also monitoring developments around the England Under-21 international but Chelsea are confident they will not be outflanked by the Bundesliga champions.

Benfica beat Bayern to top group as both progress

The match began at 3pm local time at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina with the temperature at 36C - and both sides were far from their best in the tough conditions.

Auckland schoolteacher's 'dream' goal stuns Boca

Gray's strike secured a 1-1 draw that sparkled like gold amid the rubble of Auckland City's tournament, a campaign that had seen the amateur side brutally exposed by a 10-0 hammering from Bayern Munich and a 6-0 defeat to Benfica.

Delap scores first goal as Chelsea progress at Club World Cup

The 22-year-old scored with a placed shot deep into first half added time to get off the mark after his £30m move from Ipswich earlier this month.

Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 following DNCG meeting

Les Gones were handed a provisional relegation during the last meeting with the French football financial body on the basis that if their financial situation didn’t improve, they would be relegated to the French second tier.

Chelsea training cut short due to ‘impossible’ heat in Philadelphia

Chelsea’s head coach had no desire to make his players expend too much energy as they prepared on Monday for their final game in Group D in temperatures of 36C at Subaru Park. The session was shorter than usual and staff tried to cool the squad down by putting fans and water sprays on the pitch.

Theo Hernández nears €30m move to Al Hilal

The French international was reportedly under consideration by Atlético Madrid, but negotiations fell through.

Nottingham Forest open talks for Juventus duo

According to what has been reported by SkySport’s Gianluca Di Marzio, negotiations for the duo have already begun and are well underway.

Man Utd make improved £60m bid for Mbeumo

This month United had a bid rejected for the 25-year-old of £45m plus up to £10m in add-ons.

Ibrahima Konaté disappointed with Liverpool contract offer as talks stall

The French defender enters the final year of his deal next month and is understood to have rejected Liverpool’s initial offer of an extension.

Messi's Miami book showdown with PSG

The team drew 2-2 against Palmeiras on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium as goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez shocked spectators while securing Miami's ticket to the knockouts.

PSG beat Seattle to reach Club World Cup last 16

The European champions win Group B and will play the runners-up of Group A.

Monday's CWC menu

Textor to sell Palace stake to New York Jets owner

The deal, believed to be worth close to £190m, is subject to Premier League approval.

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Switzerland name squad

There were doubts over the Juventus forward’s place in the squad after she had been left out of a number of recent squad selections by manager Pia Sundhage.

Rüdiger alleges he was victim of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win over Pachuca

Asked if Rüdiger had been the victim of racism during the game, Alonso told a press conference: “That’s what Rüdiger said, and we believe him. It is important to have zero tolerance in these kinds of situations. Fifa now is investigating. That’s all I can say.”

Maresca has midfield puzzle to solve while Chelsea sweat it out in US

Chelsea are not short of options in the middle. They have the £100m buys, Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo, and the elegant, deep-lying Roméo Lavia. Yet starting them all in a midfield three is not easy if Cole Palmer plays as a No 10.

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Wales head for tournament wanting to scale heights and leave legacy

The rain cascading down on the Vale of Glamorgan is so heavy, so incessant, that the hotel’s reception has run out of umbrellas for guests to borrow and frustrated golfers crowd the lobby.

Paul Pogba to join Monaco on two-year deal

Pogba has verbally agreed to a two-year contract with the French club after turning down a major deal from a Saudi Pro League side, according to the source.

Germany edge past nine-man Italy to reach U21 semis

The Italians, who played the entire extra-time period with a two-man disadvantage, looked to have held out for an unlikely penalty shootout until Merlin Rohl struck to send Antonio di Salvo's side through into the last four.

How long will Mary Earps hold honour?

The Euro 2022 winner announced her retirement from international football. She will no longer be representing England after winning 53 senior caps for the Lionesses.

Gundogan scores twice as Man City hit six to progress

Pep Guardiola's men backed up their opening game win over Wydad AC with a ruthless performance but will have to beat Juventus to top Group G and avoid a meeting with the winners of Real Madrid's group.

Real Madrid seal Xabi Alonso’s first win despite Pachuca scare

The La Liga giants struggled for fluidity in their opening game of the tournament up against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.

Exclusive: BBC set to show Uefa Women's Champions League games from 2025-26 season

The BBC, the UK free-to-air broadcaster, is set to show games from the Uefa Women’s Champions League from next season, The Cutback can reveal.

Serie B relegation play-off between Sampdoria and Salernitana abandoned

The former Serie A champions were leading 2-0 on the night and 4-0 on aggregate when players were ordered off the field after 65 minutes because of unrest from Salernitana supporters in the stands.