Neymar risks six-game ban after alleged breach of Vinicius rule
Neymar could face a lengthy suspension after being reported to Brazil’s Sports Tribunal over an alleged breach of the so-called “Vinícius Júnior rule” during Santos’ 1-0 victory over Bahia. The Santos forward was sent off on Saturday after covering his mouth with his hand while arguing with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor. The incident has since […]
Celtic and Rangers await verdict on Scottish Cup stadium bans
Celtic and Rangers are waiting to discover whether they will be forced to play their next home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors after appealing against sanctions imposed following crowd disorder at Ibrox. The Glasgow rivals presented their cases to a Scottish FA tribunal on Monday, with a decision now expected on whether the stadium […]
Real Madrid’s Mbappe loses Chinese deals after controversial Mao Zedong remarks
Kylian Mbappé is facing a growing commercial backlash in China after at least three major companies ended their partnerships with the French football star over comments that appeared to describe former Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a dictator. Beverage manufacturer Dongpeng, dairy giant Mengniu and cheese producer Milkground announced on Tuesday that they were terminating […]
Arsenal’s Saka shares powerful story after winning 2026 Socrates Award
Bukayo Saka used his moment in the spotlight to tell a story that went far beyond football after winning the 2026 Sócrates Award, highlighting the life-changing work of charity Big Shoe and its impact on children in need. The Arsenal winger delivered an emotional speech in which he shared the experience of Biringiro, a 14-year-old […]
Tuchel hails England star Kane after historic Ballon d’Or triumph
England manager Thomas Tuchel has paid tribute to Harry Kane following the striker’s Ballon d’Or triumph, describing the award as deserved recognition for his outstanding performances and leadership. Tuchel congratulated the England captain on securing football’s prestigious individual honour, highlighting the significance of Kane becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win the award. […]
Van Dijk issues Mohamed Salah warning as Liverpool’s new stars step up
Virgil van Dijk has admitted Liverpool face a major challenge replacing Mohamed Salah’s influence, insisting the Egyptian’s extraordinary contribution over several seasons will be difficult for any winger to match. The Liverpool captain also paid tribute to former Anfield favourites Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, while challenging the club’s current players to step forward and […]
