Premier League clubs will be allowed to field their Brazilian stars this weekend after the country’s football confederation dropped its demands for Fifa to enforce rules relating to their non-appearance for international duty.
The Premier League has joined the rest of Europe’s top competitions in announcing its firm opposition to FIFA plans for a World Cup every two years.
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has reassured manager Jurgen Klopp he is 100 per cent fit for the trip to Leeds despite an injury scare on international duty.
Cristiano Ronaldo is confident of bringing the glory days back to Manchester United as the Portuguese superstar insisted that he is “not here for a vacation”.
Lionel Messi broke Pele’s record for most international goals by a South American footballer with a hat-trick in Argentina’s World Cup qualifier win over Bolivia on Thursday night.
Gareth Southgate’s delight at England’s positive response to their Euro 2020 final heartache outweighed his frustration at conceding a last-gasp equaliser against Poland in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier. (more…)
England ended their World Cup-qualifying triple-header by conceding a last-gasp equaliser to draw in Poland. (more…)
Captain Harry Kane has insisted England still remain on track for the World Cup despite Poland salvaging a late draw. (more…)
Chelsea have been fined £25,000 by the Football Association after admitting a charge of failing to control their players in the 1-1 Premier League draw at Liverpool on 28 August. (more…)
Cristiano Ronaldo could make his second debut for Manchester United against Newcastle on Saturday after rejoining the club before last month’s transfer deadline.