FIFA confirms Iran’s participation in 2026 World Cup despite visa row and absence from annual congress in Canada.

Veteran full-back Ashley Young confirms retirement, targeting promotion with Ipswich Town in final Championship fixture this weekend.

Saudi Arabia may stop funding LIV Golf after this season as the tour searches for new investors and plans leadership changes.

Arsenal “intensify interest” in Osimhen as sporting director Berta watches him score during Galatasaray’s dominant derby win over Fenerbahce.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has criticised VAR after his side were denied a late penalty in 1-1 Champions League first leg draw with Atlético Madrid. 

Scott Parker leaves Burnley by mutual consent following relegation, with Mike Jackson set to oversee final four matches.

Atletico Madrid and Arsenal settled for a 1-1 draw after both sides converted penalties in a tactical Champions League semi-final first-leg clash.

Luis Enrique praised PSG’s historic victory, calling it the finest and most intense game he’s coached.

PSG beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in Paris in a nine-goal Champions League semi-final first-leg clash, with Dembele and Kvaratskhelia each scoring a brace.

FIFA will issue red cards to players who cover their mouths during confrontations at this summer’s World Cup.

Tottenham say Xavi Simons needs knee surgery after ACL rupture, ruling Netherlands star out of World Cup.

Casemiro and Sesko goals give Manchester United edge over Brentford, leaving Champions League qualification within touching distance.

Anthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25 in his first bout since December crash.

Enzo Fernandez’s first-half header sent Chelsea past Leeds United into the FA Cup final at Wembley.

Arsenal returned to the Premier League summit after Eberechi Eze’s winner beat Newcastle at Emirates Stadium.

Manchester City came from behind late to defeat Southampton and keep their domestic treble hopes alive.

Ex-Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo, 40, collapsed during a friendly in Kaduna and later died, federation confirms.

Italian officials dismissed calls to replace Iran, insisting World Cup places must be earned on merit.

FIFA insists Iran will play as qualified, dismissing proposals to hand Italy an unexpected entry.

Trump envoy Zampolli has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy if Iran withdraws from the 2026 World Cup, FT reports.