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Stormzy joins growing league of celebrity football club owners

Rapper Stormzy becomes joint owner of a lower league British football club and joins a number of celebrities investing in the sport.

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How do footballers keep busy during retirement?

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The natural progression may be to move into coaching, but for many footballers, retirement can be daunting, so what are the alternatives?

Ukraine

Euroviews. Shakhtar Donetsk's wartime title shows Ukrainians cannot be stopped

Ukrainian football remains an emblem of optimism amidst a backdrop of widespread loss, devastation, and conflict, affording a fleeting respite from the harsh realities of the ongoing war, David Kirichenko writes.

Football Now

Pep Guardiola: The greatest of all time?

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With successful stints at three of Europe's biggest clubs and a remarkable ability to work closely with some of the world's best players, Pep Guardiola's impact on football cannot be overstated. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

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Sport

Mbappé rejects PSG contract renewal, fueling transfer speculation

French star Kylian Mbappé has reportedly formally rejected a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain - triggering fears at the club of the striker being sold this summer.

World News

Rain and champagne: Man City celebrate treble glory with fans

The players and cigar-smoking manager Pep Guardiola wore T-shirts bearing the words “Treble Winners,” as the open-topped bus wound its way through Manchester city centre.

Culture news

Who is Marinette Pichon, the footballer at the centre of a new biopic?

Record-breaking French footballer Marinette Pichon is nothing short of a sports legend. Her incredible life is also now the subject of a biopic, which premiered yesterday at the Tribeca Film Festival in the US.

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'We needed it': Fans react after City beats Inter in Champions league

Manchester City tasted Champions League glory at last on Saturday as a second-half Rodri strike gave the favourites a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a tense final, allowing Pep Guardiola's side to complete a remarkable treble.

Sport

Man City beats Inter Milan to end wait for first Champions League win

Billions of dollars have been spent and many tears shed on Manchester City's journey to the summit of European football.

Football Now

Which football clubs are doing their bit for the climate?

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As the world's most popular sport, is football doing enough to address the climate crisis? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

USA

Lionel Messi confirms he will sign for US team Inter Miami

Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced he will sign for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, choosing the US as his next destination over a Barcelona reunion or blockbuster deal to play in Saudi Arabia.

Austria

Last-minute Bowen goal wins West Ham first European title in 58 years

The London team only finished 14th in the Premier League but won 13 out of its 14 European games and has secured a place in the Europa League next year.

Sport

Football star Lionel Messi set to join US side Inter Miami

The 35-year-old striker had been linked with a possible return to Barcelona, but he told Spanish media on Wednesday that he "did not want to be in the same situation again."

Czech Republic

West Ham and Fiorentina fans look to end trophy drought in Prague

At Eden Arena in the Czech capital, West Ham will face a team that scored the most goals in the campaign, 36, led by forward Arthur Cabral's seven

Sport

Saudi Arabia's quest to become a sport kingdom

In a bid that experts say is to divert the world's eyes from the county's controversial treatment of minorities, Saudi Arabia is targetting football stars and high profile competitions.

World News

UEFA's 'undercover fans' track racism at football matches

Evidence gathered by the volunteers keeping an eye on fan behaviour could be used in disciplinary cases.

Italy

Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement from football

AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has announced his retirement from football after a season plagued with injuries.

Spain

Real Madrid confirms striker Karim Benzema will not return next season

The final whistle has been blown on Karim Benzema's time at Real Madrid. The Spanish club confirmed he would not be returning next season. The announcement comes amid reports the French striker will play in Saudi Arabia.

Football Now

Meet the football clubs growing their brand through the media

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In partnership with Media City Qatar - Football, once solely a sport, has now transformed into a multi-billion euro industry. In the modern world, growing a club's brand has become paramount.

Sport

Lionel Messi to leave French club Paris Saint-Germain

Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season after two rocky years at the club.