Sport South Africa's World Cup win among 2019's sporting highlights It was a victory that united a nation and was one of the year's standout sporting moments. 31/12/2019
Ireland Why is the future of Football Association of Ireland in jeopardy? Why is the future of Football Association of Ireland in jeopardy? 31/12/2019
Sport Liverpool wins its first ever Club World Cup football title Liverpool defeats Brazilian team, Flamengo, to win its first ever Club World Cup football title 21/12/2019
United Kingdom Arsenal name former captain Mikel Arteta as head coach Former club captain Arteta has taken the reigns at Arsenal, who sacked Unai Emery following a poor start to the season, with the club currently sitting in 10th place in the Premier League table. 20/12/2019
no comment Graffiti in Barcelona shows El Clasico rivals kissing The work was the latest in a series of football-themed street works by a local artist called TVBOY. 18/12/2019
The Cube Serie A sorry for “inappropriate” paintings in anti-racism campaign Italian clubs AS Roma and AC Milan say they were “very surprised" by the lack of communication and do not believe "this is the right way" to tackle racism. Serie A later apologised for the "inappropriate" paintings. 17/12/2019
View Football could be the level playing field to start the healing process in a divided Cyprus ǀ View Reunifying the national team after 65 years of separation could be the strongest confidence building measure to restore the bond between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, as well as spark new life into a withering team. 16/12/2019
Iran Foreign football coaches in Iran are collateral damage to US sanctions Hundreds protested in Tehran on Monday after Italy's Andrea Stramaccioni quit as manager of Esteghlal FC because US sanctions prevent him from getting his salary. 11/12/2019
Italy Are Uefa and FIGC fit to tackle racism without any black executives? In the two most important football institutions in Italy and Europe, which claim to want to fight racism on the pitch, those who make the most important decisions are almost always white. 06/12/2019
France US World Cup hero Rapinoe wins women's Ballon d'Or 2019 Argentinian Barcelona forward Lionel Messi claimed the men's Ballon d'Or award for a record sixth time. 02/12/2019
World Euro 2020 draw: Who will complete the 'group of death'? World champions France, Germany and Portugal have been drawn together in Group F, to be played in Munich and Budapest. 30/11/2019
United Kingdom Unai Emery: Arsenal the latest in Europe to sack manager "The decision has been taken due to results and performances not being at the level required." Since 1st August this year, 20 managers have parted company with clubs in Europe’s top five leagues. 29/11/2019
United Kingdom Police chief at 1989 Hillsborough disaster cleared of manslaughter Hillsborough football disaster police chief found not guilty 28/11/2019
Sport Portuguese Joao Felix crowned Golden Boy 2019 after dazzling year Joao Felix was named Golden Boy 2019 by Tuttosport, after a year in which the 20-year-old became the fourth most expensive player of all time. 27/11/2019
Sweden Ibrahimovic statue set alight and vandalised by angry Malmö fans The legendary striker has caused some upset at his hometown club after it was confirmed he had bought a stake in rival team Hammarby 27/11/2019
Good Morning Europe Manchester City 'most expensive sports team in Europe' after deal The deal is said to break a new record in sports valuations, with club owners CFG now worth nearly $5bn. 27/11/2019
Sport Tottenham name Mourinho as new boss after Pochettino sacked by club Three-time Premier League-winning manager Jose Mourinho is back as the new boss of Tottenham Hotspur. 20/11/2019
Spain Spain's top women footballers go on strike over pay dispute The two-day strike action resulted in the cancellation of eight matches scheduled to take place over the weekend. 16/11/2019
Russia Russia football team ditch new Adidas kit after flag colour criticism The Adidas-made kit for Russia's national football team has drawn criticism because of an apparently oversight on the design. 14/11/2019
Netherlands Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Dutch footballer Kelvin Maynard Dutch police have said one person has been arrested following an investigation into shooting of footballer Kelvin Maynard. 14/11/2019
no comment Estudiantes marks roaring return to stadium with flaming lion Estudiantes de La Plata inaugurated their redeveloped Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in the most eye-catching fashion on Friday. 11/11/2019
Italy Racism in football: Are Italy's Ultras the problem or the solution? Mario Balotelli's abuse by fans of Verona has brought racist chanting back into focus. 09/11/2019
Italy Two Celtic FC fans stabbed in Rome ahead of Lazio clash The incident took place outside the Flann O'Brien pub where supporters of the Glasgow club had gathered. Italian police said the pair have been transported to hospital for treatment. 07/11/2019
View Racism at the heart of Bulgarian football is becoming a litmus test for the rule of law ǀ View The racism on display at the Bulgaria v England match is only part of a wider picture of intimidation and hooliganism in the country - and the rot goes straight to the upper echelons of power. 01/11/2019
United Kingdom Racism campaigners 'disheartened' by UEFA punishment of Bulgaria 'Disheartened, but not surprised': Football world reacts to Bulgaria's punishment for racism 30/10/2019
USA Watch: Rapinoe, Morgan, Bronze and White on Ballon d'Or shortlist Also on the list is the inaugural winner of the award, Norway's Ada Hegerberg. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Raheem Stirling are on the men's shortlist. 22/10/2019
