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2030 Football World Cup will be held in Morocco, Spain and Portugal

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay.

Culture news

David Beckham relives red mist misery after World Cup sending off

David Beckham's new documentary series launches on Netflix on 4 October.

Sport

UEFA lifts ban on Russian youth teams, Ukrainian sides declare boycott

UEFA said in a statement on Wednesday that 'children should not be punished' for the actions of adults.

Spain

Spanish football drops the word 'women' from the national team's title

Players lifted their boycott of the side in time for a match against Sweden, but are demanding widespread changes in the status of female players.

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Football Now

Should there be a managerial transfer window?

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With rates of manager sackings on the up, should there be a window in which clubs can dismiss coaches?

Spain

Striking Spanish players turn up for international duty

Spanish players were continuing to refuse to play for their country but were named in the squad by the new manager.

Spain

Spanish judge gives Rubiales restraining order after World Cup kiss

Rubiales appeared before a judge and denied any wrongdoing when asked about kissing Spain's Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the Women's World Cup.

Sport

Spain: Professional footballers end strike over wage demands

Female footballers in Spain's top tier have ended their strike after disputes over pay conditions were resolved.

Spain

Spanish Football Federation president resigns over kiss

Luis Rubiales, suspended by FIFA for giving an unwanted kiss to Spanish international player Jenni Hermoso, announced on Sunday he would resign.

Brazil

Neymar breaks Pelé's record to become Brazil's all-time top goalscorer

Neymar netted twice in Brazil's World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia to set his national side's goal-scoring record at 79.

Football Now

Biggest ever summer transfer window closes: Who made the best signings

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In partnership with Media City Qatar. The transfer window has now closed around the world until January.

Spain

Jenni Hermoso accuses Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for 'unacceptable' World Cup kiss. Hermoso's decision is Rubiales' biggest challenge to date, as it could lead to criminal proceedings.

Spain

Spainish women's national football team manager Jorge Vilda sacked

The Spanish football federation has fired women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda less than three weeks after his team won the Women’s World Cup title

Spain

'Unacceptable behaviour': Spain's men's football team on Rubiales

The captains of Spain's men's national team condemned the “unacceptable behaviour” of soccer federation president Luis Rubiales in a show of support Monday for the women's World Cup-winning team.

Saudi Arabia

Mitrovic: Saudi Pro League to become 'one of the best in the world'

Fresh from scoring a hat-trick against Al-Ittihad, Serbia and Al Hilal striker Aleksandar Mitrovic tells Euronews why the best from the Saudi Pro league is still yet to come.

Spain

Spain coach regrets support for Luis Rubiales and asks for forgiveness

The coach of the Spanish men's football team had initially supported the president of the country's football federation.

Europe Decoded

More women play football in the Americas. But Europe is growing fast

Women's football is gaining traction across Europe and the latest World Cup, despite the controversy overshadowing Spain's win, should see the beautiful games gain more devotees.

Design

Saving San Siro: A football fan's tribute to Milan's theatre of dreams

An eyesore for some, a site of worship for others, Milan's legendary San Siro stadium has been saved from destruction after local Lombardy authorities recognised its 'cultural interest'. Inter fan Alessio Dell'Anna says the move reflects the stadium's significance in his life.

Sport

Spain: Coaches for women's football team resign amid Rubiales scandal

Rubiales has resisted calls to step down despite the uproar he caused when he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney, Australia.

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WATCH: Spain women's national football team celebrates World Cup win

Thousands of fans cheer for the Spain women's national football team as they celebrate their 2023 World Cup victory at home in Madrid. Spain won the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match after defeating England at Stadium Australia in Sydney.