English

More about this topic

Sport

Ex Real Madrid boss sentenced to one year in prison for tax evasion

The now Brazil national team head coach was found guilty of evading taxes on his image rights in 2014. Although he will probably not serve the prison term, he'll have to pay a fine and is set to be disqualified from receiving tax benefits in Spain for three years.

Europe News

Police suspect speeding in crash that killed footballer Diogo Jota

Portuguese media reported Jota was heading to the northern Spanish city of Santander to take a ferry to England where he would rejoin Liverpool after being advised not to fly following a recent lung procedure.

Europe News

Thousands gather to bid farewell to Diogo Jota, André Silva at funeral

The funeral proceedings of the late football players Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva took place in the church of Gondomar in their hometown in the east of Porto. Family members, teammates and coaches joined thousands of mourners to pay their final respects to the Silva brothers.

Europe News

Family mourns Portugal's Diogo Jota and brother ahead of funeral

Liverpool FC winger Diogo Jota died two weeks after he married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso. He was returning from vacation following a long season in which he helped Liverpool win the Premier League title.

ADVERTISEMENT

Europe News

Family of French journalist jailed in Algeria asks Zidane for help

Christophe Gleizes, a 36-year-old freelance sports journalist, was sentenced last week over an interview with an Algerian football coach accused of ties to a banned separatist movement, in a case rights groups say criminalises routine reporting.

Football Now

2025 Summer Transfer Window: Who is on the move?

The summer transfer window re-opened with a rare big-money move. Former Bayer Leverkusen player Florian Wirtz's move to Liverpool is worth over one million euros.

Europe News

Liverpool FC to 'immortalise' their number 20 after Diogo Jota's death

The English Premier League club said Diogo Jota's number 20 will be "rightly immortalised" on Thursday evening after news of the Portuguese winger's tragic passing spread amid shock and condolences from around the world.

Europe News

'We will miss you so much': World mourns Diogo Jota's tragic death

The world of sport has come together to mourn the Portuguese winger's tragic death on Thursday in a car crash in Spain. His brother, Andre Silva, was also killed.

Tech News

Photos: AI-powered humanoid robots play a football match in China

The players, which operate autonomously, are one result of China’s efforts to develop AI-powered humanoid robots.

No Comment

Humanoid robots stumble through AI-powered football match in Beijing

In Beijing, humanoid robots competed in a 3-on-3 football match, stumbling and needing stretchers, offering a glimpse into the future of AI robotics.

Football Now

2025 Women's Euros: Who will taste success in Switzerland?

In partnership with Media City

Sixteen teams will compete in the 2025 UEFA Women's Championships in Switzerland. Current European Champions England are looking to defend the title they won at Wembley four years ago.

Sport

FIFA faces quandary over US and Iran involvement at 2026 World Cup

Following the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities last week, questions have been asked about next year's tournament, which will feature Iran and will be co-hosted by the US.

Art

Football as art: Messi picks favourite goal for unique digital work

Goal for Life is a unique digital artwork by Refik Anadol based on Argentine football legend Lionel Messi selecting his favourite goal from his trophy-laden career in which he's scored more than 860 times.

Football Now

Carlo Ancelotti: Can he lead Brazil to World Cup glory?

In partnership with Media City

After winning domestic titles in five of Europe’s biggest leagues, Carlo Ancelotti now faces a new challenge as the head coach of the Brazilian national team.

Football Now

2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Football’s most ambitious tournament ever

In partnership with Media City

The expanded FIFA Club World Cup brings together 32 teams from all confederations.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan celebrates debut World Cup qualification with Qatar victory

After seven failed attempts, Uzbekistan's national football team has made history in Central Asia by qualifiying for next year's World Cup.

Venezuela

Bolivian national football team held in Venezuela on dubious grounds

After losing 2-0 to Venezuela in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Bolivian national team has suffered a different and completely unexpected kind of setback: the authorities of the Maduro regime have prevented their flight from departing without offering clear explanations.

Europe in Motion

Champions League: These are all the records broken by PSG

As teams prepare to jet off to America for the FIFA Club World Cup, it's time to take stock of Europe's record-breaking 2024-25 football season.

Football Now

2024/25 European football season review

In partnership with Media City

The 2024/25 European football season will be remembered as the year trophy droughts ended across the continent.

Europe News

Hundreds arrested as clashes continue around PSG's league victory

The winners of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and headed to the Champs-Élysées, which overnight on Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with riot police.