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Aussie players are smashing transfer records. Does this benefit or harm Australian soccer?

Several Socceroos have earned huge new deals at European clubs. These moves can both boost, and harm, Australian soccer as a whole.

2026 FC 100: Kane, Yamal, Messi among best men's soccer players

We rank the top 100 players in men's soccer, including those who starred at this summer's World Cup.

Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?

Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

'Energy, pace, passion' - Newcastle's dynamic performance

Match of the Day's Joe Hart, Danny Murphy and Gabby Logan analyse Newcastle's energetic performance in their Premier League opener against Liverpool.

'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's first Premier League match in charge, the Spaniard insists his new squad can achie

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win

Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

'Energy, pace, passion' - Newcastle's dynamic performance

Match of the Day's Joe Hart, Danny Murphy and Gabby Logan analyse Newcastle's energetic performance in their Premier League opener against Liverpool.

'Energy, pace, passion' - Newcastle's dynamic performance

Match of the Day's Joe Hart, Danny Murphy and Gabby Logan analyse Newcastle's energetic performance in their Premier League opener against Liverpool.

Fulham deserved more in Chelsea defeat - Arbeloa

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa says his side deserved "a little bit more" following their 3-2 home defeat by Chelsea but is encouraged by the "character and personality" shown in his first Premier League game in charge.

'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's first Premier League match in charge, the Spaniard insists his new squad can achie

Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?

Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Palmer impresses as Chelsea edge past Fulham to give Alonso first win

Cole Palmer scores and sets up Joao Pedro as Chelsea give Xabi Alonso a winning start against Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Wirtz and a worst-ever transfer window? Carra's damning Liverpool verdict

Jamie Carragher says he doesn't see where Florian Wirtz fits into the Liverpool team - and the £116.5m German could be part of the worst transfer window in Premier League history.

Champions? Relegated? One to watch? Carra and Neville's season predictions!

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville made their 2026/27 Premier League season predictions on Monday Night Football.

Five-goal thriller! Palmer & Rogers star as Alonso era begins with win

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Fulham’s match against Chelsea in the Premier League.

Breaking down 10 years of FC 100: Top countries, trends, all-time starting XI

For the 10th anniversary edition of the FC 100, let's take a look at the big takeaways from a decade of ranking the best men's soccer players.

Arsenal want another Premier League title, but repeating won't be easy

Arsenal's Premier League title win was a triumph for Mikel Arteta & Co., but their desire to defend their crown will be a much tougher challenge. Just ask former title winners who fell short of a repeat.

Chelsea's potent attack and weak defense point to one thing: Get ready for chaotic fun

Chelsea's 2026-27 Premier League season looks as if it'll be fun if Monday's roller-coaster win at Fulham is any indication.

Premier League VAR review: Did Liverpool deserve to be bailed out by penalty?

VAR causes an upset most weeks, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? Our resident ref explains.

New coach, same Reds: Iraola has work cut out for him as Liverpool struggle in opener

Liverpool changed coaches after last season's poor showing, but the Reds' Premier League opener looked like more of the same.

Vandervort steps down as USL Super League chief

Amanda Vandervort will leave her position as USL Super League president "to pursue other opportunities," the United Soccer League announced on Monday.

Chelsea's potent attack and weak defense points to one thing: Get ready for chaotic fun

Chelsea's 2026-27 Premier League season looks as if it'll be fun if Monday's roller-coaster win at Fulham is any indication.

Who replaces Salah as Africa's Premier League king?

Following Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit after nine seasons, who could take the Egyptian King's crown as Africa's biggest Premier League star?

Premier League live updates: Chelsea kick off their season against Fulham

Enjoy all the updates from Monday's Premier League match as Fulham hosts Chelsea in the last game of Matchday 1.

Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?

Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Maresca's Man City reign begins with dramatic comeback against Bournemouth

Two managers in charge of new clubs face off with Manchester City under Enzo Maresca and Bournemouth under Marco Rose, as the hosts stage a late comeback to kick the new Premier League season off in dramatic fashion.

Premier League review: Hull glorious & Spurs dismal

Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards, Charlie Austin & Dean Holden discuss the opening weekend.

Quiz: Do you know these footballers from their haircuts?

Erling Haaland shaved off his flowing blond locks before the new Premier League season - but do you recognise these other footballers from their haircuts?

Late penalty for Liverpool denies Newcastle win

Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.

Wasteful Palace punished by Everton in Sage's first game

Everton beat Crystal Palace 2–0 to win their opening game of the Premier League season for the first time in five years, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall and Thierno.

How Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret

Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden tells Match of the Day.

'Up front next week?' Maresca's Guehi gamble pays off

Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.

UEFA chief Ceferin calls for Infantino to quit but rules out replacing him

Aleksander Ceferin, president of the European soccer confederation (UEFA) has announced that he will not run against Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA president that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has been mired in a crisis si

Nev on title race: Liverpool, Man City nowhere near levels required

Liverpool and Manchester City are well below the level required to win the Premier League title this season, says Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville.

Arsenal want another Premier League title, but repeating won't be easy

Arsenal's Premier League title win was a triumph for Mikel Arteta & Co., but their desire to defend their crown will be a much tougher challenge. Just ask former title winners who fell short of a repeat.

'Up front next week?' Maresca's Guehi gamble pays off

Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.

'When you score at the end it tastes better' - Iraola

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola reacts to his sides 2-2 draw against Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season.

Maresca's Man City reign begins with dramatic comeback against Bournemouth

Two managers in charge of new clubs face off with Manchester City under Enzo Maresca and Bournemouth under Marco Rose, as the hosts stage a late comeback to kick the new Premier League season off in dramatic fashion.

Wasteful Palace punished by Everton in Sage's first game

Everton beat Crystal Palace 2–0 to win their opening game of the Premier League season for the first time in five years, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall and Thierno.

Two late goals save Man City blushes in PL opener

Late goals from Marc Guéhi and Josko Gvardiol rescued Manchester City who eventually beat Bournemouth 2-1 in their Premier League opener.

Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan

Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to Kevin Keegan on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Maresca's Man City reign begins with dramatic comeback against Bournemouth

Two managers in charge of new clubs face off with Manchester City under Enzo Maresca and Bournemouth under Marco Rose, as the hosts stage a late comeback to kick the new Premier League season off in dramatic fashion.

Late penalty for Liverpool denies Newcastle win

Szoboszlai rescues a point for Liverpool, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle an opening game victory at St James' Park in the Premier League.

Quiz: Do you know these footballers from their haircuts?

Erling Haaland shaved off his flowing blond locks before the new Premier League season - but do you recognise these other footballers from their haircuts?

'Up front next week?' Maresca's Guehi gamble pays off

Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.

Why are Australians thriving in WSL but not Premier League?

The Premier League used to feature a host of top Australians. Now there is just one player from the country in the competition, but it's a very different story in the WSL.

Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan

Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to Kevin Keegan on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

How Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret

Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden tells Match of the Day.

'Up front next week?' Maresca's Guehi gamble pays off

Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.

Why are Australians thriving in WSL but not Premier League?

The Premier League used to feature a host of top Australians. Now there is just one player from the country in the competition, but it's a very different story in the WSL.

New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.

FIFA weighs new card amnesty rule that could change the World Cup

FIFA is considering granting an amnesty after the group stage of the 2026 World Cup to prevent yellow-card suspensions from piling up in key knockout matchups Leer

MLS Power Rankings: Messi's Inter Miami slipping off the pace

Are Inter Miami officially in a slump? Can any team lay a glove on Nashville SC? All that and more in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Eto'o backs Infantino's FIFA private equity plan

Samuel Eto'o has pledged his support for Gianni Infantino, and said that he does not believe the FIFA president's proposed plan to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors was wrong.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

New initiative launched to shield terrorism victims from online harm

The UN has launched a new initiative to protect victims of terrorist attacks from online harm and re-traumatisation, drawing on harrowing survivor accounts, from the Nova Music Festival in Israel to an attack on a FIFA World Cup final viewing party in Uganda.

Maradona 'Hand of God' ball sells for $3.35M

The football with which Argentina's Diego Maradona scored his "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup fell short of it's valuation by almost £5 million ($6.8m).

UEFA boss Ceferin rules out FIFA presidency bid

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has ruled himself out of the running to replace FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, but Čeferin warned the beleaguered FIFA boss that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.

Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.

Ref Watch: Were Liverpool right to be awarded penalty at Newcastle?

Why Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Motherwell face a make-or-break week

All five of Scotland's European representatives are still standing as we prepare for the second legs of the play-off rounds, but only Celtic are guaranteed UEFA league phase action.

Carabao Cup second round: 11 PL teams are in - watch EVERY match live

The Carabao Cup is back for the 2026/27 season, with every second-round tie live on Sky Sports!

Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.

Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.

VAR review: Did Liverpool deserve to be bailed out by penalty?

VAR causes an upset most weeks, but how are those decisions made and are they correct? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.

Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team

AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Harry Kane named footballer of the year in Germany

Harry Kane has added another honor after a remarkable season for Bayern Munich and a strong World Cup with England. Bayern also took the top prize in coaching, and the club's Giulia Gwinn won women's Player of the Year.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.

Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit

European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m

Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.