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FIFA earned £3.8bn in ticket sales at 2026 World Cup — five times Qatar's total
FIFA generated a record £3.8 billion in ticket and hospitality revenue at the 2026 World Cup in North America, five times the $929 million taken in Qatar, driven by dynamic pricing and a cut from resales that drew fierce criticism from supporters' groups.
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Neymar handed two-match ban for covering his mouth under Brazil's 'Vinicius Law'
Brazil's sports tribunal has suspended Neymar for two matches after he covered his mouth during an argument with an opponent in Santos's game against Bahia, violating a protocol introduced following a racial abuse incident involving Vinicius Junior.
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Three winter signings in sight for Marseille if new investors arrive
According to journalist Jean-François Pérès, Olympique de Marseille is targeting two to three players for the January transfer window, provided that Frank McCourt opens the door to new investors before the club's DNCG hearing in December.
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Five reasons Manchester United spared Carrick the sack despite crisis talks
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager for now after crisis talks at Carrington on Monday. Disagreements over replacements, mounting compensation costs, and dressing-room concerns all factored into the decision to keep him in place ahead of the Chelsea clash.
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PSG target Ibrahim Maza to compensate for Kvaratskhelia injury
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Paris Saint-Germain has shown concrete interest in Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza during the winter transfer window. However, the German club intends to extend his contract and resist any offers.
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Three men jailed for 'ferocious' attack on Celtic fan that caused brain bleed after Old Firm cup tie
Scott Dragsness, Ben Stanex and Andrew Graham were sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to assaulting a 48-year-old Celtic supporter outside Ibrox following a Scottish Cup quarter-final in March. The victim was knocked to the ground, kicked and stamped on, and suffered a bleed on the brain.
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Auxerre-Le Mans Ghost Goal: Refereeing Authority Upholds Goal Despite Doubts Over Goal Line Technology
The refereeing authority ruled Wednesday on the controversial goal scored by Le Mans FC in the 1-1 draw against Auxerre in Ligue 1 matchday 8: lacking images to contradict the Goal Line Technology signal, the goal stands, despite persistent doubts about the system's reliability.
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Mikel warns Manchester United that Carrick always lacked top-level credentials
John Obi Mikel has delivered a blunt assessment of Michael Carrick's credentials, saying the United manager was never a top-level coach before taking the Old Trafford job. United have won just two of their 12 league games this season, with Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann among the names being considered as replacements.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Croatian Juror Admits Ranking Kane Too Low
Zdravko Reic, Croatia's representative on the 2026 Ballon d'Or jury, has publicly acknowledged making an error by placing Harry Kane only sixth in his vote, despite the English striker winning the award ahead of Mbappé and Yamal.
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Spain postpones 24 Copa del Rey fixtures after Toledo train crash kills at least 64
The Royal Spanish Football Federation has suspended all 24 first-round Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday after a high-speed train collision in the Toledo region killed at least 64 people and injured many more.
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French referees uphold Le Mans 'ghost goal' despite Will Still's glove-not-ball claim
France's Arbitration Directorate has ruled Lucas Buades' header for Le Mans legitimate after goal-line technology and VAR backed the decision, rejecting Auxerre manager Will Still's insistence that keeper Paul Nardi's glove — not the ball — had crossed the line.
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Nnadi and Maupay handball incidents not sanctioned: Refereeing Board backs Turpin after OM-Le Havre
Following Marseille's thrilling 4-3 victory over Le Havre in Ligue 1, the Refereeing Board validated Clément Turpin's two controversial decisions to refuse penalties for Marseille handball in added time.
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Newcastle to posthumously honour Kevin Keegan with Freedom of the City for the first time in history
Kevin Keegan will become the first person to be posthumously awarded the Freedom of Newcastle, the city's highest civic honour, following the football legend's death from cancer in July.
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Haaland eyeing La Liga move as Manchester City's Premier League sanctions loom
Erling Haaland is reportedly targeting a future switch to Spanish football, with Real Madrid and Barcelona on alert. The Norwegian's timeline at Manchester City could be accelerated depending on the outcome of the club's 114 Premier League rule-breach charges.
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Ferguson's three preferred Man Utd managers all out of reach as Carrick clings to job
Michael Carrick has been handed a stay of execution at Manchester United despite a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth leaving them 16th in the Premier League. The club's reluctance to sack him stems partly from a thin managerial market — and every coach Sir Alex Ferguson has championed is unavailable.
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Son Heung-min sprints onto pitch at Los Angeles to celebrate Kane's Ballon d'Or
From Los Angeles FC's facilities, Son Heung-min erupted with joy upon learning of Harry Kane's 2026 Ballon d'Or win, leaving the gym to run onto the field as if he had just scored.
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Glazers eyeing Man United sale once new stadium is built or City are expelled
The Glazer family are reportedly waiting for one of two outcomes before selling Manchester United: completion of a new Old Trafford, or Manchester City's expulsion from the Premier League. The owners have also grown frustrated with Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos over a string of costly decisions.
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Why Manchester United could not turn to Darren Fletcher again as caretaker manager
Michael Carrick has been handed more time at Manchester United despite speculation over his future, partly because the caretaker blueprint used when Ruben Amorim was sacked in January is no longer available — the backroom staff who supported Fletcher are now part of Carrick's own setup.
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Teenage defender Haughey's penalty dumps Arsenal out of Carabao Cup for Fleetwood
Conor Haughey, a 19-year-old defender from Northern Ireland, slotted the decisive spot kick as League Two Fleetwood Town beat Arsenal 5-3 on penalties to reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
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Liverpool open talks with Lamine Camara's camp as Chelsea cool on Alex Scott pursuit
Liverpool have made contact with Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara ahead of January, after Chelsea's interest cooled following a failed £47m move in the summer. The Reds are also monitoring Bournemouth's Alex Scott as they prioritise midfield reinforcements.
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