10 March, 09:00

'Who needs Messi when we have Passi'





India fans during the Asian Cup game between Thailand and India. Nineteen-year-old Swapnil is so pumped about the India-UAE game that he and his friends have travelled to the Zayed Sports City stadium almost six hours ahead of kick-off. A college student based in Mumbai, Swapnil is one of 150 fans who have travelled together and will be seated together for the Group A clash on Thursday night. More fans have bought tickets but will be in the UAE section of the crowd because they assumed India would be the away team tonight, while the fixtures have them as the... espnfc.com

Xavi on suing reporters: 'I won't tolerate lies'

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández confirmed he is taking legal action against two journalists he said made up stories about him.

Read more 29 March, 18:31

Alonso to stay at Leverkusen: Best place for me

Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen for the 2024-25 season despite strong interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

Read more 29 March, 18:28

USWNT's Albert apologizes after Rapinoe criticism

USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert apologized on Thursday for social media activity that appeared to support anti-LGBTQIA+ content, and for purportedly liking an Instagram post about Megan Rapinoe's torn Achilles in her final professional game.

Read more 29 March, 18:28

Arteta: Guardiola is world's best coach 'by a mile'

Mikel Arteta has hailed Pep Guardiola as "the best coach in the world by a mile" but believes Arsenal are capable of delivering a statement win at Manchester City to shake up the Premier League title race.

Read more 29 March, 18:28