The head of Brazil's football federation on Tuesday said he had nixed the much-derided idea of the national team wearing red - the colour associated with the ruling leftist party - in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place months ahead of elections.

Aston Villa are keeping a close watch on Nicolas Jackson as the club evaluate options to bring the 24-year-old versatile striker to Villa Park.

Arsenal have been dealt a significant setback in their attacking ranks as Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury, forcing the club to reassess his fitness in the coming hours.

German international goalkeeper Kevin Trapp returned to France for a second spell on Wednesday, signing for newly-promoted Paris FC from Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt.

Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio on Tuesday claimed the record for most competitive appearances in men's football when the Brazilian played for a 1,391st time.

Each Premier League weekend delivers a fresh batch of statistics, highlighting the players and teams who shine in attack, defence and creative play. From goals and assists to successful passes, dribbles and clean sheets, the numbers offer a clear picture of who is setting the pace so far this season.

Success in sports betting is one of those benchmarks, just like other values in life, that isn’t achieved overnight. To the uninformed, it may seem like simply picking match winners and enjoying quick wins. But true success in betting comes down to recognizing value where others don’t. That’s exactly what separates casual bettors from sharp punters and professionals.

Galatasaray are stepping up their efforts in England to secure deals for Manuel Akanji and Ederson from Manchester City.

The opening weekend of the 2025/26 LaLiga season saw a remarkable and unusual record set, with 27 different players finding the net – none more than once. This surpassed the previous record of 24 distinct goalscorers, set on the first matchday of the 2019/20 campaign.

Rodrygo endured another frustrating night on Tuesday as he failed to play a single minute in Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Osasuna.

They have not yet abdicated and the football world is already looking for a successor to both Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Both Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have long seemed the best positioned to continue their hegemony and we will review which of the two has been more successful so far.

Newcastle United have issued a statement following Alexander Isak's declaration that "promises were broken" and his desire to leave the club.

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Lionel Messi is battling to be fit for Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final clash against Mexican side Tigres UANL on Wednesday, head coach Javier Mascherano revealed.