
World Cup
FIFA to select 2026 World Cup venues by the end of the year
FIFA has published its roadmap for the choice of host cities for the 2026 World Cup, to be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The hope is that they can be announced in the last quarter of the year.

Copa del Rey
Koeman recalls Messi to cup squad after red card ban
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday that he did not think his players were distracted by the club's financial problems and called for "focus" when they visit Rayo Vallecano in the cup.

Premier League
Villa sign Marseille midfielder Sanson
Aston Villa signed French midfielder Morgan Sanson from Marseille in a deal worth a reported £15.5 million ($21.2 million) on Tuesday.

La Liga
VIDEO: Sergio Ramos's recovery on the way
Sergio Ramos worked out on the pitch away from the group during Real Madrid's training session.

Serie A
VIDEO: Sampdoria pay homage to Kobe Bryant
Watch Sampdoria's tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant as a touching painting has been made by the player Jakub Jankto.

Brazilian Serie A
Flamengo begin talks to sign Hulk
According to a report published by 'UOL', Flamengo have already begun talks to try to reinforce their front line with Hulk.

La Liga
Barca and Atletico after young Argentinian star from Velez
Thiago Almada is wanted by top European clubs and reports in Argentina say that Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are interested in the footballer who plays for Argentinian club Velez Sarsfield.

Championship
"My inspiration is the fear of not being able to feed my children"
Adebayo Akinfenwa confesses that the state of his body is already strained, but that he sees himself playing at least until he is 40. "My inspiration is the fear of not being able to feed my children," says the Wycombe striker, who, behind his rugged exterior, gave a speech about the reality of humble football.

Serie A
"Papu is not a fundamental player for Atalanta"
Papu Gomez is on the verge of signing for Sevilla. The Argentinian said goodbye and Gasperini also said goodbye to him before his signing is confirmed. Cassano put Ilicic ahead of him.

La Liga
"Barca will have regretted letting Suarez leave"
Coach Martin Lasarte, also Uruguayan, spoke about Luis Suarez's departure from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid.

Premier League
Ancelotti buoyed by James's return to form for Everton
Playmaker James's form could be pivotal if Everton are to secure a place in the Champions League the competition the club's manager Carlo Ancelotti values above all others.

Copa del Rey
VIDEO: Xavi Hernández's goal from the midfield against Rayo Vallecano
Back in 2001-2002, Xavi Hernández was aged 21 years when he scored an impressive goal from the midfield against Rayo Vallecano.