Carrick stays on as Manchester United manager for crucial Chelsea match
Carrick will be in charge of football’s Man United when they visit Chelsea on October 31, reports in British media say.
Kylian Mbappe apologises after ‘dictator’ comment angers Chinese fans
‘My comment was ill-judged and I now understand that it hurt many people,’ Mbappe says after Chinese brands dropped him.
The Ballon d’Or has a narrow definition of footballing greatness
Celebrity, bias towards players in attack and European dominance undermine football’s most prestigious individual award.
Abhishek Sharma hits ton as India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in 3rd T20
The opening pair put on 133-run partnership as India chased down 199 to wrap up the five-match T20 series.
England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award
Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001.
Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal become youngest winner?
Still a teenager, Yamal could surpass Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario, who won the Ballon d’Or at the age of 21.
Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou to halve gap to La Liga leaders
French superstar Kylian Mbappe scores a brace for Madrid to inflict Barcelona’s first domestic defeat of the campaign.
Can Carrick survive Man United’s slump and Fernandes fallout?
Manchester United cheer Michael Carrick off after Bournemouth loss but boo Bruno Fernandes, what now for crisis club?
When is the 2026 Ballon d’Or, who are the favourites, and how can you watch it?
Al Jazeera Sport breaks down the award-voting criteria, top candidates and history ahead of the ceremony in London.
Will Michael Carrick be sacked? Man United manager says he doesn’t know
Manchester United’s 0-3 home loss to Bournemouth has left the 20-time champions winless in eight Premier League games.
Jordan FA chief says AFC Congress ‘pure politics’ at behest of Infantino
Prince Ali bin Hussein said nobody was allowed to speak, question, debate or talk to the media at the AFC Congress.
El Clasico awaits a Yamal vs Mbappe showdown on Mourinho’s return to La Liga
Barcelona vs Real Madrid will mark the return of Spanish football’s fiercest rivalry between two star-studded teams.
Arsenal join Man City at Premier League summit, Spurs shock Chelsea 2-0
Gunners capitalise on City’s first loss of the season, while Spurs get second league win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years.
Rybakina readies for title defence at Ningbo Open in final with Fernandez
The world number one will face Leylah Fernandez in the final after the unseeded Canadian beat Czech Marie Bouzkova.
FIFA’s Infantino touts global re-election support amid resignation questions
Support from Asian federation bolsters FIFA’s Gianni Infantino as he seeks re-election as president for a fourth term.