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ESPNIs Fleetwood Town's defeat of Arsenal the biggest upset in League Cup history?
ESPN takes a look at all the famous "giant killings" in England's League Cup over the years.
The Guardian FootballBallon d’Or ceremony returns to England in nod to ‘revolutionary’ Stanley Matthews
Matthews’ family ‘very excited’ as London Palladium hosts event 70 years after first award at Blackpool town hall When football’s dignitaries assemble on Monday at the London Palladium for the Ballon d’Or ceremony it will be a far cry from the first awards 70 years ago. That was held in the slightly less glamorous surroundings of Blackpool town hall, where Stanley Matthews was presented with the prize by Gabriel Hanot, the visionary editor of L’Équipe who came up with the idea of crowning the world’s best player every year. A specially commissioned china plate was also handed over by the town’s mayor before the 41-year-old Matthews, who was famously teetotal, gave a short speech. “He might have had a double carrot juice that day,” says his son, Stanley Matthews Jr, who will attend this year’s awards with his sister, Jean, and her two daughters. “There was no ceremony. ‘Here’s your Ballon d’Or, well done’, sort of thing. But obviously it’s grown over the years, and now it’s a huge event. We’re very excited.” Continue reading...
ESPNArgentina's Estudiantes stand between Brazil and more Copa Libertadores glory
Brazilian clubs have won the last seven Copa Libertadores titles, but Argentina's Estudiantes de La Plata are determined to keep that streak from reaching eight.
Football ItaliaInacio ‘only wanted Italy’ despite ‘many’ calls from Brazil, says father Pia
Samuele Inacio’s father Pia says that his son ‘only wanted Italy’ despite numerous attempts from...
Sky Sports FootballPapers: Arsenal leading race for winger Nusa
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...
Football ItaliaItaly and Inter legend Mazzola dies at 83
Italy and Inter legend Sandro Mazzola, one of the best Italian players ever, has died...
Football ItaliaRobinho Jr: Why new Genoa signing is eligible to play for Italy
Serie A side Genoa confirmed the signing of Robinho Jr on loan from Santos on...
BBC SportAll the best Savinho - welcome Savio... new club, new name for Spurs signing
Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m - and he reverts to being called Savio.
BBC Sport — Premier LeagueHaaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?
The Guardian FootballEnd of an era? South Korea’s sun sets in the Premier League but Japan rise
After glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, the new season could be Korean-free for first time since 2005 It has been a cruel summer for South Korea. The national team crashed and burned at the World Cup, the police are investigating the football association, reports have emerged about bribes paid to foreign referees in 2011 and 2012 and there is a real prospect of the English Premier League being Korean-free for the first time since 2005. That was when Park Ji-sung signed for Manchester United, to start a love affair between the Land of the Morning Calm and England’s top tier that has continued ever since. Park won four titles and his mantle was taken over in 2015 by Son Heung-min at Spurs. Continue reading...
ESPNEnjoyed the World Cup? Here's your 101 guide to the club game
So, you're keen to extend your soccer love? Well, let Bill Connelly count 10 things you need to know.
The Guardian FootballAlverca: the Portuguese club thriving with help from Vinícius Júnior
Their rise is down to smart scouting and clever links with celebrities such as Eduardo Camavinga and Travis Scott By Get French Football News Alverca have been busy in the last few years. They have shot up the Portuguese pyramid while changing owners, buying a whole new squad and bringing in one of the world’s most famous footballers as a co-owner. The club’s sporting director, Fernando Malta, says they want to be “gamechangers”. Historically a satellite club for nearby Benfica, Alverca were first promoted to the top flight in 1998 but folded in 2005 after a costly relegation. The club reformed and gradually made its way through the regional divisions before earning back-to-back promotions to take them to the Portuguese top flight in 2025. Continue reading...
BBC SportWhy women's football is first casualty of Fifa plans
Fifa's president Gianni Infantino's plans will make women's football "the first casualties" according to former England defender Anita Asante.
ESPNUEFA vows WC boycott, Concacaf rejects FIFA plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group was dealt a major blow on Thursday, after Concacaf joined UEFA in rejecting the proposal.
ESPNFIFA opens assault case against Argentina trio
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings for assault against Argentina players Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina and assistant coach Roberto Ayala over clashes with Spain players following the World Cup final.
ESPNGrades for every team eliminated from the World Cu...
We grade all 47 teams that were eliminated from the World Cup and how its run compared with expectations.
The Guardian Football‘Afraid of nothing’: how Argentina’s players drew on childhood inspiration to reach the final
Lionel Scaloni says he has a squad full of fighters – wild and unruly – but on the pitch they play with a freedom reminiscent of eight- or nine-year olds After scoring the goal that secured Argentina’s place in the World Cup final , Lautaro Martínez burst into convulsive sobs during the touchline interview. He spoke of the first pair of trainers his father bought him and of how his mother kept making his bed when he moved to a club pension house in another city as a teenager. Every single day. Martínez said that mattered to him more than any goal, any cup. Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni , said he was a bit worried after England’s goal but never stopped believing in his players. “They grew up in environments where they were afraid of nothing, in which they’ve always been the best at what they do,” he said. “As small children they competed and everyone expected so much of them; responsibility doesn’t weigh them down.” Continue reading...
BBC SportThe classroom moment that bonds finalists De la Fuente & Scaloni forever
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will go head-to-head in the World Cup final on Sunday - and the two men know each other well.