Football matches

Leandro Paredes says suspension, Lionel Messi retirement make Argentina future uncertain

Argentina’s Leandro Paredes clashing with Spain’s Gavi after the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.

South Korea appoint former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach

Robert Moreno’s initial contract runs till Nov 27 and will oversee South Korea’s next six matches.

Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s ‘finishers’ after Bukayo Saka kills off Aston Villa

Bukayo Saka (centre) netted with a close-range finish in the second half at Villa Park to make it two successive victories at the start of the season for Arsenal.

No fairy-tale ending, but Lionel Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina

Lionel Messi is retiring from international football at 39, two decades after first appearing on the sport’s biggest stage.

Aston Villa-Chelsea transfer links are about business, not friendship, says Unai Emery

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during their 4-0 Premier League drubbing by Brighton on Aug 23..

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

New Chelsea manager Xavi Alonso (centre) has already shown an adaptability to maximise the weapons at his disposal.

Marcus Rashford’s return ‘fantastic’ for Manchester United, says Michael Carrick

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford vies for the ball with Ipswich Town’s Abdul Fatawu during their Premier League match on Aug 30.

‘She must be on her period’: Referee in S. Korea under fire over alleged remark about player

Suwon FC Women’s Ji So-yun being shown a yellow card during the match against Seoul City Hall at the Suwon Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province on Aug 28.

‘Words simply fall short’: Inter Miami interim coach marvels at Lionel Messi’s 4-goal masterclass

Lionel Messi tops the MLS scoring charts with 18 goals this season.

Second-half collapse for Tottenham shows size of Roberto de Zerbi’s task

Tottenham Hotspur’s Sandro Tonali and Micky van de Ven after Yoane Wissa scored a second goal for Newcastle.

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