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Manchester United secure land for new 100,000-seater stadium

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Play-Off Second Leg - Manchester United v FC Barcelona - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 23, 2023 General view of a corner flag inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Play-Off Second Leg - Manchester United v FC Barcelona - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 23, 2023 General view of a corner flag inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo

Ruben Amorim named AC Milan manager as club look to rebuild after tough season

Ruben Amorim, who won 14 caps, is AC Milan's fourth manager since the club last lifted the Serie A trophy under Stefano Pioli in 2022.
Ruben Amorim, who won 14 caps, is AC Milan's fourth manager since the club last lifted the Serie A trophy under Stefano Pioli in 2022.

‘No special respect’ for teacher Ronaldo in World Cup clash, says Congo’s Alex Tuanzebe

Democratic Republic of the Congo skipper Axel Tuanzebe celebrates scoring their crucial goal in extra-time against Jamaica during the inter-confederation play-offs in March.
Democratic Republic of the Congo skipper Axel Tuanzebe celebrates scoring their crucial goal in extra-time against Jamaica during the inter-confederation play-offs in March.

Late Amad strike seals Ivory Coast win over Ecuador

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ivory Coast v Ecuador - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo celebrates after the match REUTERS/Mike Segar
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Ivory Coast v Ecuador - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo celebrates after the match REUTERS/Mike Segar

ST at the World Cup

To be respected, you need to be fearless, says Hannibal Mejbri as Tunisia eye World Cup upset

Hannibal Mejbri, seen here warming up ahead of a friendly against Belgium on June 6, is bringing the fight to the 2026 World Cup.
Hannibal Mejbri, seen here warming up ahead of a friendly against Belgium on June 6, is bringing the fight to the 2026 World Cup.

Premier League says hair pulling no longer warrants an automatic red card

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Leeds United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 13, 2026 Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez fouls Leeds United's Dominic Calvert Lewin and is later shown a red card after a VAR review REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Leeds United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 13, 2026 Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez fouls Leeds United's Dominic Calvert Lewin and is later shown a red card after a VAR review REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez was shown a red card for pulling the hair of Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez was shown a red card for pulling the hair of Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

McKenna set to leave Ipswich a month after securing Premier League promotion

Soccer Football - Championship - Ipswich Town Promotion Parade - Ipswich, Britain - May 4, 2026 Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna on the parade bus as they celebrate promotion to Premier League Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
Soccer Football - Championship - Ipswich Town Promotion Parade - Ipswich, Britain - May 4, 2026 Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna on the parade bus as they celebrate promotion to Premier League Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen in ‘good spirits’ after collapsing during friendly against Ukraine

Denmark and Ukraine's players huddling to accompany Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance during the international football friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine at Odense Stadium in Denmark, on June 7, 2026.
Denmark and Ukraine's players huddling to accompany Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance during the international football friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine at Odense Stadium in Denmark, on June 7, 2026.

Van Persie fired by Feyenoord despite second place finish

Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Real Betis v Feyenoord - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - January 29, 2026 Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie reacts REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo
Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Real Betis v Feyenoord - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - January 29, 2026 Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie reacts REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.