The Argentine superstar, who turned 39 in June, addressed his grief in an emotional message published on social media on Wednesday. Beyond mourning his father, Messi acknowledged that the loss has made him reconsider how long he wants to continue playing professional football. His comments do not amount to a formal retirement announcement,......

Hakim Ziyech appears increasingly likely to remain with Wydad Athletic Club for another season, as preparations for the upcoming campaign continue. According to information reported by local sports media, the Moroccan international still enjoys the confidence of the club’s management as well as strong support from Wydad supporters.......

Nicolas Prodhomme has offered a light-hearted response to Tadej Pogacar after the Slovenian star compared the French rider to Italian climbing legend Marco Pantani. Prodhomme emerged as one of the notable performers of the 2026 Tour de France, finishing 16th overall while playing an important supporting role for young French leader Paul Seixas.......

France made a strong start to Wednesday’s morning session at the European Swimming Championships in Paris, with three of its leading swimmers securing places in the evening semifinals. Maxime Grousset advanced in the men’s 100m butterfly, while Mary-Ambre Moluh and Analia Pigrée both progressed in the women’s 50m......

Maxime Grousset made a measured start to his European Swimming Championships campaign on Wednesday, posting the third-fastest time in the 100m butterfly heats while deliberately avoiding an all-out effort. The reigning world champion in the event clocked 51.03 seconds, a performance that left him satisfied despite falling short of the fastest......

The family of Argentine football star Lionel Messi is mourning the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 after experiencing health difficulties in recent months. The news has brought a period of grief to the Messi family, with Jorge remembered not only as the player’s father but also as one of the most influential......

Vitinha has made no secret of where his preference lies in the Ballon d’Or debate, with the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder saying he would favour a player from the French club when casting his vote. Speaking ahead of PSG’s UEFA Super Cup meeting with Aston Villa in Salzburg, the Portugal international also underlined the team’s......

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing the football governing body’s leader would be a major mistake amid growing criticism of his leadership. In a statement published on Truth Social on Monday evening, Trump described Infantino as an outstanding leader and argued that......

Morocco will begin its bid for a fourth consecutive African futsal title against two familiar North African opponents after being drawn alongside Libya and Algeria in Group A of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Morocco from October 12 to 21, will bring together the continent’s leading futsal......

The Morocco women’s national team has already secured one of its major objectives at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Now, the Lionesses of the Atlas are chasing an even bigger prize: a place in the continental final for the third consecutive edition. Morocco will face Cameroon in the semi-finals on Wednesday at Moulay......

UEFA is preparing to reduce the circumstances in which video assistant referees intervene during matches, opening another point of disagreement with FIFA over how technology should shape modern football. The European governing body has introduced Clear Line, a platform designed to provide referees with clearer guidance on the application......

Paris Saint-Germain will head into the new competitive season with a full-strength squad when they face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday. The French champions have travelled to Austria with a 24-man group that includes several of their most important players, giving Luis Enrique the opportunity to field a strong......

Colombian professional football has been temporarily suspended following a powerful earthquake that struck the western part of the country, leaving dozens of people dead and causing extensive damage across several affected areas. The Colombian professional football league announced a one-week suspension of domestic competitions after assessing......