Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50m in prize money

The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA, world football’s governing body has announced.

Suarez stays with Messi to extend Miami chapter

Veteran striker Luis Suarez has committed to another season with Inter Miami, continuing a high-profile partnership with Lionel Messi at the heart of the MLS project.

UK issue deadline on Abramovich Chelsea funds

The British Prime minister has warned Roman Abramovich that delays in releasing Chelsea’s sale proceeds cannot continue.

Dembele and Bonmati crowned world’s best

Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati claimed FIFA Best honours in Qatar, underlining their dominance after standout seasons for club and country.

Chelsea push into semis despite Cardiff scare

Under pressure and far from fluent, Chelsea overcame a stubborn Cardiff side to reach the League Cup semi-finals and deliver much-needed relief for Enzo Maresca.

Barca leave it late to reach Copa last 16

Second-half strikes from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford spared Barcelona blushes, as they edged past third-tier Guadalajara to secure Copa del Rey last-16 qualification

Mbule strike seals send-off victory

Bafana Bafana signed off their Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a narrow but valuable 1–0 victory over Ghana at Dobsonville Stadium.

Man City star out injured until new year

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed his title-chasers will be without an influential star until the new year due to injury.

Manchester United ‘wanted me to leave’, claims Bruno

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes told Portuguese media the Premier League club had wanted to sell him this summer after receiving interest from Saudi Arabia.

PSG ordered to pay over R1 billion to Mbappe in wage dispute

Paris Saint-Germain were ordered to pay their former forward Kylian Mbappe up to 61 million euros ($71.8 million or around R1.19 billion) in unpaid wages and bonuses by a French labour court on Tuesday.