UEFA to probe Turkey's Demiral over celebration
UEFA has launched an investigation into Turkey's Merih Demiral after he celebrated a goal by displaying a hand sign associated with an ultra-nationalist group.
FIFA: AFCON top scorer ineligible for int'l career
The top scorer at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, Emilio Nsue, was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his entire 11-year international career, FIFA judges have ruled.
Pitch invaders halt UCL final despite security effort
The Champions League final was halted inside the first minute because of pitch invaders despite Wembley Stadium beefing up its security for Saturday's game.
Juventus move to oppose European Super League
The so-called European Super League has been dealt a blow with Juventus deciding to rejoin the body of clubs opposing the controversial breakaway competition.
FIFA to clear path for LaLiga, PL games in U.S.
FIFA has moved towards ending decades of football tradition by reviewing the rules that block domestic league games being played in other countries.
Rubiales successor added to corruption probe
The investigation into corruption inside the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) under former president Luis Rubiales has been expanded to include his successor, Pedro Rocha, a Madrid-based court said on Friday.
Hayes: Intrasquad relationships 'inappropriate'
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said player-to-player relationships within the same team are "inappropriate" because they present extra challenges to manage, although she acknowledged that "we're dealing with human beings."
Serie A game marred as coach head-butts striker
Lecce coach Roberto D'Aversa head-butted Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry following a heated matchup between the two teams.
Police arrest over 200 fans before Rhine derby
Police made more than 200 arrests after clashes between rival fans the night before the Bundesliga's Rhine derby between Borussia Monchengladbach and FC Cologne.
Mourinho avoids ban for calling ref unstable
Roma coach Jose Mourinho escaped a touchline ban after cooperating with the Italian football federation's disciplinary prosecutor and was instead only fined €20,000 ($22,000) on Friday for labelling a referee unstable.