Football

Manchester United sack manager Carrick with club in relegation zone, club statement confirms

Manchester United have reportedly dismissed manager Michael Carrick following a prolonged winless run that left the club 18th in the Premier League standings.

Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, reacts during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Aston Villa FC at Old Trafford on November 8, 2026 in Manchester, England.
Lamine Yamal said thank you, scored, and celebrated with the foundation’s flag.

Easy win for Barcelona, insane comeback for Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Portugal and Wales at Estadio Jose Alvalade on September 24, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

Mbappe celebrates his winner at Camp Nou.

Father and son ejected From El Clasico: 'I paid €2,800, in the end we watched the match in a taxi'


Belgian mayor blocks Hapoel Beersheba Europa League match over alleged safety concerns

The mayor emphasized that holding the match without spectators would not be a solution, saying, “Even then, there is still a risk that people will come to the stadium anyway.”

Leuven, Belgium mayor Mohamed Ridouani.

Jerusalem Jane: When a soccer league honors ‘martyrs,’ the world should stop turning a blind eye

Soccer is rarely something that we connect with terrorists, hatred, or incitement, unless it comes to the Palestinians. 

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US - July 15, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul celebrate after the match.

Hapoel Beersheba suffers agonizing Champions League exit after Sabah FK overtime loss

The Southern Reds will drop down and play in the Europa League league stage as their Champions League dreams were dashed seconds before full-time.

NIV YEHOSHUA (in red) and Hapoel Beersheba came oh-so-close to reaching the Champions League, before falling to Rahman Dashdamirov (5) and Sabah FK 6-4 on aggregate after extra time in Azerbaijan late Tuesday night.

Israeli Premier League season opens with goals, drama and off-field concerns

The Greens applied all kinds of pressure early on as they repeatedly penetrated the box, with Kenji Gorre doing as he pleased.

Bnei Sakhnin midfielder Modestas Vorobjovas (in yellow) and Maccabi Netanya’s Aziz Ouattara (8) vie for the ball during their teams’ season-opening goalless draw.

Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers, despite Iran war raising cost of plastics

Lego's revenue was 41.9 billion Danish crowns ($6.54 billion), operating profit rose 22% to 10.9 billion Danish crowns, while net profit rose 32% to 8.6 billion Danish crowns.

Fans take pictures with a Lego World Cup trophy as they attend a watch party for the France vs Spain FIFA World Cup Semifinal match at Rockefeller Center on July 14, 2026 in New York City.

Israeli soccer set for another thrilling season

Defending champion Hapoel Beersheba leads a crowded field of contenders, with Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the country’s traditional powerhouses all eyeing the title.

REIGNING CHAMPION Hapoel Beersheba (in red) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) battle for possession as the two Israeli giants prepare for another season of Premier League competition, which begins this weekend.

The world's deepest pocket is heading to Anfield: Why is Bezos buying Liverpool?

Amazon's founder is set to buy 30% of Liverpool for $1B. As fans demand transparency, questions remain on whether his deal will truly upgrade the club.

Focusing on new ventures and seeking investment opportunities. Bezos.

Israeli clubs face mixed fortunes in Europe

Hapoel Tel Aviv advances in Conference League • Maccabi Tel Aviv falls out of Europa League • Beitar Jerusalem eliminated.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate after advancing to the UEFA Conference League playoff round, where it will face Italian powerhouse Atalanta.

Greedy clubs: Soccer jersey prices surge in England

Clubs are raising replica jersey prices up to £90, sparking fan outrage. Consumer experts warn: "This will push families to buy counterfeits that fund organized crime."

£80 or more for a jersey.

The black box: How is a footballer’s price tag really determined?

Has the transfer window spiraled out of control, or are the sums rooted in economic logic? A new study reveals data explaining 85% of price variance and why Israelis are worth less in Europe.

Nine-figure deals. Tonali against Anderson.