The Doué brothers, Guéla and Desiré, share a unique bond as they play for opposing teams (Côte d'Ivoire and France) at the World Cup. Their story highlights the growing trend of sibling rivalries in international football, with seven pairs of siblings competing in the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup starts this week, with 48 teams competing in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the US
Arsenal's penalty shootout loss in Budapest is analyzed as a failure of strategy and mindset, not just luck. The article questions if this is the peak of the Arteta era, highlighting the fine margins in football and the resource advantages of rivals.
Arsenal lost the Champions League final to PSG on penalties after a season of immense effort, including a Premier League title win. Key players like Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhães faced challenges, while manager Mikel Arteta ponders future tactical and medical improvements.
Arsenal's Champions League final ended in heartbreak as defender Gabriel's missed penalty in the shootout led to a loss against PSG, despite a strong season where Gabriel was a key player.
PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time, retaining their Champions League title and cementing their status as a European football dynasty under Luis Enrique.
Czechia, led by coach Miroslav Koubek, enters the 2026 World Cup as underdogs, relying on physicality, set pieces, and star player Patrik Schick, amid concerns over adapting to travel and altitude.
Goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse was the star as Charlton secured promotion to the Women's Super League for the first time, saving four penalties in a dramatic shootout against Leicester City. Her heroics capped a remarkable season for the club.
Sydney FC secured a spot in the A-League Men grand final by defeating Newcastle Jets on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw in their semi-final. They will face Auckland FC in the final.
Southampton advanced to the playoff final against Hull City with a 116th-minute goal by Shea Charles, despite controversy over alleged foul play and pre-match 'spygate' accusations. The win came after a fraught 130-minute match against Middlesbrough, marked by flashpoints, discriminatory comment allegations, and a ballboy incident.
A curated list of the greatest football matches in history, featuring the 2022 World Cup final where Lionel Messi finally won football's biggest prize, the Miracle of Istanbul comeback, Neymar's rise against Ronaldinho, the 1970 World Cup semi-final, and Barcelona's famous comeback against PSG.
Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.
Real Sociedad celebrated their fourth Copa del Rey title with an epic city-wide fiesta, but the joy was short-lived as they lost 1-0 to Getafe just days later, highlighting the disruptive nature of their opponents.
Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.
Italy’s World Cup hopes ended in heartbreak after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia, leaving stunned fans in Rome lamenting another missed chance and a 16-year absence from football’s biggest stage.
